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Roof Cleaning New Jersey · Mar 18, 2011

RE: Anyone Know How To Make One Of These?

Mar 18, 2011

I use the same exact filter on the suction side or my pump and have had it on there well over a year now. She gets rinsed out every night and sits in a bucket of water (not needed) over night. Its a GREAT filter. Never had a problem.

PS: For the record... I love everyone. biggrin

Yes I can change titles, No I did not change anyones title and as far as Gary's poll goes, I have NO controls on my end to manipulate anyones poll...

( WOW, that sounded soooo wrong )

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I use a slotted pipe from the well/pump supply place. I used 3 caps & a tee to make a T-shaped filter. Here's a couple pics of my p/u hose going into the top. The third cap is for when it's not being used.

Roger · Premium Member Roof Cleaning Institute of America

Robert, Seems some areas this pipe is unavailable.

I cut slots with sawsall metal blade, ran a shotgun cleaning
brush through inside then sandpaper. Remove all burrs

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Durham Roof Cleaning · Guest

I just made this up tonight I used a mitre saw for my slots on the filter,I used "1-1/4 SCH 80 PVC pipe and fittings for the set up, I was lucky and found a local supplier close by!

Here is some pics!

Top Draw Pics

Roof Cleaning Fort Myers FL 239-466-6980 · Guest

Durham Roof Cleaning wrote:

I just made this up tonight I used a mitre saw for my slots on the filter,I used "1-1/4 SCH 80 PVC pipe and fittings for the set up, I was lucky and found a local supplier close by!

Here is some pics!

Top Draw Pics

I am a liitle confused at the filters you guys are making. What are you trying to keep from sucking up? By the looks of the pictures and what some are saying to use to make holes/slits, your not stopping much from going through there. Unless you have marbles rolling around in your tank.

Jon

Treasure Coast Roof Cleaning · Guest

Roof Cleaning Fort Myers FL 239-466-6980 wrote:
Durham Roof Cleaning wrote:

I just made this up tonight I used a mitre saw for my slots on the filter,I used "1-1/4 SCH 80 PVC pipe and fittings for the set up, I was lucky and found a local supplier close by!

Here is some pics!

Top Draw Pics

I am a liitle confused at the filters you guys are making. What are you trying to keep from sucking up? By the looks of the pictures and what some are saying to use to make holes/slits, your not stopping much from going through there. Unless you have marbles rolling around in your tank.

Jon

What do you use over there in Ft. Myers for a filter Jon??

Roof Cleaning Fort Myers FL 239-466-6980 · Guest

I don't have a filter. Still haven't figured out why you need one.

Jon

Guest

Hey Jon,...The plain and simple reasons to use a filter are:
It's cheap,... simple enough to put on,... and it could save your day by not allowing that odd piece of something from getting inside your pump and doing damage or restricting flow. I mean,..sure chances are your tank stays clean, but it may only take that one time.......

In a perfect world you are correct, but the better question is,..why not?

Jeff

Roof Cleaning Fort Myers FL 239-466-6980 · Guest

Jeff,
I get that it is better to be safe than sorry. The PVC sand filters with all the little cuts in them are great idea to use. But I don't see where to replicate one would work very well. Even using the smallest cut-off wheel would leave a pretty large slot and won't keep many debris out.

Jon

Guest

Jon, most pumps will handle a certain size of particle, the filters are made to keep the odd "big" piece out that will cause restriction or even damage.

Jeff

Renew it · Guest

Robert,

Hope these pics work. This worked for me over the past year. Just kept it about a 1/4" from the bottom of the tank. All found at home depot or lowes.

Mar 23, 2011

Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 wrote:
Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 wrote:
It changed about a week ago.
I was a"Master Certified Roof Cleaning Instructor",..but no one here likes me so they took my title Ha,Ha...
No really Travis,..I'm not sure what happened. I think it has to do with the new certification process, and the old titles are being done away with. And I' not a premium member,..that may have something to do with it. Either way, no big deal.
Jeff

I'm pretty good at being disruptive,..but I actually prefer being.... constructive,..and even productive.
Jeff

-- Edited by Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 on Sunday 13th of March 2011 10:16:50 AM

Jeff, I have never had a problem with any post you have made!

Sometimes we all speak our thoughts VERY CLEARLY.

That's not disruptive to anyone, unless that's what they are looking for it to be!

I read all of your posts with appreciation!

Chuck

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Virginia 540-949-6277 on Wednesday 19th of October 2011 10:05:09 PM

Guest

Thanks Chuck!! I appreciate you taking the time to write that.

Jeff

Roof Cleaning Severna Park MD · guest

This is a good one, helped me out big time and really easy to do. Thanks!

Skyline Roof Cleaning Virginia · Guest

I realize I'm stating the obvious, but just call Lori. She makes them and throws in a freebie or two. Can't beat the price or service.

(800) 519-9279

Roof Cleaning Severna Park MD · guest

No dice, I call Lori and don't get a call back. I call and Email again and then Diane says to call Rex. When Rex gets on the phone, he bitches me out. I'll hold onto my money instead of giving it to them.

Guest

you are not stating the obvious becuase one i would encourage anyone to not deal with ppw and two you can make these yourself within a half hour from buying the parts at home depot or lowes or even a plumbing supply store.

Pressure Washer Products · Guest

I am happy to hear that RCIA is working as a family on these things.....love to see the reciprosity and "paying it forward"!

-- Edited by Pressure Washer Products on Friday 30th of September 2011 03:00:46 PM

Skyline Roof Cleaning Virginia · Guest

Sorry gang. Didn't mean to start something.

Phil, I have an extra I'll send you.

In the mail tomorrow.

Al

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