Sprayer help

[Timis]

I just bought a sprayer 3 wks ago, guy said pump had just been rebuilt, he drained it out, put it away. Just replumbed some lines and tried it - evidently water got back into the system and cracked the pump (ace centrifical) I'm trying to bronze the casting on the outside and JB weld the inside - it looks as though Ive got a shot. (if not I can buy the piece for $100) My problem comes in on the 3 electric solonoid shutoffs - they look as if 1 is partially cracked - can you buy the plastic body to repair the valve or will I have to pay out $100 x 3 valves. I've already got an extra $300 into it since I bought it (hoses and nozzel bodies - my choice to do) - but I do believe is was an honest mistake. Please offer any insight. - Thanks

 

[IaGary]

A sprayer is a very high maintance item.

I have had all those things happen that you talked about and I thought it was drained for the winter.

Water will be in a loop somewhere and fall back into the pump or valves if the sprayer is tipped the right direction without knowing it.

Where are you located? I have used valves and pumps that have gone bad but the housings are still good.

What brand of valves are they?

Gary

 

[JMS MN]

Repair kits are available, and the parts sheet shows numbers for main bodies, etc. Check with local fertilizer/chem dealers or equipment dealers.

 

[Timis]

I'm in NW Iowa - its an Ace Pump but I'd have to check the number I'll also check on the valves- they are a white plastic instead of the newer black banjo plastic

 

[paul]

I run a gallon or 2 of diesel fuel and/or RV antifreeze through the system in fall, sprayers have survived 10-15 years for me here in MN.

Of course, having said that, I will find both of them busted this spring when I get them out......

--->Paul