Central Iowa Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 24, 2015 I just set my rig back up for trip South and thought I do a video on hooking up a solenoid as I have been asked about it. http://youtu.be/FeFbgEsgT9M 2 JetBlueRacer and PeakOfPerfection reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetBlueRacer Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Hey Bruce.... you remind me of my father... hard working.... very informative... go get her done type of attitude... I like your style... I enjoy watching your videos... Keep up the good work... !!! My father whom is 70 and still works his ass off always tells me... Never retire... it'll kill ya... !!! You need to hear my parents story in order to appreciate it... but... I always respect a person that works hard for what they rightfully deserve... !!! Long story short... They came from Poland with nothing... Learned English in the states and made millions... Lost it... came back and did it again... Hard work pays off if you keep working... !!! Good work Bruce... I hope you enjoy your Florida trip... !!! 1 Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDWARD YACKENOVICH Report post Posted January 24, 2015 I just set my rig back up for trip South and thought I do a video on hooking up a solenoid as I have been asked about it. http://youtu.be/FeFbgEsgT9M Bruce you da man...thanks for the info... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roof Cleaning Virginia Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Very informative video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Great Video Bruce, you, me, and Maria need to go feed our faces one day, when you get back down here.LOL, I know a great steakhouse, and they will give us senior citizen discounts :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Central Iowa Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 25, 2015 Oh that is in the plans Chris. Maria said to bad we didn't get time to visit Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Central Iowa Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 25, 2015 Great story Jet Blue Racer. I enjoy it myself, though I have cut back some. Looking forward to Florida and warm weather. Thanks 1 JetBlueRacer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian A Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Ok stupid question time. Please be nice If you replace the relay switch with the solenoid, does the pump pressure switch still work. i.e are they the same thing I also have an FB2 set to 60psi on demand. So I want to make sure that doesn't change if I add the solenoid. Hope i'm not completely missing the point but this part is new to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOfPerfection Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Not stupid...you should know your equipment! The pressure switch is triggered when the pump chamber pressure drops below the set point...typically 60 PSI on a FB2 pump, when you open the valve on your spray hose. When the pressure drops, it mechanically closes a contact in the switch which sends a low amperage signal to the relay or solenoid. When the relay/solenoid receives the voltage trigger, it closes the main high voltage contact inside, sending the main power to the pump motor. When the chamber pressure reaches the set pressure point when you close your spray hose valve, the pressure switch opens the electrical contact up inside it, the relay/solenoid trigger voltage is removed and the high amperage contact is opened up turning the pump motor off. In essence, Bruce's solenoid is simply a far more capable higher amperage relay than what comes with the pumps standard and is thus more reliable. What you must understand however is the nature of what Bruce does...Cedar Cleaning. Cedar roof cleaning is far more kind to pumps due to the nature of the spray work. While there is absolutely no doubt his solenoid setup is definitely more reliable and highly recommended...but it will not solve some of the fundamental limitations that guys who spray other than cedar may experience. There are some tech articles on pumps in the Premium Member forum that might be worth a read if you haven't done so. They explain more in depth how an electric pump setup works, the limitations on it and how to widen your flexibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian A Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Perfect answer as always. thanks. Is this one to get? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MARINE-CONTINUOUS-DUTY-UNIVERSAL-SOLENOID-RELAY-SWITCH-STARTER-12V-VOLT-24117-/400756666614 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulletproof Report post Posted August 30, 2016 Hi guys, Does anyone have a diagram or any other info on how to wire a fatboy to a solenoid properly, I tried to access the Bruce's how to video but it is marked as private. I'm also wondering if I bought the right solenoid https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/MPEST82SB/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
