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Product Highlight: Hypro Roller Pumps

Posted by Sprayer Depot on Wed, Jan 20, 2016

Hypro roller pumps are designed for creating and boosting pressure in fluid circuits. The economical rotary-action roller principle requires no check valves, while providing positive displacement characteristics with less friction and lower starting torque than other pumps.

Ever wondered how these pumps work? Basically the pump receives fluid through the inlet port where it's captured and transported by the rollers. Afterwards the fluid is expelled through the outlet port. Easy, right?

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Topics: Hypro, roller pumps, Hypro Roller Pump, product highlight

Product Highlight: Large Capacity Kings Sprayers

Posted by Sprayer Depot on Tue, Dec 01, 2015

In this edition of Product Highlight we are featuring three popular models from our Kings Sprayers® large capacity sprayers. The Kings Sprayers® product line offers a variety of sizes, styles, pumps and engines to fit your needs. The aluminum frames are heavy-duty and built to ensure proper support to different sized tanks. They are also lightweight, chemical resistant and will never rust or need painting. Depending on the tank's size and application we also offer a few models, like the KT510P12042E, with a steel frame. Available poly tank sizes range from 15 gallons all the way to 1,000 gallons. To facilitate the operator's handling, the walls of the tanks are translucent for easy level viewing and are equipped with gallon indicators.

Whether you need a DOT approved trailer sprayer, or a skid sprayer you can mount on your truck, we have them in-stock and can also customize any model to your needed specifications.

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Topics: Trailer Sprayer, Hypro, Spray Guns, DOT, Kings Sprayers, Skid Sprayer, sprayer, roller pumps, sprayer tanks, Pump, poly tanks, 6061 Aluminum Frame, honda engine, dot approved, 3-point-hitch, pumps, product highlight, large capacity

Product Highlight: Udor Kappa-43 Diaphragm Pump

Posted by Sprayer Depot on Wed, Nov 18, 2015

Udor Kappa series pumps offer reliable, high-quality and popular solutions when working with harsh chemicals. Due to their anodized aluminum construction, they are ideal for handling a number of common of professional chemicals, such as herbicides, pesticides, liquid fertilizers, de-icing materials, and other hard-to-handle fluids. 

One of our top sellers is the Udor Kappa-43 diaphragm pump. This is a commonly used pump in various horticulture, agricultural, lawn care, nursery, pest control and turf spraying applications. Let's take a closer look at some of its best features!

 Kappa43-features

Probably the most common issue we see with this type of pump is a diaphragm rupture. Fortunately, this is a pretty easy repair you can do yourself to save time and money. Continue reading below for steps on how to repair a Udor Kappa-43 Diaphragm pump and watch the easy instructional video that follows.

 For this project you will need the following tools:

  • A screwdriver
  • Wrench
  • 1/2" socket
  • 11/16" socket
  • Diaphragm kit (3 piston diaphragms, 6 sets of O-rings)

Let's get started! Follow these steps:

  1. Loosen the bolts on one of the 3 head assemblies
  2. Remove the head assembly
  3. Remove the diaphragm, nut, and washer
  4. Remove the diaphragm
  5. Remove the sleeve, and drain the internal oil
  6. Loosen the bolts on the 2nd head assembly
  7. Remove the head assembly
  8. Remove the diaphragm, nut, and washer
  9. Remove the diaphragm
  10. Remove the diaphragm sleeve
  11. Repeat this process on the remaining head
  12. Clean the inside of the pump with carb or brake cleaner
  13. Replace the sleeve, lining up the holes on the sleeve with the holes on the piston
  14. The diaphragm has a beveled side; this side will be pointing out
  15. Replace the diaphragm, nut, and washer; tighten with a wrench
  16. On each side of the 3 outer head assemblies remove the inside of the valve cage, replace the spring, small seat (beveled side down), and large metal seat
  17. Place the valve assembly back onto the head and replace the O-ring with a new one
  18. The other side has the same pieces in the opposite order
  19. Replace the spring, seat, and large seat
  20. Replace the O-ring with a new one
  21. Repeat this process on all 3 head assemblies
  22. Replace the head assembly
  23. Tighten the assembly skipping bolts in a clockwise pattern to evenly tighten
  24. Replace the piston sleeve on the 2nd side
  25. Replace the diaphragm with the beveled side out
  26. Replace the diaphragm, washer, and nut; tighten with a wrench
  27. Replace the 2nd head assembly, tightening the bolts with a wrench
  28. Using non-detergent 40W pump oil; fill the open side of the pump to the brim
  29. Replace the final piston sleeve, lining up the holes with the piston
  30. Clean off excess oil  Replace the final diaphragm
  31. Replace the diaphragm, washer, and nut; tighten with a wrench
  32. Replace the final head

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Topics: Diaphragm pumps, Sprayer Depot, Instructional Video, Udor Pumps, Udor Kappa, pump repair kit, Sprayer Depot Instructional Video, Diaphragm Kit, repair kit, product highlight, kappa-43

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