Summer HEAT !!

Remember to protect your paint and spraying equipment from the heat on these 100 degree days.  Paint skins up really fast if left in the sun, even if the lid is on and the can has never been opened.

Also, the paint in the siphon set of your pump will get really hot.  If you have a “low boy” with the black hose, it will exceed the outside temperature inside the hose.  Skins will then peel off of the hose or pipe and be sucked into the pump, causing damage and plugging.  Using a screen and/or strainer bag will not help with this.  These skins are on the pump side of the screen.  Manifold filters are on the gun side of the pump, so they help keep the gun/tip from clogging, but do nothing to protect the pump.

Keep your airless and all paints under cover, but DO NOT EVER drape an airless with cardboard or tarps!  They need air flow to keep from overheating the motors.

HOT WEATHER WARNING

I'm seeing quite a few pumps come on that are clogged up with paint skins.  Your paint at the pump siphon set will get really got in this weather.  Both will form paint skins. The black siphon hoses will get too got to touch. At these temperatures, skins will form inside the hose!
Keep all material and machines in shaded areas. Strain all material and clean your machine thoroughly. This means using soap and water after each use.

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2013 Quick Starting Coupon

I intended to have a coupon for a discount on repairs out in the mail by January first. Here it is the third week in January and I still don't have it done. So I'm going to post it here for all of my customers to print out and bring in. I will still send 1 out in the mail and either coupon can be used.
This coupon is good for 15 percent off of your entire repair bill. This coupon is valid for the entire month of February and March 2013.
This discount does not include special order parts, machines, or special labor rates, such as overtime.
To get your discount, present this coupon with the machine when ordering the repair; It cannot be used after the machine is finished and the invoice is printed This discount is off of our regular posted retail prices. Individual discounts will not apply.

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2013

January is starting off the year with an increase over 2012. December closed 2012 with the best December in 6 years.  This put 2012 into the " good year " group. Not great, but good.
We're getting freezing weather this January so remember not to leave any material or water in any pump, line or gun that's not being used. I'm seeing an inordinate amount of electrical problems this winter, so make sure you check all of your a/c cords, connections and supply lines before using your airless. Any problems at any of these points can cause the electricity to arc. This will take out your off on switch and or your motor circuit board. Also be extra careful on all ladders, scaffolds and roofs. Any and all metal surfaces will be very slick.

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Winter Warning

Along with the rain, but you're also brings us very cold weather. This is another reminder of how to store your machine. Make sure after cleaning, you do not leave any water in the machine, hose or gun. It is always best to pump the machine dry and disconnect the hose. Machines, wet or dry, should always be stored inside. Even when stored inside, if you're in a building that is not he did. Do not leave material or water in the machine overnight.
The good news about December is this: this year has been much better than previous years. Although we still aren't even close to the rush of the early 2000, we are no longer lying flat prone, business wise. Construction starts are up and real estate sales are starting up again. This looks real good for 2013. Most of our customers are reporting an increase in business the last quarter of this year. This is unusual for an election year.
so, from us at Airless spray Center, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Winter weather

With winter weather setting in, we need to look at storing machines again. Remember to clean out the machines using soap and water and then cool clear water. If you have it use pump saver as your last wash running through the machine. Do not leave the machines under pressure. It is best to disconnect all hoses and guns and store them separately. All machines should be stored under cover, preferrably in a garage or a locked insulated room.

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