2.5" Final Upgrade Kit

[The Wizard]

We have enjoyed the increased vacuum by upgrading to 2.5". We first went from running two 2" hoses into Greenies Y adapter.

So we decided to make the full change over, and had Aero Tech make us up all that was needed to make the full conversion. We can't wait to have it all installed. The manifold with having two of 2.5" vacuum ports coming in was a great idea.

The Wizard.

 

[Billy]

Is that the new parts? Are you going to convert all the way to the tank like Dave & Adam did? This is why I like AT they seem to try to do all they can for everyone no matter the name on the equipment.

Just for those that assume what my post means. I am not talking about a particular company this statement is for many companies that don't go the extra mile but not all.

Good Luck with the upgrade IAN

 

[The Wizard]

Hi Billy:

Yes these are the new parts from Aero Tech, received them last week. We can't wait to get all parts installed so we can connect our hoses to the outside of the box instead of running under the roll up door or changing the hose configurations back to 2" while dual wanding.

The Wizard.

 

[Guest]

Ian,

You are going to love it. When it is cold, you will be able to keep your side door closed. You can run over the beam and out the stainless trim at the bottom of the box. That's what we did. Good Luck.

Dave

 

[The Wizard]

Thanks Dave:

It was because of your previous posting of your upgrade kit that compelled me to contact Aero Tech to have them make for me this upgrade kit.

I can't wait to have it all installed.

The Wizard.

 

[Billy]

Hey Ian be sure & post some pics.

 

[Jack May]

Hey Billy, I really don't think the Wiz needs too much encouragement to post piccies

He loves his digital camera almost as much as his V :shock:

But yeah, we love seeing them Ian so make sure you don't let us down... :wink:

John

 

[Mikey P]

Ian


Are there 2 or 3 ports coming off the waste tank on a 777?

 

[The Wizard]

Two.

 

[adamh]

The best thing I ever did. That kit looks really good. AT did a good job on that. I had a local welder do all of mine. I think everything cost about $440, metal and welding. I got a good deal.


I dumped the filter sock in about 10 min. of use.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

The FlowEzy filter(s) at the top look to be pretty loaded up too. Spin them off and clean them from the inside out. Hope there is more than one??

 

[adamh]

Lee

There is 3 filters and the discoloration you see is the pantyose that I have on the filters. I clean mine everyday.

 

[Greenie]

panty hose are beautiful, just brush them off with your hand daily.

 

[John Crystal]

upgrade

Ian
What did the upgrade parts cost you, in parts and getting them welded in?

Thanks
John

 

[The Wizard]

All the pieces you see in the above noted pictures including the vacuum manifold cost $692.00 US.

Not sure what it will cost to have them welded on and put in place, I figure the whole project installed should not cost more than $1000.00.

Once it's all done I'll let everyone know.

The Wizard.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Re: the filter comment

I see the kneehigh cover, but I was speaking of the stuff in the pleats, especially noticed at the ends. If you pressure wash the filter out from the inside it looks like you could blow that out.

We run two 3" ss Flowezy filters on each of our little 47's, so three sounds about right for the bigger blowers. I've seen a bunch of 405's with the fitting reduced to use a 2" filter...bad economics.