When a Sniper carpet extractor stops spraying, or sprays in a weak fan that will not lift traffic-lane soil, the solution pump is almost always the part that failed. The Sandia 10-0812-2 is the 240-volt version of the 100 PSI demand pump Sandia fits to the Sniper extractor line, so a shop running on 240V power or on international mains can put the machine back on the job the same day instead of shipping it out for service.
This is the part carpet cleaning contractors, restoration crews and in-house facility maintenance techs buy when the machine still has good vacuum lift and a healthy tank but the wand has gone dry. Because the pump is a demand-type unit with an integral pressure switch, it builds pressure only when the wand trigger opens the line, which is why a failed switch or a worn wet end shows up as a pump that runs constantly, cycles rapidly, or never spools up at all.
Built for
- Sandia Sniper 6-gallon and 12-gallon carpet extractors specified with the 100 PSI solution pump
- Shops and facilities running 240-volt service or operating outside North American 120V mains
- Fleet maintenance where a spare pump is kept on the shelf so a dead machine never costs a booked job
- Rental and restoration inventories where machines run daily and pumps are a wear item
When to replace it
- Wand sprays weakly, sprays on one jet only, or does not spray at all with a full solution tank
- Pump runs continuously and never shuts off after the trigger is released
- Pump chatters or short-cycles rapidly instead of holding steady pressure
- Pump hums but moves no water, or trips the breaker on startup
- Visible cracking or weeping from the pump housing after freeze exposure
Installation and service notes
Before condemning the pump, work the low-pressure checklist first: confirm the solution tank is full, the inline strainer is clean, the quick disconnects are fully seated, and the wand jets are not clogged. Air trapped in the supply line and a plugged strainer both mimic a failed pump and cost nothing to rule out.
Confirm the voltage on your machine's serial plate before ordering. The 10-0812-2 is the 240V unit; machines wired for 120V take the standard 100 PSI pump instead. Fitting the wrong voltage pump will not correct a pressure problem and can damage the new part.
Freeze damage is the most preventable pump failure in this category. Pumps that sit in a cold van over winter with water still in the wet end split the housing, and no rebuild kit fixes a cracked casting. Flushing the solution circuit with antifreeze before storage is far cheaper than a pump.
Specifications
- Sandia OEM part number 10-0812-2
- Function: solution pump, demand type with integral pressure switch
- Rated pressure: 100 PSI
- Voltage: 240V
- Fits: Sandia Sniper extractor series machines built with the 100 PSI solution pump
Frequently asked questions
Will the 10-0812-2 work on a 120-volt Sniper?
No. The 10-0812-2 is the 240-volt pump. A 120V machine needs the 120V version of the 100 PSI pump. Check the voltage stamped on the machine serial plate before ordering.
My pump runs but the wand still will not spray. Is the pump bad?
Not necessarily. Check the inline strainer, the quick disconnects, the solution hose and the wand jets first. A clogged jet or a plugged strainer produces the same dry wand as a dead pump and takes minutes to clear.
Can I rebuild the pump instead of replacing it?
Sometimes. If only the valves or the diaphragm side are worn, the individual Aquatec housing and valve kits are the cheaper repair. If the motor end has failed or the housing is cracked from freezing, replace the whole pump.
Is this a genuine Sandia part?
Yes. Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer and this is the OEM 10-0812-2, not an aftermarket equivalent.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer. We stock genuine Sandia service parts, not aftermarket substitutes, so the part you install matches the part that left the factory and your machine warranty stays intact. Our US-based staff work on this equipment every day and can help you confirm the right part number against your machine's serial plate before you order.
