How To Set Up 12v Soft Wash & Proportioner Tips | Pressure Washing Guides 2022
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A good soft wash system can increase you small pressure washing business profits drastically. In Florida 90% of the jobs I do is roof soft washes. This for me is the most profitable part of my company and I usually only do driveways and other cleaning just to get my foot in the door to land the roof cleaning.
There are two main ways to build a softwash system by either batch mixing or using a proportioner. In the beginning I batch mixed meaning say you have 100gallon tank. To get a 4% Sh bleach mix you would fill it with 65% water and 35% chlorine/SH. The problem with this method is that if the customer then wants a house wash you need a separate tank or downstream injector to do the job since the 4% roof mix is too strong to apply to a house.
A proportioner metering valve set up allows you to on the fly control different strengths of SH mixes depending on the job. Not only is it more flexible method but also allows you to have that same 100 gallon tank just full of chlorine meaning you can now do 3 times roofs in a day before having to fill up again. Also when you buy more chlorine at a time you typically get a better bulk discount on the purchase so overall is so much better.
There are many methods of pumps you can use from the most expensive being gas then air compression followed by the cheap route of 12v. Gas and air compression run off a separate gas powered motor and can shoot much further distances which is more ideal for commercial jobs and 2+ story homes.
12v pump systems are my favorite as they are typically under $200 and if they break doesn't hurt the bank to get another. They do need a separate battery source and are more used for residential as they don't spray as far.
I personally love north star 12v 60psi bleach 5.5gpm pumps as they run about $180 and for $20 you get a 2 year warranty that covers full replacement. If you rinse out your pumps / line from bleach at the end of the day the pumps should last 6-12months. At end of day even if it was to last only 3 months with the warranty you are covered and only lose $20 but most likely generated thousands.
Make sure to get a good 1/2 chemical hose the higher grade ones will be less likely to kink and cause problems. I spent the extra $50 to get a real pvc trigger handle instead of a cheap ball valve system that break easily.
For the tip you can get a $50 jrod though I prefer a $15 adjustable plastic nozzle you get off amazon as it doesn't rust and easier to adjust spray flow pattern on the fly.
Most 12v pumps should build pressure in the lines then shut the pump back off. When you squeeze the trigger using pressure the pump will turn back on then once you let go of trigger the pressure should quickly build back up and shut pump off.
If this does not happen and your pump does have pressure shut off like most do then that is a sign of air getting in the lines. This is where you want to make sure every hose clamp is tightly screwed in. I added a t-ball valve in-between the hose reel and export side of the pump. This lets me bleed any air in the line through a 5ft hose instead of it having to push the air the entire way through my 250ft of hose allowing it to prime almost instantly.
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The links below are just a few of the main items I use on my trailer. Feel free to ask any questions on some of the items I gave secondary options for some as you save up for the more expensive options.
Soft Wash Equipment:
5.5 Everflo Softwash Pump - amzn.to/3p4JmlG
7gpm Delavan Soft Wash Pump - amzn.to/3E2zgpL
Marine 12v Battery - amzn.to/3J2ZZWI
Respirator - amzn.to/3IXYmtr
Bleach Pump Up Sprayer - amzn.to/33HkSGX
Jrod - amzn.to/3GRnhNx
Huk Boots - amzn.to/3E95Rde
1/2 Stainless Steel Barb - amzn.to/3qaxCgz
1/2 Metering Valve - amzn.to/3GU2tor
Union Ball Valve Softwash - amzn.to/3p52wrE
xjet m5 - amzn.to/3q72w9V
Hose Splitter - amzn.to/3GP3EW8
1/2 Flexzilla soft wash hose - amzn.to/3miFKKS
Kuri Tech Premium 1/2 Softwash Hose - amzn.to/32Az18q
100 Gallon Water Tank - amzn.to/345aJE7
Pressure Washing Equipment:
Simpson 4gpm Pressure Washer - amzn.to/3E7jMkm
Best Ball Valve - amzn.to/3q6iyAS
Surface Cleaner - amzn.to/327aoA8
Hose Pressure Swivel - amzn.to/32ikRIR
Hose Reel - amzn.to/3q4UNJf
Trailer Hitch Lock - amzn.to/3p3QcI6
3/4 Garden Hose Flexzilla - amzn.to/3sgEUlD
Heavy Duty Pressure Hose - amzn.to/3e3XG7O
Pressure Washer Guage - amzn.to/3Jz4Mj8
Extendable Pressure Wand up 20ft - amzn.to/3ex0RoI
12 Gallon Gas Tank - amzn.to/3qpF3AO
Pressure Washing 3/8 Fittings - amzn.to/32FeteW
Hudson Shut Up Float - amzn.to/3mBxNR6
Uniform - www.fin-print.com/
Website Builder - www.wixx.com
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That's how u make a video
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. I try to keep it as short as possible with still delivering the info I’m trying to get across
@frankparra4756
2 жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing... right now i power wash oilfield trucks in my area. Now i wanna expand into a different area. So I really do appreciate the time u did take for this video
Your explanation and tips are excellent. Packed with value every second of the video.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear you enjoyed it 😁
One of the few videos that is well explained. Thank you!
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I struggle with not rambling bc I want to keep it short enough but also give all the info I know it’s a fine line lol
@VireIIa111
2 жыл бұрын
You did fine. You’ll get better every time.
@littlespressurewashing
Жыл бұрын
Great delivery
Bro u explained almost everything I had questions to! Well said and awesome video!!
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
awesome I'm glad it helped!
GREAT video BUD! Thanks a bunch!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing great information
Thank you. Great explanation.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
3 way valve is a very nice touch 👍🏾
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Ya it saves so much time in long run and less stress on the pump for a $10 valve lol
Your the man bro 🤙🏼🤙🏼 answers a lot of questions I had
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help my friend :)
Very well and thorough video 👏
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Thank you for all the info I actually enjoyed the video and learned a lot , something I can’t say about 90% of KZread videos. Much appreciated
God bless you my friend. Exactly what I was looking for. 👌 .👍
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Man, really appreciate this!! Best explanation I’ve seen on the hundreds or thousands of videos I’ve watched! Thanks!
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! I tried to see what other videos were missing and get right to the point.
Really useful education. Thanks!!😊
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
#softwash thanks for the info. Currently starting to get into the wash biz myself. Learning as much as I can right now. Appreciate your video.
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
That’s what I did. I watched like 200 videos then practiced on all my neighbors driveways for free for the experience.
Hey thanks for the way you explained the setup it helps a lot,I’m retired and new to the game 👍🏾
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
ya when i first started i probably watched like 100 hours of videos before doing anything which was overkill now looking back lol
Tha KS for the video. Very well explained. I like the 3way valve for the SH and the hose from the tank. That looks handy, especially washing Chem off of your skin.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Ya I find a bunch of uses for the 3way valve nice little addition
thank you for answering so many of my questions best of luck to you
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
Any time!
Amazing video very well explained
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m glad it helped. I try to walk a fine line on rambling and talking to much and giving all the info I know to help
Thank you, brother. I learned a lot with this video.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
thanks man I'm glad it helped
Very informative thanks so much you got a new subscriber. I'm trying to start a new business up in NC and this was very helpful again thanks for taking the time to post this I will be sure to give you a shout out when I start posting videos.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
hell ya man thank you wish you best of luck on the adventure
Thank you so much sir , I wish you all the best 🙏
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
Good stuff.
I appreciate you. In Arizona looking to start up. You’ve been very helpful. Thank you
#softwash I appreciate the effort you took to put this great piece of information out there.
Very helpful thanks for the detail
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
We gotta save the money 👌🏼👌🏼💯 loved the video.. thanks bud
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Hell ya man thank you I’m glad it helped!!
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 🙏. You know, other guys just talk to much and thy kind of hide the really informative things. Thanks.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Ya I try to give straight forward info without giving to much fluff lol
Great video thanks for all the help. Very well done explaining how to properly set it up and what to look out for. Thanks again
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
anytime glad it could help!
Great video 👏
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony I appreciate that a lot
Lots of great information.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
thanks adam!
Thank you amazing video #softwash
awesome video ❤thanks for all the details
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
Anytime I'm glad it could help
#softwashing I’m 17 years old and I’m trying to start my own business. This video was just what I needed to get my soft washing system set up. Thanks so much!! You explained everything perfectly!
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
You got this! Keep grinding don’t ever give up.
good job explain it all
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
On my 3rd everflo this year ... did not know about the north star warranty thanks for the tip !
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
ya I use the heck out of the warranty for like 20-40 i get a new pump every 3-6months
Great video brother
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
thank you very much!
#softwash thanks for the great info.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
anytime!
Tnx man
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
no problem hope it helped
thanks so much sir #softwash
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Anytime my friend. I’m always here to help where I can
Hi great video you hit it on the head as to how to install a soft wash system one of my questions is how you market your business; I am new to the pressure washing business and just setting up my rig
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Soo I personally joined a Bni group which is networking group u pay like 1k a year to be in with tons other professionals, Angileads if ur good at phone sales, doing free jobs to get your first 10 google reviews then google ads. Between those 4 things is how I got started.
Great video!! Thanks for sharing
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Anytime. I’m always here to help with anything I can
Nice setup. Please remove house wiring connectors and install heat shrink connectors. Be 100%, 100% of the time.
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
I agree that would be soo much better
Great Job! Love your setup and knowledge. I really like the water tote with the blue paint. Where did you get that from? How much did it cost? That’s exactly what I’m looking for.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
You can find them on facebook marketplace people selling them just large water tote I bought for like $50. be careful as some as used to store dangerous chemicals before so you want to find out what they had it for in the first place.
Great video, TY. Where do you get your shirts made? Also, can't find that tip on Amazon anywhere, can you please link. 🤙
Great video! Thank you! One question what size is the soap line 1/4”?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Yes I use 1/4 for soap line and set proportioner to 1-2 on the dial depending on surface. For concrete cleaning I might do .5 if any just to help mask the smell a little
#softwash !! great video, one question, what do you use the charge the batteries for the pump
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
manually charge it every other day but then I ran wire from batteries to car battery so it would charge while driving down the road. I added a detached method at trailer hitch so I could remove wire when taking it off my trailer.
#softwash. Have you ever considered a system that runs on garden hose pressure from the house, w/o a tank? I'm wondering if with just the bleach and soap and a proportioner this would work. lmk, and thanks for the great video.
I liked your info. But regarding the metering valve info. You might do an experiment with having a plain ball valve on the water line as you suggested, compared to having matching metering gf valves on the SH and H2o. The valve openings even open 100% are different so the metering would not be equal giving you 6%. The plain ball valve would allow more water to flow more than the GF SH meter would giving you a not a 50/50 mixture.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Good call I didn’t know it offered a little less than 100% on metering value
@HouseWashingRick
Жыл бұрын
Charles Kovacs you are exactly right
Great Vid and Thanks! Can you share the amazon blue spray nozzle info so I can source one from Amazon?
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
m5 xjet on amazon if thats the one you speak about
# great job at showing and explaining, wondering what your doing for marketing?.. Thanks
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I tried to share everything I learned so far. As far as marketing I try to do many different things and never rely on just one thing. Some of the many things I do, hand out business cards / flyers to HOA and anyone I meet. Huge banner on my trailer. Google keyword ads, Angi Leads, Organic website traffic using basic SEO tricks, BNI, facebook buy sell group ad once per week and emailing other business professionals to create a partnership. So many different things to get the best results I work by myself and have full time job. Typically I average about 10-15 jobs completed each week and spend around $300-$500 month on paid advertising.
You hit everything on the nail. I appreciate it.. your are awesome 👌
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
anytime my friend!
@raulgonzalez1691
Жыл бұрын
@Pressure Washing Guides where in Florida you are located.. I am in spring hill fl starting my pressure washing soon.. my company name will be HIGHPOINT SOFTWASH...
Not only did you explain it so well. I might build my own soft wash system because of this video. Appreciate you for explaining. #Softwash
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Hell ya man it’s super easy and nice easy addition to every job
Fantastic video, mate. Thank you very much. What % mix do you use for a house wash? And at what positions would you have your SH ball valve in for different applications. Cheers man.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
I always start weak on house wash like 1-2%. U can always increase from there. Every quarter turn on valve increases potency about 2.7% but always start weak and let it sit for 5 min rinse then evaluate from there
@tobychalmers8103
Жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 thanks bro
Do you keep your pumps out in the weather… are they waterproof?? Love your videos
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
No I personally don’t. Realistically I get like 6-8months out of them and they die. I always buy northern tool year warranty so I replace them for the $15 warranty
#softwash. All ai need is a 12volt marine battery to run my 12 volt pump? My setup came with a generator just for that little Pump. I think that’s way overkill and adds lots of weight to My trailer and takes up Tons of Room. Don’t want To remove The generator until I know For Sure That a battery is just fine? Obviously I’m just Starting Out How long does the battery last? Do you put It on a trickle charger at night?
#soft wash
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
Yesir softwash for life
Thanks for the video , just wondering how do you charge your softwash battery
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
So I used to use battery charger like once a week to charge it back up. Then u can run a line to your main battery so it charges while going down the road. Only issue is when u take the trailer off u need a plug to separate the wire to the car battery. Bit of work for set up then it’s good to go
#softwash Excellent video, I just 2 questions, how are you incorporating/connecting that to your pressure washer engine/pump or is it running independent? What kind of range (max feet/distance) you getting from that 12v after running through 200ft of line.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
I do not connect to pressure washer I run it as a separate system. With the 12v I get about 40ft of distance max if you have a fine spray with a wider spray maybe only 20-30ft
#softwash
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Yesir
How do you fill those tanks, holding that much bleach? Without wearing it all....
I would use shrink wrap not electrical tape. Good video though!
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
Ya shrink wrap would be the way to go for sure
#softwash This is, IMO, the best explained video on how to set up a soft wash system. I’m just trying to figure out how to build something decent so I can get out there with confidence. I’m planning on building a starter trailer with plenty of room to grow as I gain experience. Thanks for this! 🙏🏽 God bless.
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
i found that I went too overkill one my trailer build with my machine. The soft wash is where the money is at and you can build a nice set up for like $600 total including everything
#softwasher Hi great video. Question How do you use the proportioner when using oxalic acid degreaser or any of the oxidation removals?
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
I do not I just mix those manually for the job which I don't have a ton of experience using those as much TBH
How do you mix the soap bucket? Do you add water to the soap in the bucket or,just straight soap and let the mixer add water.
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
I’m the proportioned valve it will pull the soap directly into the line and mix it. I use very little soap though in general unless I’m doing like a metal roof.
What barbs did you use in the inlet & out let? Mine has a 90 degree instead of a straight one.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
I always try to use straight ones myself but either way you want to use stainless steel ones and even then they go bad after like 6months i found.
what size hose do you use coming and going to the Proportioner from your buffer tank
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
2inch coming out of buffer tank and then I reduce it down to 3/4
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@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was able to help
What size Softwash hose are you running on your hose reel?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
1/2 for softwash hose
Does the leak detection give you problems? See the reviews for that pump are either great or they speak of having to swap the heads a lot bc they detect “leaks” and stop working
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
they all offer some bs, and in realty I find the north star gets me like 3-6months of use and with the 20-40 warranty I just replace it when it goes bad.
do you use a 1/2 outlet or 3/4 outlet for proportioner?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
I use 1/2 to keep pressure up. If u go 3/4 it’s typically on 8gpm pumps
really should use all the same valves, even on your water so you get consistent flow rates. Instead of teflon tape, use RECTORSEAL TRU-BLU sealant, it's vibration resistant unlike teflon or other sealants, just flush the system after assembly to remove any loose sealant.
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
great feedback I will defiantly look to swap those out.
#softwash Dude njce video!! Do you show up to a job with a full tank of water ?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Most jobs I drive to are like 15 min apart but I never drive full of water it’s too much weight. I usually have like 1/4 in there and only fill if I’m doing a bigger job when I get there
Great video. Really love the setup... But as a numbers nerd, I realize that you have a very rare 13% SH on hand? Or... Did you mean 50/50 is 6.25% and 75/25 is 3.125%? Sorry. Can't help myself. lol
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
the sh i was buying was 12.5% i believe which is pure SH. If you buy like small jugs from like walmart it is like 10% strength I believe. So depending on how you change the dial is what percent mix you get. I always left water valve at 100% open so if I did half way on the Sh valve would be like 6.25% which is usually stronger than you need for any roof. Always start with a little weaker mix and turn dial up if you don't see the results you want after about 10 minutes of waiting.
I looked through all your videos, and I didn’t see the how to do the proportioner. Do you have a link to it?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry I thought I made one for it. If you google how to make home made proportioner for pressure washing there is a couple good ones I used when I first started.
@danielcatches9376
Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks buddy
DO you pre mix your soap or just use out of the jug
@pressurewashingguides3178
11 ай бұрын
The soap gets mixed through the proportioned straight out of the jug it comes in.
What is the other red hose on the sh tank?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
I have 2 hoses. One is 1/2 that runs to pure softwash system. The red runs pressure washer to downstream I believe it’s 3/8 hose Smaller so it’s easier for pressure washer to pull the Chem that far
Interesting bleed valve on long hose. Still not sure how that works. Is there a diagram. Thanks
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
The bleed valve ideally would be shorter hose but it’s still better to bleed in a 5ft line instead of it having to bleed the air through 200ft of hose. I put the valve before it goes through my reel right after output of pump. Hope that helps
@stuartmacbeth7893
Жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 cheers much appreciated
what is the actual name of the "$15 adjustable plastic nozzle you get off amazon"? I can seem to find it...🤔🙏
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/X-Jet-SOAPER-Nozzle-Downstream-INJECTORS/dp/B08FRNHSSN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=38Z2K9MF7VL6O&keywords=m5+twist+nozzle&qid=1679264418&sprefix=m5+twist+nozzle%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-4 type in m5 twist nozzle theres a bunch and you get the one to fit your gpm machine
Do you clean the proportioner after use?
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
So the right answer is yes you should clean it at the end of each workday for sure. This will help prolong how long your fittings and pump last. I am guilty of forgetting which is why I only get 3-6months out of my pumps. Granted I use North Star pumps with $20 warranty they get replaced so it’s cheap fix for being lazy. But yes you should always clean them out
Hi! Did you paint the cage ‘Blue’ on your water tank?
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
Yes I painted it blue to match my company colors and reduce possible rust.
@jonathanz7826
2 ай бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 awesome! That’s what I thought
You have a name or link for your new soft wash gun?
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 жыл бұрын
There are a ton of different brands I’ve been trying different ones to see which brand is the best. Currently using Suttner st-500. 8gpm If you type in google soft wash wand there are few companies that sell them. Anytime I buy surfactant I just buy extra wash gun as they run $20-30. But only seem to last about 3 months. Ball valve style will last much longer and cheaper but I just love only needing 1 hand to do the job so I don’t mind paying a little extra throughout the year
@f.m.9419
2 жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 thank you 🙏🏽 for the reply sir. Been doing a week of research on KZread looking at getting into the business. Love seeing everyone’s build outs and picking and choosing what I like to build what I think is the ultimate build in my eyes. Know after a few months though I’ll find ways to improve and customize even more. Stay safe out there brother!
With that nozzle, can you go from chemical to rinsing?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
The nozzle only allows u to do chemical if in chemical tank hose wise. You can add a remote shut off to switch between Chem and not
What gpm pump are you using?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
5.5pm pump I wouldn’t go less and anymore is overkill in my opinion. They run like $180 from northern tool and get the $15 warranty they replace them within the year
Where do you get your shirts?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Fin-print. Took like 3 months to come in and like $80 a shirt but last forever. Was worth it
What is the name of blue tip from Amazon
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
m5 xjet twist I believe off hand.
Would you be willing to help me when I go to build my softwash trailer?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for delay. Feel free to ask questions. Most of my videos should be able to guide u through most of the set up
How do you keep your battery charged?
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
At first I was just charging the battery like every other day with a car charger but eventually I ran a line to my car battery that would charge it when I drove down the road.
You have to have the same valve because your mix it not going to the same it you use a different ball valve on the water
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Good to know. I figure 100% open is the same no matter the value but interesting to know
@javiernunez5299
Жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 that was a guy. That ran a test of each valve, both of them running wide-open, and he got mor water with the pvc valve
What amperage is the fuse on the pump? Just curious.
@mrcharleskovacs
Жыл бұрын
15amp
@hisnameisiam808
Жыл бұрын
@@mrcharleskovacs perfect. Thank you!
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Ya 15 amp. I always kept extras on deck
@hisnameisiam808
Жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 thanks!
Just curious.. why do you even need a valve on the water.. since it is always 100% on.. and there is no reason to ever use just the SH or soap valves without water.. why not just have the water without any valve and when you flip the pump on it pulls water as it does with the valve?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
Good question. So from my research and talking with others even a straight pipe instead of valve will actually give you more than water as the valve slightly restricts it I tried testing it and can work just need to play with the adjustments. There is times I have had to run with the water valve cut back a little which brought the strength of mix over the 6% mark mainly on a really really bad tile roof. I applied several coats at 3-6% but wasn’t normal tile even with soap to maximize the cling time wouldn’t make it clean so I cut back the water to make the mix hotter
@b3owu1f
Жыл бұрын
@@pressurewashingguides3178 Interesting. So mostly to give more SH percentage if needed. Makes sense. I asked mostly cause most videos seem to indicate that the water side is full blast all the time.
Why do we need three different hoses
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
one for soft wash (blue one) and I have 2 8gpm machines so I could run both in theory but really only need 2 hoses.
Do you get on the roof to clean it or shoot from a ladder?
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
So safer method is from the ladder if u got good enough equipment to reach everywhere. I personally would walk 1 story homes just have to be careful and. 99% of insurance companies don’t allow you to walk on roof so don’t fall off
No you can not use a plan shut off valve. Regular shut off valve runs faster than metering valve… so proportioner would be useless
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
I did not realize this great feedback
so did you build your own proportioner or buy one complete? could you do a break down list on what you used? thank you
@pressurewashingguides3178
Жыл бұрын
I should have a video on my channel talking about how to build proportioner. The key whatever you do is buy the better metering valves as the cheap ones break often but it’s super simple to build yourself you can buy all parts off Amazon. Cheap way is like $120 to build the better valves ends up being like $400 to build
@shannonknopp5021
Жыл бұрын
#softwash. So informative that I subscribed.
#softwash
@pressurewashingguides3178
2 ай бұрын
softwash ftw