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WELL BOB SENT ME THE 1/2 INCH.AS I ASKED HIM ABOUT THE 5/8 HE SAID WITH THIS PUMP YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TELL

-- Edited by Eric at 16:50, 2009-02-27

Oh yes, I can tell. You would be surprised at the difference. Shoots farther and gives you more flow, one more gallon per minute actually. 3gpm 5/8" vs. 2gpm 1/2" with #40 nozzles.

If you want to keep from spending a lot of money on a gas powered Yamada air pump rig, upgrade your hose to 5/8" or 3/4".

Or if you want to upgrade one more step, get the new 12V Delavan FATBOY 7gpm pump with 3/4" hose, #50 nozzles, another hose reel, and a second battery. So two guys can do a roof, with a third guy as the ground man.

If you are ready to upgrade even more to the Yamada air pump rig, read the threads some more about the air pump rigs or call Chris, Dave, or Jeff. They use the Yamadas.

I use the Delavans.


-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Pro Greensboro NC (336)362 7659 at 15:49, 2009-03-08

Eric wrote:

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OK WILL DO, IS THERE ANYWAY TO USE QUICK CONNECTS,I AM NOT SURE HOW THAT WILL WORK BECAUSE OF THE HOSE CLAPS,IT WOULD BE GOOD IF I COULD DICONNECT THE GUN AND HOSES SOMETIMES,         
THANK AGAIN,I WILL GIVE IT A TRY,

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 Well hell Eric that is a hell of a problem to have , the phone ringing off the hook, I know you are happier than a sissy  with a bag full of---- , anywayyyyys.. that is great news , what type of marketing you using? 
can not  wait, till I have to upgrade.

Congrads my Friend,  Clean on!!

-- Edited by Kid at 17:11, 2009-02-27

1/4" stainless quick connect nozzles.and just playing with the tips,to see what puts out the best 

Eric wrote:

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well i have been power washing fleet trucks for years,,we wash somewhere around 450 to 500 trucks a month, so my names is out there already,  but as far as marketing and sign on the back my trailer is be made now with before and after pics,i cleaned a roof for a guy at the bank a (big wig) and he told everyone he knew,i also have flyers out that i made,

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 Job well done, I wouild like to see the back of that trailer, if you can post a picture it would be great..
Thanks Eric,

KID

precisionpower wrote:

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Eric, world of difference with the 1/2" and 5/8" flow. For thos hard to reach areas, I use a 0040 and it works fine. i can use that 0040 or a 0015, and have never had a problem.

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YES, bigger diameter roof cleaning hose is better, ALWAYS.

 

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa wrote:

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Mike Sullivan wrote:

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My hoses have brass garden fittings. My banjo poly valve has a brass garden adapter with 3/4" threads, and poly bushings at the top with a 1/4" stainless steel coupler to fit 1/4" stainless quick connect nozzles.

What size nozzles are you using?

Try a 3/4" PVC or Poly ball valve instead of a gun.  They also will increase your flow and let you shoot farther.



-- Edited by Mike Sullivan at 17:21, 2009-02-27

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Yes, we found this out "accidentally"
We USED to use 1/2 inch Ball Valves

They were out of 1/2 inch, we were forced to use 3/4.
Never went back to 1/2 inch after that!
There IS a scientific explanation an engineer gave me, dont remember it, except that the larger ball valve reduced turbulence  ??
The larger ball valves seem to last longer too.

 

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Good Evening Chris,

A few questions, my friend.

Will you post a picture for all to see of how you set up the ends on the 3/4" ball valve?

You use a THREADED PVC 3/4" Ball Valve from Home Depot or Loew's, or an irrigation supply and  then you use threaded reducer couplings to get the 3/4" down to 1/2" or 3/8"  and pur on a Stainless QC on one or both ends and then your male QC with a threaded Spraying systems nozzle.

Can you tell and show pics for the newbie and those interested just how your ball valves are setup.

I am sure that would help many on the Forum out and clarify the details.

Thanks,

David

Good idea a picture is worth a thousand words, thanks

precisionpower wrote:

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Good Evening Chris,

A few questions, my friend.

Will you post a picture for all to see of how you set up the ends on the 3/4" ball valve?

You use a THREADED PVC 3/4" Ball Valve from Home Depot or Loew's, or an irrigation supply and  then you use threaded reducer couplings to get the 3/4" down to 1/2" or 3/8"  and pur on a Stainless QC on one or both ends and then your male QC with a threaded Spraying systems nozzle.

Can you tell and show pics for the newbie and those interested just how your ball valves are setup.

I am sure that would help many on the Forum out and clarify the details.

Thanks,

David

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     David, great idea. We use a ball valve, threaded with a threade reducer just like you mentioned. The pics are an invaluable tool for the newbies. Unless someone beats me to it, I'll post some tomorrow.

 

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We use regular old Home Depot/Lowes 3/4 ball valves.
But we use Spraying Systems 1/4 turn quick change NYLON Nozzles
I will have to take some pictures, remind me, IF I forget ?