Washed-up wrote:

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Hey guys 2 months ago I ordered some kuri tec hose from Bob at Pressure Tek. It was twice as much as the other distributors but let me tell you it was well worth it. I called and asked to talk to Bob he was not available so they took a message. 2 hours later he called back and after talking for about twenty minutes he placed my order. The hose he sells is a much thicker, better quality kuri tec. I have seen local guys that bought some kuri tek from other distributors that looked like a collapsable gardenhose. He refuses to sell something he will not stand behind! 2 days later it shows up at my door. This hose has three layers a plastic like inside, praided nylon like layer, then the outside has another plastic like shell. The best part is it is still lite and easy to pull around. I hope this last as long as the last hose Bob sold me the goodyear lasted me 2 1/2 years. Some of you might say that is not to long. It is a when you drag it along cement tile roofs. I had to lay her to rest after I drove 70 miles an hour down the highway with part of the hose hanging off the trailer scrapping the ground!

I guess my point is if you are looking for another distributor give Bob a try.


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Kory Finley
K & J Pressure Cleaning LLC
Tampa FL Pressure Washing & Roof Cleaning
813-407-9077

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Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

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Roof Cleaning Pro Greensboro NC (336)362 7659 wrote:

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Pressure Washer Products wrote:

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Rich...yes!  You are the one!  You are right.   I still have another hunk of that 5/8" ag hose that was on backorder and you opted to refuse!  LOL!!!  That hose will outlast the Kuri Tec. 

Ag hose is awesome if it is in 1/2" or smaller.   It is more poular with our Pest Control customers.  However, most guys on this board use 5/8" or 3/4" for their All-Flo's or Delavan's.  Smaller hose will restrict flow and push a Delavan into early retirement!

I know a guy that was able to get 18 months out of his Fatboy!!!!!!!

BTW, Delavan explained that they were making some improvements to the back end of the pump to make them a bit more resistant to moisture getting in and corrosing the wiring.  When they are mounted properly and under something with air circulating around they should last even longer with the pending improvements.

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Yes, Lori!  She is talking about me.  

I installed my FATBOY right out of the box, without changing or upgrading the relay switch or pressure switch and it ran strong for 18 months because I used large everything.  It not only lasts longer, it performs better (more flow and distance).

Large 3/4" hose, 3/4" ball valve, #60, #70 nozzles, 10 gauge wire, 770CCA batteries, & 1" intakes.

This is not a debate, a hose war, or discussing one's feelings or opinions.

It's simple physics and a fact.

 

 

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You know what, even the "lowly" Lawn Guys know this. But somehow, it escaped a few people. This is from a Lawn Care Forum.

Garden hose is a staple item. The gallons of water a hose will carry is determined by three factors-size, length and available water pressure. Most manufacturers have charts giving this information. The inside diameter of the hose determines its efficiency.

Low-priced, promotional hoses, usually 1/2" diameter, deliver 9 gal. per minute (gpm), and higher quality hoses with 5/8" diameter deliver 17 gpm. A 3/4" hose delivers 23 gpm, almost three times what a 1/2" hose delivers. The larger the inside diameter of the hose, the less pressure loss over any distance. If the pressure is low (under 40 psi), the hose is running uphill, or is extra long, then the largest size hose available should be used to minimize pressure loss in the hose line.

 

 

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Thank the good Lord that you love repeating this over and over Chris. It is one of those imperitive roof cleaning tips that I have picked from you that has saved us so much frustration, time and money.