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Would anyone care to show their soft wash/roof washing wand? I have been looking for something that will be easy to use,easy to build, and effective for possibly adding a little more range/flow. I have seen a few self built ones that look creative and effective. We currently have 2 set-up, one the is a regular pressure washing wand and the other one is self built, a ball-valve with a master nozzle for tip (suggested by RCIA) that I really do not care for...



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Ball valves are used on alot of roof rigs,..simply due to the resiliency factor. I personally use regular PW triggers for the most part. For my roof rig I use cheap triggers ($25.00). The trigger is VERY easy to pull,.and they last about a month if rinsed properly. I go an extra step and always pour a little oxalic acid into the trigger to totally neutralize any leftover SH in the trigger. I use a quick coupler on the end for the addition of an extension when needed.

For nozzles I just use regular PW (2) holder J-Rod,..A fan and a 0 degree pattern.

I use YRL-51 triggers though for my regular PW trigger,..these are too expensive to be disposable SH triggers.

I have a couple 12V spot sprayers I still use ball valves for. I spray full strength SH and acids out of these,..and there isn't a trigger I found yet that can handle the prolonged chemical abuse these ball valves see. I like the $15.00 union ball valves from Tractor Supply,..they have teflon seats,.which make them turn very easily. I can turn these with one hand with no problem,..and they don't have to be on all the way to be at full flow,..just cracked open.

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We use the PVC wand assemblies that Powerwash Store sells. See the Pic attached. I used to make them, but it's just not worth it. They sell them for just over $20 bucks and by the time you get the parts and make it, you are at that price anyway. They use SCH 80 risers and let you order them to length. I order them at 30 inches and just got 10 more in yesterday. I also order a few 48 inch ones for a little extra distance if needed. The come with the ball valve, riser, quick connect & all the fittings needed. I get them with a 45 at the end, because we like that. Call Bill he will hook you up.



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Just a ball valve and tip.

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Liberty SoftWash wrote:

Just a ball valve and tip.


                       That's all I use also, I got tired of the plastic pipe braking



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Use a garden hose and attach your four banger to it. I think Doug has a pic of it not sure the size of the reducers you need. I believe you get a 5/8 to 1/4

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Sorry garden hose nozzle

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We have been using this poly spray gun for 5 years now and find them to last two years or more. I have a male banjo fitting on the intake and a female on the hose. A few pvc fittings no longer than 6" with a quick connect. I like having one hand operation. We always have a spare.



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That's the one I use too, Brett. It's the one that came preinstalled on my dual pump system so I got used to using it. I would like to try a ball valve some day, but that spray gun is nice and has lasted a year so far.

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Great advice! Thank you all so much who have offered your professional opinions. I am going to try both Brett & John's. Like previously posted we use a straight ball valve w/master nozzle and like having options for different roof pitches & heights.Thanks again!

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This is the one Ray-Spray uses

http://www.nettally.com/palmk/Pistol%20Grip%20Garden%20Hose%20Nozzles.html



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You guys using the straight ball valves,..something I've always done when using a ball valve is,..I added a 45 degree elbow on the inlet side,..this gives the ball valve more of a "handle" feel. I also always painted them black so they didn't look so raw,..and/or homemade. Not a big deal really,..I'm just weird like that. I even paint my gas can,..so yea,..I'm weird like that.

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With the booster pump I prefer to keep it simple and just use a Gilmore sprayer form HD or Lowes. I get about 4 weeks out of it, then pitch it. These spray just let you go from jet to gentle come spray by simply moving the trigger. When I want to "tip down" and rustic my sauce I use this tip attachment I made. 



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Ball valve and a 4 banger. Kicking it old school. I like a small extension in theory but it always ended up getting in the way.

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Love to find some hastelloy springs to retrofit my trigger guns with some viton seals

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I finally got a picture of that we use. I use to have an extension on the end but found they like to break it. The guys like this and we get the distance we need. The back end is angled to keep the hose from getting stressed. The female banjo fitting is on the gun since our hoses go through the wall of the truck on rollers. This has been the same set up for 5 years and has worked extremely well, replacing the gun 1 - 1.5 season with proper rinsing.



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I've used both a poly gun and a ball valve for an extended period of time..gone through several of each. I like the gun for it's ergonomics and control. If you're easy on your equipment they can last a good while.

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