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DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Some upgrades

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Outside view

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

Erik,

Are you using lock nuts on the u-bolts for the hose reels? I'm old so I can't see very well. Also, you might want to mount the roof pump up side down so if you generate a leak it won't flow towards the motor.

Hank

Brian C Jackson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Nice set up.. and clean and neat.

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

waxman18324 wrote:
Erik,

Are you using lock nuts on the u-bolts for the hose reels? I'm old so I can't see very well. Also, you might want to mount the roof pump up side down so if you generate a leak it won't flow towards the motor.

Hank

Hank nothing gets by you. I have to swap the nuts on the ubolts as well.didn't think anyone would pick that up haha.

I don't think I've ever had a pump leak. (Everything else has) My pumps don't last that long, bolts holding down the head snap off in a few months and I exchange under warranty. Have 2 that have to be sent back sitting in garage.

Im going the dipstick method this year like you. What hose are you using on yours? This braided seems a lil stiff but it's also still cold out

Diamond Roof Cleaning · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Eric nice set up. You should think about adding a proportioner. Huge space and time saver. I didn't think i would like it and i didn't think the cost was justified but after using one for over a year i have saved on production time and increased profits on each job as well. Other than that nice set up. I love simple set ups myself.

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

DirtyRoofcom wrote:
waxman18324 wrote:
Erik,

Are you using lock nuts on the u-bolts for the hose reels? I'm old so I can't see very well. Also, you might want to mount the roof pump up side down so if you generate a leak it won't flow towards the motor.

Hank
Hank nothing gets by you. I have to swap the nuts on the ubolts as well.didn't think anyone would pick that up haha.

I don't think I've ever had a pump leak. (Everything else has) My pumps don't last that long, bolts holding down the head snap off in a few months and I exchange under warranty. Have 2 that have to be sent back sitting in garage.
Im going the dipstick method this year like you. What hose are you using on yours? This braided seems a lil stiff but it's also still cold out

How long is the inlet hose to the pump? The shorter the better. We use a poly braid 1/2" hose. You can use either 1/2" or 5/8".

Hank

Brian C Jackson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Proportioner would be a great addition to that system

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Thanks guys- I'm always open to different ideas and advice. I'm considering getting rid of the 2 large tanks and installing 3 vertical tanks and potentially the proportioner as I've heard nothing but good things about it.

Hank that inlet hose is 5/8 braided prob 10 ft long.

If you look at the tanks I have them piped together w valves. Right now it's set up so can gravity feed SH from the chemical tank to the mix tank by switch of a valve. If I decide I don't like the dipstick method I'll insert a T in the middle and plumb directly to the pump. I get my chemical pumped directly into the tank from the supplier so this gravity system works pretty well. I just turn the valve let it flow to the other tank while I'm grabbing coffee or setting up ladders, bags or hoses.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.

I wonder who Frank Peters really is ?

Brian C Jackson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.

If I didn't have my mixing valves outside I would buy one of these.. not being in a box it is easier to see leaks or replace part's

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Brian C Jackson wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.
If I didn't have my mixing valves outside I would buy one of these.. not being in a box it is easier to see leaks or replace part's

I made my own and its way better then that. Plus the check valves I used have zero restrictions. Unlike them black check valves that clog.

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Anyone order one of these from Frank? Doesn't seem to be a bad deal at all

Diamond Roof Cleaning · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I cant see it. Is there a picture of it someone can post?

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

this one has a 3 way valve for flushing with fresh water. you can also do it by moving the pickup tube from bleach container to water bucket

Brian C Jackson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
Brian C Jackson wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.
If I didn't have my mixing valves outside I would buy one of these.. not being in a box it is easier to see leaks or replace part's
I made my own and its way better then that. Plus the check valves I used have zero restrictions. Unlike them black check valves that clog.

Art

Did you post pictures of yours

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Diamond Roof Cleaning · Approved Exterior Cleaner

DirtyRoofcom wrote:
this one has a 3 way valve for flushing with fresh water. you can also do it by moving the pickup tube from bleach container to water bucket

I would not buy or use that. They are not proportioning valves. Too many variable with that set up. Use only the gp valves when building a proportioner.

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Yeah he goes into all that he even has a bunch of videos showing how the results are repeatable.

To be honest i cant see why a ball valve in good working condition cant deliver same results time and time again as long as you set it to the same position. i'm not looking to be super exact on my mix ratio. Half the time in the field its just a guess anyway as to how strong it is unless you start with fresh SH every morning thats tested and specifically measure out your water and chem and soap and your tanks are bone dry.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Brian C Jackson wrote:
Art O wrote:
Brian C Jackson wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.
If I didn't have my mixing valves outside I would buy one of these.. not being in a box it is easier to see leaks or replace part's
I made my own and its way better then that. Plus the check valves I used have zero restrictions. Unlike them black check valves that clog.
Art
Did you post pictures of yours
.

Here's 2 that I made

http://www.nationalsoftwashalliance.com/t63087964/gray-34-check-valve/

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
Brian C Jackson wrote:
Art O wrote:
Brian C Jackson wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.
If I didn't have my mixing valves outside I would buy one of these.. not being in a box it is easier to see leaks or replace part's
I made my own and its way better then that. Plus the check valves I used have zero restrictions. Unlike them black check valves that clog.
Art
Did you post pictures of yours
.
Here's 2 that I made
http://www.nationalsoftwashalliance.com/t63087964/gray-34-check-valve/

Art that link is private

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

DirtyRoofcom wrote:
Art O wrote:
Brian C Jackson wrote:
Art O wrote:
Brian C Jackson wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Here's another mixing valve that doesn't have a fancy box.
If I didn't have my mixing valves outside I would buy one of these.. not being in a box it is easier to see leaks or replace part's
I made my own and its way better then that. Plus the check valves I used have zero restrictions. Unlike them black check valves that clog.
Art
Did you post pictures of yours
.
Here's 2 that I made
http://www.nationalsoftwashalliance.com/t63087964/gray-34-check-valve/
Art that link is private

Fixed

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I like the metering valves because they are precise but also they have markings so you know exactly where to set it. Unlike those Micro valves where you need to make a mark on it to remember where your settings are.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Zach Maynard wrote:
I like the metering valves because they are precise but also they have markings so you know exactly where to set it. Unlike those Micro valves where you need to make a mark on it to remember where your settings are.

If your water is full on, your S/H should be at the half way mark!

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

The SH valve will be on a different position depending on the surface you are cleaning.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Zach Maynard wrote:
The SH valve will be on a different position depending on the surface you are cleaning.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Here's the mixing valve I built. Incoming water to prime the pump and rinse when done.

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Here's the mixing valve I built. Incoming water to prime the pump and rinse when done.

Nice Bret, looks simple enough

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

How much life are you guys getting out of those check valves? One of the ones I had last season had a missing spring. (The ones art uses with the flapper wouldn't have that problem).

Western Mass Prowash · Exterior Cleaner

DirtyRoofcom wrote:
Anyone order one of these from Frank? Doesn't seem to be a bad deal at all

Erik, I ordered one from him a few months ago when he started selling them. Looks like it should work well. You could probably build one for about $150, but I figured I'd buy it put together and then it is easy enough to buy the replacement parts when needed. Haven't used it yet with a foot of snow outside.