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Essex Power Washing

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Softwash
« on: November 07, 2015, 06:44:02 pm »
Does anyone have a softwash roof cleaning set up

Smudger

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2015, 07:11:11 pm »
I softwash - but according to others on here my definition and use of equipment is wrong so you'd better wait for the softwash guru to come along  ;D

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Essex Power Washing

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2015, 07:22:31 pm »
What is your set up I'm looking at 8gpm 100psi pumps but can't source one 

Ben Marriott

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2015, 07:27:28 pm »
Evening,
 
What is your set up I'm looking at 8gpm 100psi pumps but can't source one 

What exactly are you looking for?

30 odd LPM is a massive flow for soft washing especially in the UK where methods are very different to the americans.

Are you looking for a full acid pump? How would it need to be driven by engine or electric motor?
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Essex Power Washing

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2015, 07:35:01 pm »
I am looking to set up a van based system I have a 1000 ltr tank already will add a 250ltr mixing tank comprising of water hypo and a surfactant pumped through a 12v DC CHEMICAL RESISTANT PUMP to a 50 mtr hose operated from a ladder to spray down 2 storey house roof  on YouTube they are quoting 8 gpm at 100 psi can you help

Smudger

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2015, 07:36:35 pm »
I either dial down my gx390's in combination with an X-jet of use WFP equipment and apply through that


Sorry image is poor, horrid day and I only have an iPhone

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Essex Power Washing

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2015, 07:42:50 pm »
Can you run chemicals through your pressure washer pump

Smudger

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2015, 07:45:25 pm »
I don't, that's why I use the X-jet - mixes upstream

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Ben Marriott

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2015, 07:45:39 pm »
Never through the pump - you could use a chemical injector.  (Darran's too fast on the keyboard! :D )

When we build our systems we use petrol engines coupled to one of two pumps - the first 15 bar at 12 rpm the second 30 bar at 30 lpm both are of viton acid resistant construction so can even handle hydrochloric acid.

12 v is more complicated and we have found using a smaller flow jet pump.
Rutland Pumps Limited - 01572 729412- sales@rutlandpumps.co.uk

Jacqueline Kerr

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2015, 07:46:07 pm »
Ben's your man, he built us a fantastic bit of kit, good price and lovely bloke to deal with. And by the way Ben, any thoughts yet on my new project?? Cheers

Ben Marriott

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2015, 07:47:59 pm »
Ben's your man, he built us a fantastic bit of kit, good price and lovely bloke to deal with. And by the way Ben, any thoughts yet on my new project?? Cheers

I've got a chap coming this week who might shed some light on it - drop me an email with a rough idea on what we want to do so I can get have a look with him.
Rutland Pumps Limited - 01572 729412- sales@rutlandpumps.co.uk

Smudger

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2015, 07:48:44 pm »
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Smudger

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2015, 07:50:34 pm »
 ;D

Ben is your man !!

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Jacqueline Kerr

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2015, 07:50:58 pm »
ok thank s ben :)

Jacqueline Kerr

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2015, 07:54:59 pm »
 ;D

Ben is your man !!

Darran          ;)

Essex Power Washing

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2015, 08:02:20 pm »
Ben can you help me can you make a system up for me would like to talk 07947 382178 regards david

Ben Marriott

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2015, 08:11:28 pm »
Ben can you help me can you make a system up for me would like to talk 07947 382178 regards david

Of course - I can give you a call in the morning or first thing monday?

Cheers!  Ben
Rutland Pumps Limited - 01572 729412- sales@rutlandpumps.co.uk

Essex Power Washing

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2015, 08:21:48 pm »
Thanks call me Monday morning thank you regards David

Kev Martin

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2015, 08:26:24 am »
Talk to Chris Scott this is right up his street
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Smurf

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Re: Softwash
« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2015, 05:38:53 pm »
Another option you could use be it from ladder or pole to apply chem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em0-Eej_B5w