So I did the test today. My container wouldn’t hold 50 gallons, but it held 30, so I based my numbers there. If my assumptions on the math are correct, in that there isn’t a problem using 30 gallons as opposed to 50 gallons, then I’m putting plenty of chorline on the house. We primarily use two nozzles, a 15 degree and a 0 degree so I did approximately 1/2 and 1/2. Both are #30 and I really don’t know if it matters about switching between them but I was trying to be true to how we wash. Here’s what I got.
Of course, the soap bucket had only water, but when washing it will contain 2.5 Gallons Water / 2.5 Gallons SH / 5 oz Elemonator.
Quantity in Container: 30 Gallons
Wash Water: 26.25 Gallons
Soap: 3.75 Gallons
Ratio of 7%
SH: 12.5%
Percentage on the House: 1.79%
This is directed to Sandi and is off topic… I see you said you are using a 30 tip. Do you know how high or far your 0030 shoots? I have been using a 40 and tested today… without wind… 30-35’
It’s a windy day here today. I went out and pulled the trigger, but it’s really hard to tell. We haven’t had any difficulty getting to the peaks of 2 story homes unless there is wind. Then we fight a bit. I’ve thought of putting a #40 on there and see if the additional volume would help or hinder the distance.
If you use the formulas above using the bucket method an say you have a 10:1 ratio and are using 12% SH. That would work out that you are a applying 1.2% of SH right? But wouldn’t that mean your 5 gallon bucket would be all SH? How do you figure it out if you mix say 3 gallons of water with 2 gallons of SH in your 5 gallon bucket?
[MENTION=12901]stained[/MENTION], try it like this : 3 gallons 12.5% and 2 gallons of water. 60% of your mix is the bleach.
12.5% x 60% = 7.5% bleach in your bucket ready to be downstreamed. If your injector is 10:1
you will be getting 7.5 divided by 10 = .75% or 3/4 of 1% solution to the wall. Hope that helps.:o
Bill Sullivan
Bill’s Window Cleaning.
902-471-8008.
Hey guys this was my first year on soft washing . Houses turned out great , roofs not so great. Matter of fact I have to redo a roof. Last roof was 12% sh mixed at 40% . Customer called a few days ago and said that the black streaks were still there. Can anyone help me on this so that I don’t have to go back again.
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Bringing this back from the dead and I’m sure the answer is somewhere else but I haven’t found it yet. If you’re shooting for .75 to 1% on the house, what % of solution would be sufficient for roof cleaning. Shingle and metal roofs. Thanks!
I honestly just haven’t paid attention. Just reading “well tim4 said this” then I looked at your profile pic and it hit me. It’s Tim Fields! The Bleach guy!!
You probably have a 2.1 injector. They don’t make a 2/1 injector. You ratio depends on how you are mixing the 10%. Fill up a 20 ounce pepsi bottle and downstream out of it. Do it for a minute and tgen simple math will give you a ratio. Ratio doesn’t matter though. You’ll know if it’s strong enough if stuff comes clean
Yes it’s 2.1 I run straight 10% I can’t get 12.5% unless I order 55gal I was wondering I see everyone using a 15.1 injector so I was just trying to see i need to change what I’m using. The 2.1 is the one that came with the setup.
Thanks man!!!
