# Homemade Softwash gun **URL:** \ **Category:** Roof Cleaning\ **Created:** [April 12, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398 "2018-04-12T02:15:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/sharpe/32/30159_2.png) [@Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Sharpe)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/1 "2018-04-12T02:15:39Z")
Anyone have the link to the homemade roof gun set up bookmarked…I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I broke the gun that came with my bandit already. I have a regular garden hose sprayer that’s working for now but the distance seems to be suffering.I remember seeing someone made one from PVC but I can’t find the thread. ---
**Author:** ![Donte55](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/donte55/32/4240_2.png) [@Donte55](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Donte55)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/2 "2018-04-12T02:26:23Z")
Just a ball valve, 1/2 hose barb, and 1/2in reducing to 1/4 bushing for a quick connect ![Softwand](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2fb09c676b9693bb880293252278d6efca920582.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Skooks](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@Skooks](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Skooks)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/3 "2018-04-12T18:49:54Z")
I made the same thing but with nylon barbs. More fragile but doesn’t corrode. Does anyone know if there are PVC quick connect nozzles out there? Just curious. ---
**Author:** ![DoubleH](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/doubleh/32/18953_2.png) [@DoubleH](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DoubleH)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/4 "2018-04-13T21:24:54Z")
I made one out of pvc for roofs and posted it here > [@Darn poly guns](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/damn-poly-guns/8983/6): > > This is what i use for my roof pump, works pretty good I glued everything except the tip where i drilled a hole I have the hose hooked up with a female quick connect for when I roll it up ---
**Author:** ![Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/infinity/32/30829_2.png) [@Infinity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Infinity)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/5 "2018-04-13T22:23:45Z")
> [@Skooks](#): > > PVC quick connect nozzles I’ve never seen them, but sounds like something that could be produced on a lathe fairly easily. Now the _sockets_ would be another story… Edit: this is the only PVC nozzle I’ve come across so far. But you still need a quick connect for it [http://m.powerwash.com/item/363239312d36323934](http://m.powerwash.com/item/363239312d36323934) ---
**Author:** ![Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/sharpe/32/30159_2.png) [@Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Sharpe)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/6 "2018-04-14T00:59:03Z")
That’s the thread!! ---
**Author:** ![Bryan321](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/bryan321/32/12676_2.png) [@Bryan321](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Bryan321)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/7 "2018-07-25T18:10:29Z")
Where did you get the black pvc wand from? Size? ---
**Author:** ![Donte55](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/donte55/32/4240_2.png) [@Donte55](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Donte55)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/8 "2018-07-26T05:13:05Z")
The black pvc pipe in the picture i posted can be bought from lowes/home depot in the sprinkler section. They have a few sizes as well ---
**Author:** ![SchertzServicesLLC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/schertzservicesllc/32/13444_2.png) [@SchertzServicesLLC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/SchertzServicesLLC)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/9 "2018-07-26T13:37:09Z")
I bought one of the fancy ones online for softwashing and never even put it together… I like garden hose sweeper nozzles. KISS i guess… ---
**Author:** ![Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/sharpe/32/30159_2.png) [@Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Sharpe)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/10 "2018-10-18T00:01:35Z")
Closing out the trailer for the year I realized my 6 dollar homemade 12v gun I learned to make from this forum made in the entire season with heavy use and zero issues. pwra info wins again. Keep up the good work boys! ---
**Author:** ![jfro](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@jfro](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/jfro)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/11 "2020-04-24T04:23:46Z")
Back from the dead. Here is a polypropylene QC. The have NPT and barbed fittings. > **[1/2" MNPT HFC 12 Series Polypropylene Coupling Body - Straight Thru (Insert...](https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=28345)** > > An ergonomic design and a large shrouded thumb latch pad produce a coupling that is easy to grip and simple to operate. An efficient valv... ---
**Author:** ![DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/displacedtexan/32/29182_2.png) [@DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DisplacedTexan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/12 "2020-04-24T09:58:57Z")
I don’t think he’s going to reply with a thank you seeing as how he’s on a 1000 year suspension. ---
**Author:** ![mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/mwpws/32/33836_2.png) [@mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mwpws)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/13 "2020-04-24T11:42:23Z")
![Screenshot (3)](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/5/7/5763287c6dfefccb3592a9a241f1d85694ad8b4e.png) This gun has Male garden hose threads on the end. Under that red rubber cover on the tip. I use that and made a pvc set up similiar to most. But instead of using a 1/2" or 3/4" poly valve you use this as the valve. Works great. ---
**Author:** ![Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/sharpe/32/30159_2.png) [@Sharpe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Sharpe)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/14 "2020-04-24T16:34:53Z")
1000 years hard time changes a man ---
**Author:** ![DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/displacedtexan/32/29182_2.png) [@DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DisplacedTexan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/15 "2020-04-24T17:42:12Z")
No doubt! ---
**Author:** ![Kamaha\_o\_Ka\_aihili](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/kamaha_o_ka_aihili/32/35054_2.png) [@Kamaha\_o\_Ka\_aihili](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Kamaha_o_Ka_aihili)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2021, 2:04am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/16 "2021-05-02T02:04:47Z")
![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/3X/6/a/6a2a54f9d2da861feaa08dde9dbf8301a0547cc4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![marinegrunt](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/marinegrunt/32/9556_2.png) [@marinegrunt](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/marinegrunt)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/17 "2021-05-04T16:17:39Z")
Looks good. The metal housing might give you some issues. Check this one out. You can pull the rubber cap off the end and it has male garden hose threads. > **[Amazon.com : Gilmour 855012-1001 Nozzle, Hot Water, Red & Black : Patio,...](https://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-855012-1001-100Psi-160Deg-Nozle/dp/B00GJJ6CV2)** > > Amazon.com : Gilmour 855012-1001 Nozzle, Hot Water, Red & Black : Patio, Lawn & Garden ---
**Author:** ![Kamaha\_o\_Ka\_aihili](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/kamaha_o_ka_aihili/32/35054_2.png) [@Kamaha\_o\_Ka\_aihili](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Kamaha_o_Ka_aihili)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/18 "2021-05-04T20:35:32Z")
Just used it yesterday. This gun won’t last longer with the corrosion. Heavy build up inside the gun even after soaking it over night. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/displacedtexan/32/29182_2.png) [@DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DisplacedTexan)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/19 "2021-05-05T00:27:25Z")
I get my Gilmore guns from Dollar General. At a dollar a piece I don’t care if they only last one job or 100 jobs. I keep a box of them. ---
**Author:** ![marinegrunt](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/marinegrunt/32/9556_2.png) [@marinegrunt](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/marinegrunt)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398/20 "2021-05-05T00:44:34Z")
The gun I linked above has garden hose threads at the end. You can add a quick connect and use regular spray tips like you’d use for roof washing. It’s also nice being able to add fan tips for pre and post treating larger areas of concrete. I have plastic quick connects after my mosmatic swivel. I replaced the o-rings with viton. I can swap over to any gun in just a few seconds. Not that I switch around very often but is kinda nice to have the option. [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/homemade-softwash-gun/12398.md?page=2)