# How Do I Choose a Roof Cleaning Pump? **URL:** \ **Category:** Roof Cleaning\ **Created:** [September 16, 2012, 10:49am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671 "2012-09-16T10:49:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![GuyB](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/guyb/32/1542_2.png) [@GuyB](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/GuyB)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 7:39pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/21 "2014-06-12T19:39:15Z")
> [@charlie2233](#): > > Question for Sullivanroofcleaning…or for anyone… are yall flowing your chemicals such as SH straight through the FatBoy or are you down streaming? > > Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing Depends on what you’re trying to clean…kinda like asking what do you fish with…dynamite or hook & worm. ---
**Author:** ![charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/charlie2233/32/1863_2.png) [@charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlie2233)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 7:42pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/22 "2014-06-12T19:42:40Z")
Primarily I’m wanting to do exterior sidings first… maybe venture into the roofs a little later. Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing ---
**Author:** ![charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/charlie2233/32/1863_2.png) [@charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlie2233)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/23 "2014-06-12T19:45:35Z")
I know usually a 1-2:10 ratio would clean siding here in Georgia… Would that be to much for the FatBoy pump? Or okay as long as I rinse at the end of every day? Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing ---
**Author:** ![GuyB](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/guyb/32/1542_2.png) [@GuyB](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/GuyB)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 8:12pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/24 "2014-06-12T20:12:20Z")
The most efficient way to wash Southern vinyl is down streaming using a pressure washer. 12 volt pumps are great for roof cleaning, wood cleaning, or when you need a stronger ratio for concrete…basically chem application…not for washing houses, though I’m told some do, again in my opinion not very efficient. ---
**Author:** ![Tim4](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/tim4/32/1431_2.png) [@Tim4](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Tim4)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/25 "2014-06-12T22:12:57Z")
What GuyB said. ---
**Author:** ![charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/charlie2233/32/1863_2.png) [@charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlie2233)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/26 "2014-06-13T05:31:17Z")
I am understanding yalls thought process it I think… and i value your opinions and input…but with this being said can explain why you see the softwash crew spraying the sides of buildings in there video…correct me if im wrong but I believe a lot of them are from the southern states? Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing ---
**Author:** ![Tim4](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/tim4/32/1431_2.png) [@Tim4](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Tim4)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/27 "2014-06-13T05:37:03Z")
> [@charlie2233](#): > > I am understanding yalls thought process it I think… and i value your opinions and input…but with this being said can explain why you see the softwash crew spraying the sides of buildings in there video…correct me if im wrong but I believe a lot of them are from the southern states? > > Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing There is a difference between bleach drench and cleaning something. The bleach drench approach can work for some cleaning but it does have its limits. ---
**Author:** ![charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/charlie2233/32/1863_2.png) [@charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlie2233)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 6:44am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/28 "2014-06-13T06:44:06Z")
Okay but what does it have to do with the southern states? Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing ---
**Author:** ![Tim4](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/tim4/32/1431_2.png) [@Tim4](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Tim4)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 7:03am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/29 "2014-06-13T07:03:05Z")
> [@charlie2233](#): > > Okay but what does it have to do with the southern states? > > Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing I’ll play along. What does it have to do with southern states? ---
**Author:** ![charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/charlie2233/32/1863_2.png) [@charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlie2233)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 7:07am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/30 "2014-06-13T07:07:31Z")
That is what i’m asking Tim4… I promise im not trying to be a butt… I just trying to expand my knowledge in this field… I am new to it or the soft wash concept and am currently asking alot of questions. Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing ---
**Author:** ![GuyB](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/guyb/32/1542_2.png) [@GuyB](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/GuyB)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 7:47am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/31 "2014-06-13T07:47:25Z")
Charlie, you’re having the same problem that a lot of guys have…misinformation. The term “Soft Washing”…it doesn’t mean that you have to use a 12 v pump to be able to do it. It can also and easily be done down streaming. The question of what and how has been asked and answered on this and other forums many, many, many times. Search for it you’ll find it. It’s even on YouTube,…search this forum…you’ll find your answers. ---
**Author:** ![charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/charlie2233/32/1863_2.png) [@charlie2233](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlie2233)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/32 "2014-06-13T07:50:22Z")
Okay… I will do some more research before I ask anything else. Thank you Tim4 and Guy yall have been great help! Charlie w/ Nozzlemen’s Pressure Washing ---
**Author:** ![PAC2015](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/65b543/32.png) [@PAC2015](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/PAC2015)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/33 "2014-10-17T13:58:37Z")
Charlie, Where are you in Ga.? I’m in Athens and also would like to know more about the FatBoy system. Ronnie Pro Aqua Clean L.L.C. 706-614-4313 ---
**Author:** ![meastwood](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@meastwood](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/meastwood)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 12:56am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/34 "2015-03-20T00:56:15Z")
Excellent article. Nice timing. I will be purchasing a pump in the next couple of weeks. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app ---
**Author:** ![Mrhippo](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@Mrhippo](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Mrhippo)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/35 "2015-03-23T18:57:13Z")
I just started washing houses a bit ago and while saving for a proper power washer I bought a Fatboy and a 1gpm setup for application then use fat boy to rinse. When I do big jobs I’ll use the Fatboy in all aspects. But for house this setup is working great for me!! Grizzly Wash Nixa, Missouri Richard Griffith 417-239-9963 ---
**Author:** ![aeast54](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/aeast54/32/1868_2.png) [@aeast54](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/aeast54)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:32pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/36 "2015-07-02T16:32:50Z")
I’m a fleet guy but why not residential? Guyb (or anyone), I have a heated 6/3500. The article that Thad posted said nothing about soft washing with downstream injection. Just wondering if when I pull the trigger on roofs, what are the pros/cons of a 12v vs down streaming with my current setup? The only negative I can think of is diluting my mix too much. Wouldn’t my my pressure help my reach? Aaron Easter 5AlarmMobilePW Oklahoma City Metro Fleet Washing ---
**Author:** ![Thad](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/thad/32/289_2.png) [@Thad](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Thad)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/37 "2015-07-03T12:30:48Z")
> [@aeast54](#): > > I’m a fleet guy but why not residential? > Guyb (or anyone), I have a heated 6/3500. The article that Thad posted said nothing about soft washing with downstream injection. Just wondering if when I pull the trigger on roofs, what are the pros/cons of a 12v vs down streaming with my current setup? The only negative I can think of is diluting my mix too much. Wouldn’t my my pressure help my reach? > > Aaron Easter > 5AlarmMobilePW > Oklahoma City Metro > Fleet Washing You can’t pull a strong enough mix to clean roofs with downstreaming. ---
**Author:** ![aeast54](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/aeast54/32/1868_2.png) [@aeast54](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/aeast54)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/38 "2015-07-03T14:31:10Z")
Thanks Thad. That’s what I was guessing. Aaron Easter 5AlarmMobilePW Oklahoma City Metro Fleet Washing ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/chris/32/46_2.png) [@Chris](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 12:45am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-do-i-choose-a-roof-cleaning-pump/671/39 "2015-11-12T00:45:55Z")
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