Hi, I’ve been bouncing back and forth over soft washing solutions. I’m going to downstream for sure on siding jobs where hot mixes are not needed. But for roofs and tougher jobs, I’m trying to consider all options. I’m not really sure that a 12v 5.5 system is going to accommodate as well as it should. I think it would be ok for a number of applications, but the reach and volume at the tip seems as though it would be limiting. I’ve also looked at the 24v systems and think that may be a good option. I’d like your thought on a gas system with an AR45 pump. What am I overlooking here? Is there going to be some regrets I’ll have if I go with a gas powered unit? Thanks folks.
You will make a lot more money just washing siding then you ever will messing with a dedicated pump for roofs and stucco.
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The AR45 by the time you get it ready to go will cost you 3 times more than 12v.
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I’d like to piggy back on this conversation as I’m building my first trailer out. I’ve got everything down on the pressure washer side of things, but the soft wash equipment is thoroughly confusing. Everyone has a box and a proportioner, but that is where I get lost.
Doug Rucker has a compressor hooked to his on the Kingslinger, Reaper Plus at Ark Soft wash looks like a basic 12v. Midwest is using a plunger pump and I see engines hooked to some units and not others. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome Todd! Always great to see a fellow Virginian!
We run a 12v x 6gpm for direct mix application (roofs, etc.). The guys prefer to downstream when they can, but obviously the hotter mixes can’t be done that way (and TBH you want something that you can control the stream/SH with the hotter mixes anyway).
I’m at a point where my north star 5.5 pump is about dead. I have considered the gas pump, but heard some of the troubles or small issues they have. I’ve not had any issues with the 12v, but the flow is bad. I believe I’m going to upgrade my whole setup to 24v, but there’s not a lot of video reviews on it.
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This is true. But mine paid for itself in 2 days. Takes $ to make $. Using both systems we do jobs almost 3x faster now, even regular house wash.
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I’m leaning towards the 24volt system at the moment.
I am as well.
I’m going to downstream as much as possible. I think I may roll with the 24 volt pump that Northern has. 10 GPM may be a true 6 at the nozzle, but that way better lift than a 5.5 I guess. I bought my service truck this week. I’m getting ready to start building it out.
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I run an air system and a gas P40. I love the P40 and will be retiring the air system for a D30 unit soon.
GPM and distance comparison video.
Air vs 5.5GPM 12V video
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You love it and are building your own right now! Sometimes thinking outside of the box works out well
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. You take it easy now nick!!
Just used it to clean 2 houses this morning. Total time from leaving my house to back home - 2:35.
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Can the D30 hypro be use with a proportioner? Does it needs a dedicated tank? Do you have a diagram of the connections? Thank you
I don’t have a D30 yet but I intend to use it with a high flow proportioner. 1” fittings.
Pic of my P40
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I am using the D30 (actually now an AR30) on our truck with a proportioner with no issues. Dialed down to 4 on the built in unloader it’s at 225PSI on the trigger. Using a 1/2” Q-spray hose seeing 56ft direct horizontal spray. Haven’t bucket tested it yet.
Between the AR30 and AR45 they’re our main house washing/roof washing units. We just tag team concrete with the 5.5/8 or two 6.8’s. Or if just a house was rinse behind the gas systems.
High flow 1” Proportioner from Panhandle Power Wash Supply pictured. $500 no soap valve $625 with soap added.
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Hey brother, love the content. I’m new to the game so please forgive my ignorance. I understand the reason for a Bypass on a rig, but when using a proportioner, would you still want to bypass as the hot mix (water, SH, and surfactant for example) would then be recirculated back into your water tank? I wouldn’t think so, but looking at your picture I see you have one labeled 1/2 in recirculating. Can you help clarify. Thanks so much
