UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust ruclips.net/user/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
I just bought a 6 x 12 closed trailer and have almost all the same equipment that I plan to install in it. Thanks for this video, I can pretty much just follow what you built, I'm still trying to decide where to put the hose reels.
Definitely some great content here. Thank you for taking the time to share your setup. I recently rebuilt my own setup to make room for a 12V system and additional ladder rack. Videos like this are very helpful to guys looking to built their own setups or modify existing ones.
I’d personally run a hydrotek mobile pressure wash skid with a burner to run hot water, using hot water makes a huge difference and will clean a lot faster. I run with a bunch of guys running 2 of these machines doing houses or cleaning trucks and they are beautiful machines
And they sound nice. When that 690 sits idling, it sounds like my old motorcycle. I miss that bike...it had a sweet, sweet sound! Not useful for mobile cleaning discussions... :-P
Just a fantastic vid👌🏻👌🏻!! Tks a lot.. You really know your business; I’m looking forward to get into that line of business down in Florida.. uff, you’ve shown there’s a lot to learn. Bid you the best in your business, I bet you’re already doing great 👍 ! God Bless🙏🏻
Tools & More DIY, thank you for watching, commenting, and the wonderful compliments. Especially the last part. I put god first in everything I do. The best of luck to you and your business endeavors. This is a great business to be in.
In my experience if you run a female coupler out of the ball valve it gives you a great foam spread if your downstreaming. Just a thought for you, awesome rig!!
I’d strap down any hard line hoses. The primary blue hose going to the buffer tank up top, the feeder line going to the machine, the high pressure line going from the machine to the reel. They seem fine just hanging out but during drive time and site time running, the vibrations can cause the low pressure lines to jump around enough to crack their connection to the pvc which could either destroy your pump if they leak and you don’t notice while working or even if you do, that’s now down time to repair it. The high pressure line I would distance it away from any metal that it can rub against then blow the line. The fuel tank I’d ratchet strap down for the same reasons as the pvc, the bungee cord allows it to shift back and forth while traveling and with the tank hitting the eye hooks or frame it can create a crack. If when strapped down it touches a hook, cut a large pool noodle (blue since it’s a relatable color for this line of work ;-) ) down the center and wrap it around the hooks then zip tie it. Fuel line, I’d wrap it with a larger size fuel line if it lays on anything so the larger line takes the rubbing. With that small job drop tube, flush it out with fresh water and leave it in a small bucket with a lid, I see it damaging your deck already. Last thing I’d like to say is take full advantage of your ramp, keep it in the upright position and add painted 2x4’s to the top and bottom with short pvc tubes attached to it and insert brooms, wands, extensions, flat shovels, whatever you may need. It’s a Great Wall for skinny items. None of this is said with insult to the build or any negative way, just some things I noticed so I thought I’d mention it to a fellow cleaner to hopefully help make your life a little easier when cleaning. #WashOn
Nice presentation, lots of pro equipment to ensure a fine wash job. I would like this set up as well, to begin a business. Looks expensive for me now, yet necessary. Thanks.
living baked, about 10 grand. I’m sure there are cheaper ways. You could save money buying used. There’s always trailers for sale about this time of year. My set up would be around 5 used. Hope that helps
@@ExpertPowerWash Thanks!! Really does give me a idea of how much to save up. I'm 19 just moved to california from mexico with 200 dollars in my pocket & no connections out here. I've been think bout power washing since I was about 15, When I seen a guy probably a little older then I'm now doing it. Seemed like a good honest self employed work opportunity I'm looking for a job. Hopefully I'll be able to let you know When i get my set up. Great video by the way 💯
Enjoy all of your videos. Very helpful. Thank you. I also read where you need to double the supply to the 12v inlet side of the pump. May I ask what connector you are using for this. I have the hose but not the connector. I did not want to use several reducers.
This is one of my older videos. I was using 1” barb to 1/2” nipple for the I” hose. I changed things around since just from switching out pumps and tried the 1/2” and found no difference. I use the Everflo 5.5 GPM pump. In theory it’s a good idea.
John Lange, I currently running the everflo 5 GPM 60 psi. I love it. I know booster pumps are better but this works great and doesn’t break the bank. I’ve had no issues. Always rinse after every use and it will work the way it should
What tips do you use to wash wood ,i know it is 3500 psi i just upgraded to a similar trailer just like your ,before i use to use 5gpm and we use to use jr that was just giving me about 1600 psi but because the old pump was 2500 pls
My tips for down streaming are 0020, 2520, 2560, and 0060. 8 GPM kit from Pressure Tek. For my roof pump I’m using 1535, 2550, 2540, and 0040 from Pressure Washer Products. Hope this helps
Very nice set up sir. Do you also use any dirty water reclamation equipment? Not many companies seem too concerned about water reclamation. Just curious.
Does your swivel pvc fitting on the top of your buffer tank leak like crazy? I just my setup from pressure washing products in Florida and I can’t get it to stop leaking out of the swivel.
Mine doesn’t leak. I used that recto seal in a tube. It’s like liquid Teflon. If it’s in the actual part of the hose, I’d get a hold of Lori and have her make you a new hose.
A lot less than they cost now. You can probably get an item list from the build video and start looking it up online. Let me know what it comes out to.
New to this and just have a few questions. Why do you need the 12volt system if you have a down stream hook up? Can you soft wash with just a power washer if so what is the advantage of a 12volt pump doing it? When you soft wash do you just use the 12volt to spray chemicals and power washer to rinse off or do you rinse off with the 12volt? Thanks the trailer looks great !
You will get a lot of different answers depending on who you ask. The power washer is used for downstreaming and rinsing. You will only at best get a 1% mix from this way. Downstreaming is best for pretreatment of concrete and house washing. You can soft wash with a power washer if using the proper tips to lower the pressure. At this point it’s more about volume than pressure. At 8 gallons a minute, you can shoot around three stories high. This keeps you safely on the ground. A 12 volt is used when you need a stronger mix but won’t shoot as high. I use the 12 volt mainly for roofs and post treatment. Hope this helps. I would recommend search on PWRA for more info. Make sure to be very careful with FB groups. A lot of new guys on there proclaiming to be pros. Rob Anderson is another great guy to follow on YT. I appreciate the comments.
Seems like you know what your doing... I would love to start a small pressure washing business to supplement my income... But I'm not sure where to start.. You have any reccomendation for a newbe? 64 semi retired but 40 years ceramic tile installer. Tile is getting to heavy to lift these days. Thought pressure washing might be a good alternative.
I know your set up is bigger than mine but I’m starting off small I have a 4gpm machine and an 18in surface cleaner would you happen to know what size nozzles would be good to use. Thank
great video thank you! where do you get your chemicals from? I'm looking to help my father in law do his roof in the next couple weeks. I'm going to use this as an excuse to buy some new tools! I have a trailer, pressure washer, and a surface cleaner ( showed up yesterday from amazon ). I just can't seem to figure out where to buy the correct 12.5% bleach and that "E"-Lemonator surfactant. are there any stores in WA that sell it? I'm up in Tacoma. is that pool shock from walmart the way to go? and is laundry soap good enough?
Correct. It pulls after the engine and the pump. Most big box store pressure washers have the injector attached to the pump. That’s why the pumps fail. Chemicals corrode the pumps quick.
I’ve changed over the years. I like to have 200 ft of garden hose available so I can double feed if needed and 250 ft of SW hose. I usually only keep 100 of garden on the reel but carry extra.
Yea I had two different valves that didn’t seal completely so I was getting tiny air bubbles into my feed hose. Bought a schedule 80 valve and stopped it. The schedule 40s just wouldn’t seal. I changed them on both my trailers. I screw mine into the banjo wye. My trailers are enclosed so I like to access them from the back door when I need to drain my tanks.
hello , great video... i have a question regarding reels? since most of hp reels got 3/8" connection, and ive seen lots people use the same reels (softwash/high pressure and garden hose)... my question is, did you order reel each for its purpose (with different size fittings) or you use only 3/8" s, and add fittings on? sorry, my english is not the best... bassicly, what im interested in is, if i take all 3 reels 3/8, will it limit the flow on 1/2" hose softwash hose, for example? thank you, all the best
I would definitely like to know the answer to your question, because as he mentioned, he had his pressure hose reel with the 1st 50' 3/8, then he said he added 100' of 1/2" ....kinda confusing to me..
I was batch mixing at the time of that video. I used a mix tank with a drop tube. When it comes time to rinse, pull the drop tube out of the mix tank and drop it into the IBC tote. I now use a proportioner with the water side plumbed in. Hope that helps.
Great content! Building my first trailer right now. I'm wondering why you and 2 others guys I have seen have 8 gpm and went with the 19" whisper wash classic. I have read the rule of thumb is for every gpm 4". 4x8=32. Wouldn't even going with 24" speed things up for you?
Thank you for commenting. The rules for surface cleaners are more relevant to the smaller machines. Example, you wouldn’t want to go over a 16 in for a 4 GPM. The 19 in whisper wash has been absolutely perfect. It goes fast and and does well in smaller spaces.
@@ExpertPowerWash Are you running the 2 tip or 4 tip one? I have read some guys buy 4 tip and if needed just cap off 2 of them. Thanks for the response!
Really nice setup, I'm trying to set one up for myself too. Would be be able to give me some advice and tips somehow? I'm not sure how can I get direct contact with you.
Thanks for watching! It’s a 6x10. I really wanted a 12 ft dual axle but garage spaced limited me to a smaller trailer. It has done well. This is the third season on that trailer.
I didn't see a battery charger anywhere. Do you drag a charger out to the trailer each night or haul the better in? Also, the Flexzilla hoses - I cannot stess how much I LOVE THOSE HOSES! Highly visible - if a lawn service comes to mow while you are working, I seriously doubt they will hit this hose - it just stands out loud and proud. The color is so loud it needs a volume control knob! They are pretty much 99.9% kink free, drinking water safe, about 30-40% lighter than most other hoses which matters if you have a ground person hauling a hose around rinsing all day while roof washing/Soft Washing. As my other hoses die off, Flexzilla is the only replacement for me. You can also buy Flexzilla hose in a 1,000 ft. reel (I think?) and make custom lengths. Instead of a drop stick for the chemical tank, why not put in a bulkhead and permeant draw tube and leave it connected full time? If you do this, plumb the fittings on the TOP of the tank. This way you won't ever end up accidentally hitting the bulkhead and breaking it, and leaking your SH in the customers yard/driveway or driving down the road. If you have an issue with the connections with top plumbing, you're not at risk of leaking anything. You can put in a 3-way valve if you ever have any issues priming the pump. This will allow you to keep the tank lid capped so you don't collect leaves and other debris in your tank in the fall which could run through your pump. I personally like to mount my 12 volt pumps with the pump head down so if it ever develops a leak it cannot run into the pump motor. Love the addition of the vice - great idea! I'd use the trailer gate in the rear to put some PVC piping to hold things like rakes, brooms, etc. And the back can be used to mount a sign for advertising while driving down the road. Cheap advertisement! I'd also strap the PW gas tank down more securely. The existing strap will allow it to move while you are driving and it may damage the tank and cause a leak. The bungee cord will weaken over time , heat and sunlight, and probably gas fumes too. Home Depot has water tight lids for normal sized lids for your 5 gallon bucket. I think I paid $5 to $7 for mine. It snaps in securely, and has an easy spin top with a gasket which seals a lot better than you think so you don't need to empty your 5 gallon bucket before traveling to the next job. Also great for keeping gutter brightening chemicals in for storage between jobs. They keep these with the 5 gallon buckets at HD. I would personally put something under the Titan reels to boost their height so the bottom reel is easier to wind up. Winding up the hose is the worst part of the day for me. I'm tired, and my reel sucks, but then again my hose reel is old and overdue for a visit to the dumpster and I'll be replacing it with a Titan 18". Overall though, a rather impressive trailer build. Nicely done!
Panoramic Clean, Thank you for watching. I keep the battery charger in the garage and just hook it up as needed. You brought up some interesting points on how you have yours set up. I’d like to look at a few pics of yours if you have a link. I’m getting ready to change up the way I have the box and 12 volt system set up. You have a lot of good points. Thank you.
Thanks EPW - Not so much as how I have mine set up as just things I've learned along the way from reading, watching video's and being observant, and being more than a touch OCD about everything. Even if I do something 180 degrees different, I can still find something to learn in a lot of videos. I'm finally at a point that I can start putting my profits back into the business now that I have that financial monkey off my back. I'm a Soft Washer that is currently one-batching on an old trailer and my hose reel and stand are badly in need of replacement. I have had great training, so I still win most jobs I compete on. I just got a new to me Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab and will be rebuilding my system to mount in the back of my truck piece by piece with a metering valve blended set up, booster pump, and a mid-range 4 GPM pressure washer for the time being. This is a side job that I'm growing, so I am primarily doing roof cleaning. Every Tom, Dick & Harry with a pressure washer thinks they can do professional cleaning and lowball jobs all over the place so I'm perfectly content at the moment on roofs, plus I enjoy roof cleaning more than house washing. The TD&H group seldom try to compete with me in roof cleaning, and even if they lowball, my training allows me to talk circles around them all day long so I usually get the job at a higher price anyway on the trust factor. Being OCD makes me excel in this line of business. :0) One day down the road I may splurge for a trailer build similar to yours though. There is no denying how fast you can do a house wash with a rig like that.
Your 690 should have enough amps in the charging circuit to charge your marine battery while the power washer is running. Mine has a 17A charging circuit so I ran two 10 gauge cables from the power washer battery over to my marine battery, it shows about 13.9 volts when the power washer is running. The electrons are moving anyway why not save them for later?
Appreciate the comments. As long as you have a belt drive pressure washer, it will suck water. A direct drive pressure washer is the most common type. They can also work but must be level with the tank for the gravity of the water to flow to the pump. Stick with a belt drive and you will be better off. Hope that helps.
William Coley, it does work very well for surface cleaning. Yes I soft wash with it. It’s all about the tips and volume of water. It is way faster, rinses better, and shoots higher. It all comes down to preference and what works for you. This works awesome for me. I appreciate the comments and stopping by the channel.
How do you get the 8 gallon per min to work with a foam cannon? I use a5gallon per min to wash driveways. I also have another pump 3.5 gallon per minute I can exchange if the water pressure at the house is aweful..... my question is this in a nut shell..... when you down stream using 12 percent bleach, with the 8 gallon per min,,, does it become to diluted... ? Thanks for answering
William Coley, thanks for watching. I have never used a foam cannon, I’ve heard of it and seen a few videos. Downstreaming is the way to go for me. I use the General Pump high draw chemical injector. I can dilute my 12.5 SH 2 parts SH 1 part water with 1 oz of Elemonator per gallon if that makes sense. This works 95% of the time. Very rarely I run it straight if the house is really bad.
I use 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite and water, 50/50. Add one ounce of slomo soap per 5 gallons of mix. This was how I batch mixed. I have a proportioning set up now that draws similar mixes without having to manually mix it. I have a video somewhere on the channel about that device.
Hey thanks for watching and commenting. I have just under $10,000 for that build. Had prebuilt quotes ranging from $15-$25,000 for that setup. Better to build and get exactly what you want.
@@ExpertPowerWash nice, I did that on mine, and I kid not less than 5 minutes after putting it on, I got stopped at a light with someone asking for an estimate. Truck/trailer signage has probably been my best ROI as far as percentage wise, from all my advertising.
I believe what you are referring to is the crush proof inlet tube? That one has a filter on the end that is part of a drop stick that draws the mix. It is then reduced down to 1/2 inch. This custom tube was created for me by Pressure Washer Products.
John Furr, 50/50 for roofs. For houses roughly 2 gallons SH and about 1 gallon of water. It varies a little depending on how bad the house is. Ratios are based on 12.5% fresh SH. This is just a basic ratio. Your ratios will change slightly depending on the job. Always use a good surfactant. About an once per gallon. I like cling on and slomo for roofs and Elemonator for houses.
Thanks for the reply and info. I just rewatched your video and saw your injector. For some reason I thought you batch mixed in the 65G. Nice rig my man!
I bought the trailer on sale for $1400 and have about $8000 in all the equipment. Total of $9400. I’m sure you could spend less but this is a great commercial and residential rig. The 8 GPM is definitely worth it if you can swing it. Another option is to buy used.
The difference between 4 GPM and 8 GPM in the amount of time it takes to clean a house is massive. My friend just bought a trailer set up very similar to this and he raves about the upgrade to the 8 GPM machine and how much faster he can do jobs.
Panoramic Clean, I could not agree more. I know it’s possible with a 4 GPM machine but why limit yourself. Work faster make more money. The 8 GPM pays for itself very quickly. Thanks for watching.
UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust ruclips.net/user/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
Thank you for the comments!
Looks good. Clean, organized. Tidy. Which I don't see often enough.
Thanks for watching. Appreciate the compliments.
Great video bro
Thank you!
Great video! Nice work
I just bought a 6 x 12 closed trailer and have almost all the same equipment that I plan to install in it. Thanks for this video, I can pretty much just follow what you built, I'm still trying to decide where to put the hose reels.
Thanks for watching. That was a super old video. Check out some of our newer videos.
@@ExpertPowerWash I will do that thanks.
Definitely some great content here. Thank you for taking the time to share your setup. I recently rebuilt my own setup to make room for a 12V system and additional ladder rack. Videos like this are very helpful to guys looking to built their own setups or modify existing ones.
Dean Smith, I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’d personally run a hydrotek mobile pressure wash skid with a burner to run hot water, using hot water makes a huge difference and will clean a lot faster. I run with a bunch of guys running 2 of these machines doing houses or cleaning trucks and they are beautiful machines
And they sound nice. When that 690 sits idling, it sounds like my old motorcycle. I miss that bike...it had a sweet, sweet sound! Not useful for mobile cleaning discussions... :-P
Just a fantastic vid👌🏻👌🏻!! Tks a lot.. You really know your business; I’m looking forward to get into that line of business down in Florida.. uff, you’ve shown there’s a lot to learn. Bid you the best in your business, I bet you’re already doing great 👍 ! God Bless🙏🏻
Tools & More DIY, thank you for watching, commenting, and the wonderful compliments. Especially the last part. I put god first in everything I do. The best of luck to you and your business endeavors. This is a great business to be in.
In my experience if you run a female coupler out of the ball valve it gives you a great foam spread if your downstreaming. Just a thought for you, awesome rig!!
and add a mosmatic swivel to it.
Thank you for the tip and the compliments.
Not knocking your way of doing things, but i dont like running the female coupler, you risk losing O rings alot of the time doing that
I’d strap down any hard line hoses. The primary blue hose going to the buffer tank up top, the feeder line going to the machine, the high pressure line going from the machine to the reel. They seem fine just hanging out but during drive time and site time running, the vibrations can cause the low pressure lines to jump around enough to crack their connection to the pvc which could either destroy your pump if they leak and you don’t notice while working or even if you do, that’s now down time to repair it. The high pressure line I would distance it away from any metal that it can rub against then blow the line. The fuel tank I’d ratchet strap down for the same reasons as the pvc, the bungee cord allows it to shift back and forth while traveling and with the tank hitting the eye hooks or frame it can create a crack. If when strapped down it touches a hook, cut a large pool noodle (blue since it’s a relatable color for this line of work ;-) ) down the center and wrap it around the hooks then zip tie it. Fuel line, I’d wrap it with a larger size fuel line if it lays on anything so the larger line takes the rubbing. With that small job drop tube, flush it out with fresh water and leave it in a small bucket with a lid, I see it damaging your deck already. Last thing I’d like to say is take full advantage of your ramp, keep it in the upright position and add painted 2x4’s to the top and bottom with short pvc tubes attached to it and insert brooms, wands, extensions, flat shovels, whatever you may need. It’s a Great Wall for skinny items. None of this is said with insult to the build or any negative way, just some things I noticed so I thought I’d mention it to a fellow cleaner to hopefully help make your life a little easier when cleaning. #WashOn
Great points. I appreciate all the positive feedback.
Great rig. I do fine with my 5.5 gpm. I bet that 8 gal. Like a cannon in your hand.
Smooth as butter with the K7 unloader.
This is the cleanest most organized trailer I've ever seen lol
Thank you!👍🏻
Nice setup
Power Washing And Christmas Lights Training, thanks for watching. You have a great channel
Expert Power Wash thanks
Keep up the videos and you will have an awesome channel too
Both of you guys are some of my favorite channels. Thanks for all the information
Thank you! Appreciate the support and kind works!
Nice presentation, lots of pro equipment to ensure a fine wash job.
I would like this set up as well, to begin a business. Looks expensive for me now, yet necessary.
Thanks.
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@@ExpertPowerWash How much was that set up roughly ?
living baked, about 10 grand. I’m sure there are cheaper ways. You could save money buying used. There’s always trailers for sale about this time of year. My set up would be around 5 used. Hope that helps
@@ExpertPowerWash Thanks!! Really does give me a idea of how much to save up. I'm 19 just moved to california from mexico with 200 dollars in my pocket & no connections out here. I've been think bout power washing since I was about 15, When I seen a guy probably a little older then I'm now doing it. Seemed like a good honest self employed work opportunity I'm looking for a job. Hopefully I'll be able to let you know When i get my set up. Great video by the way 💯
Thank you! I wish you all the luck
Freakin awesome trailer
Thank you!
Nice rig
Thank you
Nice work
Thanks you gave me an idea... I’m mounting a vise on my trailer, absolutely need
That thing has come in handy so many times! Excellent for changing out fittings.
The 12 volt lines look like they would difficult to take off if pump went down...
Yes older video. Good call out. We use quick connections now.
Looks Good! Can you tell me where you bought the support braces for the hose reels?
Manatee pressure washing has them. Buy the stainless. The regular ones will rust out.
Enjoy all of your videos. Very helpful. Thank you. I also read where you need to double the supply to the 12v inlet side of the pump. May I ask what connector you are using for this. I have the hose but not the connector. I did not want to use several reducers.
This is one of my older videos. I was using 1” barb to 1/2” nipple for the I” hose. I changed things around since just from switching out pumps and tried the 1/2” and found no difference. I use the Everflo 5.5 GPM pump. In theory it’s a good idea.
I clean sewers with mine.. it’s a beast,,, 15.5 gpm 1600 psi.... it’s low psi,, but it’s a flusher...
Super nice setup!
iRenovate Design/Build,
Thank you, thanks for watching.
Love the setup, very clean!
John Lange,
Thank you
John Lange,
BTW, you have a great channel. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and subscribed. Keep up the great work
thank you! hey how do you like the 12v pump? are you really getting 7gpm after 200ft of hose? im on the fence and about to buy a setup within a week
John Lange,
I currently running the everflo 5 GPM 60 psi. I love it. I know booster pumps are better but this works great and doesn’t break the bank. I’ve had no issues. Always rinse after every use and it will work the way it should
I have that exact trailer!
It’s a great trailer. It’s still going strong after 4 years.
I got you,, yea I use purple power, degreaser. Hey thanks for answering,,,
What tips do you use to wash wood ,i know it is 3500 psi i just upgraded to a similar trailer just like your ,before i use to use 5gpm and we use to use jr that was just giving me about 1600 psi but because the old pump was 2500 pls
I have that info in one the videos about guns.
My tips for down streaming are 0020, 2520, 2560, and 0060. 8 GPM kit from Pressure Tek. For my roof pump I’m using 1535, 2550, 2540, and 0040 from Pressure Washer Products. Hope this helps
How much did this set cost you out the door from start to finish?
Don’t remember, 7 or 8 five years ago. Think I may have mentioned it in the comments. It’s been a while.
I put a new smaller rack on the front of mine that matches the height of the gate. Instant ladder rack!.
That’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip.
Very nice set up sir. Do you also use any dirty water reclamation equipment? Not many companies seem too concerned about water reclamation. Just curious.
We currently do not perform any work where wash water can’t be diverted using a pump out to landscape. A reclaim system is definitely on my list.
Does your swivel pvc fitting on the top of your buffer tank leak like crazy? I just my setup from pressure washing products in Florida and I can’t get it to stop leaking out of the swivel.
Mine doesn’t leak. I used that recto seal in a tube. It’s like liquid Teflon. If it’s in the actual part of the hose, I’d get a hold of Lori and have her make you a new hose.
Expert Power Wash it’s the actual 90 inlet piece not the hose. I did reach out and got. I where.
How much do you have in the trailer build? Minus your machine and surface cleaner
A lot less than they cost now. You can probably get an item list from the build video and start looking it up online. Let me know what it comes out to.
What size hose is that coming off the bottom of your buffer tank to your pump?
1”
Nice set up!
Gallagur,
Thank you for watching
Brother can you email me pictures of this beautiful rig?
New to this and just have a few questions. Why do you need the 12volt system if you have a down stream hook up? Can you soft wash with just a power washer if so what is the advantage of a 12volt pump doing it? When you soft wash do you just use the 12volt to spray chemicals and power washer to rinse off or do you rinse off with the 12volt? Thanks the trailer looks great !
You will get a lot of different answers depending on who you ask. The power washer is used for downstreaming and rinsing. You will only at best get a 1% mix from this way. Downstreaming is best for pretreatment of concrete and house washing. You can soft wash with a power washer if using the proper tips to lower the pressure. At this point it’s more about volume than pressure. At 8 gallons a minute, you can shoot around three stories high. This keeps you safely on the ground. A 12 volt is used when you need a stronger mix but won’t shoot as high. I use the 12 volt mainly for roofs and post treatment. Hope this helps. I would recommend search on PWRA for more info. Make sure to be very careful with FB groups. A lot of new guys on there proclaiming to be pros. Rob Anderson is another great guy to follow on YT. I appreciate the comments.
Seems like you know what your doing... I would love to start a small pressure washing business to supplement my income... But I'm not sure where to start.. You have any reccomendation for a newbe? 64 semi retired but 40 years ceramic tile installer. Tile is getting to heavy to lift these days. Thought pressure washing might be a good alternative.
Give me a call sometime. There’s so much. I’ll chat if I have the time. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I know your set up is bigger than mine but I’m starting off small I have a 4gpm machine and an 18in surface cleaner would you happen to know what size nozzles would be good to use. Thank
Not sure off hand but Russ at Southside equipment will get you set up. Call him. He’s super helpful. Thanks for commenting and watching the channel.
Expert Power Wash I wanna thank you again I got ahold of Russ at southside equipment and he got me hooked up with the correct size tip. Thanks again
Brian Beauchemin that’s awesome. Glad he was able to help. Russ is a great resource and easy guy to talk to.
Is the Hudson float valve necessary on a 265g tote?
Yes
great video thank you! where do you get your chemicals from? I'm looking to help my father in law do his roof in the next couple weeks. I'm going to use this as an excuse to buy some new tools! I have a trailer, pressure washer, and a surface cleaner ( showed up yesterday from amazon ). I just can't seem to figure out where to buy the correct 12.5% bleach and that "E"-Lemonator surfactant. are there any stores in WA that sell it? I'm up in Tacoma. is that pool shock from walmart the way to go? and is laundry soap good enough?
We now buy our soap from us! Lol. We sell soap and bleach now. I’m not sure for your area.
For that drop stick, the way you set it up allows for no chemicals to run through your engine?
Correct. It pulls after the engine and the pump. Most big box store pressure washers have the injector attached to the pump. That’s why the pumps fail. Chemicals corrode the pumps quick.
Expert Power Wash thank you ! Such a pro
Do you have 200 foot of soft wash hose? And how much for your supply hose?
I’ve changed over the years. I like to have 200 ft of garden hose available so I can double feed if needed and 250 ft of SW hose. I usually only keep 100 of garden on the reel but carry extra.
Do you have any issues with your pump sucking air from your dump valve coming off your tank?
The dump valve stays closed unless it is open. No issues. It’s air tight
Yea I had two different valves that didn’t seal completely so I was getting tiny air bubbles into my feed hose. Bought a schedule 80 valve and stopped it. The schedule 40s just wouldn’t seal. I changed them on both my trailers. I screw mine into the banjo wye. My trailers are enclosed so I like to access them from the back door when I need to drain my tanks.
Nice set up I have the same trailer
Do you recommend the 20, 40 or 80 mesh fiters in the Banjo strainer at the inlet to your pump?
I have 80 in mine. Haven’t ever used anything else. Never a problem. Works great. Hey thanks for watching and commenting.
Great job, really nice! Thanks for sharing!
John W appreciate the compliments. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
hello , great video... i have a question regarding reels? since most of hp reels got 3/8" connection, and ive seen lots people use the same reels (softwash/high pressure and garden hose)... my question is, did you order reel each for its purpose (with different size fittings) or you use only 3/8" s, and add fittings on? sorry, my english is not the best... bassicly, what im interested in is, if i take all 3 reels 3/8, will it limit the flow on 1/2" hose softwash hose, for example? thank you, all the best
I would definitely like to know the answer to your question, because as he mentioned, he had his pressure hose reel with the 1st 50' 3/8, then he said he added 100' of 1/2" ....kinda confusing to me..
First 50 1/2 then a section or two of 100ft 3/8 hose.
I use a 1/2 hose reel for pressure and softwash hose. 1 in hose reel for water supply.
How much does something like this weigh?
Not sure. I don’t think everything I added was over 1200 lbs. Single axle is rated at 3500 lbs. I never traveled with water.
Nice set up
What type of pipe is in the gun with the jrod
Looks like 6 inches
Thanks
Quality Swan cleaning services thanks for watching. Yes 6 in stainless pipe. 1/4 NPT. You can find them at hardware stores.
What did u use to connect your half inch hose to the 3/8 hose also I would like help with the plumbing if you got time
If you are referring to the pressure hose, fittings are the same. PWP in FL set me up with all the hoses. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video. What source are you supplying water to your 12v pump? Is that also coming from the IBC tote? Thank you
I was batch mixing at the time of that video. I used a mix tank with a drop tube. When it comes time to rinse, pull the drop tube out of the mix tank and drop it into the IBC tote. I now use a proportioner with the water side plumbed in. Hope that helps.
Expert Power Wash thanks for the info 👍
Nice setup. On the trailer. What about cutting the roll on gate shorter.
Where did you get the pressure pro at...and is that a direct drive unit?
That unit is a GX690 with the General belt drive pump. Lori over at Pressure Washer Products can get you all hooked up.
@@ExpertPowerWash thanks brother
Great video, just wondering is there a reason you went with 2 different size hoses 1/2 to 3/8... Learning as I go
3/8? Older video but I don’t recall using 3/8. I know I used 1/4 for my downstreaming.
@@ExpertPowerWash you deff said you had your 1st 50ft of high pressure hose 1/2 in then 100ft of 3/8 rex flex¿¿
Oh yes. It helps with pressure loss.
Cool!! How you setup your Softwash system?
Brad Thomas I think I may have covered it in another one of my videos. Thanks for checking out the channel and commenting.
Expert Power Wash cool thanks! I will search it
Great content! Building my first trailer right now. I'm wondering why you and 2 others guys I have seen have 8 gpm and went with the 19" whisper wash classic. I have read the rule of thumb is for every gpm 4". 4x8=32. Wouldn't even going with 24" speed things up for you?
Thank you for commenting. The rules for surface cleaners are more relevant to the smaller machines. Example, you wouldn’t want to go over a 16 in for a 4 GPM. The 19 in whisper wash has been absolutely perfect. It goes fast and and does well in smaller spaces.
@@ExpertPowerWash Are you running the 2 tip or 4 tip one? I have read some guys buy 4 tip and if needed just cap off 2 of them. Thanks for the response!
Really nice setup, I'm trying to set one up for myself too. Would be be able to give me some advice and tips somehow? I'm not sure how can I get direct contact with you.
Google my business and call me during the week after 4 pm. Happy to happy if I’m available.
Awesome rig. I like the placement of the machine. I'm thinking about rearranging my trailer? What size is yours?
Thanks for watching! It’s a 6x10. I really wanted a 12 ft dual axle but garage spaced limited me to a smaller trailer. It has done well. This is the third season on that trailer.
@@ExpertPowerWash got a 5x8 with almost the same set up. minus the extra 4gpm. i'm thinking about doing an enclosed next time.
Fidelity Pressure Washing enclosed has a lot of benefits also.
How many stories can you hit from the ground when softwashing? I am looking to build a trailer but need to be able to hit 3 -4 stories
I can hit 4 stories. You will need at least a 8 GPM pressure washer and a shooter tip. If there’s wind, it may be a little challenging.
Excellent set up. What is the size of the trailer.
It’s in the title of the video.
@@ExpertPowerWash ok. tks.
Where did u get the risers for your titan reel to get it to a better working height? Nice setup
It is the Titan reel stack kit. Got it from Pressure Washer Products
Great setup and video! Would you recommend tandem axle or does the single seems to hold well?
Thank you! Single axle works well. I wouldn’t add any more to it. I also don’t haul water. Highly recommend dual axle if hauling water.
Why 3 hoses?
Pressure, softwash, water supply
Is ur water feed reel a 3\4 i can only find 1\2 do i jus have to get an adapter for my Flex zila hose ????
That hose reel has a 1 in manifold. There are adapters. Pressure Washer Products helps me with all the parts I needed.
I didn't see a battery charger anywhere. Do you drag a charger out to the trailer each night or haul the better in? Also, the Flexzilla hoses - I cannot stess how much I LOVE THOSE HOSES! Highly visible - if a lawn service comes to mow while you are working, I seriously doubt they will hit this hose - it just stands out loud and proud. The color is so loud it needs a volume control knob! They are pretty much 99.9% kink free, drinking water safe, about 30-40% lighter than most other hoses which matters if you have a ground person hauling a hose around rinsing all day while roof washing/Soft Washing. As my other hoses die off, Flexzilla is the only replacement for me. You can also buy Flexzilla hose in a 1,000 ft. reel (I think?) and make custom lengths. Instead of a drop stick for the chemical tank, why not put in a bulkhead and permeant draw tube and leave it connected full time? If you do this, plumb the fittings on the TOP of the tank. This way you won't ever end up accidentally hitting the bulkhead and breaking it, and leaking your SH in the customers yard/driveway or driving down the road. If you have an issue with the connections with top plumbing, you're not at risk of leaking anything. You can put in a 3-way valve if you ever have any issues priming the pump. This will allow you to keep the tank lid capped so you don't collect leaves and other debris in your tank in the fall which could run through your pump. I personally like to mount my 12 volt pumps with the pump head down so if it ever develops a leak it cannot run into the pump motor. Love the addition of the vice - great idea! I'd use the trailer gate in the rear to put some PVC piping to hold things like rakes, brooms, etc. And the back can be used to mount a sign for advertising while driving down the road. Cheap advertisement! I'd also strap the PW gas tank down more securely. The existing strap will allow it to move while you are driving and it may damage the tank and cause a leak. The bungee cord will weaken over time , heat and sunlight, and probably gas fumes too. Home Depot has water tight lids for normal sized lids for your 5 gallon bucket. I think I paid $5 to $7 for mine. It snaps in securely, and has an easy spin top with a gasket which seals a lot better than you think so you don't need to empty your 5 gallon bucket before traveling to the next job. Also great for keeping gutter brightening chemicals in for storage between jobs. They keep these with the 5 gallon buckets at HD. I would personally put something under the Titan reels to boost their height so the bottom reel is easier to wind up. Winding up the hose is the worst part of the day for me. I'm tired, and my reel sucks, but then again my hose reel is old and overdue for a visit to the dumpster and I'll be replacing it with a Titan 18". Overall though, a rather impressive trailer build. Nicely done!
Panoramic Clean,
Thank you for watching. I keep the battery charger in the garage and just hook it up as needed. You brought up some interesting points on how you have yours set up. I’d like to look at a few pics of yours if you have a link. I’m getting ready to change up the way I have the box and 12 volt system set up. You have a lot of good points. Thank you.
Thanks EPW - Not so much as how I have mine set up as just things I've learned along the way from reading, watching video's and being observant, and being more than a touch OCD about everything. Even if I do something 180 degrees different, I can still find something to learn in a lot of videos. I'm finally at a point that I can start putting my profits back into the business now that I have that financial monkey off my back. I'm a Soft Washer that is currently one-batching on an old trailer and my hose reel and stand are badly in need of replacement. I have had great training, so I still win most jobs I compete on. I just got a new to me Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab and will be rebuilding my system to mount in the back of my truck piece by piece with a metering valve blended set up, booster pump, and a mid-range 4 GPM pressure washer for the time being. This is a side job that I'm growing, so I am primarily doing roof cleaning. Every Tom, Dick & Harry with a pressure washer thinks they can do professional cleaning and lowball jobs all over the place so I'm perfectly content at the moment on roofs, plus I enjoy roof cleaning more than house washing. The TD&H group seldom try to compete with me in roof cleaning, and even if they lowball, my training allows me to talk circles around them all day long so I usually get the job at a higher price anyway on the trust factor. Being OCD makes me excel in this line of business. :0) One day down the road I may splurge for a trailer build similar to yours though. There is no denying how fast you can do a house wash with a rig like that.
Panoramic Clean the battery from pressure washer will keep it charged
Your 690 should have enough amps in the charging circuit to charge your marine battery while the power washer is running. Mine has a 17A charging circuit so I ran two 10 gauge cables from the power washer battery over to my marine battery, it shows about 13.9 volts when the power washer is running. The electrons are moving anyway why not save them for later?
Great video, but I’m confused on all the pumps and plumbing. Do you need a pump to get water from the ibc tote to the pressure washer?
Appreciate the comments. As long as you have a belt drive pressure washer, it will suck water. A direct drive pressure washer is the most common type. They can also work but must be level with the tank for the gravity of the water to flow to the pump. Stick with a belt drive and you will be better off. Hope that helps.
What spray tips are you using in your jrod I have the same machine
Check my newest video from today. I go over all the tip sizes
Check out water cannon skid mount setup might give you some ideas for set up. I have a 200 gallon 4gp love it
What kind of unloader is on it? K7, or did you upgrade? Trying to figure out your set up at the unloader. Looks different than mine.
Thanks for commenting. It is the K7. I ordered it from Pressure Washer Products with it already installed.
I think mine is the K7.3
Thank you
I may do that. I also have plans to upgrade to a duel axle.
The only reason to have 8 gallons per minute would be to clean driveways,,, do you really run 8 gallons per minute to soft wash.?
William Coley, it does work very well for surface cleaning. Yes I soft wash with it. It’s all about the tips and volume of water. It is way faster, rinses better, and shoots higher. It all comes down to preference and what works for you. This works awesome for me. I appreciate the comments and stopping by the channel.
How do you get the 8 gallon per min to work with a foam cannon?
I use a5gallon per min to wash driveways. I also have another pump 3.5 gallon per minute I can exchange if the water pressure at the house is aweful.....
my question is this in a nut shell..... when you down stream using 12 percent bleach, with the 8 gallon per min,,, does it become to diluted... ?
Thanks for answering
William Coley, thanks for watching. I have never used a foam cannon, I’ve heard of it and seen a few videos. Downstreaming is the way to go for me. I use the General Pump high draw chemical injector. I can dilute my 12.5 SH 2 parts SH 1 part water with 1 oz of Elemonator per gallon if that makes sense. This works 95% of the time. Very rarely I run it straight if the house is really bad.
What chemicals do you use for roof cleaning, and what is the mixture?
I use 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite and water, 50/50. Add one ounce of slomo soap per 5 gallons of mix. This was how I batch mixed. I have a proportioning set up now that draws similar mixes without having to manually mix it. I have a video somewhere on the channel about that device.
@@ExpertPowerWash can you show that set up with the proportioning valve etc?
Think I have it on other videos.
Is the cat pump better than the general pump?
Looking at the belt drive pressure pro 4000psi 4gpm.
I’d prefer the general but that’s my opinion.
Can somebody tell me the price
I have around 10k into the trailer. You could save money by getting a smaller machine, cheaper hose reels, and a used trailer.
What is the cost for a set up like that?
Hey thanks for watching and commenting. I have just under $10,000 for that build. Had prebuilt quotes ranging from $15-$25,000 for that setup. Better to build and get exactly what you want.
What's the purpose of the pump on the inlet? Increase the gpm from the home-owners supply?
Blair Wendell,
The pump I think you are referring to is my roof pump for roof cleaning. Separate system
Where’d you get the ball valve?
Pressure Washer Products. Pressure Tek also carries them
Also can u go over your plumbing
Nice set up. What size bolts did you use to mount the hose reels to you’re trailer? Thanks
Hey thanks for watching and commenting. It been a while. The hose reels came with the bolts. I just matched them up with the same size but grade 8.
Expert Power Wash thanks for the reply . My titans came with 0 hardware...
Put a sign up on that rear gate.
That’s the plan this spring
@@ExpertPowerWash nice, I did that on mine, and I kid not less than 5 minutes after putting it on, I got stopped at a light with someone asking for an estimate. Truck/trailer signage has probably been my best ROI as far as percentage wise, from all my advertising.
What model # titan?
High pressure- 4318-H, garden fill- 4018-6 The high pressure and chemical roof reels are the same.
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Thank you!
That is an awesome setup.
Nice set up, what is the side of the banjo filter... thks
It’s just a banjo 1 and a half in filter. It has a mesh filter inside. I got it from Pressure Washer Products In FL.
Expert Power Wash where is the 1” inlet line coming from that goes into your 12v pump? I love your videos!
I believe what you are referring to is the crush proof inlet tube? That one has a filter on the end that is part of a drop stick that draws the mix. It is then reduced down to 1/2 inch. This custom tube was created for me by Pressure Washer Products.
What size tip you have on the jrod
How much did it cost for the while set up?
Antonio Rivera, I have around 10 grand into that set up. It was quite a gamble but I was able to make that back in a month.
How many gpm is 12 volt and what size kuritech hose
Pressure Washing Maintenance,
My hose is 1/2 Kurtec hose
What’s your go to mix ratio for the 65G tank? Thanks.
John Furr, 50/50 for roofs. For houses roughly 2 gallons SH and about 1 gallon of water. It varies a little depending on how bad the house is. Ratios are based on 12.5% fresh SH. This is just a basic ratio. Your ratios will change slightly depending on the job. Always use a good surfactant. About an once per gallon. I like cling on and slomo for roofs and Elemonator for houses.
Thanks for the reply and info. I just rewatched your video and saw your injector. For some reason I thought you batch mixed in the 65G.
Nice rig my man!
Where did you get the ball valve? I cant find the same on Amazon?
Pressure Tek has them.
Both ball valves came from Pressure Washer Products in FL
Thank you. I was just about to ask that. You're a credit to the cause.
What’s the most feet of hose you can run for 12v
I’m running 250 ft with no problems
Thank you I will check it out
Sound is to dam low dude!
Turn it up😀
What solution do you recommend for cleaning painted metal roof? Thanks....
What size are your j rod tips?
8 GPM pressure washer- 0080, 2560, 2520, and shooter tip.
Soft wash pump- 0030, 1530, 2530, 4030
Thanks man
How much did it cost you to build this set up?
I bought the trailer on sale for $1400 and have about $8000 in all the equipment. Total of $9400. I’m sure you could spend less but this is a great commercial and residential rig. The 8 GPM is definitely worth it if you can swing it. Another option is to buy used.
The difference between 4 GPM and 8 GPM in the amount of time it takes to clean a house is massive. My friend just bought a trailer set up very similar to this and he raves about the upgrade to the 8 GPM machine and how much faster he can do jobs.
Panoramic Clean,
I could not agree more. I know it’s possible with a 4 GPM machine but why limit yourself. Work faster make more money. The 8 GPM pays for itself very quickly. Thanks for watching.
How much was the setup
Carlos King, I paid about 10k. Everything new. I’m sure it could probably be done cheaper.
@@ExpertPowerWash wow man thanks for getting back to me 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Carlos King no problem. Thanks for watching and commenting.