You should install a manifold proportioner so you don't have to always mix. Nice setup. I do house washing and hedge trimming and my customers love it. I trim their hedges a few times a year and automatically schedule them for their annual or every two year house wash, so I'm continuously making money from one house a few times a year.
Great work, man! Very nice setup. It’s good to see someone work smart instead of hard. The people who gave you a thumbs down live in their mom’s basement and can’t grow facial hair.
@@BKD70 I know that’s right. They probably sit by a can fire every night talking about what they could’ve been in life. Using the public library to give people thumbs downs.
Howdy! Just found your channel. Good content and very viewer friendly. I just turned sixty (lord that doesn't sound right), in good shape, retired from my former life as a police officer (34 years). I have, for the last five years owned/operated a small construction biz. I love the work but it's a very labor intensive biz. I can do small jobs solo, however if you don't have good sidekicks working with you it's hard to get it and growl. It seems folks with our kind of skills sets are almost a thing of the past. So...… I'm entertaining the idea of getting into the power/soft wash biz. Something I could do with another good hand, get in, get out. Looks like a good residual income as customer base grows. Is there anyone out there that can direct me to a good reputable biz that excels in this field. If I'm going to do this I want to do it professionally. Thank you for any advice you can throw my way. Blessings upon you!
Thanks again for another great video. You share so much great information in each of your videos and you maintain such a positive/professional tone. That batch mix math for some reason final made sense to me today when I heard you explain it!
Yeah 55 gallons on a roof that size is horrendous. Shouldn’t take more than 25 gallons. And 60 gallons on the house? Holy cow that’s a shit ton. I know it’s mixed so maybe only 20-30 gallons of SH but still that’s a ton. I can downstream that house with less than 3 gallons of SH. Save money on product. SH can get expensive. 55 gallon drum is $150 here so that’s a huge expense when you over use product
@@Unmployable could you help me understand I suck at math, with all the % and that stuff. So you say 25 gallons would cover the whole roof.. are you saying 25 gallons of SH & then 25 Gallons of water as well?
@@Baboochel yeah so a roof that size can be done with 25 gallons total so 13 gallons of SH and the house can do done with 3 gallons of SH using the down streamer
My brother just started about 6 months ago Here in South Florida . Alot of 2 story homes. Pretty dangerous. What would be your best tip on a 2 story home safely?
Hi there from Sydney Australia , nice work you do man , very professional. I wanted to ask you what % of a SH will you use for brick house , in Australia houses most are bricks . Thanks
Hi Joe, Awsome Job fella. I am just starting to get into the soft-washing game. I am from the United Kingdom and Soft-washing is just starting to get going and your videos are great!. Keep em coming. Take care 👍
Hey there, just found your channel love the content. Keep up the great work bro. Question i noticed u dont do a lot of taping and bagging fixtures and outlets, have u ever had any issues? I think im over protecting and causing myself alot of wasted time
Hey man, great video! Just getting started in the industry myself. Does the math you gave work with you’re downstreaming from a 4 gallon bucket? I’ve got a 4gpm cold water machine
Nice videos. How come you prefer mixing vs using a mixer value? Also have you tried ryobi transfer pump? Works off 18 battery, transfers the sauce like a champ, much better than 12v.
Thanks for the great information. During the house wash was your pressure washer pulling the mix directly from the drum? This would be considered batch mixing, not down streaming right? (I’m still trying to wrap my head around all the different techniques:)
Quick question! So do you have two systems? A system to apply the chemicals? And then a power washer to rinse the chemicals and dirt, mold/mildew, and algae off the house? I would love to see more how the truck is set up
Mr. Nick yes we do. We have a 12 volt system to apply chemical and a pressure washer to rinse with. However we are now currently Downstreaming so just using the pressure washer
What a great video. I just started getting into softwashing. Had a question have you thought of using a mixing manifold so you don't have to batch? That is what I'm starting with though it would be better to mix on the fly. What's your thoughts? Also like the shirts can I ask where you get them from? Thank you
Hey brother! Awesome work! Do you avoid or tape windows and screens? Or do you still spray sh on and rinse really well? Also do you tape electrical and appliances? Thanks!
@@powerfulimprovements the local water treatment facility and Waste Management company use large quantities of SH. They might have some company recommendations.
This is awesome I’m learning a lot. I’m just curious why you use so much chemical? 10 gallons of SH for a house? I normally get a house done with 1 gallon maybe 2 at the most downstreamed probably 10:1 maybe even 20:1 I’m not sure.
Powerful Improvements I’m always learning man but I can’t help but think that is wasteful. I just did 2 houses and a detached garage with only 3 gallons of SH. With your setup it sounds like you would need 15 gallons or so. Is there not a way you could get it done for much less? Especially batch mixing. When I first started I used a pump up sprayer 50/50 with 10% so that was like 5% mix and was using less than what I do downstreaming. I’m just curious is all. I want to start using a soft wash system for roofs and such but not if it requires 5x the amount of chems to do it.
I noticed the nozzles in the surface cleaner are not oriented straight with the bar. It will run a lot better if the grooves in the tips are straight with the bar.
Hi Joe, I have a question on the math to figure your (SH) percentage. I see there are two types of downstream injectors. One is a adams adjustable (20 to 1) and the non adjustable one is (10 to 1). Does that make a difference with the math? If so, how do i figure that out? I think i get the simple math now. Gallon size tank (60 gallon) ÷ by (SH) percentage using (12.5) = 4.8 Take the remainder (4.8) then times by percentage you need to apply (1%, 2% or 5%). I hope this is correct. 1. 4.8 x (1%) = 4.8 gallon of (SH) and 55.2 gallon of water. 2. 4.8 x (2%) = 9.6 gallon of (SH) and 50.4 gallon of water. 3. 4.8 x (5%) = 24 gallon of (SH) and 36 gallon of water. For the soap / surfactant do i need to use one ounce per gallon of (SH) that i use only? Or by the gallon of the tank size using? Again, I'm concerned on the two types of downstream injectors. Thanks, Michael C
Michael C your math above is correct if you are batch mixing for 12volt applications. Not correct for Downstreaming. Downstreaming 10/1 would pull 10% of whatever is in your bucket. So 12.5% straight shock would get 1.25% at the tip. 20/1 will be half that
@@powerfulimprovements Oh, the formula is for the 12v system. Well i will keep that formula on file if i get the 12v system. Now i i have to figure out downstream. I will look around just to make sure i have it correct before i apply. If you ever make a video on downstream formula please let me know. Good luck with your projects. Thanks
Chris Reed There you go. Nothing about that ratio mix applies to the Xjet. If you are using an Xjet do not use the little colored plastic proportioner, just run wide open. Mix 3:1 = 3 gallons water 1 gallon SH
Excellent step by step video. Lots of knowledge.
👍Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video bud. I’m just getting started in Houston and have a lot to learn. Very informative. Love watching your videos.
Alberto Gonzalez thank you very much
Aloha Joe, I love your video’s, mahalo for sharing. 🙏🤙🏽
Another informative video! Great job my man! You are the first soft washer I've seen from Conneticut. I'm coming from Northern CA.
FPPL Softwash & Pressure Washing opposite ends!!
I love the details of your video. You’re doing a great job.
Mike Carmody much appreciated
It seems like a lot of homes in your area have big peices of property! Beautiful job!
John W it’s a great area
You 12 volted that last house,Holy Cow!!? Great job man!!
Great info! Good details! Thanks for the excellent information!
No problem
Great job Joe! Your like the small animal whisper 😂 enjoy your time off👊🏽
😂
Your catch phrase should be "One Man, One Truck". All jokes aside your videos are very helpful and encouraging. Keep up the great content.
Helu Power Washing and Soft Wash yeah I like that
You should install a manifold proportioner so you don't have to always mix. Nice setup. I do house washing and hedge trimming and my customers love it. I trim their hedges a few times a year and automatically schedule them for their annual or every two year house wash, so I'm continuously making money from one house a few times a year.
ILC 1234 hedge trimming is a nice up sell. Proportioner is on the list with my next set up evolution coming next season
@@powerfulimprovements The proportioner is a life saver and it's nice to adjust the mix in the middle of the job, if needed.
ILC 1234 I’m sure. Really looking forward to having one.
Great video! like always brother!
Thank you
Nice job man!!!
Great work, man! Very nice setup. It’s good to see someone work smart instead of hard. The people who gave you a thumbs down live in their mom’s basement and can’t grow facial hair.
😂thank you Bruce!
@@powerfulimprovements yes sir!
Nah, they probably DO have facial hair, but won't tackle anything that would require them to trade the flip flops for real work shoes.
@@BKD70 I know that’s right. They probably sit by a can fire every night talking about what they could’ve been in life. Using the public library to give people thumbs downs.
Howdy! Just found your channel. Good content and very viewer friendly. I just turned sixty (lord that doesn't sound right), in good shape, retired from my former life as a police officer (34 years). I have, for the last five years owned/operated a small construction biz. I love the work but it's a very labor intensive biz. I can do small jobs solo, however if you don't have good sidekicks working with you it's hard to get it and growl. It seems folks with our kind of skills sets are almost a thing of the past. So...… I'm entertaining the idea of getting into the power/soft wash biz. Something I could do with another good hand, get in, get out. Looks like a good residual income as customer base grows. Is there anyone out there that can direct me to a good reputable biz that excels in this field. If I'm going to do this I want to do it professionally. Thank you for any advice you can throw my way. Blessings upon you!
Bro great work looks great 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thanks again for another great video. You share so much great information in each of your videos and you maintain such a positive/professional tone. That batch mix math for some reason final made sense to me today when I heard you explain it!
veganbcurry nice! I’m glad it helped
Nice job.
Try fan tip. It saves a lot of product. And also As long as the shingles are wet the SH Is doing its job👍🏽
Yeah 55 gallons on a roof that size is horrendous. Shouldn’t take more than 25 gallons. And 60 gallons on the house? Holy cow that’s a shit ton. I know it’s mixed so maybe only 20-30 gallons of SH but still that’s a ton. I can downstream that house with less than 3 gallons of SH. Save money on product. SH can get expensive. 55 gallon drum is $150 here so that’s a huge expense when you over use product
@@Unmployable could you help me understand I suck at math, with all the % and that stuff. So you say 25 gallons would cover the whole roof.. are you saying 25 gallons of SH & then 25 Gallons of water as well?
@@Baboochel yeah so a roof that size can be done with 25 gallons total so 13 gallons of SH and the house can do done with 3 gallons of SH using the down streamer
My brother just started about 6 months ago Here in South Florida . Alot of 2 story homes. Pretty dangerous. What would be your best tip on a 2 story home safely?
Good job
screw clamps are a very bad idea...they with snap and break on you at the worse time, hey loving the old school nozzle btw
Hi there from Sydney Australia , nice work you do man , very professional.
I wanted to ask you what % of a SH will you use for brick house , in Australia houses most are bricks .
Thanks
Oliver maranz we don’t get a lot of brick but I find 2-3% works very well on brick and stucco. Thanks for following from the other side of the world
*The slack from your GX recoil rope is very simple to correct. Takes only seconds once you remove the recoil.*
Love your video's!
2 questions if i may:
You don't rince off the plants?
How do you handle the solar panels? just the same as the rest of the roof?
We rinse everything
I learned alot from this video,
Mr Buicks glad to hear
Awesome setup on your truck..
I am packing my pressure washer. Have any tips on the setup?
Lyle Piller I’m very happy with mine. Hose reels are the best investment
Hi there, nice work. Love your set up. As a new business owner, typically, how much would you charge for the first/third job?
Lot of variables there. Charge enough to cover your costs while you learn
Hi Joe, Awsome Job fella. I am just starting to get into the soft-washing game. I am from the United Kingdom and Soft-washing is just starting to get going and your videos are great!. Keep em coming. Take care 👍
Jay Smith awesome. Happy to help
Jay Smith thinking about starting up in UK myself what rig u running thining about pick up and rig on the back if your able to advise be great
ashley garnish Honda 4 gpm 4000 psi
@@powerfulimprovements thanks mate what you using for work.van pal
ashley garnish Ford F250
Great work. How do you manage to this job by yourself and maintain all the landscaping from getting damaged by the chemical?
Rainy day helps. Rinse plants and home before the roof and again after
Hey there, just found your channel love the content. Keep up the great work bro. Question i noticed u dont do a lot of taping and bagging fixtures and outlets, have u ever had any issues? I think im over protecting and causing myself alot of wasted time
Andrew Wolf I have popped a few things. I just try to be careful and put the least possible in those areas. We don’t do a lot of crazy high end stuff
Did the lichen come off or just stay on the roof white?
I would like to try and start but worried about damaging landscaping
It stays on
Hey man, great video! Just getting started in the industry myself. Does the math you gave work with you’re downstreaming from a 4 gallon bucket? I’ve got a 4gpm cold water machine
The math is the same. The size of your container only determines the run time.
Almost all the 60 gal went on the roof! How much $ was that in sh? Can't wait to see the difference when the mixer is installed.
20-25 gallons. 60-75$
Nice videos.
How come you prefer mixing vs using a mixer value?
Also have you tried ryobi transfer pump? Works off 18 battery, transfers the sauce like a champ, much better than 12v.
Proportioner is on the upgrade list for the spring. I have not looked at the Ryobi pump. Will do
Thanks for the great information. During the house wash was your pressure washer pulling the mix directly from the drum? This would be considered batch mixing, not down streaming right? (I’m still trying to wrap my head around all the different techniques:)
Quick question! So do you have two systems? A system to apply the chemicals? And then a power washer to rinse the chemicals and dirt, mold/mildew, and algae off the house?
I would love to see more how the truck is set up
Mr. Nick yes we do. We have a 12 volt system to apply chemical and a pressure washer to rinse with. However we are now currently Downstreaming so just using the pressure washer
Powerful Improvements thank you, keep up the great videos!
Solo is king brother.
I agree
Dude I used the jrod high pressure pin works great on all wasp and hornet nests.
Well done! How the windows respond to all that wash and chemicals?
Goldway Window Cleaning no issues. No streaks
What a great video. I just started getting into softwashing. Had a question have you thought of using a mixing manifold so you don't have to batch? That is what I'm starting with though it would be better to mix on the fly. What's your thoughts?
Also like the shirts can I ask where you get them from?
Thank you
The Brothers Barn 👍🏻👍🏻
@@powerfulimprovements can you let me know where you buy your shirts at?
The Brothers Barn local
@@powerfulimprovements we are in Indiana.
How do you get behind the tall hedges?
Great video, Joe where do you get a turbo nozzle? thanks
John Hanafin Lowe’s
Still crushing it!!
💪🏼😎👉🏼
What kind of set up do you have that you can use a garden house to lay your chemical down
HOLLYWOODZX10 12 volt pump.
what did you do for plant protection on this job
Drew Fields pre and post wet and rinse
How do you protect all the vegetation?? Plants
Brad Hamilton pre wet
Hey brother! Awesome work! Do you avoid or tape windows and screens? Or do you still spray sh on and rinse really well? Also do you tape electrical and appliances?
Thanks!
Jakob Brown we tape electric. Really light on windows and screens. Rinse xtra
who do you order the apple wash from, also does the rain affect your roof wash?
Powerwashstore
@@powerfulimprovements Thank You
Is the shock solution harmful to plants at all?
How much did you charge for both jobs?
Victor Romo this was a good day $ wise.
Where did you get your ladder and stabilizer?
Lowe’s
What is the mix? Like 50/50 ? So 30 gallons of SH & 30 gallons of water?
Yes. Right around that
Do you rinse the roof after adding your chemicals or just leave it.
No rinse
Hi can you Recommend where to get large quantities of 12.5 SH We are out of Granby Connecticut. Thanks!
Holly Yourous I haven’t figured that out yet. I buy from my local pool store
@@powerfulimprovements us too
@@powerfulimprovements the local water treatment facility and Waste Management company use large quantities of SH. They might have some company recommendations.
Also, how do you handle solar panels?
I avoid them and pre wet whenever possible. Always rinse
This is awesome I’m learning a lot. I’m just curious why you use so much chemical? 10 gallons of SH for a house? I normally get a house done with 1 gallon maybe 2 at the most downstreamed probably 10:1 maybe even 20:1 I’m not sure.
Project One a normal size house will take 4-5 gallons of sh at a 1% ratio.
Powerful Improvements I’m always learning man but I can’t help but think that is wasteful. I just did 2 houses and a detached garage with only 3 gallons of SH. With your setup it sounds like you would need 15 gallons or so. Is there not a way you could get it done for much less? Especially batch mixing. When I first started I used a pump up sprayer 50/50 with 10% so that was like 5% mix and was using less than what I do downstreaming. I’m just curious is all. I want to start using a soft wash system for roofs and such but not if it requires 5x the amount of chems to do it.
Project One do you know what percent you are applying on your house washes?
Powerful Improvements like I said 10:1 downstream so I use 12.5 SH and I do not delute it. Just straight so it is a little over 1% I’d say maybe less.
Tried deluting but it doesn’t clean at all so it is as strong as I can get it and it still clean.
How do you get 60gals. in a 55gal. tank?
Thanks for tuning in. An over filled 55 is closer to 60. And it’s much easier basic math to figure your batch %.
How much did your whole set up cost ?
That’s a hard thing to put a finger on. My rig has evolved over 3 years. Well over 10k
How many gpm is your pump? 27:18 looks like 4 stories high.
4 in this video from last season. 5.5 now
I noticed the nozzles in the surface cleaner are not oriented straight with the bar. It will run a lot better if the grooves in the tips are straight with the bar.
Paul West hey thanks. I never noticed!
It'll also spin slower and take longer, the nozzle angle determines rpm and is meant to be adjustable
I just upgraded to 8 gpm do i need diferent jrod i iused to use it with 5 gpm same as the xjet i have one foe the old 5 gpm
Yes you need new nozzles
What is name of that tool that's in the middle on top your truck
Not sure what you’re seeing. There is a hand pump up between the big tanks for back up
On the second house did you soak those plants or . Aren't you worried you will kill them with the sh?
No I didn’t Rinse heavy
@@powerfulimprovements how heavy would you say is too heavy percent wise?
Dude is LEAN & MEAN
Aaron's Lean & Mean Academy 🙏 You certainly inspired me my friend
@@powerfulimprovements much love for you and your boy.
How much you charge customer .just trying to get a feel of the business
Hi Joe,
I have a question on the math to figure your (SH) percentage.
I see there are two types of downstream injectors. One is a adams adjustable (20 to 1) and the non adjustable one is (10 to 1). Does that make a difference with the math? If so, how do i figure that out?
I think i get the simple math now.
Gallon size tank (60 gallon) ÷ by (SH) percentage using (12.5) = 4.8
Take the remainder (4.8) then times by percentage you need to apply (1%, 2% or 5%). I hope this is correct.
1. 4.8 x (1%) = 4.8 gallon of (SH) and 55.2 gallon of water.
2. 4.8 x (2%) = 9.6 gallon of (SH) and 50.4 gallon of water.
3. 4.8 x (5%) = 24 gallon of (SH) and 36 gallon of water.
For the soap / surfactant do i need to use one ounce per gallon of (SH) that i use only? Or by the gallon of the tank size using?
Again, I'm concerned on the two types of downstream injectors.
Thanks,
Michael C
Michael C your math above is correct if you are batch mixing for 12volt applications.
Not correct for Downstreaming. Downstreaming 10/1 would pull 10% of whatever is in your bucket. So 12.5% straight shock would get 1.25% at the tip. 20/1 will be half that
@@powerfulimprovements
Oh, the formula is for the 12v system. Well i will keep that formula on file if i get the 12v system.
Now i i have to figure out downstream. I will look around just to make sure i have it correct before i apply. If you ever make a video on downstream formula please let me know.
Good luck with your projects.
Thanks
Michael C I have a video called Downstreaming test you should check out
@@powerfulimprovements
Oh, i will.
If i have any questions i will ask on that one.
Thank you.
27:00 how do you not mess up the windows?
who does the shirts whats the price
Local
Watch those Japanese Maples.
james sams yes sir!!
And spraying on power lines Is not the best idea. SH comducts electricity
Gain laundry soap ?
Anthony Hernandez gain works. I’ve used it a lot. I’m currently using la awesome laundry detergent from the dollar store works great
I am absolutely confused about your mixture formula.
Would you mind helping me out and sharing the formula again please
Chris Reed what are you using to apply chem? 12 volt or downstream
@@powerfulimprovements im using a xjet at the moment
Chris Reed There you go. Nothing about that ratio mix applies to the Xjet. If you are using an Xjet do not use the little colored plastic proportioner, just run wide open. Mix 3:1 = 3 gallons water 1 gallon SH
@@powerfulimprovements seriously! I've been using the plastic tips. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated 🙏
Clean and paint it...Cleaning aluminum siding in that condition almost always results in it needing a paint job!!!
Shellcracker Lover yeah you’re right. I leave the painting to someone else
need a bush hog first to clean all that brush.
I do hedge trimming yard cleanups along with house washing. Easy money!
Why didn't you down stream?
Paul Torre I was planning with the 12 volt at this time