Had a new roof cleaner come into town from Chattanooga, TN.
He wanted to ride along. I showed him what Ive learned, but told him I don't know as much as alot of other guys. I referred him to this forum and he has joined. I'm not sure if he's posted but he is gung ho to do it right.
He started ouit with a Pitch Witch before he found out about softwashing.
He was SHOCKED at the difference both in time AND quality.
He called me today with the above question and I just told him I use 1/2" with a Delavan 5850.
Well, I hope he posts.
AC Lockyer said
Jun 12, 2011
3/8, 1/2 or 5/8............it all really depends on the GPM of your pump and how heavy you want the hose to be when you are handling it on the roof.
AC
Scott Davis said
Jun 13, 2011
Depends on the pump. I prefer 1/2" and have never had a roof or property that I couldnt finish in good time. I dont like the heavy hoses.
taselton2 said
Jun 13, 2011
150' 0f 5/8" , then 150 of 1/2". A little better flow and pressure, but still easy to get around with. I tested it with my flow meter/pressure gauge and found just the right balance for our system.
-- Edited by taselton2 on Tuesday 14th of June 2011 10:18:52 AM
Tropical Cleaning Systems said
Aug 10, 2011
5/8 clear braided is what I have used for 14 years 300 foot long of hose, it is light and easy to roll up. Of course I learned everything from AC back in the day and made my own improvements over the years.
AC Lockyer said
Aug 10, 2011
Tropical Cleaning Systems wrote:
5/8 clear braided is what I have used for 14 years 300 foot long of hose, it is light and easy to roll up. Of course I learned everything from AC back in the day and made my own improvements over the years.
Jeff,
Thanks for coming to my defense on the other board! I think my greates joy is that you turned out to be a FISHERMAN, a husband and a father. That you paid for it all cleaning roofs is cool. I can still remember the 18 year old kid fresh out of Lyman High School that came in applying for a job. YOU TURNED OUT AWESOME.
Which is better:
1/2 inch system or a 5/8 system?
Had a new roof cleaner come into town from Chattanooga, TN.
He wanted to ride along. I showed him what Ive learned, but told him I don't know as much as alot of other guys. I referred him to this forum and he has joined. I'm not sure if he's posted but he is gung ho to do it right.
He started ouit with a Pitch Witch before he found out about softwashing.
He was SHOCKED at the difference both in time AND quality.
He called me today with the above question and I just told him I use 1/2" with a Delavan 5850.
Well, I hope he posts.
AC
150' 0f 5/8" , then 150 of 1/2". A little better flow and pressure, but still easy to get around with. I tested it with my flow meter/pressure gauge and found just the right balance for our system.
-- Edited by taselton2 on Tuesday 14th of June 2011 10:18:52 AM
Jeff,
Thanks for coming to my defense on the other board! I think my greates joy is that you turned out to be a FISHERMAN, a husband and a father. That you paid for it all cleaning roofs is cool. I can still remember the 18 year old kid fresh out of Lyman High School that came in applying for a job. YOU TURNED OUT AWESOME.
5/8 hose sucks lol
AC