Not trying to throw stones here, because we all learn better ways to do things as we progress through life. This is just an example of a simple change that can make a big difference on a piece of equipment being operational, or being shut down in the field. If you are ready to get your own Softwash equipment built by the industry leaders, let’s talk! www.southeastsoftwash.com/
@@jjsoftwashingllc2001 can't nobody take some constructive criticism these days with out getting butt hurt the man is pointing out some flaws to show others how to fix them and how to redo the design for future work and folks getting butt hurt about it
@@jjsoftwashingllc2001 sadly there is already of people in the industry that aren't that mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot these issues and have to be helped alot or that pay someone to fix the issues and that gets very costly in many ways downtime possibly loosing the job and paying a tech but in an educational video helps them so they can learn to diagnose and repair there own equipment
I can not stress how much you just helped me out. I thought why not save $150 bucks on a metering valve and plumb it straight. I couldn’t understand why I was needing to set my SH higher. Thank you!
I have to say, you can’t argue with this, especially with how common air leaks can be. Truth hurts but maybe this will improve quality control for them in the future. Leon has nice setups and what-not but if I went pre-built I would go with you guys any day. You guys do a great job, I aspire to be that successful one day.
Yea, we all have issues. No biggie just adjust and move forward. Air leaks are bound to happen but i sure wouldn’t want to build it in a way that basically creates problems inevitably
I'm one of those douche canoes that likes to build all his own equipment saves me a ton and forces me to know every little detail about my equipment. I'll be building my own softwash trailer next year still don't know enough to put it together and it doesn't get put together till I know every little detail. Thank you to you guys for sharing this information on the little things to help save us guys that build our own from making stupid mistakes
@@southeastsoftwash4020 you my dude are the man! Of course your dropping at the end of the season for me so I'll have to check the budget but if not now then the spring when cash flow starts again. Again thank you for all the knowledge. Too many guys in the industry that don't know what they're doing and give bad advise and direction.
That’s just one of a few issues with that design from a couple of these manufacturers. I built ours a couple of years ago with the header on the bottom and it doesn’t bypass through the manifold, other than me not tighten a union on the ball valve it has been on point with zero issues and it’s all full port valves, the sh valve is specifically made for sh. Great video.👍
I’m glad you made a video of this believe it or not it can be the perfect set up it will still get loose over time you just have to inspect your investment 2 times a month
It is definitely true, that even something built as best as it could be will still have issues in our industry. The thing is, if you can build it a better way, it will definitely reduce issues that are 100% going to happen down to issues that might happen from normal wear and tear. There is a difference between maintenance, and a design failure.
Yea...Leon started with a metering valve for the water. And then decided to try a regular ball valve. He was fine with the ball valve. He did mention closing it slightly. When you go out and get to work, you'll find the issues and you'll adjust yourself. Leon did a lot of trial and error testing on the gas diaphragm pumps and really put them on the map. People that know a few little things about their operation, operate them pretty trouble free. Of course if you buy a setup and have no clue about it. You'll have many frustrating days .
@@ronjclm8590 I agree. You’ve got to be able to fix stuff because even if it’s assembled perfectly and Rock solid, the nature of this industry is high on troubleshooting and maintenance.
Looks like Leon’s trailer. I bought that metering system last year for my gas pump. I ended up having to just build my own meeting system. I think guys do it to save money. Which sucks
That soap hose also needs a grommet because with all the different types of vibration and movement the aluminum plate is going to eat through that hose.
My question is mine is loosing flow after 5 to 10 minutes when I’m on a roof it works then I loose all flow any ideas why this is happening I have the 5.5 pump
Nothing. I was watching an episode of a new 24v electric pump the Southeast Softwash guy sells cost about $2k excluding the humungous batteries required to run the darn thing, I hate to think how much the batteries cost probably two lifetimes worth of gas, the big selling point was how quiet it supposedly is, then there was a demo and the electric pump was horrendously noisy. Cant beat the reliability, fuel efficiency and purrrrrr of a Honda imo.
WOW, I obviously saw your version (which is correct) and the response on facedick and everyone needs to do what they have to do. Everyone is learning as they go, or sell $500,000 worth of trailers and then learn. But also cant believe Kyle M is turning on you now. All good, gonna order my 4 pack special and another case of Slang real soon. keep it up Cody and SESW
If you want to see an examples of what he's talking about , as to why you should have uniformity with all 3 valves to have proper ratio, I recently saw this video. th-cam.com/video/iZM7qU4Bok8/w-d-xo.html
Matching metering valves sounds like the easy way to get equal draw. With a 12volt and 1/2 inch hose, I believe that you use 1/2 in metering valves on all the lines. On a 24 volt system or gas system. Would you use 1 inch valves on H2O, soap, & SH ?
@@southeastsoftwash4020 If your soap/bleach valve & line are smaller than your water line how do you calculate where to set the valves at so you get the mix you're wanting?
Cody you do have to meter the water. A portioned is supposed to produce a batch mix coming out the nozzle. IMO. Batch mixes require a percentage of water to chemical. 10:1 is 10 parts water 1 part chemical.
Dang, looks like shit. I see that they are also trying to do the block manifolds now. They can try to copy everything you guys do but they cant copy good work and good products. I would’nt buy that pos, it even looks like someone threw it together in their garage with some random parts.
Not trying to throw stones here, because we all learn better ways to do things as we progress through life.
This is just an example of a simple change that can make a big difference on a piece of equipment being operational, or being shut down in the field.
If you are ready to get your own Softwash equipment built by the industry leaders, let’s talk! www.southeastsoftwash.com/
Just constructive criticism
@@jjsoftwashingllc2001 can't nobody take some constructive criticism these days with out getting butt hurt the man is pointing out some flaws to show others how to fix them and how to redo the design for future work and folks getting butt hurt about it
@@jjsoftwashingllc2001 sadly there is already of people in the industry that aren't that mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot these issues and have to be helped alot or that pay someone to fix the issues and that gets very costly in many ways downtime possibly loosing the job and paying a tech but in an educational video helps them so they can learn to diagnose and repair there own equipment
Now....show us the unedited 1st look walk around. True class on this video. Keep up the great work C!
I can not stress how much you just helped me out. I thought why not save $150 bucks on a metering valve and plumb it straight. I couldn’t understand why I was needing to set my SH higher.
Thank you!
Yessir!
I have to say, you can’t argue with this, especially with how common air leaks can be. Truth hurts but maybe this will improve quality control for them in the future. Leon has nice setups and what-not but if I went pre-built I would go with you guys any day. You guys do a great job, I aspire to be that successful one day.
Yea, we all have issues. No biggie just adjust and move forward.
Air leaks are bound to happen but i sure wouldn’t want to build it in a way that basically creates problems inevitably
I'm one of those douche canoes that likes to build all his own equipment saves me a ton and forces me to know every little detail about my equipment. I'll be building my own softwash trailer next year still don't know enough to put it together and it doesn't get put together till I know every little detail. Thank you to you guys for sharing this information on the little things to help save us guys that build our own from making stupid mistakes
I’ve got a “how to build a rig” course dropping this week
@@southeastsoftwash4020 you my dude are the man! Of course your dropping at the end of the season for me so I'll have to check the budget but if not now then the spring when cash flow starts again. Again thank you for all the knowledge. Too many guys in the industry that don't know what they're doing and give bad advise and direction.
That’s just one of a few issues with that design from a couple of these manufacturers. I built ours a couple of years ago with the header on the bottom and it doesn’t bypass through the manifold, other than me not tighten a union on the ball valve it has been on point with zero issues and it’s all full port valves, the sh valve is specifically made for sh. Great video.👍
Can those Asahi valves even be mounted? The holes on mine have no thread
They don’t have mounting points
I’m not a fan of them
I'm really digging that feed hose though
SPOT ON!!! THANKS BROTHER!!! 👍
Hi Cody talking about metering valves, what 1" brand you recommend for the 24v North Star? Seen the Chemline ones and the Haywards. Thanks man!
Chemline if you can find them
@@southeastsoftwash4020 Thanks Cody!
I’m glad you made a video of this believe it or not it can be the perfect set up it will still get loose over time you just have to inspect your investment 2 times a month
It is definitely true, that even something built as best as it could be will still have issues in our industry. The thing is, if you can build it a better way, it will definitely reduce issues that are 100% going to happen down to issues that might happen from normal wear and tear. There is a difference between maintenance, and a design failure.
I would bet his problem is the air leaks and not the water ball valve.
Both for sure
th-cam.com/video/iZM7qU4Bok8/w-d-xo.html
Yea...Leon started with a metering valve for the water. And then decided to try a regular ball valve. He was fine with the ball valve. He did mention closing it slightly. When you go out and get to work, you'll find the issues and you'll adjust yourself. Leon did a lot of trial and error testing on the gas diaphragm pumps and really put them on the map. People that know a few little things about their operation, operate them pretty trouble free. Of course if you buy a setup and have no clue about it. You'll have many frustrating days .
@@ronjclm8590
I agree. You’ve got to be able to fix stuff because even if it’s assembled perfectly and Rock solid, the nature of this industry is high on troubleshooting and maintenance.
Looks like Leon’s trailer. I bought that metering system last year for my gas pump. I ended up having to just build my own meeting system. I think guys do it to save money. Which sucks
Yep. We’ve seen a bunch of them that had to be completely re done
That soap hose also needs a grommet because with all the different types of vibration and movement the aluminum plate is going to eat through that hose.
True
That’s a NO NO. it gotta be done right.
Love the content bro
What kind of lead time are you guys seeing now?
Bout 8 weeks
My question is mine is loosing flow after 5 to 10 minutes when I’m on a roof it works then I loose all flow any ideas why this is happening I have the 5.5 pump
Sucking air somewhere
What's wrong with the gas powered softwash pump?
Nothing. I was watching an episode of a new 24v electric pump the Southeast Softwash guy sells cost about $2k excluding the humungous batteries required to run the darn thing, I hate to think how much the batteries cost probably two lifetimes worth of gas, the big selling point was how quiet it supposedly is, then there was a demo and the electric pump was horrendously noisy. Cant beat the reliability, fuel efficiency and purrrrrr of a Honda imo.
WOW, I obviously saw your version (which is correct) and the response on facedick and everyone needs to do what they have to do. Everyone is learning as they go, or sell $500,000 worth of trailers and then learn. But also cant believe Kyle M is turning on you now. All good, gonna order my 4 pack special and another case of Slang real soon. keep it up Cody and SESW
If you want to see an examples of what he's talking about , as to why you should have uniformity with all 3 valves to have proper ratio, I recently saw this video.
th-cam.com/video/iZM7qU4Bok8/w-d-xo.html
Matching metering valves sounds like the easy way to get equal draw. With a 12volt and 1/2 inch hose, I believe that you use 1/2 in metering valves on all the lines. On a 24 volt system or gas system. Would you use 1 inch valves on H2O, soap, & SH ?
That’s right
Just a 1/4 or 3/8 on soap is fine
1” on everything else
@@southeastsoftwash4020 If your soap/bleach valve & line are smaller than your water line how do you calculate where to set the valves at so you get the mix you're wanting?
Good points.
So you’re saying I should expect problems out of my my zip tied metering valve? 😄
I mean it’ll probably be fine 😂
Good stuff man
Educate 💪
Wonder who built that trailer 🧐
😂
I was about to call Leon to build me a trailer now you’ve got me wondering if I should. People seem to love his builds.
No dont
Jason Geimon strikes again!
😉
😂
Cody you do have to meter the water. A portioned is supposed to produce a batch mix coming out the nozzle. IMO. Batch mixes require a percentage of water to chemical. 10:1 is 10 parts water 1 part chemical.
Looks familiar… get in get out 😂
CO-dogg spittin #facts
😂😂😂 guilty!
@@southeastsoftwash4020 you kno! 😂😂😂
Dang, looks like shit. I see that they are also trying to do the block manifolds now. They can try to copy everything you guys do but they cant copy good work and good products. I would’nt buy that pos, it even looks like someone threw it together in their garage with some random parts.
Wow…why spend all that money and then go cheap with a $5 ball valve??? I wonder what else did that company ‘GO CHEAP’ on?😂.
Only ONE company does it right the whole way! And that’s Southeast!!
There are others.
Southern style pressure washing at its finest
But "he" made that famous.....
Yea lol. 🤣
Why you keep saying “we” y’all didn’t build that crap 🤣
😂😂😂
Lol
First! :)