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Nice Eric. Thirteen years ago I owned a very successful PW business in Tampa, FL. . Just outright purchased a complete rig on a whim. Got it home and my neighbor said WTF is this? To which I replied. "I'm a pressure washer guy. "He asked me how much to do his driveway? Nothing, I'll do it for practice and fun. A guy down the street came by asked if I would do his driveway. While doing that another guy asked me if I could do his house. Lot's of panicked phone calls to PW supply companies, but it just kept going, and going, and going. Then the wife split and I sold the business. Long story short, at the tender age of 69 and not having PW'd in 13 years I bought a trailer, got a 130-gallon tank for free, and a soft wash system from PressureTek up in Ohio. Everything should be here next week. Your video helped me a lot. I couldn't remember a lot of stuff and was making calls to my old friends in Tampa. Your video answered a bunch of questions for me. Thanks. I always enjoyed making stuff clean and seeing the customer's face when it was done.
The information, the value, the presentation, and consistency in quality is unmatched. Thank you sir. Truly and embodiment of the power of the internet
thank you! its the video i needed. I was looking into investing around $5k for the setup but some stuff happened. Now i have less money, but this video helps me out a lot.
@@gsweeney24 what's up gary. A few options. I have a second hose, tank and pump on my truck just for fresh water. I pull my chem line (red hose) for each job. Depending on my mood or the job sometimes I pull my fresh water line (blue hose) and sometimes i use a hose connected to the customers house. Check a few of my wash videos to see them in action.
In ireland here the pressure at customers house varys massively. Im just thinking that when i have a couple of jobs to do i dont want to be emptying my batch. Either be careful how much batch i mix or a split tank
I hear a lot of people say "seasons" is that for people pressure washing up north where it freezes? Im in Florida so out winter is really about 9 days...lol
I’m following this step by step I have everything picked out but now I don’t know where to order bleech from. No pool supplier in the area that Carries it. Any suggestions? Also, I need a battery for my pump unless I wanna run it through to my vehicles battery, correct? Any suggestions on type of battery?
Deep cycle batteries work well. All pool suppliers carry it. That's the main product for cleaning pools. Search your area for a chemical supplier if not
That tip ended up being junk. Find a "jrod" that's what you want. You can swap one of the ports with a davis shooter tip. The other ports are different fan tips. Usually are 4 slots. I took pliers and broke it in half. One slot is the shooter tip and the other is a fan tip. See some of my newer 12v vids
If my pump says 3/4 and the hose says 5/8 will that work. I feel like that’s a dumb question and the answer is no but wanting to order that hose you have posted. I ordered the everflow pump that says it’s 3/4
Best video I have seen honestly. Ive watched countless hours of softwashing setups and this is the best one by far. Softwashing 101. I have purchased some equipment but still need some money to complete the rig, hopefully next paycheck I will make it and start my business. thanks and bless!
Yes, absolutely. Just arrange so all your reels are pulled from back easily and have a water and chem inlet by the rear so you can fill your tanks without climbing around in the van!
@@YoungAmbitionYA Glad to hear this. I have a cargo van. I was thinking about purchasing a pickup. But I'll put the money into upgrades instead then. Thank you for your valuable contents that you provide to us.
Love the explanation and I thank you very much only recommendation I see is when running wiring to your truck, install a fuse circuit on the positive to protect your truck very cheap like max $10 that's to avoid frying anything if your cable ever rubs or gets cut. Protects both your truck, pump and fire.
Great breakdown! I will say this.... If someone decides to start with a 4 gpm pressure washer, they’re around $1000. I go back and forth between down streaming and 12. I like the 12 volt because I have total control over my mix rate but I can move a little faster down streaming on bigger, taller homes.
I’m trying to save up over winter and build a 12v system with three dedicated tanks and a meter valve proportioner manifold. Is there any video or diagram out there to help me understand the configuration? Loved the diagram you had at the end of this video but I won’t be batch mixing. Any help is greatly appreciated, love your content dude.
Hey, awesome video, it’s much appreciated. I’m just curious about the license I will need to acquire to spray these chemicals and start a soft washing company. I’m from Kansas and haven’t been able to find a whole lot of info on the internet about this topic.
That’s great to hear, One more question for you, when you get done applying the chlorine to the house, do you just give it a rinse with the water as soon as possible, or is there a timeframe you stick to? Also do you normally have to do any scrubbing with a stiff brush or anything?
Weight will vary depending on what you choose. 1500s might Squat pretty good regardless and might run into a DOT/insurance issue if you got in an accident. A 100 gallon tank of water is about 1000lbs by itself
Excellent video! My plan is to soft wash roofs out here on the west coast. I already work full time, but have 3 day weekends every other week, so this will be a spare time job for me and my 16 yo son. I do have a short list of questions if you don’t mind? I hate to think they have been asked before, but haven’t found the answers: where do you purchase your SH, surfactant, deodorizer of you use any and what type of face mask are you using? Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos, it’s appreciated man!
What's going on brother! Sounds like a good plan to me! I get my SH from local pool supply stores by the pallet. Others are more fortunate to live near wholesalers who deliver barrels to their door, some have local spots where it dispenses from something very similar to a gas pump! I wish I had that. You'll have to search and see what's best around you. One way or another you should find some. Surfactant and deodorizers can be bought at any online wash shop - try powerwashstore.com for starters. I have another video coming this week about a different setup for your truck... it's the style I use and recommend. I wouldn't waste my time batch mixing like in this video! Cheers!
Yeah I cant even imagine lol! I've been building a workshop area in my garage and the lumber prices these days are still wild. Thanks for watching Zach!
Should I run a 5/8 ID or 1/2 ID for my softwash hose? What is the most common? I living in canada with limited hose options so I would need to get braided pvc either 5/8 ID or 1/2 ID
I use 1/2 kuritec. 5/8 will give a little more flow but less pressure. Also 5/8 will be heavier and clunkier. Either is fine but I think 1/2 is more common
Do i want 5/8 kuritech, or 1/2? I have a 5.5 gpm pump.... I already bought the 200ft of 5/8, but it seems like everyone else is doing 1/2.... why? Is there a difference to the performance? Thanks!
I personally prefer the wider hose. More flow is always good and smaller diameter hoses will make the pump work harder, more friction in the hose, which will burn up your pumps faster. Hope that helps!
Nice job bro. I learned and made my own Softwash setup going on 2yrs now. I noticed I'm always tweaking something to make it better. The 12v pumps have a 1/2" female so I u need 1/2" male pvc pipe thread to 5/8" hose barb or if u want 1/2" hose barb whatever one your going to use for the Softwashing hose. I also use 5/8" flexzilla garden hose for my Softwash hose and for fresh water hose I like them cause they're lite and flexible. I also recommend a filter 1/2" male to 1/2" female find the on Amazon. I don't like fiberglass ladders cause the fiberglass will breakdown after awhile and give off tiny fiberglass shards that will cover your hands and body and they get into your skin oh its painful! I had them. Never again. I'll stick with Aluminum ladders lighter and last longer. I have 21ft, 32ft and 8 ft folding ladder.
How long of 1/2" ag hose can you use with a 5.5 pump? I'm using 3/8" x 300 feet, on almost every job, but would like a little more flow without buying a bigger pump. Thanks for anyone's input.
First off love the content continue to keep the quality videos coming we love them !How much do you estimate this skid set up weigh when it’s fully loaded down?
Like the video on my other accounts. So I have the ladder, rack, and the power washer already which brings down my total to around $1,000. I may add another reel for the garden hose.
Reels will be worth every penny! Nothing worse than finishing up your 3rd wash of the day, 88 degrees out, tired, sweaty and then have to wrap by hand 100ft of hose 🤣🤣
Hey Brando. Times are tough lol. This vid was made pre covid so pricing and availability was different. I bought a used one this summer from the rental department at home depot. Check those types of places
I'm sure you could build it for cheaper than that.. all you really need is a pump sprayer and a rinse hose. This is just one option.. not the only option 😉
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Nice Eric. Thirteen years ago I owned a very successful PW business in Tampa, FL. . Just outright purchased a complete rig on a whim. Got it home and my neighbor said WTF is this? To which I replied. "I'm a pressure washer guy. "He asked me how much to do his driveway? Nothing, I'll do it for practice and fun. A guy down the street came by asked if I would do his driveway. While doing that another guy asked me if I could do his house. Lot's of panicked phone calls to PW supply companies, but it just kept going, and going, and going. Then the wife split and I sold the business. Long story short, at the tender age of 69 and not having PW'd in 13 years I bought a trailer, got a 130-gallon tank for free, and a soft wash system from PressureTek up in Ohio. Everything should be here next week.
Your video helped me a lot. I couldn't remember a lot of stuff and was making calls to my old friends in Tampa. Your video answered a bunch of questions for me. Thanks.
I always enjoyed making stuff clean and seeing the customer's face when it was done.
Incredible! Glad it was some help to you and thanks for sharing your story. Good luck on your new venture!
2023 and best explanation of how to build a soft wash system. ty bro great vid
The information, the value, the presentation, and consistency in quality is unmatched. Thank you sir. Truly and embodiment of the power of the internet
So nice of you
Wow very detailed, and great information!! Thanks so much for the video.👍
The best set up video I have seen yet!
FREEEEEDOM! 🐎 🗡
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Would love to see an updated version of this video with your newest set up. Great information by the way.
Shoooo I looked up that same tank on Home Depot the 100 gallon is 620 here in Tennessee 😮
Very useful information. Thanks
Thanks bro! Ive been puting a list together for parts for 2 weeks, tryn to get educated on YT. Lol. This vid saved me weeks!
Glad it helped!
thank you! its the video i needed. I was looking into investing around $5k for the setup but some stuff happened. Now i have less money, but this video helps me out a lot.
Glad it helps! Stay tuned next week. I'll have another video showing a metered mix system build. Way more efficient than batch mixing!
@@YoungAmbitionYA Nice! will be watching right away when it's available.
I think I will have to go with two 50gal tanks because I have a f150. Load capacity can only be up to 1500lbs on the safe side.
50 will be plenty. check out my video on adding a float valve to the tanks!
@@YoungAmbitionYA will do
Downgraded to a 30gal water barrer and a 20gal chem tank. Will see how it performs.
Best video I have seen regarding setting up business
Thanks for watching Mo!
Question: Could I instead run my 12v pump off of a small gas generator?
If the generator produces 12 volts. But a battery doesn't require maintenance or fuel
One thing im missing here and sorry if u covered it. Are u rinsing with fresh water through the pump in the tank that the chem was in.?
Or are u rinsing direct off of the customers outside tap
@@gsweeney24 what's up gary. A few options. I have a second hose, tank and pump on my truck just for fresh water. I pull my chem line (red hose) for each job. Depending on my mood or the job sometimes I pull my fresh water line (blue hose) and sometimes i use a hose connected to the customers house. Check a few of my wash videos to see them in action.
In ireland here the pressure at customers house varys massively. Im just thinking that when i have a couple of jobs to do i dont want to be emptying my batch. Either be careful how much batch i mix or a split tank
Thanks for the info.
I hear a lot of people say "seasons" is that for people pressure washing up north where it freezes? Im in Florida so out winter is really about 9 days...lol
This will help me finish setting up my softwash system.
Happy to help! I have another vid with a different setup option coming soon!
I’m following this step by step
I have everything picked out but now I don’t know where to order bleech from. No pool supplier in the area that Carries it. Any suggestions?
Also, I need a battery for my pump unless I wanna run it through to my vehicles battery, correct?
Any suggestions on type of battery?
Deep cycle batteries work well. All pool suppliers carry it. That's the main product for cleaning pools. Search your area for a chemical supplier if not
Thanks for all great info. How do you rise off the house/roof if you don’t use power washer?
12 v pumps
Is it the same pump you use for bleach or you have a different 12 v pump? Sorry for asking too much.
I cant find that ryobi nozzle anywhere for the wand, any other recommendations ?
That tip ended up being junk. Find a "jrod" that's what you want. You can swap one of the ports with a davis shooter tip. The other ports are different fan tips. Usually are 4 slots. I took pliers and broke it in half. One slot is the shooter tip and the other is a fan tip. See some of my newer 12v vids
@@YoungAmbitionYA Awesome! Thank you so much! Love your content, Thank you for all you do! Aloha!
Is it normal to use customers water to fill your smaller tanks, with permission of course?? If not, where do you fill up at?
Every single house I go to I hook to their water to keep my 100 gallons topped off. There's no where else but their water.
So I don't need a deep cell battery? How long does battery last on a day if you charge every night .
What's up John. Any name brand car or marine battery will be fine. I can get 2 full wash days on one battery. But charge every night just in case.
Great video and explanation my friend!
Check new stuff too!
If my pump says 3/4 and the hose says 5/8 will that work. I feel like that’s a dumb question and the answer is no but wanting to order that hose you have posted. I ordered the everflow pump that says it’s 3/4
Yes I have 3/4 going to 5/8
Best video I have seen honestly. Ive watched countless hours of softwashing setups and this is the best one by far. Softwashing 101. I have purchased some equipment but still need some money to complete the rig, hopefully next paycheck I will make it and start my business. thanks and bless!
Thanks! Best of luck. Be sure to check out my recent vids too!
Really enjoyed this video! Im wondering where a x jet/soap injector would fit in to this diagram/setup?
All you would need is to have a down stream injector pulling from the chem tank 👍
Thank you brother! Will these setups be ideal for a cargo van?
Yes, absolutely. Just arrange so all your reels are pulled from back easily and have a water and chem inlet by the rear so you can fill your tanks without climbing around in the van!
@@YoungAmbitionYA Glad to hear this. I have a cargo van. I was thinking about purchasing a pickup. But I'll put the money into upgrades instead then. Thank you for your valuable contents that you provide to us.
Thanks for the video bro I really appreciate how you took time to break everything down and the diagram at the end was priceless thanks👍
Love the explanation and I thank you very much only recommendation I see is when running wiring to your truck, install a fuse circuit on the positive to protect your truck very cheap like max $10 that's to avoid frying anything if your cable ever rubs or gets cut. Protects both your truck, pump and fire.
Great point!
Great breakdown! I will say this.... If someone decides to start with a 4 gpm pressure washer, they’re around $1000. I go back and forth between down streaming and 12. I like the 12 volt because I have total control over my mix rate but I can move a little faster down streaming on bigger, taller homes.
Ive never tried down streaming!
@@YoungAmbitionYA down streaming kicks ass bro!!
What exactly is downstreaming?
Check my newer vids. Downstream Injectors allow you to use bleach with a pressure washer
Eric love your content keep it coming. Marketing info most valuable
Thanks! Will do!
Sick video man!
Thanks brother!
I’m trying to save up over winter and build a 12v system with three dedicated tanks and a meter valve proportioner manifold. Is there any video or diagram out there to help me understand the configuration? Loved the diagram you had at the end of this video but I won’t be batch mixing. Any help is greatly appreciated, love your content dude.
Check my newer videos. I have one about plumbing
Hey, awesome video, it’s much appreciated. I’m just curious about the license I will need to acquire to spray these chemicals and start a soft washing company. I’m from Kansas and haven’t been able to find a whole lot of info on the internet about this topic.
What's up Soots. I'm in NY and we have no special license or permits. I don't think many states do, if any!
That’s great to hear, One more question for you, when you get done applying the chlorine to the house, do you just give it a rinse with the water as soon as possible, or is there a timeframe you stick to? Also do you normally have to do any scrubbing with a stiff brush or anything?
@@soots9886 sorry just saw this! It's safe to let it dwell a few minutes. I brush some stuff when its thick. But its not often
great video. well done!
Thanks!
Nice job ! Very comprehensive list very well laid-out. Thank you
Nice information. I'm on a mission now. Thanks for the info.
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Hey man, looking for total weight here? I have a 1500 and wondering if I can make something work.
Weight will vary depending on what you choose. 1500s might Squat pretty good regardless and might run into a DOT/insurance issue if you got in an accident. A 100 gallon tank of water is about 1000lbs by itself
What kind you have pressure washer brand?..
The one shown was a stimpson.
@@YoungAmbitionYA cool..I justed bought simpson 3200 psi 2.5 gpm Honda gc 190..can you inbox me private..thanks..
This is an awesome video! Great explanation, thank you for telling us what to buy and how to build it. This is a must watch video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Tom!
Excellent video! My plan is to soft wash roofs out here on the west coast. I already work full time, but have 3 day weekends every other week, so this will be a spare time job for me and my 16 yo son. I do have a short list of questions if you don’t mind? I hate to think they have been asked before, but haven’t found the answers: where do you purchase your SH, surfactant, deodorizer of you use any and what type of face mask are you using? Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos, it’s appreciated man!
What's going on brother! Sounds like a good plan to me! I get my SH from local pool supply stores by the pallet. Others are more fortunate to live near wholesalers who deliver barrels to their door, some have local spots where it dispenses from something very similar to a gas pump! I wish I had that. You'll have to search and see what's best around you. One way or another you should find some. Surfactant and deodorizers can be bought at any online wash shop - try powerwashstore.com for starters. I have another video coming this week about a different setup for your truck... it's the style I use and recommend. I wouldn't waste my time batch mixing like in this video! Cheers!
Awesome video! I have been looking for clear concise info on soft washing. You nailed it! Thanks.
FYI you don’t have to run the negative all the way back to your battery, just run it to the frame rail.
Awesome bro
It would be interesting to do a remake of this video with current prices haha, I looked up that water tank at Home Depot, over $500 now, crazy!
Yeah I cant even imagine lol! I've been building a workshop area in my garage and the lumber prices these days are still wild. Thanks for watching Zach!
This video was amazing. Great job! This was alot of help
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Should I run a 5/8 ID or 1/2 ID for my softwash hose? What is the most common? I living in canada with limited hose options so I would need to get braided pvc either 5/8 ID or 1/2 ID
I use 1/2 kuritec. 5/8 will give a little more flow but less pressure. Also 5/8 will be heavier and clunkier. Either is fine but I think 1/2 is more common
Do i want 5/8 kuritech, or 1/2? I have a 5.5 gpm pump.... I already bought the 200ft of 5/8, but it seems like everyone else is doing 1/2.... why? Is there a difference to the performance? Thanks!
I personally prefer the wider hose. More flow is always good and smaller diameter hoses will make the pump work harder, more friction in the hose, which will burn up your pumps faster. Hope that helps!
@@YoungAmbitionYA yes it helps! Makes sense now! Thank you!
Nice job bro. I learned and made my own Softwash setup going on 2yrs now. I noticed I'm always tweaking something to make it better. The 12v pumps have a 1/2" female so I u need 1/2" male pvc pipe thread to 5/8" hose barb or if u want 1/2" hose barb whatever one your going to use for the Softwashing hose. I also use 5/8" flexzilla garden hose for my Softwash hose and for fresh water hose I like them cause they're lite and flexible. I also recommend a filter 1/2" male to 1/2" female find the on Amazon. I don't like fiberglass ladders cause the fiberglass will breakdown after awhile and give off tiny fiberglass shards that will cover your hands and body and they get into your skin oh its painful! I had them. Never again. I'll stick with Aluminum ladders lighter and last longer. I have 21ft, 32ft and 8 ft folding ladder.
Whats up D Buk! thanks for comment. the flexilla hoses are awesome and light i used one last season for awhile
How long of 1/2" ag hose can you use with a 5.5 pump?
I'm using 3/8" x 300 feet, on almost every job, but would like a little more flow without buying a bigger pump.
Thanks for anyone's input.
I'm not sure what it maxes out at but I use 200ft 1/2 no problem with my 12v
Great video and info. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Good info you showing
Thanks brother!
@@YoungAmbitionYA your welcome
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Welcome!
Thank you for your awesome video explanation 👍
You're welcome brother! Follow along for much more coming!
First off love the content continue to keep the quality videos coming we love them !How much do you estimate this skid set up weigh when it’s fully loaded down?
Not sure honestly. I'm going to weigh it soon. I'd guess 3k lbs
Another great video! You definitely put a lot of effort into your videos! Thank you!
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoy them! More to come!
Thanks for the great video buddy, this will help me a lot 👍🏼👍🏼
No problem 👍
Like the video on my other accounts. So I have the ladder, rack, and the power washer already which brings down my total to around $1,000. I may add another reel for the garden hose.
Reels will be worth every penny! Nothing worse than finishing up your 3rd wash of the day, 88 degrees out, tired, sweaty and then have to wrap by hand 100ft of hose 🤣🤣
I cannot find a 4gmp pressure washer for under $900
Hey Brando. Times are tough lol. This vid was made pre covid so pricing and availability was different. I bought a used one this summer from the rental department at home depot. Check those types of places
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6 to 8 GPM. If you're doing lots of concrete.
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2000$ for the 4gpm we got.
Good info but um, um, um
Aaah you're one of those people...
2000? I built my soft wash system for under 600
I'm sure you could build it for cheaper than that.. all you really need is a pump sprayer and a rinse hose. This is just one option.. not the only option 😉