Spray nozzles and tips - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

western pa roof cleaning · Freshmen Member

Spray nozzles and tips

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Rob,

I use the HD Gun. (Home Depot) Lowes makes a version too, so does ACE. Here are the parts.

1. Brass 1/2 inch barb to 1/2 Thread.
2. 1/2 inch threaded ball valve.
3. 1/2 inch threaded 18" Long grey sprinkler riser.
4. A183 connedctor in Brass. (1/2 female thread to 1/4 female thread reducer)
5. 30-40 Brass Spray Tip or 30-0 for stream.

Hope that is simple enough :) Did nearly 28 million dollars out the end of that gun so I know it works.

AC

western pa roof cleaning · Freshmen Member

Fantastic! Thanks AC. I thought that the tips would corrode quickly because of the bleach and we would need to use stainless steel tips.

We'll give the Home Depot and Lowes tips a try.

Rob

AC Lockyer · Administrator

western pa roof cleaning wrote:
Fantastic! Thanks AC. I thought that the tips would corrode quickly because of the bleach and we would need to use stainless steel tips.

We'll give the Home Depot and Lowes tips a try.

Rob

The actuall spray tips will need to be bought from an ag supply or powerwash suppy.

AC

Barry Landis · Sophmore Member

Check out these nozzles here. I have been experimenting with them and seem to work decent.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Landis Roof Cleaning wrote:
Check out these nozzles here. I have been experimenting with them and seem to work decent.

Looks acceptable to me. get the 30/40

AC

Rodney Henke · Sophmore Member

AC Lockyer wrote:
Rob,
I use the HD Gun. (Home Depot) Lowes makes a version too, so does ACE. Here are the parts.
1. Brass 1/2 inch barb to 1/2 Thread.
2. 1/2 inch threaded ball valve.
3. 1/2 inch threaded 18" Long grey sprinkler riser.
4. A183 connedctor in Brass. (1/2 female thread to 1/4 female thread reducer)
5. 30-40 Brass Spray Tip or 30-0 for stream.
Hope that is simple enough :) Did nearly 28 million dollars out the end of that gun so I know it works.
AC

How do you adjust spray pattern?

Gun looks cool. I'd like to know more.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Roof cleaning memphis wrote:
AC Lockyer wrote:
Rob,
I use the HD Gun. (Home Depot) Lowes makes a version too, so does ACE. Here are the parts.
1. Brass 1/2 inch barb to 1/2 Thread.
2. 1/2 inch threaded ball valve.
3. 1/2 inch threaded 18" Long grey sprinkler riser.
4. A183 connedctor in Brass. (1/2 female thread to 1/4 female thread reducer)
5. 30-40 Brass Spray Tip or 30-0 for stream.
Hope that is simple enough :) Did nearly 28 million dollars out the end of that gun so I know it works.
AC
How do you adjust spray pattern?
Gun looks cool. I'd like to know more.

No need to adjust the spray pattern. In all the years we did this and Mallard and Terra are still doing this we only uded two wands. The sprinkler risers screw in and out from the ball valve and that is how you switch from one to another.

I know someone is going to say Tri-Banger or QD's or something like those. However with employees over all the years the theft and loss of equipment makes you keep things real simple and easily replaced.

Thanks,

AC

Scott Davis · Freshmen Member

AC Lockyer wrote:
Rob,
I use the HD Gun. (Home Depot) Lowes makes a version too, so does ACE. Here are the parts.
1. Brass 1/2 inch barb to 1/2 Thread.
2. 1/2 inch threaded ball valve.
3. 1/2 inch threaded 18" Long grey sprinkler riser.
4. A183 connedctor in Brass. (1/2 female thread to 1/4 female thread reducer)
5. 30-40 Brass Spray Tip or 30-0 for stream.
Hope that is simple enough :) Did nearly 28 million dollars out the end of that gun so I know it works.
AC

Thats what we've been using for 4 years!! Only difference is we use SS tips and we do use the J-Rod from PTek. We tried the screw in screw out method and it didnt work for us. We like the QDs!!

AC Lockyer · Administrator

My newest tip configuration I have been using with our new SoftWash Systems Cradle System Gen II where we have the bypass and throttle valve is,

00/20, 40/20, 00/30, 40/30 BRASS tips. I like brass because the fan spray is more consistent. The stainless ones seem to pile up much of the spray on the ends of the fan with a gap in the middle that creats runn-off etc.

AC

Josh Scavetta · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

not to bash AC but I don't like the ball valve because it takes two hands to turn on and off and if you ever drop it off the roof wile turned on chem can continue to shoot everywhere till you clime down and shut it off. call the power wash store and ask what Safe Roof Cleaning uses. Ran the same gun all year long with employees and didn't have a problem with a quadtip. we use different tips for different pumps but normally a 0, 20, 30, 40 .... you also have to see what works with your pump so it does not cycle on and off and burn out the pressure switch. on residential jobs we use smaller tips to minimize over spray. on commercial jobs we use large orifice tips to get the job done faster. my whole gun set up cost around $100 hope this helps

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Great tips Josh..... No pun. Ha.

AC

Ryan Freidline · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

we have always used these 6 way spray nozzles. Puts out alot of chem. Use mostly "jet" setting and "shower" setting. $1.97 per. Lasts 1-3 weeks each. Brand is gilmour.

Doug Rucker · UAMCC Officer

I use a trigger gun from Paul at powerwashstore.com they last a long time because I rinse it with Bleach Wash everyday. I like know when I release the trigger, the mix stops. I do have the ball valve type and I use it for transferrring.

Josh Scavetta · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

I was using the 6 way spray nozzles for the longest time and we loved them. but the cheapest priced one that worked decent was around 5 bucks and would only last us about a week an a half. they are great for getting started tho. the shower option was the best

Doug Rucker · UAMCC Officer

Yoiu guys that use the garden nozzles, have you tried running bleach wash through when rinsing to see if that helps them last longer???

Ryan Freidline · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Doug Rucker wrote:
Yoiu guys that use the garden nozzles, have you tried running bleach wash through when rinsing to see if that helps them last longer???

No I haven't, but will start probably.

Ryan Freidline · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Received my cradle skid today. 1st question: the chemical discharge at the end of the hose reel has a piece of 1/2" pvc, a ball valve, and the a quik connect for a standard pressure washing tip. What am I missing here? (look to my post in this thread as to what we currently use)
In the words of a Russian cosmonaut: "Is DThis Guud?"

(pictures would be good, i read the previous posts but am not understanding)

-- Edited by Ryan on Friday 29th of June 2012 09:10:40 PM

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Ryan,

2 banger with a 20/40 and a 20/0 are all you will need. If you go 4 banger add a 20/25 and a 30/0. Dus tat mak senc?

How do you like the skid. Start a new thread about it in the systems area.

AC

Ryan Freidline · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

AC- I will be doing a full documentary on it! Need some Body work done to the truck its going in, and then we'll set it up, take some pics, and video. I will probably have to call you with some questions when we go to set up....Mostly regarding the system one charger and the pole switch that's on the skid...

Mardy Isaacs · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

AC did you or anyone else prove these plastic spray tips to be a good thing?

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Mardy Isaacs wrote:
AC did you or anyone else prove these plastic spray tips to be a good thing?

Never tried them. I completely forgot about this old post.

AC