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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.



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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.

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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.

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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.



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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.


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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.

5/8 hose sucks              lol

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