Neutralizing our pumps at end of day - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Neutralizing our pumps at end of day

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

I would think running clean water through the pump after the BW would be a good idea. When you go and treat the next roof the first thing through your hose and onto your roof is going to be BW... a SH neutralizer, then your SH won't work (or work as well) on the GM.

Doug Rucker · UAMCC Officer

NOW HEAR THIS....Leaving BW in your pump and gun is one of the best thing's you can do for it...In My Opinion...

-- Edited by Doug Rucker on Monday 22nd of July 2013 10:34:25 PM

Doug Rucker · UAMCC Officer

Leave it in there..when you start the next job spray whats in the hose on driveway, or walls, or bucket. Once you hear the spitting, Air in lines, then you know you are at the Mix. Leaving it in there keeps it lubricating the pump. the way I do it is, I just add a little BW to the bottom of the bucket once I have ran about 10 gallons of water through it, so that the last thing the pump drinks is the BW. I want the BW to stay in the pump and in the gun overnight.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

We do it the same as Doug. We clear our lines in the morning before we leave the shop. We just make it part of the daily routine.

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Thanks y'all,

I'm relieved because that's how I've been doing it. When I get to the job I have my BW bucket next to the truck, place my gun in it with it locked on, suck some air through the pick-up for about 15 seconds, and then dip the suction back into the SH.

Like you said, that "air slug" indicates the end of one product, and the beginning of the other. I just reverse the procedure at the end of the job/day. This allows me to "capture" my product that is still in the system and not waste any more than necessary.

Just wanted to be sure that leaving the BW in the pump was not detrimental to any internal workings.

Thanks again boys! smile

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Agreed!

AC

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Just another FYi... We keep our tips and four bangers in a plastic coffee mate can half full of water and bleach wash mix. My guys put them in the between jobs and at the end of each day. They soak when not in use. We change the mix every Monday morning also. I have been using the same tips since March with no issues.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

John Aloisio wrote:
Just another FYi... We keep our tips and four bangers in a plastic coffee mate can half full of water and bleach wash mix. My guys put them in the between jobs and at the end of each day. They soak when not in use. We change the mix every Monday morning also. I have been using the same tips since March with no issues.

Great tip John, no pun intended.

AC

Matt Lancaster · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Hey guys for your tips add an ounce of CLR to 2 oz BW and 2 cups H20 let soak over night they come up SHINNY and super clean.

Michael Derose · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

I soak my tips in a little ox acid every 6 weeks or so. Been using the same tips for just about 2 yrs now. no issues.

Eric Seitz · Sophmore Member

I put mine in WD-40.

Hank Timmermann · Junior Member

For QC's we use Magic Lube which is available in most pool supply stores or on the internet. We rinse our tips after every job with just plain old water. So far this year we've done 62 roof cleanings, 21 house washes and numerous other soft wash projects with no issues (knock wood).

Hank