Is sureflow a good pump? - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Shaun Harton · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Is sureflow a good pump?

Huey Miller · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

You want more gpm. But also will the lesser psi give you the flow you need at the long distance.

Ideal is over 5 gpm and 60+psi

Shaun Harton · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

I'm trying to keep cost down, and was curious if I went with either of these two pumps, could I make it work for a while, until I can afford a larger pump. Thoughts

Zach Maynard · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Look for a Delavan 5850, its a good little pump for about $130

Ray Burke · Community Member

you can pee faster than that GPM...get something with more flow!

Shaun Harton · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Lol. Good stuff Ray. Thanks Zack. Appreciate the info

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Its not about the equipment so much as it is about the marketing. What set up do you want? How much does the barebones set up cost vs the one that you want? Just make your goal and then go knocking on doors or put out flyers and presell some jobs. When they ask about your lead time just tell them you are 2 weeks out. If you are out 2 weeks you must be in demand, so you will close more sales. Sell with confidence.

Shaun Harton · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Great advice Tim. I am grateful.

Ray Burke · Community Member

Tim nailed it!

Doug Rucker · UAMCC Officer

Yes it will work...not ideal...will take a little more time, but will work. I'd cut back on something else and spend a few more dollars on the pumps these guys are recommending. Your time will be the most expensive cost you have. Don't buy something that will cost you more money long term.

Shaun Harton · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Thanks Doug.

Greg Nash · Freshmen Member

Shurflo is a very good pump just not a lot of flow. There are pumps better suited for our work with more flow. Just starting out you would not know the difference until you used a higher flow more psi pump after that it is hard to go back to low flow. Delevan 5800 series or fatboy or pentaflex are all good. you could even buy the northstar brand to get you started.

Matt Jennemann · Junior Member

FlowJet makes good pumps with the pressure switch built onto the bottom that's replaceable. Check out the mega flow pump#5450 60 psi. 4.7gpm for $139.20 at powerwashstore.com when you uprgrade it can be used as your mixing pump for your tank.

-- Edited by Matt Jennemann on Tuesday 15th of April 2014 02:22:19 PM

Shaun Harton · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Thanks guys.

Doug G · Junior Member

Shaun Harton wrote:
I'm trying to keep cost down, and was curious if I went with either of these two pumps, could I make it work for a while, until I can afford a larger pump. Thoughts

As a newcomer myself let me just say I bought the double pump system from the Power Wash Store. It's a great starter system but I'm ready to upgrade already. We have some tall houses here and I find myself getting very creative to shoot them.

I just wish the pump had about 10' more punch to it. If I had known I could upgrade the pump I would have.

I'll be writing a "caution" piece on the system shortly.

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Buy 25' of hose and put a quick connect on each end and zip tie or tape to your 20' pole. Even with AC's system you will run into some situations that you need more reach

Doug G · Junior Member

Tim Teed wrote:
Buy 25' of hose and put a quick connect on each end and zip tie or tape to your 20' pole. Even with AC's system you will run into some situations that you need more reach

Funny, I just did that the other day. On my truck full time now.

Jesse Bracken · Junior Member

I saw AC's bulk rinse pack work with and without an Unger pole. I gotta say I was impressed.