start up

[early]

i would like to know what i need for a start up business for roof cleaning, pumps cleaner,and what ever else that i need i looked all kinds of differant sites but i just have more questions than answers so if anyone can help that would be great. i would like to know not the cheapest but not the most expenseive. thanks jeremy

 

[Apple Roof Cleaning]

i would like to know what i need for a start up business for roof cleaning, pumps cleaner,and what ever else that i need i looked all kinds of differant sites but i just have more questions than answers so if anyone can help that would be great. i would like to know not the cheapest but not the most expenseive. thanks jeremy

I suggest a delevan 5800 pump to start, and a 100 gallion tank with 200 feet of 5/8 hose.
Call Pressure Tek in Ohio, ask for Bob, they have all ya need.

 

[B.A.]

Early,
Everything you need to know is on this bulletin board. Use the search engine located at the top of the page. I have been a member here for a few months and i have been in the business for almost a year, and it is the best resource for our peoples.

 

[Russ Spence]

I suggest a delevan 5800 pump to start, and a 100 gallion tank with 200 feet of 5/8 hose.
Call Pressure Tek in Ohio, ask for Bob, they have all ya need.

Chris is right , that is the best set up for the money , the only thing I would add would be a good hose reel like the Titan Stainless

 

[B.A.]

Chris is right , that is the best set up for the money , the only thing I would add would be a good hose reel like the Titan Stainless

Hose reel???? Russ, you told me you roll it all up yourself by hand?

 

[8113]

I'm new to the forum. Can anyone tell me how to get rust off of a roof as I have run into several 2 story houses thst are draining AC water and causing rust stains. Thanks
RoofKleen
Roy Lawson
Manchester,Tn

 

[RickM]

I suggest a delevan 5800 pump to start, and a 100 gallion tank with 200 feet of 5/8 hose.
Call Pressure Tek in Ohio, ask for Bob, they have all ya need.

Chris and others,

I took your advise and ordered from Bob at PT....very nice gentleman. He talked me into 200' of 1/2" hose. He mentioned that the difference is not that great, the cost for a starter is a bit easier on the wallet and a bigger diameter hose longer than 200' would not be ideal for the pump's capabilities.

I just received most of the equipment and I'm very happy.

But the 1/2" vs 5/8" hose choice is still nagging me. I do see that the delevan pump has native 1/2" in/out fittings....as well as the gun I bought. (The barb does reduce it further though and that's where I'm guessing the difference is)

If possible please comment.

Is anyone using 1/2" hose and happy with it?

Also, how is the Mean green hose holding up? I see that it is PU(R) based which is rated a C regarding SH resistance.

 

[K Gauthier]

There Has Been Many Tests Done On Hose Size And 5/8" Is The Way To Go. Even With A Small 1.8 Gpm 60psi Pump. You Will Want To Up Grade In The Future To More Flow And The 1/2" Will Be 2 Small.

There Are A Few Guys Using Mean Green Hose And It Seems To Hold Up Well.

 

[Russ Spence]

Chris and others,

I took your advise and ordered from Bob at PT....very nice gentleman. He talked me into 200' of 1/2" hose. He mentioned that the difference is not that great, the cost for a starter is a bit easier on the wallet and a bigger diameter hose longer than 200' would not be ideal for the pump's capabilities.

I just received most of the equipment and I'm very happy.

But the 1/2" vs 5/8" hose choice is still nagging me. I do see that the delevan pump has native 1/2" in/out fittings....as well as the gun I bought. (The barb does reduce it further though and that's where I'm guessing the difference is)

If possible please comment.

Is anyone using 1/2" hose and happy with it?

Also, how is the Mean green hose holding up? I see that it is PU(R) based which is rated a C regarding SH resistance.

once the larger hose pressurizes I see a huge difference but I use the 1/2 mpt with a 3/4 barb and a 5/8 goodyear hose and the poly gun that Bob Sells and I absolut ly love theset up

 

[Mike Sullivan]

I'm new to the forum. Can anyone tell me how to get rust off of a roof as I have run into several 2 story houses thst are draining AC water and causing rust stains. Thanks
RoofKleen
Roy Lawson
Manchester,Tn

Phosphoric acid works best on rust. Oxalic acid also works well too.