Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:

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I am a stong believer in redundancy.  I always have spares and my equipment plumbing is designed so that equipment can be changed quickly & easily.  It never fails that something goes bad at the worst time.  On a job...  Here are some pics of my newly redesigned trailer.  All roof cleaning equipment is mounted behind the top electric Titan reel.  It includes 1 fat boy pump and 2 all-flo pumps.  I prefer aod pumps.  That is why I have 2 of them.  If one fails then there is another and if the aircompressor or air hose fails then I will switch over to the fat boy.  All pumps have 1/2 inch Hanson SS quick disconnects so that the input & output hoses can be switched easily.  The input hose goes to a switch that I bought from Lori at PWP.  It allows me to switch between a water supply or SH supply without phsically changing source hoses.

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Markus wrote:

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What a nice looking rig!  We just recently purchased a All Flo  1/2 from Lori.  This, along with our 13 HP compressor pumping 17cfm at 100psi while using a 5/8 Kuri Tec hose is quite impressive.  I like your idea of having 2 pumps and a Fat boy.  You are definitlely covering all the angles.  We have been thinking about adding a back up pump system.  Now that I see your set up, I am thinking that is the way to go.  We are still in the process of switching over to a 3 Way ball valve system and adding some quick connects.  Nice job on your set up!

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What manufacture of compressor are you using Markus?  I am very happy with my Ingersol Rand compressor after having gone through 4 Rigid compressors that would die after they came to working temp when they should have only throggled back to an idle at full presure.  Thank God Home Depot finally refunded my money after a lot of discussion as their computer system is set up not to refund your money after 60 days and to only give you an in store credit...    The Ingersol Rand compressor cycles between 100 & 125 psi at 110 cfm.  It only holds 8 gal of air so it cycles more often than the Rigid but it runs and runs and runs with no problems.  I am running with Ingersols brand of synthectic oil.  Ingersol Rand doubles the warranty from 1 to 2 years on the air compressor pump when you do so over regular petro oil and it increasses the duty cylce of the pump from 60% to 100%.  It has a 5.5 honda and can be bought at TSC (Tractor Supply) or Graingers for just under a $1000.  The air filters are way better than the Rigid also.  I wish I had spent the money up front than getting the cheaper Rigid as it cost me a lot of headaches and embarrasement on the job when the Rigid kept failing.  That is one of the reasons that I am such a firm believer in redundancy.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:

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Washed-up wrote:

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Marcus, any trouble with leaking on the qc for the fatboy when you switch back and forth?

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Almost did not recognize your post Dwayne without the airplane.  lol...  No problems with leaking yet however I do keep the QC lubed regularly with waterproof grease.

 

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gutterdog wrote:

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Question, how do the electric reels do? Uhh You have to take the line out right in a straight line before reeling? Thats how I do my reels?

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No, I just push a button and they wind up as I guide them onto the reel in an organized manner.  Saves a lot of time and effort.  I have been using the bottom reel for 5 years now with no hitches.  it is a Cox reel.  It is made out of steel and I keep it well painted but the SH is starting to get the better of it.  The top reel is a Titan aluminum reel with SS piping.  So far I like it but time will tell.  Electric reels are nice when you have a lot of hose to wind up on a regular basis.  The Cox reel has over 500 feet of power washing 3/8" hose on it.  We usually use most of it on every job.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:

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Markus wrote:

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What a nice looking rig!  We just recently purchased a All Flo  1/2 from Lori.  This, along with our 13 HP compressor pumping 17cfm at 100psi while using a 5/8 Kuri Tec hose is quite impressive.  I like your idea of having 2 pumps and a Fat boy.  You are definitlely covering all the angles.  We have been thinking about adding a back up pump system.  Now that I see your set up, I am thinking that is the way to go.  We are still in the process of switching over to a 3 Way ball valve system and adding some quick connects.  Nice job on your set up!

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What manufacture of compressor are you using Markus?  I am very happy with my Ingersol Rand compressor after having gone through 4 Rigid compressors that would die after they came to working temp when they should have only throggled back to an idle at full presure.  Thank God Home Depot finally refunded my money after a lot of discussion as their computer system is set up not to refund your money after 60 days and to only give you an in store credit...    The Ingersol Rand compressor cycles between 100 & 125 psi at 110 cfm.  It only holds 8 gal of air so it cycles more often than the Rigid but it runs and runs and runs with no problems.  I am running with Ingersols brand of synthectic oil.  Ingersol Rand doubles the warranty from 1 to 2 years on the air compressor pump when you do so over regular petro oil and it increasses the duty cylce of the pump from 60% to 100%.  It has a 5.5 honda and can be bought at TSC (Tractor Supply) or Graingers for just under a $1000.  The air filters are way better than the Rigid also.  I wish I had spent the money up front than getting the cheaper Rigid as it cost me a lot of headaches and embarrasement on the job when the Rigid kept failing.  That is one of the reasons that I am such a firm believer in redundancy.

 

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 on Wednesday 18th of August 2010 07:01:53 PM

 

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• Powered by a 13 HP overhead valve Greyhound gas engine with electric start and recoil backup
• Heavy duty cast iron head and oil lubricated two-stage pump delivers 18.7 SCFM at 100 PSI
• ASME certified tank, throttle control and unloader valve
• Cast iron cylinder for long life and durability
• Easy-to-read
  pressure gauge, shut off pressure switch, ASME certified tank pressure
  relief valve, and low oil engine shutdown for added safety
• Oil level viewing window and tank drain plug for easy maintenance
• 30 Gallon Air Tank

Washed-up wrote:

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Dont forget to park in the driveway

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Serously Dwayne where is your logo buddy?