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Maximizing the distance for the ALL FLO system- Having Issues

Apex Roof Cleaning · Guest

Method Called Cross Streaming, Combine the flow from your garden hose, with the flow from your pump, may give it the extra boost needed. I'm not sure how much further you have to reach, but its worth a shot.

Dan

RCIA Founder

We have found that a bigger compressor makes a difference in pump performance.

I never used the 3/8 all flow, but on 1/2 inch pumps, going from a 6hp air compressor with dual wheelbarrow style tanks to a hot dog style compressor of 13 or more HP made the 1/2 inch Yamada act like a brand new pump.

Jan 13, 2012

Kim, I have had to use a 10 ft lance attached to my ball valve on a number of occations for the exact same reason. That along wth a 0020 tip normally gives the reach you need.

I keep my external regulator set at 90 psi but have bumped it up a few times to 100-120 for a little added pressure. Just remember to adjust it back once the job is done. Those diaphrams don't like 120 psi bursts.

MJ · Jan 13, 2012

We are having the same issue, we have lost about 5-10 ft from ours, cleaning all the lines out, going in to the pump, fittings, we run at 80. Will keep you posted on our findings.

Roof Cleaning Bradenton FL 941-822-2454 · Guest

Thanks for the input going to try a few things Larry suggested, see if that helps otherwise it means a bigger compressor, the ridged 5.5 hp wheelbarrow.
More power to move the flow, is going to be necessary I think.
Kim R

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I'm glad that I bite the bullet and stated out with a 1/2 " All-Flo with a 13 hp compressor. At my age, I need a quick learning curve. Thanks RCIA for all your posts. Premium menbership pays

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Grime buster wrote:
I'm glad that I bite the bullet and stated out with a 1/2 " All-Flo with a 13 hp compressor. At my age, I need a quick learning curve. Thanks RCIA for all your posts. Premium menbership pays

It really does pay, seriously. Now, you have the best roof cleaning pump setup I know of.

Roof Cleaning Bradenton FL 941-822-2454 · Guest

I thought we had the right equipment?
No?

Roof Cleaning Cleveland (216) 323-0552 · Jan 14, 2012

Nice equipment Kim. How's the hot water pressure washer working for you? Just bought one yesterday.

Roof Cleaning Bradenton FL 941-822-2454 · Guest

It is a sweet tool, almost brand new being Randy is never in Fl. long enough to use any of this.. lol I should rent it out while he is away.. he would kill me but I might make a few bucks for some shopping fun..
The 8gpm partnered with the sweet surface cleaner recommended by Clyde is off the chain!
Talk about get r done!
Thanks again Clyde!!
Kim R

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