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Originally Posted by Keith kile
I have searched on here and found some nice info on roof cleaning. I am interested in starting up a roof cleaning business in my area. Just wondering some basics really. I know I will buy the delavan pump kit. I will buy the things to make don Phelps wand and a tank for the chemicals with using Mr. Chris apple formula. (sorry If I for your name wrong again I am new) questions I have are what to use to rinse the job? and do you have a on board water supply and what do you use to rinse? another delavan pump? pressure washer turned down to about 50 to 80 psi? I know I am going to plumb it all with the 5/8 hoses and buy the reels needed.. just don't know about what size tank I need.. seen where 225 gal is about the best.. but is that for chemical only? which brings me back to my rinse and water source question? also when rinsing do you use another wand or calibrated orifice?
Just alil confused I guess. I know Ill need to keep a ground man to keep the plant life watered down and down spout or any other sensitive areas watered.. any extra info would be great or pics of rigs.. I have a 6X12 enclosed trailer that I will be turning into my rig.. I understand if most want to keep the info to yourselves. or maybe I need to use the search button more..
Thanks Keith Kile
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Hi Keith,
There are many ways to set it up and it'll work one way or the other. Normally you'll be using the customer's water and either their or your garden hoses to rinse. You'll always want to bring your own, but there are times where theirs is long enough, etc. Rarely EVER would there be a situation to bring your own water. You can use a pwer to rinse with the black soap tip also. Tank size will be determined by space, budget, trailer size etc. Some guys go as small as 65 gallons, while most will usually use at least 100 gal or larger. If your set up will acommodate a 225, go for it. Keep in mind payload limitations, etc.
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