1st Choice Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning

I was wondering if there was a classified section on here?

Then do you think this should be enough concentration to take care of any mildew and algae?

I ordered a new 5-8 GPM General Pump downstream injector and still no matter where I put it at, it still only draws about an inch to an inch and a half out of a five gallon bucket while filling up another five. Is that what I should be getting?

I'm using what came with the machine. It's for a 5-8 GPM machine. Thanks

I didn't use a nozzle, just an open ball valve. I will try using a nozzle this time. Thanks!

The injector is installed correctly, I will check to see if there are any clogs. I did try filling the bucket without with no wand. Thanks!

The verdict is in. I filled a 5 gallon bucket up and dropped the dip stick in and I filled the other 5 gallon bucket up and hardly an inch was drawn from the other bucket. What's up with that?

Yes, washing siding.

Ok thanks, I will try that. At least this will let me know if the injector is doing it's job. 10:1 huh? Somewhere I read these machines came with 20:1 downstream injectors. I wonder if that's true? See I bought this pressure washer from a guy who bought it this March from Pressuretek and it doesn't have the stock downstream injector on it. What he did have with it was a downstream injector/ bypass hookup that he also bought from Pressuretek. I have a downstream injector that was laying loose in a box, that could be the stock one. I guess it all depends on this injector so I will give it a shot like you said. Thanks, Harold

Trust me I give it plenty of time...The injector is working I'm sure of that. I just know that the other pressure washer I use to have, which was a 2-3 GPM machine worked perfectly.

I know some of you roof cleaners are pretty smart about these issues so I though I'd ask. I just started using my Honda 8 GPM pressure washer that I got from Pressuretek and after two houses it seems I have to keep going over and over the mildew and algae to get it to come off. Even then it's like it takes forever. With my old pressure washer it did a lot better. I understand that the 8 GPM washer is putting out much more water therefore less SH but what are you guys doing to make up for it. I even increased my SH to full strength. I have a feeling my SH was a little weak but I'm sure it was stronger than straight Clorox. I had about 100 ft. of hose connected in case yall ask. Thanks, Harold

My setup I bought was already set up with a dip tube. I will eventually change that. For right now I just keep it closed until I need to put the dip tube in. What I want to know is, if I have the tops (manhole) on my tanks screwed on, do i need to vent them regardless? I did notice after a week of having my miter saw in the trailer that the aluminum base had started to corode. That just goes to show you how corosive this stuff is. You also have me worried about SH fumes and my battery, although it is in a battery box. I wonder if I have to worry about the electric start and the SH fumes? All this makes me wonder if I made the right choice in purchasing an enclosed trailer. Should I go to an open trailer or will venting it take care of it altogether? I just don't want to sink money in something to have it go to nothing. Please let me know what your opinion is on all of this please. Thanks, Harold

Also where is this sticky?

I'm just seeing this WOW, not sure how I missed it . Thanks!

Where is this test?

Anyone out there have there input on ladder standoffs? I have a Werner but was wondering if there was one better and why? Looks like to me one that would get you further away from the roof would be better. Any recommendations?

Ok guys thanks!

Oh ok, I just was watching you on Youtube cleaning a roof and you mentioned while watering down everything why you hit the windows and you said so you don't etch the customers windows. So I didn't want the possibility of it. Thanks!

I hear talk of SH etching glass. I know it can streak or speckle up windows but this talk of etching glass, is this something permanent? Can anyone please chime in on this? Thanks, Harold

What if they do and what if they don't?

I was wondering what you guys do when you are roof cleaning that has downspouts that drain into the ground? Possibly draining into the sewer line? Do you loosen them and then bag. Your input will be appreciated. Thanks, Harold

I remember somewhere on the forum where someone was talking about a particular water hose being the best to have. I'm not sure the reasons why and can't seem to even find the discussion. Could someone fill me in on which and why. Is it because it doesn't kink as bad ect... Thanks, Harold

Where did you purchase this at?

Which is better belt or gear drive?