Triad Roof Cleaners LLC Report post Posted June 2, 2016 Guys I'm having a terrible time with quick connects and nozzles, seems like after a few houses the quick connects and nozzles just won't seat and connect. Anyone know a remedy for this? I've let them soak in W-D 40 and it doesn't seem to help. Any secrets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Tinny Report post Posted June 2, 2016 I was having the same problem. Try Never Seize or Anti Seize. Worked For me. Use a Q tip and work it in around the collar. Don't get carried away unless you want it all over your hands. A little goes a long way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triad Roof Cleaners LLC Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks for the reply Andrew. I'll give never Seize a shot. I am ordering some Hansen SS connects from Lori at Pressure Washer Products, I understand they'll do the trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shingle Brite Report post Posted June 3, 2016 You can also keep them in a tub of antifreeze when you not using and they will work fine. Just make sure you keep it sealed or inaccessible to pets. They love the taste but it kills them. Better yet, just buy a better Qd. I buy the stainless ones from Powerwash.com for about $4 each and have ZERO sticking issues and I don't do anything to them. 1 Pro Clean Exteriors reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triad Roof Cleaners LLC Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks Clayton, I'll try the anti freeze. The ones I'm using are General Pump made in China and I'm lucky if they last thru one job without sticking up. Sounds like quality products will solve the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roof Cleaning Jacksonville FL 904-304-0810 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Yeah, recently replaced an old brass one with a general pump ss qc. Not worth the metal it's made of. Dang thing seized up on the second use. Another thing I'm having issue with is ball valves. I like having a simple pvc ball valve and wand, but they keep leaking all over me. Burned my wrist the other day because of it, not bad, but enough to make the skin feel raw. What ball valves is everyone using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReNew Roof & Exterior cleaning Report post Posted June 6, 2016 I tried ball valves but I didnt particularly care for them. I usually do all my spraying off a ladder and I for one do not think it is safe to have to turn on and or turn off a ball valve when 2 stories high on a ladder. After spraying, ladders are slick and would rather have at least one hand on the ladder, unless harnessed. I use the bandit gun from Pressure Tek and it works great for me. 1 Shingle Brite reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOfPerfection Report post Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Lot of guys have good luck with the Banjo valves but make sure you get the version with the Teflon ball and Viton seals. Always have a ball valve at your spray hose end...even with a gun. Guns break and when they do, you can find yourself with a non stop SH fountain on your hands until somebody turns off the pump. Edited June 12, 2016 by PeakOfPerfection 1 ROOF REFRESH reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shingle Brite Report post Posted June 13, 2016 Lot of guys have good luck with the Banjo valves but make sure you get the version with the Teflon ball and Viton seals. Always have a ball valve at your spray hose end...even with a gun. Guns break and when they do, you can find yourself with a non stop SH fountain on your hands until somebody turns off the pump. I have had it happen. Not much fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZapItWash Report post Posted June 13, 2016 Banjo valves are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pro Clean Exteriors Report post Posted June 22, 2016 I use the schedule 80 ones that Pressure Wash Products in Florida has. Think about $28. Work like a champ. I'm constantly adjusting mine couple with my master nozzle when on a roof, never been a problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites