Hi everyone, I have a problem, I have a small window cleaning business that does 70% windows and 30% pw. I just bought a new machine for window cleaning and need some advice.
The machine is a DI unit, it's powered by a 5.5 honda and a 1500 psi 3gpm gear driven pump. If anyone has seen the Tomahawk, thats what it is....... anyway the problem I'm having is getting soap up a 45' extention pole..... not knowing much about applying chems, I tried a 12v shurflow pump (45psi, 2gpm) but don't seem to get the pressure I need, it just kind of dribbles out of the tip.
I thought about a downstream injector, but my extention pole only has one hose going thru it and taking the pole down to change tips at every window seems to be more work than climbing a ladder. Also, I don't want to have to purge 145' of soap when it gets time to rinse the window and then again purge the hose and pole of di water when it comes time to soap another window.....
and ..... a downstream injector at the user seems like it would be a pain as well, as we are moving quite often (from window to window) and dragging a soap bucket along with moving the pole... well, any ideas?
Also, I have only been a member for a few weeks, and am learning tons of stuff from you guys that helps with PW... I'm not a low baller by any means and most of the time would rather do more pw than windows as it seems to bring a ton more money....
thanks guys, (and gals) any help will be greatly appreciated
The machine is a DI unit, it's powered by a 5.5 honda and a 1500 psi 3gpm gear driven pump. If anyone has seen the Tomahawk, thats what it is....... anyway the problem I'm having is getting soap up a 45' extention pole..... not knowing much about applying chems, I tried a 12v shurflow pump (45psi, 2gpm) but don't seem to get the pressure I need, it just kind of dribbles out of the tip.
I thought about a downstream injector, but my extention pole only has one hose going thru it and taking the pole down to change tips at every window seems to be more work than climbing a ladder. Also, I don't want to have to purge 145' of soap when it gets time to rinse the window and then again purge the hose and pole of di water when it comes time to soap another window.....
and ..... a downstream injector at the user seems like it would be a pain as well, as we are moving quite often (from window to window) and dragging a soap bucket along with moving the pole... well, any ideas?
Also, I have only been a member for a few weeks, and am learning tons of stuff from you guys that helps with PW... I'm not a low baller by any means and most of the time would rather do more pw than windows as it seems to bring a ton more money....
thanks guys, (and gals) any help will be greatly appreciated