"BUDGET" Gas Softwash System - PREDATOR 1 inch water pump

Taking a look at the predator 1 inch water pump and using it for a "budget" friendly gas soft wash system. I'm showing my experience with it and how I've got it set up to work for me. This video is for education purposes!
#softwashing #pressurewashing #powerwashing #gasroofpump #budgetsoftwash

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

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[@1painter4hire]

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[@Under_PressureSW]

Definitely waiting on this!

[@JasonFraddosio]

I have a 3/4 proportioner. Will this cause any major problems in restrictions since it’s not 1 inch? I would run everything the same as you minus the proportioner. Just bought the 3/4 so I would hate to get a 1 inch if it wasn’t too much of a difference.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@JasonFraddosio it shouldn’t

[@erikservices]

Any updates

[@thebrandpowerwashingparkin1859]

I'm Mervin with The Brand Power Washing & Parking Lot Striping. Thanks for Sharing this knowledgeable & informative video! This Pump is Rated to draw pool water & which has S.H. in it. I'm on my way to buy the Predator 1 pump right now with the 1" hoses! (NICE CONTENT) 😁

[@Under_PressureSW]

Do you have to dump water in to prime it manually before you fire it up to draw? Or how does that work?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Only had to prime it the first time. I have a ball valve on my hose that keeps it primed when I take the gun off to store. I suppose if you leave the gun on and don’t pull the trigger to release what’s in the hose you won’t have to prime again

[@Under_PressureSW]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC good deal. I think I’m gonna try this out just to have a little something stronger than the 12v! You’ve got it plumbed up pretty simple too!

[@Sebanavila]

9 Gallons a minute @60 PSI, with a head lift of 95 ft and an intake lift of 26 ft at 0 flow you can leave any 12v or 24v SSW superpums behind, you wil have it avaliable as long as you have gas on the tank, it will not decrease. I love your video and your setup, keep it up. I'm looking forward to your next videos.

[@337_Brandon]

Im surprised that id doesn’t get too hot! Thanks for sharing. Gonna build me one like this.

[@johnwiechel]

How has this held up since this video? -- maybe i should read the comments below lol. Thx for the video on this, going to pick one up soon!

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@johnwiechel update video should be done and posted by tonight as well!

[@Scrubbingsams]

What are your thoights on the 2 inch one and reducing it? Seems to be hard to find the 1 inch currently. Also how is it holding up? Great video!

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

A guy I’ve talked to has been using the 2 inch. Had a small hiccup with his housing but replaced and was told it was working great. I assume it is still working for him. So far mine has held up fine. I’ve been dealing with video quality issues and I am currently waiting for a new mic to come in to do my 3 month review on mine

[@shanedrake2910]

This is incredible, wow! What a budget friendly option. How’s it been 3 months later?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I’m waiting on a mic to come in so I can make my update video. Everyone I made so far sounded terrible. But as for the pump I have had no issues with it!

[@JohnS1212]

Please give us an update as time goes by. What an amazing idea, especially if you're able to get good life out of the set up.

[@Jyroxxnrolls]

This looks really interesting... How has this been holding up for the past two months? Do you have any further updates to share?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Working on the update video now

[@johnnyyoung9165]

How did the 1-inch pump work out? Did you make a follow up video?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Working on the video update! It’s been working great for me

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

it also needs a bigger gas tank but hey budget is budget i wonder if you can do a gas tank delete on it ?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Would need a pulse pump or a 12v fuel pump but I agree a bigger tank would be great!

[@TheGoodLife62]

No proportioner yet. If I keep everything else the same do you think it will pull a large batch mix through a one inch drop stick? (Working on building a proportioner.)

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Yes it will. I’m using a 1 inch drop on both my bleach and water

[@TheGoodLife62]

​@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC Thanks. Glad to hear it! I ran out and got one for $188 after discounts. Picked up the warranty as well. Expecting there might be a run on them soon.😁 Looking forward to the update!

[@440pressurewashing]

Do you have video on how to plum

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I can make one soon

[@brandonglidden]

Love the video brother!

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Thanks!

[@tonyalbert5639]

I would definetly want parts and maybe a pumbing video on this. Love the flow. I also would like to ask. Do you need to have the trigger pulled when turning on and off like the p40 and ar45?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No trigger pull on this one😬

[@mattross4442]

Extremely interesting build. Saw this pump at Harbor Freight and thought it looked promising. The reach you’re getting with that is crazy

[@canadianpatriot5577]

I have a water pump, but Im curious what happens when you close the gun off. The pump will keep building pressure in the line, no?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

The design of the pump doesn’t build pressure. It might overheat so I wouldn’t do it too terribly long but so far no issues for me

[@soncld]

Nice!.. I like the simplicity of it. Could you do a full parts list and plumbing video as wekl? Thanks.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I will work on that soon! Might try to make a kit to see for anyone interested

[@erikservices]

Any update on it?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Working on it now. Wanted to give some time to actually get some decent feedback

[@erikservices]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC thanks

[@Rjohnston38]

I have a 3/4 inch proportioner so I reduced the intake to 3/4. It did not perform well. I dropped a inch drop stick and fed 1 inch into the tank and it was a lot better. Have you tried anything but 1 inch? I hate to redo all my fittings in my proportioner.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I have only ran one inch on mine but would be a curious test to see done!

[@davidgillispie9400]

We are all patiently waiting on this next video…

[@christopherm.esparza705]

2 year harbor freight warranty! Gotta love it

[@1painter4hire]

I really dig this setup, Also the connectors at your hose and gun. I've never seen it done like that. Thanks Again for your time, and Please do an update whenever you fell is time. Also after the warranty is done, You can by a replacement pump with seals for under $100. Thanks Again Sir 👍

[@JAG220.]

Plumbing video please 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@richdewitt760]

Great idea and build worse case just swap out to an AR45 gas pump all other components are rated, thinking the SH will eat that pump up quickly? The impeller and seals are rated for water , not SH or chem? Please Sir do a future video telling us how long in time/how many jobs it held up for? Might still be worth it! Rinse it well after each use is obvious. Best Regards Rich

[@extremesteamcarpet]

Better than anything I’ve ever seen before that costs thousands

[@abdullaha6563]

Hey so I see you used the one inch, would it be acceptable to use the 2 inch water pump from harbor freight ? Or should I stick to the 1 inch. I’m roughly new to this but would love your input and thoughts please and thank you

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@abdullaha6563 know a guy who setup with the 2 inch. So far it’s been fine

[@influxservices]

Got stuck washing (Chem and rinse) an entire house with a 12 volt today. VERY much considering this.

[@lDubstepTime]

I guess the only downside is the pump being not made for bleach but maybe it will last a while, are you doing any kind of bypass? I know on the p40 I bypass with about 30ft of 1/2 line to keep the pump cool, does the pump stay cool with how you are running it now?

[@1painter4hire]

Crazy, I was looking at this pump, and said," wonder if on KZbin" Thank You Sir !

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

You’re very welcome!

[@dennispalmer8622]

Hey, love the video. Getting late in the year and thinking about getting this for next year. Its been a couple months since you made the video, looking for an update. How did it hold up?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Working on the update video. Just need to edit it some and I’ll get it posted. So far it’s holding up for me

[@lagrocella2853]

Oh men you just ignite a fire!!!! Coming soon!! Wait for it!!! Just like that you get what you can afford nice job 👍

[@MegaBlastMojo]

I'm in south Florida, been wondering why these pumps have been sold out at Harbor Freight. Lots of housewashing guys down here. Glad it's working out. Might try it myself someday. Thanks for the info. 👍

[@christopherm.esparza705]

Love it! Good ole American can do!

[@fromcitytowild]

We almost went this route! Disappointed i didnt give it s try. Ill have to revisit this soon.

[@airmatthew22]

Logged in just to give you a like on this video! Appreciate it a lot! Excited to get a good solid pump going and also find that the 2 yr warranty for $65 bucks is totally worth it as harbor freight will replace it super easy! Super worth it.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Thanks for the like! So far with other things I’ve had good luck with their warranties!

[@bee2333]

What about sh running through it. Wont it damage the pump?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No issues so far but possibly after long term use yes

[@Jypze]

Have you ran soap through it yet?

[@Jypze]

Can you make a video how you primed it? Did you just fill hoses with water?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@Jypze I’ll show that in plumbing video but yes just filled it up first and haven’t had to do it since

[@leazyfpv5521]

Great Video. Appreciate all the info!

[@bretth3718]

Nice! That's amazing!

[@Gatuki777]

You’re changing the game for good brother

[@My25DollarBusiness]

Tried this a few years ago.. it worked great for about 45 minutes then it literally ate a hole through the aluminum pump.. used a 70 psi pressure relief valve back to tank (we use a batch tank for anything SH).. Also had a new 2" Pacer chemical pump which we then tried (we used 2" pumps to spray asphalt sealer so we had a backup on the shelf) the Pacer worked amazing but had to be reduced and play with the return to tank valve to bypass properly.. ..

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No issues so far. If the housing gets ruined they have replacements. I have one extra housing for this reason. This far outweighs replacing a 12v like I did starting out for me however

[@MarkB-zt9jm]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLChow many times have you used it so far ?

[@CradysPowerWashing-vi9ti]

What adapters do you have to connect blue gun to Flexzilla?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I’ll be going over this in my upcoming video. What you are asking is 3/4 camlock to 1/2 npt.

[@floridadadvader]

Genius idea! 👏🏼 thanks for sharing

[@lDubstepTime]

I guess the only downside is the pump being not made for bleach but maybe it will last a while, are you doing any kind of bypass? I know on the p40 I bypass with about 30ft of 1/2 line to keep the pump cool, does the pump stay cool with how you are running it now?

[@Hermz444]

I was thinking the same thing I wonder if the warranty would cover that ?

[@evildark940]

​@@Hermz444they don't ask questions lol it's HF

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No bypass. I go over that at the end of the video! So far no issues. I flush the pump every time I use it as well.

[@johnw6908]

Quick question, did these results come after the 20hr break in period and then adjusting the throttle stop for more rpm? Thanks!!

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Yes motor is broke in and throttle is turned up

[@johnw6908]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC Awesome! Thank you!

[@keviouscain5396]

Love the video and idea, I was gonna try this with a roller pump and found out a guy had already done so. For bypass he used 20 ft of hose and ran it back into the line before the pump with high psi check valve after the proportioner to prevent back wash. But if it’s not heating up no worries.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No issues with not having a bypass so far

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Also I was considering that roller pump as well before I started messing with this idea. Saw a video on it as well but seemed like more of a hassle to get it to work compared to this

[@keviouscain5396]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC same setup pretty much it’s a guy on here that has a video and setup

[@johnw6908]

Thanks for the video! I picked one up yesterday and plan on connecting it to my system this weekend to test.

[@chrisselina3474]

How did u go?

[@johnw6908]

@@chrisselina3474 Slightly better than the Chapin 7GPM 12v pumps that I use. So it's got some pros and cons, no battery to worry about which is a big plus but definitely more noise especially running at 4,200 RPM which is higher than the pumps rated RPM of 3800

[@chrisselina3474]

@@johnw6908 awesome! Wonder if there are any similar pumps running on lower rpms

[@johnw6908]

@@chrisselina3474 Probably but it's hard to beat the price and availability/convenience of Harbor Freight stores

[@poquiz2282]

@@johnw6908how’s the bleach working with the pump?

[@440pressurewashing]

Great video

[@kostadinospehlivanis993]

Can we please get some more videos on this ! Maybe an actual wash! This looks amazing

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I will work on that

[@MarkB-zt9jm]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLCIs it still working ? And how many jobs have you done with it ?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Still working and I have used it on about 35 jobs. It’s not something I need all to often in my area since it’s faster to downstream

[@30iuoenyc]

We would like to see it in action

[@CradysPowerWashing-vi9ti]

This just seems too good to be true!

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Except it is true! Works fine!

[@lavaproductions-zh3iv]

I've been using mine like this for 2yrs now,I clean it very well after each day and have had no problems,I highly recommend this type setup.

[@Jypze]

@@lavaproductions-zh3iv I just purchased everything half way setting it up when your rinsing the pump out with water how many gal do you use to rinse the pump good enough

[@lavaproductions-zh3iv]

@@Jypze I'll usually circulate 5-10gals through it with alittle la awesome just 1\2gal for a few minutes using a bypass valve setup then flush with freshwater.

[@Jypze]

@@lavaproductions-zh3iv oh hot damn… so 2gal la awesome with 8gal water? Then flush with straight water? Or u running straight la awesome 2gal of it then flushing with 10gal of water? Oh so you running another valve set up on proportioner strictly for that?

[@ChristyHolmes-bo2ks]

I used the same exact machine 4 years ago... The only problem is when you let off the gun, it keeps trying to pump. If you had a way to bypass this, it would be great. I hooked up a 2-inch fire hose, too it and washed soap3d down a 7000 of house in 30 minutes. I had help with the hose. But then I hooked up a 3/4 hose and it worked better but it still had no bypass. A bypass would be ideal.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Not sure what you mean it keeps trying to pump. The pump is a centrifugal pump, it doesn’t build up more pressure the longer you are off trigger. Bypass are always ideal but I haven’t had any issues yet. I was considering moving to 3/4 hose, but was worried it would be more annoying weight wise…

[@griffynkellis1749]

my biggest concern is the reliability of the pump given you’re running SH thru a “fresh water” pump

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

The pump is rated for pool water, as long as you flush the system you should be fine. I expect issues long term of course with corrosion but the pump is far outlasting its price to replace and the reliability of 12v systems

[@CradysPowerWashing-vi9ti]

Do you know how much gpm it hits with 200ft hose

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

9.5 gpm

[@Under_PressureSW]

All I really need to know now to complete my build is what fittings are you using for the suction side and the spray side? Just a 1” pvc reducer? Really just needing to know what kind of threading adapters I’m gonna need! I can figure the hoses and stuff out just needing to know the adapters you’re running on the in and out sides! If you can boss.

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Just gotta get different adapters to get down to what size you need

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I’m using 1 inch female npt to 1 inch barb on inlet and outlet

[@Under_PressureSW]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC I gotcha bud. I appreciate it, I should be able to get it from there. I’m running 1” hoses to my proportioner now anyways so should be pretty simple!

[@cozmozreveng]

Would the 2inch pump be to much?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

I’ve heard from a few people using it just fine

[@ronniebynum1308]

Where can I get the 1 inch Unisil?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Amazon has them

[@AndYetHereWeAre]

I wonder of you could powder coat the impeller for added kogevity

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Worth a shot. I’d just buy a new one honestly. They are cheap enough it’s practically the same as a 12v

[@AndYetHereWeAre]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC I checked. They have replacement parts for the impeller. Should be an issue if you rinse with a bit of thiosulphate

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

No bypass?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No bypass. Check the end of the video and I go over it!

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC sorry i asked before seeing the whole video lol

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

No worries!

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

@AdvancedSoftwashLLC have you had any leaks the AR45 leaks all the time

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Just where I haven’t tightened hose clamps good other than that no

[@Actristt]

Hey can I ask, is it still holding up for you?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Yes

[@Actristt]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC seee! All these guys saying it will rust out in 2 week don’t know what they are taking about. You just flush it with water?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Well it’s aluminum so no rust. The housing might corrode eventually but they have replacement housings. No issues with this on mine however, could also run bleach neutralizer through the pump as well if you are worried about

[@chrisselina3474]

How many hp?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

2-3hp I think

[@jamestribbitt9684]

How are you bypassing to keep pressure from continually building?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

The pump isn’t designed to make pressure. The most it makes is 60psi

[@jamestribbitt9684]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC that’s awesome actually. I’ve now got one on my trailer. Are you still using one?

[@cozmozreveng]

@@jamestribbitt9684 Question. Is your set up doing 9 GPM? I’m tried making mine but it only does 6GPM not sure what I did wrong. Made some fittings from the 1inch pump to 5/8 hose and then the blue gun witch is 1/2 fitting

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@cozmozreveng i also throttled up my engine but if you have everything like mine then you should be getting 9

[@Sebanavila]

@@cozmozreveng True, you need to throttled up the engine to get more GPM.

[@jbmonti6523]

Is there a way to use less on the GPM if the pressure is adjusted?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

You can’t adjust the pressure of the pump. The only way to get less flow is restriction in your lines.

[@AndYetHereWeAre]

​@@AdvancedSoftwashLLCWonder how it would do through some Kuritek hose...

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@AndYetHereWeAreshould be fine

[@TheGoodLife62]

Can you slightly lower the RPMs to reduce flow a bit?

[@30iuoenyc]

Any videos of it in action

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Working on it have been busy with my main job. As soon as I can I will get a video out

[@30iuoenyc]

Awesome. How is fuel consumption? And bleach consumption?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@30iuoenycI haven’t tested how long it will run with a full tank of gas really. It does have a small tank on it too. Bleach consumption just depends on what percent I’m throwing down. I haven’t been able to make any videos of it in action since I don’t get to use it too often as I mainly downstream

[@Sebanavila]

@@30iuoenyc I recently run a fuel consumption/running time @ full load with 300ft of 1/2" hose, I was surprise that it run for about 4 hours straight, did not run out of gas, I shut it down with about 1/8 of the tank, and the best part of the test, pump stay cool. YYEESS!!!

[@30iuoenyc]

Is that the 79cc pump?

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

Yes it is

[@30iuoenyc]

How long have you been using this setup? And any idea of how many jobs you have used with it? Thanks in advance

[@AdvancedSoftwashLLC]

@@30iuoenyc been using it for around 2 months. I mainly downstream but this works fine for stronger mix on concrete or a roof wash. Just made sure to flush every time I used it with plenty of water. So far no issues

[@30iuoenyc]

@@AdvancedSoftwashLLC that's exactly what I'm going to use it for. Thanks for the replies! I appreciate it 🙏🏼