How To Set Up 12v Soft Wash & Proportioner Tips | Pressure Washing Guides 2022

[@VireIIa111]

One of the few videos that is well explained. Thank you!

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thanks man I struggle with not rambling bc I want to keep it short enough but also give all the info I know it’s a fine line lol

[@VireIIa111]

You did fine. You’ll get better every time.

[@littlespressurewashing]

Great delivery

[@AlecHernanadez]

Bro u explained almost everything I had questions to! Well said and awesome video!!

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

awesome I'm glad it helped!

[@nowucwindow]

Your explanation and tips are excellent. Packed with value every second of the video.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Great to hear you enjoyed it 😁

[@philipbyars2834]

Man, really appreciate this!! Best explanation I’ve seen on the hundreds or thousands of videos I’ve watched! Thanks!

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad it helped! I tried to see what other videos were missing and get right to the point.

[@generalg7092]

Great video! Appreciate the sharing of knowledge to people looking to get started like myself. Thanks man, great job 👍

[@logansales7000]

dude i havent built a system to proportion yet but i think the tip about air bypass right when you start up the pump is genius. I love free information. You probably just saved future Logan a lot of waiting around! lol

[@usastride4886]

Amazing video very well explained

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thank you I’m glad it helped. I try to walk a fine line on rambling and talking to much and giving all the info I know to help

[@frankparra4756]

That's how u make a video

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thank you for that. I try to keep it as short as possible with still delivering the info I’m trying to get across

[@frankparra4756]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing... right now i power wash oilfield trucks in my area. Now i wanna expand into a different area. So I really do appreciate the time u did take for this video

[@mikemehenni]

thank you for answering so many of my questions best of luck to you

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Any time!

[@carlosordaz6858]

God bless you my friend. Exactly what I was looking for. 👌 .👍

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad I could help!

[@elterrible3067]

Thank you for all the info I actually enjoyed the video and learned a lot , something I can’t say about 90% of KZbin videos. Much appreciated

[@travelinnate2761]

Great video! Thank you! One question what size is the soap line 1/4”?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thank you!! Yes I use 1/4 for soap line and set proportioner to 1-2 on the dial depending on surface. For concrete cleaning I might do .5 if any just to help mask the smell a little

[@mightyman1309]

#softwashing I’m 17 years old and I’m trying to start my own business. This video was just what I needed to get my soft washing system set up. Thanks so much!! You explained everything perfectly!

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

You got this! Keep grinding don’t ever give up.

[@isaelramos571]

Your the man bro 🤙🏼🤙🏼 answers a lot of questions I had

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad I could help my friend :)

[@cardinalprosoftwash]

3 way valve is a very nice touch 👍🏾

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Ya it saves so much time in long run and less stress on the pump for a $10 valve lol

[@christopherm.esparza705]

I appreciate you. In Arizona looking to start up. You’ve been very helpful. Thank you

[@jeffjones4725]

#softwash thanks for the info. Currently starting to get into the wash biz myself. Learning as much as I can right now. Appreciate your video.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

That’s what I did. I watched like 200 videos then practiced on all my neighbors driveways for free for the experience.

[@carlosordaz6858]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 🙏. You know, other guys just talk to much and thy kind of hide the really informative things. Thanks.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Ya I try to give straight forward info without giving to much fluff lol

[@Chopingporky]

#softwash I appreciate the effort you took to put this great piece of information out there.

[@truffles67]

Great video thanks for all the help. Very well done explaining how to properly set it up and what to look out for. Thanks again

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

anytime glad it could help!

[@autohog]

Great video, TY. Where do you get your shirts made? Also, can't find that tip on Amazon anywhere, can you please link. 🤙

[@alexboudreau4130]

We gotta save the money 👌🏼👌🏼💯 loved the video.. thanks bud

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Hell ya man thank you I’m glad it helped!!

[@justinsmudde2554]

GREAT video BUD! Thanks a bunch!

[@joseananich5023]

Really useful education. Thanks!!😊

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad it was helpful!

[@henrydixon3159]

Hi great video you hit it on the head as to how to install a soft wash system one of my questions is how you market your business; I am new to the pressure washing business and just setting up my rig

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Soo I personally joined a Bni group which is networking group u pay like 1k a year to be in with tons other professionals, Angileads if ur good at phone sales, doing free jobs to get your first 10 google reviews then google ads. Between those 4 things is how I got started.

[@SamuelTownsend-h9b]

Very helpful thanks for the detail

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulchacon8055]

Tha KS for the video. Very well explained. I like the 3way valve for the SH and the hose from the tank. That looks handy, especially washing Chem off of your skin.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thank you! Ya I find a bunch of uses for the 3way valve nice little addition

[@littlespressurewashing]

Very well and thorough video 👏

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thank you very much!

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

Interesting bleed valve on long hose. Still not sure how that works. Is there a diagram. Thanks

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

The bleed valve ideally would be shorter hose but it’s still better to bleed in a 5ft line instead of it having to bleed the air through 200ft of hose. I put the valve before it goes through my reel right after output of pump. Hope that helps

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 cheers much appreciated

[@danielcatches9376]

I looked through all your videos, and I didn’t see the how to do the proportioner. Do you have a link to it?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I’m sorry I thought I made one for it. If you google how to make home made proportioner for pressure washing there is a couple good ones I used when I first started.

[@danielcatches9376]

Ok thanks buddy

[@silentassassianxxsager9049]

What size Softwash hose are you running on your hose reel?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

1/2 for softwash hose

[@benhayes3565]

Hey thanks for the way you explained the setup it helps a lot,I’m retired and new to the game 👍🏾

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

ya when i first started i probably watched like 100 hours of videos before doing anything which was overkill now looking back lol

[@geoffvandunk5735]

On my 3rd everflo this year ... did not know about the north star warranty thanks for the tip !

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

ya I use the heck out of the warranty for like 20-40 i get a new pump every 3-6months

[@kmtg705]

Thank you. Great explanation.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kramzit1]

# great job at showing and explaining, wondering what your doing for marketing?.. Thanks

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thanks man I tried to share everything I learned so far. As far as marketing I try to do many different things and never rely on just one thing. Some of the many things I do, hand out business cards / flyers to HOA and anyone I meet. Huge banner on my trailer. Google keyword ads, Angi Leads, Organic website traffic using basic SEO tricks, BNI, facebook buy sell group ad once per week and emailing other business professionals to create a partnership. So many different things to get the best results I work by myself and have full time job. Typically I average about 10-15 jobs completed each week and spend around $300-$500 month on paid advertising.

[@mrbigt2307]

In your bleach tank is it straight bleach or do you add water even though you have a proportioner thanks

[@kingnaight]

Thank you so much sir , I wish you all the best 🙏

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thank you :)

[@Themetalcowboy68]

Do you keep your pumps out in the weather… are they waterproof?? Love your videos

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

No I personally don’t. Realistically I get like 6-8months out of them and they die. I always buy northern tool year warranty so I replace them for the $15 warranty

[@SebastianR1Guy]

good job explain it all

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dquota]

Thank you, brother. I learned a lot with this video.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

thanks man I'm glad it helped

[@jackgarrett7113]

How do you mix the soap bucket? Do you add water to the soap in the bucket or,just straight soap and let the mixer add water.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I’m the proportioned valve it will pull the soap directly into the line and mix it. I use very little soap though in general unless I’m doing like a metal roof.

[@justinsmudde2554]

#softwash. All ai need is a 12volt marine battery to run my 12 volt pump? My setup came with a generator just for that little Pump. I think that’s way overkill and adds lots of weight to My trailer and takes up Tons of Room. Don’t want To remove The generator until I know For Sure That a battery is just fine? Obviously I’m just Starting Out How long does the battery last? Do you put It on a trickle charger at night?

[@thomascicalese7844]

Thanks for the video , just wondering how do you charge your softwash battery

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

So I used to use battery charger like once a week to charge it back up. Then u can run a line to your main battery so it charges while going down the road. Only issue is when u take the trailer off u need a plug to separate the wire to the car battery. Bit of work for set up then it’s good to go

[@johnk6453]

#softwash. Have you ever considered a system that runs on garden hose pressure from the house, w/o a tank? I'm wondering if with just the bleach and soap and a proportioner this would work. lmk, and thanks for the great video.

[@stevecoak3843]

What is the other red hose on the sh tank?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I have 2 hoses. One is 1/2 that runs to pure softwash system. The red runs pressure washer to downstream I believe it’s 3/8 hose Smaller so it’s easier for pressure washer to pull the Chem that far

[@Chad-r2t]

Thank you for sharing great information

[@shadelingfox4318]

Very informative thanks so much you got a new subscriber. I'm trying to start a new business up in NC and this was very helpful again thanks for taking the time to post this I will be sure to give you a shout out when I start posting videos.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

hell ya man thank you wish you best of luck on the adventure

[@tobychalmers8103]

Fantastic video, mate. Thank you very much. What % mix do you use for a house wash? And at what positions would you have your SH ball valve in for different applications. Cheers man.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I always start weak on house wash like 1-2%. U can always increase from there. Every quarter turn on valve increases potency about 2.7% but always start weak and let it sit for 5 min rinse then evaluate from there

[@tobychalmers8103]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 thanks bro

[@GothicOutlaws]

How do you fill those tanks, holding that much bleach? Without wearing it all....

[@f.m.9419]

You have a name or link for your new soft wash gun?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

There are a ton of different brands I’ve been trying different ones to see which brand is the best. Currently using Suttner st-500. 8gpm If you type in google soft wash wand there are few companies that sell them. Anytime I buy surfactant I just buy extra wash gun as they run $20-30. But only seem to last about 3 months. Ball valve style will last much longer and cheaper but I just love only needing 1 hand to do the job so I don’t mind paying a little extra throughout the year

[@f.m.9419]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 thank you 🙏🏽 for the reply sir. Been doing a week of research on KZbin looking at getting into the business. Love seeing everyone’s build outs and picking and choosing what I like to build what I think is the ultimate build in my eyes. Know after a few months though I’ll find ways to improve and customize even more. Stay safe out there brother!

[@adamford4018]

Lots of great information.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

thanks adam!

[@llllspectrellll]

Good stuff.

[@christianabel-t4h]

Thank you!

[@thepalmspowerwashllc510]

Great video brother

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

thank you very much!

[@1youtude]

Do you clean the proportioner after use?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

So the right answer is yes you should clean it at the end of each workday for sure. This will help prolong how long your fittings and pump last. I am guilty of forgetting which is why I only get 3-6months out of my pumps. Granted I use North Star pumps with $20 warranty they get replaced so it’s cheap fix for being lazy. But yes you should always clean them out

[@wrightwaterworks]

#softwash What's the name of the tip/adjustable nozzle or do you have a link for the blue adjustable nozzle from Amazon?

[@teleskopossomnium]

so did you build your own proportioner or buy one complete? could you do a break down list on what you used? thank you

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I should have a video on my channel talking about how to build proportioner. The key whatever you do is buy the better metering valves as the cheap ones break often but it’s super simple to build yourself you can buy all parts off Amazon. Cheap way is like $120 to build the better valves ends up being like $400 to build

[@shannonknopp5021]

#softwash. So informative that I subscribed.

[@pedrocruz6432]

awesome video ❤thanks for all the details

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Anytime I'm glad it could help

[@HovsepSarkisian]

#softwash Excellent video, I just 2 questions, how are you incorporating/connecting that to your pressure washer engine/pump or is it running independent? What kind of range (max feet/distance) you getting from that 12v after running through 200ft of line.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I do not connect to pressure washer I run it as a separate system. With the 12v I get about 40ft of distance max if you have a fine spray with a wider spray maybe only 20-30ft

[@jonathenrelkin7439]

With that nozzle, can you go from chemical to rinsing?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

The nozzle only allows u to do chemical if in chemical tank hose wise. You can add a remote shut off to switch between Chem and not

[@aquacleanpressurewashingll1158]

Great Job! Love your setup and knowledge. I really like the water tote with the blue paint. Where did you get that from? How much did it cost? That’s exactly what I’m looking for.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

You can find them on facebook marketplace people selling them just large water tote I bought for like $50. be careful as some as used to store dangerous chemicals before so you want to find out what they had it for in the first place.

[@1youtude]

Great video 👏

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Thanks Tony I appreciate that a lot

[@JackeyNewell]

DO you pre mix your soap or just use out of the jug

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

The soap gets mixed through the proportioned straight out of the jug it comes in.

[@mrcharleskovacs]

I liked your info. But regarding the metering valve info. You might do an experiment with having a plain ball valve on the water line as you suggested, compared to having matching metering gf valves on the SH and H2o. The valve openings even open 100% are different so the metering would not be equal giving you 6%. The plain ball valve would allow more water to flow more than the GF SH meter would giving you a not a 50/50 mixture.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Good call I didn’t know it offered a little less than 100% on metering value

[@HouseWashingRick]

Charles Kovacs you are exactly right

[@BasharAlKaissi]

#softwash !! great video, one question, what do you use the charge the batteries for the pump

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

manually charge it every other day but then I ran wire from batteries to car battery so it would charge while driving down the road. I added a detached method at trailer hitch so I could remove wire when taking it off my trailer.

[@envisionstone4973]

Great Vid and Thanks! Can you share the amazon blue spray nozzle info so I can source one from Amazon?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

m5 xjet on amazon if thats the one you speak about

[@rico3831]

Where do you get your shirts?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Fin-print. Took like 3 months to come in and like $80 a shirt but last forever. Was worth it

[@daltttdidit]

do you use a 1/2 outlet or 3/4 outlet for proportioner?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I use 1/2 to keep pressure up. If u go 3/4 it’s typically on 8gpm pumps

[@williamfernandez5170]

Thank you amazing video #softwash

[@brycepridemore9864]

Does the leak detection give you problems? See the reviews for that pump are either great or they speak of having to swap the heads a lot bc they detect “leaks” and stop working

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

they all offer some bs, and in realty I find the north star gets me like 3-6months of use and with the 20-40 warranty I just replace it when it goes bad.

[@johncoppell759]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Anytime. I’m always here to help with anything I can

[@hisnameisiam808]

What amperage is the fuse on the pump? Just curious.

[@mrcharleskovacs]

15amp

[@hisnameisiam808]

@@mrcharleskovacs perfect. Thank you!

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Ya 15 amp. I always kept extras on deck

[@hisnameisiam808]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 thanks!

[@nxt-gengaming8453]

#softwash Dude njce video!! Do you show up to a job with a full tank of water ?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Most jobs I drive to are like 15 min apart but I never drive full of water it’s too much weight. I usually have like 1/4 in there and only fill if I’m doing a bigger job when I get there

[@b3owu1f]

Just curious.. why do you even need a valve on the water.. since it is always 100% on.. and there is no reason to ever use just the SH or soap valves without water.. why not just have the water without any valve and when you flip the pump on it pulls water as it does with the valve?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Good question. So from my research and talking with others even a straight pipe instead of valve will actually give you more than water as the valve slightly restricts it I tried testing it and can work just need to play with the adjustments. There is times I have had to run with the water valve cut back a little which brought the strength of mix over the 6% mark mainly on a really really bad tile roof. I applied several coats at 3-6% but wasn’t normal tile even with soap to maximize the cling time wouldn’t make it clean so I cut back the water to make the mix hotter

[@b3owu1f]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 Interesting. So mostly to give more SH percentage if needed. Makes sense. I asked mostly cause most videos seem to indicate that the water side is full blast all the time.

[@lifeontheroad_]

Nice setup. Please remove house wiring connectors and install heat shrink connectors. Be 100%, 100% of the time.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I agree that would be soo much better

[@realoakoutdoors6243]

What gpm pump are you using?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

5.5pm pump I wouldn’t go less and anymore is overkill in my opinion. They run like $180 from northern tool and get the $15 warranty they replace them within the year

[@BigJim_909]

#softwash This is, IMO, the best explained video on how to set up a soft wash system. I’m just trying to figure out how to build something decent so I can get out there with confidence. I’m planning on building a starter trailer with plenty of room to grow as I gain experience. Thanks for this! 🙏🏽 God bless.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

i found that I went too overkill one my trailer build with my machine. The soft wash is where the money is at and you can build a nice set up for like $600 total including everything

[@user-ys6ti7oj1m]

what size hose do you use coming and going to the Proportioner from your buffer tank

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

2inch coming out of buffer tank and then I reduce it down to 3/4

[@pressurewashfinatic]

Would you be willing to help me when I go to build my softwash trailer?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Sorry for delay. Feel free to ask questions. Most of my videos should be able to guide u through most of the set up

[@jamesmerutka889]

Great video. Really love the setup... But as a numbers nerd, I realize that you have a very rare 13% SH on hand? Or... Did you mean 50/50 is 6.25% and 75/25 is 3.125%? Sorry. Can't help myself. lol

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

the sh i was buying was 12.5% i believe which is pure SH. If you buy like small jugs from like walmart it is like 10% strength I believe. So depending on how you change the dial is what percent mix you get. I always left water valve at 100% open so if I did half way on the Sh valve would be like 6.25% which is usually stronger than you need for any roof. Always start with a little weaker mix and turn dial up if you don't see the results you want after about 10 minutes of waiting.

[@rayrussell5903]

What barbs did you use in the inlet & out let? Mine has a 90 degree instead of a straight one.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I always try to use straight ones myself but either way you want to use stainless steel ones and even then they go bad after like 6months i found.

[@LuisRodriguez-kp4pm]

#softwasher Hi great video. Question How do you use the proportioner when using oxalic acid degreaser or any of the oxidation removals?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I do not I just mix those manually for the job which I don't have a ton of experience using those as much TBH

[@codytownsend1424]

#softwash thanks for the great info.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

anytime!

[@arbroofresealllc.3337]

what is the actual name of the "$15 adjustable plastic nozzle you get off amazon"? I can seem to find it...🤔🙏

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

www.amazon.com/X-Jet-SOAPER-Nozzle-Downstream-INJECTORS/dp/B08FRNHSSN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=38Z2K9MF7VL6O&keywords=m5+twist+nozzle&qid=1679264418&sprefix=m5+twist+nozzle%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-4 type in m5 twist nozzle theres a bunch and you get the one to fit your gpm machine

[@specialservicesequipment393]

really should use all the same valves, even on your water so you get consistent flow rates. Instead of teflon tape, use RECTORSEAL TRU-BLU sealant, it's vibration resistant unlike teflon or other sealants, just flush the system after assembly to remove any loose sealant.

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

great feedback I will defiantly look to swap those out.

[@poppystewart9206]

thanks so much sir #softwash

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Anytime my friend. I’m always here to help where I can

[@jonathanz7826]

Hi! Did you paint the cage ‘Blue’ on your water tank?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Yes I painted it blue to match my company colors and reduce possible rust.

[@jonathanz7826]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 awesome! That’s what I thought

[@JG_RepairandClean]

How do you keep your battery charged?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

At first I was just charging the battery like every other day with a car charger but eventually I ran a line to my car battery that would charge it when I drove down the road.

[@javiernunez5299]

You have to have the same valve because your mix it not going to the same it you use a different ball valve on the water

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Good to know. I figure 100% open is the same no matter the value but interesting to know

[@javiernunez5299]

@@pressurewashingguides3178 that was a guy. That ran a test of each valve, both of them running wide-open, and he got mor water with the pvc valve

[@dalemcdaniels8865]

What is the name of blue tip from Amazon

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

m5 xjet twist I believe off hand.

[@abboy72]

I would use shrink wrap not electrical tape. Good video though!

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Ya shrink wrap would be the way to go for sure

[@billgraham1347]

Do you get on the roof to clean it or shoot from a ladder?

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

So safer method is from the ladder if u got good enough equipment to reach everywhere. I personally would walk 1 story homes just have to be careful and. 99% of insurance companies don’t allow you to walk on roof so don’t fall off

[@tyriceholliday4151]

Why do we need three different hoses

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

one for soft wash (blue one) and I have 2 8gpm machines so I could run both in theory but really only need 2 hoses.

[@raulgonzalez1691]

You hit everything on the nail. I appreciate it.. your are awesome 👌

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

anytime my friend!

[@raulgonzalez1691]

@Pressure Washing Guides where in Florida you are located.. I am in spring hill fl starting my pressure washing soon.. my company name will be HIGHPOINT SOFTWASH...

[@stephenlewis29]

Not only did you explain it so well. I might build my own soft wash system because of this video. Appreciate you for explaining. #Softwash

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Hell ya man it’s super easy and nice easy addition to every job

[@1972mghoward]

No you can not use a plan shut off valve. Regular shut off valve runs faster than metering valve… so proportioner would be useless

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

I did not realize this great feedback

[@robinsonbrian3244]

#soft wash

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Yesir softwash for life

[@rrelitepressurewashing]

#softwash

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Yesir

[@carljones3515]

👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

Glad it was able to help

[@Imjustherevibin]

#softwash

[@pressurewashingguides3178]

softwash ftw