Roof And House Washing With The AR45. AND Customer Conversations!

[@mowerdog]

I wash houses at 290 lbs. I wash roofs with enough pressure to reach the peaks and then some. So if you just say you're only going to use 100 lbs and can't reach the top it's time to crank the pressure up not get the ladder out! It takes me 35 seconds to purge the line from soap to water or water to soap. So I know how much area I can cover in 35 seconds. Then I turn my soap off knowing I have 35 seconds before water comes out. This way there is little lag time between soap and water. It works the other way around too. Wash your next house at 290 and calculating the soap vs water thing I mentioned.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you brother. I’ll learn it, I’m sure.

[@needsthelight]

I gotta say.. I watch all washing videos on KZbin that I can because I just love it. I love the community and the guys that have taught me so much. But… you are hilarious and I love your videos and will continue to watch all I can of yours!!! Thanks for the laughs brother!!!

[@TheFreshRinse]

I appreciate you brother. That means a lot!

[@zfish]

Loved the customer interaction. Was hoping to hear the torunament fishing stories

[@TheFreshRinse]

He was ready to. LOL

[@zfish]

May aswell just watch now. Can’t wait

[@TheFreshRinse]

LOL

[@zfish]

@@TheFreshRinsebefore I did any research I was gonna get an ar45. Now I’m locked in on a 12 volt setup

[@allproexteriorservicesllc5338]

Glad to see the AR in action. We love ours, but mainly use it on house washes only. Once you get the timing down, it will be hard to go back. Love from NOLA!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you for all your help! Washed 2 houses today. The video is about to go up

[@Abel3270]

The Fresh is awesome with people! So Freesshhhh🔥💪🏽🤣🤣🤣

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you brother!

[@curbappeallawncarellc4263]

Glad your getting to work man. im sure the itch to wash was killing yeah.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yes. I’m blessed to be slammed… but the weather is keeping me with my nose glued to the front door, looking at my rig from the inside.

[@iShineCincy]

We used our AR to wash everything and I will say our money spent on plant replacement was cut by 95% when we went back to DS

[@TheFreshRinse]

So, you burned lots of plants?

[@Johnny-gd3bs]

Same- the only time I've killed a plant was an AR45 house wash. Just downstream most of it now. Even on the lowest setting, it still seems like 1.5% SH

[@cardinalprosoftwash]

#12v4life 🤘🏾 you'll be back!

[@superblastpressurewashing.7256]

Great video right here, The AR is going to make you happy, I am the same way, use to the downstream mix coming in right away, add 200 feet of hose and an AR and its toe tapping time!! LOL Hurry up and wait!! Get after it

[@TheFreshRinse]

Exactly. I have 3 tomorrow. Downstream for me!

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

Set your washing at around 185 you don't need to crank it to 300 for every wash yes when roof washing set it to 100 to 120 you'll get it like I said your just used to downstreaming

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you brother

[@Unsilentmajority-1]

@0:44. Somewhere Joe is laughing at the 2 pulls

[@TheFreshRinse]

Fact!

[@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757]

Along with that AR45 pump you may want to carry some spare parts down the road just in case you need to make a repair on the spot or when you get home. It does require more maintenance than the other machines. Mine is leaking now and probably have between 50-60 hrs on it. Awesome work my friend.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you brother. I appreciate the advice!

[@joeyourous4152]

I sold my AR after one season. Too much downtown. The machine was constantly leaking. I also thought it put way too much product down. I went with the north star 24 volt last season. It's a lot easier to control with less down time. Maybe you'll have better luck then I did. I like my dedicated pump better.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you brother. I appreciate the input

[@Johnny-gd3bs]

Yes, it's such a long wait. That's a lot of SH at a roof mix. The soap takes another 25 seconds, it would seem, so I just batch mix the soap, and turn it on if I need something really sticky.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@Johnny-gd3bs There are many ways. I’m sure you enjoy your process. Good job!

[@zacharyboling456]

Awesome job! We have been solely using softwash 12v and 24v pumps for a year now and are thinking of trying down-streaming. Our current rig has a 8gpm gx690, a water tank, bleach tank and soap tank. Could you help point me in the right direction to trying out down streaming? So it could pull soap and bleach without it being in 1 tank?

[@TheFreshRinse]

If you want to use separate tanks, you will need a dual Barb injector. On the soap line you will need a metering valve.

[@zacharyboling456]

@@TheFreshRinse thank you so much!

[@Marty-zd2lm]

A Lafferty foamer nozzle would be beneficial to help with roof run off and you can still get the distance. There’s always a learning curve haha

[@toddhendrzak4777]

What pressure setting do you run the Lafferty at?

[@Marty-zd2lm]

80-100 even lower if it’s steep pitch.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you!

[@Rsave7Corp]

Hey yall, I know this pales in comparison to the AR, but has anyone here done 2 12V 7gpm (or even 5.5gpm) remco style pumps parallel connected with T's before and after the pumps? I feel like it would hit the best of both worlds. Thoughts? Thanks

[@scotthall7280]

Major volume means major SH consumption with the AR45. I think you're going to find a lot of waste/run off when using for house/siding washes. In my opinion, treat the AR45 like a 12v (roofs only). Go back to downstreaming with your pressure washer when doing house/siding washes. You'll have that pressure when needed, and I think you'll see a more efficient use of your SH.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’m agreeing at this points

[@Louie-Ruiz]

What service do you use to get the automated review?

[@TheFreshRinse]

My CRM is Markate

[@colonialfiend]

I'm following. I have a different gas diaphragm setup and my struggles with it are slightly different but that may be because of circumstances. I bought it for stucco storefronts and it has been amazing to be able to throw 3% and rinse with good volume. I struggle on roofs with it no matter how much I throttle it back. It's just too much volume for me that I've moved back to using the 12v for roofs I don't use it for house washes as it's not as efficient for my usual 2/3 story houses as my pw is. Don't kill me KZbin, but for me , it's a stucco machine or a single story house wash rig.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I agree. And post-treating concrete

[@colonialfiend]

@@TheFreshRinse I'll be following along and I'll just mimick you for roofs if you figure it out. I've done every recommendation that all of the groups and forums state to do and I can't get it dialed back enough so I'm not flooding the roof. I'm a solo operator and I have the 12v process down to a science.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@colonialfiend My biggest problem is waiting. I think I’m probably overdoing it with the SH

[@TDiller419]

I’m switching from gas to DS this year. Why’s the wait shorter on DS? Just your hose length?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@TDiller419 no, because the pressure is only 250 or less. DS is 2500 or so

[@CustomPowerwash]

I’m thinking that the M5 MIGHT do you better than the red gun on the AR45. I, too, have the red gun. JD referred me to it. But here’s my only negative to the red gun and I’m curious if you agree: there seems to be a bit of a void in the middle of the “cone” where there isn’t as much water hitting the surface. More water around the outer circle. Maybe I’m nitpicking and not sure if you’ve noticed that when it’s on the fan tip. Maybe try the M5 sometime and see how you like that. I prefer it for my booster. Or even a green tip for a finer mist in certain circumstances (way less runoff). And the familiar M5 may even help with the learning curve because you’re not only dealing with a new, different machine but also the red gun which is also different. Just food for thought. Well done today!

[@TheFreshRinse]

How would I use the M5 with the gas pump?

[@CustomPowerwash]

@@TheFreshRinse you should be able to put a softwash gun on there, right? Like you have on your 12v. Then put the M5 on that bad boy. I could be wrong though…

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@CustomPowerwash Oh, I see. It’s worth a try.

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Question to all the downstream guy how do you do this almost everything i wash here in South Louisiana i have to go 4% + on almost everything but vinyl

[@TheFreshRinse]

Roofs are almost always 4% or so. What else are you including in everything?

[@MannyAguilarJr]

Some times we have the thick organics in the south. I had to use a deck brush to remove what the bleach wasn't touching on my folks home. 27 years of growth but that was when I was using a pump sprayer and garden hose. I tried 2,3 5% on brick in two different areas then brush, the bleach handled the other areas alone. Now I have some kick with a pressure washer and m5twist to knock it down.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@MannyAguilarJr I’m sure every situation will be different

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

@@TheFreshRinse brick stucco hardy board concrete

[@weekendhomeprojects]

The AR45 going to get me swept up in the politicians AR ban?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Gosh, I hope not. I’m loving it!

[@dennispalmer8622]

I want the AR45 for roofs. I think it would be way better than the 12volt system. As far as house washing goes I think the pressure washer still rules. Hopefully the AR45 would still pay for itself.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’m confident it will. And I agree.

[@seattleprowash5464]

I was thinking of getting one just for houses,

[@changingseasonslandscape6142]

Do you have issues with people wanting to leave you a Google Review but they don’t have a Gmail account and they don’t want to sign up for 1 so they don’t give you a review??? I have this issue and loosing reviews because of it

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yes. I just ask them to spread my name please

[@billiemcnealy1347]

Would you be willing to do a ride along? I am wanting to start and have learned allot from videos but that's different than actually getting your hands on it.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Hey Billie. I don’t do ride-a-longs. I literally just got a call from someone asking the same thing. No offense.

[@billiemcnealy1347]

Never hurts to ask. I appreciate the response. Love your videos! Thanks

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@billiemcnealy1347 Thank you my brother

[@jetskirehab750]

I don't foresee myself getting an AR, I just don't see the benefits over traditional down streaming. All I see is more overspray, more chem usage, longer water/sh switching times, and more expensive repairs.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I get that. But I don’t think I’ll regret it. It’s a legit machine with lots of potential. If I were there to wash the roof only, I could have been done in minutes. This wash was a trial. I’m working through the kinks.

[@seattleprowash5464]

Some say they cut house wash time down with 50% extra flow and can do the roof and dial up the percentage. I don’t have one but for guys who do lotta of house and roof washing it make sense .

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@seattleprowash5464 TodY was much better

[@seattleprowash5464]

@@TheFreshRinse 😎🙃