How to Setup A Buffer Tank

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[@CleanFreakPowerWashing]

My right ear really enjoyed this video

[@derekneal541]

I was wondering why the video had no sound. My right speaker is out!

[@UriValdez]

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[@peanuthead1397]

Please remember to clean the stainless micro screen filter between the supply tank and pressure pump once a month. It is very easy to misdiagnose a cavitation issue with a suddenly rough running pressure washer pump engine and start to address an issue with the engine. Some of my customers have well water, pond water, pool water and a nearby running stream or creek for water supply and I sometimes use my soft wash pump to supply water to my buffer tank. Yes there is a filter on my 5.5 soft wash pump. I tried the Bleach Pump from EverFlo and after a few months water got behind the pump head and engaged the safety circuit. I just bypassed the safety leak circuit and saved the pump and it works perfectly. Keep up the great work Cody. I have been in the field for 14 yrs as an owner operator.

[@TScott-vp9zv]

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[@TheEfrain7]

Kudos to you for your selflessness in sharing this information.

[@KJfreshh69]

Man this explained everything I’ve wanted to know! I appreciate you brother!

[@pally6950]

Guys thanks so much! You helped me save a little over $200.00 from a second party to help set up my buffer tank. Double thumbs up!!!!

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Nice!

[@A-Aron118]

Excellent video. Clear, concise, knowledgeable. Great content all around. Thank you for your expertise.

[@indioochoa7966]

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[@henrydixon3159]

thanks, I went ahead and purchase a used Honda GX690 pressure washer it appears to be the one a lot of guys are using thanks for the reply.

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[@ADrew-tk8xm]

Question. Can you use a barrell with a removable lid as a buffer tank?

[@nick32141]

If you’re running to 8 GPM’s washers from one buffer tank, what size line would you recommend coming out of the tank and into both washers?

[@MrGene15]

Thanks for the video, and I have a few questions about the tank: Is a buffer tank airtight or is it open to air through some place at the top? My second question is because I am running a 4GPM machine, but many of the homes around me don't quite get 4GPM for some reason: Do you need an additional pump between the tank the pressure washer to pump the needed GPM, or will gravity do that for you from the weight of the water? Great video, thanks!

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[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Lol. I know the feeling

[@davidbickford365]

Excellent Video. Straight forward and to the point.

[@robburke8867]

Answered all my questions as usual. Thank you!

[@VincentWest19]

Excellent video, thank you so much for your knowledge. I may have to buy that course.

[@warriorofgodfitness488]

I’m actually building a rig now with a 25gal tank. It’ll be a 4.8gpm pump. It’s on the back of my Ford ranger so that’s about as big as I can handle at the moment until I start working on my trailer. Even then I’m going with a 125 gallon tank. Also I have a different full time job this is just a side hustle that might turn into more.

[@BradDDog]

How did it work out?

[@KeoniKoa]

Can you run a 5.5 or 8 gallon per minute pressure washer on JUST the 200 gallon tank, without connecting to a customer's residential spigot?

[@codyr8696]

Math: 200 gallons at 8 gallons per minute. You got 25 minutes of continuous use. But consider having to leave the tank with 20 gallons. So 22.5 minutes. And for 5.5; you got 36 min

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Coty... Thank you. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 5x8 trailer with 2 rectangular vertical 50g tanks and a smaller surfactant tank. 5.5gpm PW and 5gpm 12v softwash system with proportioner. As a 1-man operation, do you think 50g would be fine. as I figure, at full capacity, i could run wide open for 30+min or more without draining the tank at most lower water pressure spigot locations. Do you see a problem with that, sir?

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Yea you’ll be fine with that

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 dude. I'm so impressed that you responded. I appreciate it. I've learned so much.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 Coty... Do you think it's necessary to put any type of protectant like a clear coat of some sort on the wood decking of a wash trailer?.. something bleach resistant? Thank you, sir.

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

@@outofthetoolboxtinker we use only pressure treated lumber on our trailers but we also apply a heavy coat of raptor bed liner. It’s 100% chemical proof at that point

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Is there a need for a pump between the exit of the buffer tank to the pressure washer??

[@perry677]

I need that parts needed information for this buffer tank setup Thanks

[@bugadi87]

Can I pull water from one outlet from 2 machines pulling in different directions or should I use 2 separate bulkheads or only open one up at a time

[@jaydominguez7389]

Well done, excellent vid 🎉

[@sandeepakasun3470]

Thanks, I really wanted to know this...🙏

[@jojotag5344]

my right ear enjoyed this video

[@DjBlaze604]

You can run one 8-9 gpm machine off a 55 gallon... the main issue is basically how fast you can fill it up. If youre running 8gpm but your clients house only pumps 5 youre going to be short (no matter if youbhave a 100,200,1000 tank). Like power washing king said "easier to fill a 55 gallon tank, than a 100,200 or higher tank)

[@ROIPW3000]

I think you will be fine. I'm running a 5 gpm pump using a 55 gallon drum. Most homes in my area put out max 3 gpm. My 55 gallon drum is always full. There are enough times when one lets off the trigger to help it catch up. I thought for sure I would be running out of water, but I'm no where near running out. I know I could switch to a 35 gallon tank and I would be fine.

[@MSouthy87]

I know this is older vid but seems most relevant, I live in a rural area where most people are on wells. Can you run washers off wells without drying them out? Would a buffer tank be enough or do you need to bring all water like a 400-500 gal tank and not hook up to well at all?

[@CleanFreakPowerWashing]

All wells around me. Im forced to used a 2.5 gpm machine. The buffer tank is connected to the customers water. So if you are shooting a 5gpm machine wile the tank is refilling at 3gpm your tank is going to lose 2 gallons per minute of spraying. But with all the stops, breaks, Tip changes, and stuff like that you probably are only losing less than 1 Gallon Per minute from the tank

[@markhilby4024]

Excellent information points! Thank you

[@tysnrs]

What is the link for the filter on the supply hose reel? Thanks.

[@dropvlogs_]

We have long driveways where I live, I have a 4 gpm machine but I need more hose. What size buffer tank could I get to wash those 400 ft driveways and still be hooked up to the customers water using a 300 ish ft hose? I know the more hose the less pressure so thats why I want to get a buffer tank...

[@henrydixon3159]

Great video Cody I learned a lot from it. I am new at pressure washing. I have a 4.0 GPM direct drive Honda pressure washer I just purchase a 5 x 10 trailer and I want to start installing the tanks can I use my buffer tank to feed water to my direct drive pressure washer

[@WillMagnerFitness]

Yes

[@jayslo914]

You will need a pump between the tank and the pressure washer from what I’ve read/heard about direct drive because they don’t have suction.

[@clarksmith37]

If I'm using one of those 250 gallon totes, do I really need to drill any holes in it? Couldn't I just use the openings that are made into it already? The feed on the bottom and then use the cap on top to fill it up and run the bypass back into?

[@REGDORTNARG]

Great. Thank You for the info !

[@marksmith6435]

I want to run 2 4gpm machines off 1 tank. Should I do 165 gallon or 300 gallon tank?

[@lakepressureandsoftwashing3102]

I have the same set up on 1 of my trailers. 2-4 gpm Direct drive 1 1/4 supply to pressure washer. 275 Ibc tote and it works great. Back up trailer for me.

[@kdaltex]

525gal tank is essential for commercial flatwork. Spigots are far and few between

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Naw

[@tooshort3515]

i just went outside my house and filled a 5gal pail in 28 seconds off my spigot. that tells me (and please correct me if I'm wrong) i should be able to run an 8gpm machine directly off the spigot. understanding that not all spigots will be the same... maybe a 55g buffer tank should be more than ill ever need for an 8 gpm?

[@jerrypontis2700]

Interested in course but would like to know if your educated in regulations in California i read bleach is a no go have to use green products

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Sodium hypochlorite is 100% biodegradable

[@camerongarcia3128]

Aren’t auto detailing rigs the same as a high or soft wash system. Since all have a central water tank, a high pressure pump?

[@Rickym403]

What happens if your working in back yard and machine takes water faster than customers incoming? If water runs out do you get chance to turn machine off before damage?

[@440pressurewashing]

How would I filter the water if I have hard water will that mess up pressure washer

[@allenlipson7512]

Great video.

[@DavesCoolCustomBikes]

Do yall have a pump to go from tank to direct drive so it doesn’t starve the washer due too low pressure of a 3gal min washer also my honda has and idle down system in place

[@natvega1]

What if you put an inline one way check valve in the bypass so that when the unloader is allowing water to the gun the other end isn't open with that recommended amount of dribble.

[@alexpark4165]

Can I start washing dumpster pads with a 2.5? And a 15" surface cleaner

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Yep. It’ll be slow but doable

[@ripcity2869]

Hey i have a 4gpm starter setup .Say i got 100gal + 50gal +30 gal.tanks.should i just setup a 100gal buffer tank anyway? Also got a 12v 5.5gpm pump setup on the rig.

[@Bmankid]

Hey Coty, quick question. What size hose do you recommend for the bypass hose?

[@sodobson]

great info.. even to know it and to hear it and reinforce it.. thanks.

[@Abel3270]

Hey Coty, I lost my cap on my water tank on my AlumiMAX can I call tomorrow and buy a lid from you guys? I already tried buying a aftermarket one but doesn’t seem to fit!

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

No need to buy it bro We got you! Just call ty tomorrow

[@Abel3270]

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[@Abel3270]

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[@zechariahpreston9644]

Im 1 minute in the video. Liked and subscribed immediately lol!!!

[@jeffreypackham5761]

Nicely explained

[@seelevel1767]

Thanks

[@eduardosantiago2523]

Best video ever 👍🏽👍🏽

[@a.c.c890]

Great content man thanks so much 🦾

[@Daniel-yl4xj]

Great tips thanks boss

[@GulfSoftwash]

That IGX 800 absolutely throws water. With just the wand with no tip it’s throwing water 60+ feet in a tight stream. Wild.

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That son ain’t no joke!

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[@tylerjustice7644]

I have a Simpson 4 GPM system. I assume it doesn’t create its own suction to prime itself. If I install the bulkhead at the bottom of the tank, will the weight of the water in the tank be enough to prime the pump on my system?

[@lifeisrandom23]

I have the same question...

[@jeffhorton2843]

i have 4 gpm too and a 250 gallon tank and its hard to prime it with gravity. i suggest using as short a hose you can that feeds to the pw. i was trying to use a 50ft hose and its just too long. the gravity pressure isnt enough to push the water 50ft.

[@terrylair4239]

Great info Thanks much !

[@camerongarcia3128]

what can you put on a 48x48" utility trailer?

[@jameswatkins7278]

What size is the bypass line ?

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

3/8 or 1/2" is fine

[@terrancetilghman863]

Thanks

[@mikemovila7732]

great info

[@smashingintexas765]

What size mesh is that???

[@TROUBLE8088]

So no buffer tank for a 4 gpm?

[@jaxxo5]

I made this mistake and it was driving me crazy, I couldn't figure out how I was sucking air into my pressure washer.

[@JRyan606]

I’m not. Just got caught up last night. I want to be able to beat there bs game . Sadly I can’t seem to but I have a difficult time giving up on it

[@jordandunham8939]

Coty, is it possible to run two 4 gpm machines off of the customers house if they have multiple spigots? Or would that essentially be the same as using an 8 gpm machine, thus needing a buffer tank?

[@0wen574]

You can't run two 4gpm machines at once. Average house pressure is 3.5-4gpm

[@0wen574]

@@HouseWashingRick he was asking about direct hook up to house spigot

[@billy-santos]

Does a 12 volt pump for soft wash (mini pumps) need a buffer tank?

[@bigrobbigrob7156]

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Slow down while you're talking. You have me at lasts a long time and makes me money. Only thing keeping me from doing pressure washing full time is my regular job. Just pays consistently.

[@travisj2695]

Man you're all over the place

[@8dogInc.]

You should have showed the dog…. You would have 3x the views

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Says the man with no subscribers

[@TROUBLE8088]

I make any trailers for $5k

[@473828]

First.

[@wetwindowsguy8396]

His whiteboard game is serious

[@Duey_diditGarage]

Great info

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Thanks bro