5 story condo units

[shane mckinney]

I need some direction on cleaning some 5 story condo units. The problem is we wont be able to get a lift on the backside of these units due to trees and shrubs being in the way.I can shoot up to 4 stories without a problem but the 5th level is the roof eves and cant reach with what I have.What do I need in equipment to get up to the 5th level?I know my competitors are going to see this and recognize the open bid out there for these units.

 

[john neilson]

What is your gpm and do you X jet or DS ?

 

[shane mckinney]

I have a 8gpm machine and DS.

 

[KGILL]

I have a 8gpm machine and DS.

Would an extra long lance give you the reach you need? I am not talking about the telescoping wands (aka yellow noodles) but a 60 or 72 inch wand?

http://shop.powerwashstore.com/Stainless-Steel-Lance-72-1243-1243.htm

 

[john neilson]

There is a 0 degree chemical nozzle you can buy with 8 gpm you will have no problem. If you cant find one let me know, ill send you one. 386-956-3406

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[socalkol]

There is a 0 degree chemical nozzle you can buy with 8 gpm you will have no problem. If you cant find one let me know, ill send you one. 386-956-3406

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0 degree chem nozzle that will shoot 5 stories no problem? Never heard of it... intriguing.

 

[shane mckinney]

Yes I use a 0060, even with an extension pole I am not able to go higher than 4 floors.I guess what I am wondering is what GPM pump would I need to achieve these heights?Also maybe a different type of pump???

 

[john neilson]

0 degree chem nozzle that will shoot 5 stories no problem? Never heard of it... intriguing.

with 8 gpm, Yes

 

[socalkol]

Im with Shane my 8 GPM 0060 shoots 3.5 stories give or take on a day. Do you have a link on where to find this nozzle?

 

[john neilson]

 

[shane mckinney]

huh.....maybe there is something wrong with my machine...I always use a 0060 or 0050 and can clean a 3 story with no problems.Anything higher i usually use an extension pole (hydrotek) just because it seems to tap out around the the 4 level on a building.

 

[shane mckinney]

a zero tip wont let me pull chems.

 

[john neilson]

http://www.floridapressurewashingequipment.com/

He doesnt show on his web site but he has em

 

[shane mckinney]

will that nozzle pull chemicals?

 

[john neilson]

will that nozzle pull chemicals?

Yes. I down stream with 4 gpm and can reach 3.5 stories.

 

[KGILL]

When you say 0 degrees tip won't draw soap what size is yours?

 

[john neilson]

When you say 0 degrees tip won't draw soap what size is yours?

4.0/4gpm

 

[KGILL]

4.0/4gpm

Sorry, that was meant for Shane. He said he could not draw soap with a zero tip. Shane what size zero degree tip are you using? Are you using a four way nozzle holder?

 

[shane mckinney]

0030,0050

 

[KGILL]

0030,0050

Neither are drawing soap?