Thanks for sharing this, I watched it but now I’m trying to find how the hell to convert my 5/8 pt male hose to a 1/2 plug and the gp red gun to 5/8 male npt to a female 1/2 quick connect fitting… not seeing parts 😅
@@Absoluteresurface I think that's a good idea. I'm only buying another AR45 because I can have used parts. However if the new pump starts really puking I'll try the AR30. I will be waiting for your AR30 video and review!
Yes you do. If you're running 100 lbs you need to do a test just like I showed. You need to know the point where your pump starts to starve. I'll make another video about it. In a nutshell. Turn all valves off except water. Set your pressure first. Then start closing your water valve until you see your stream start to fade. Let's say that is your water valve at 30%. So now if you want a 50% mix you need to open your sh to 15% and water to 15% for a total of the original 30%. Each time you change pressure you need to do this.
Yes. Would I try another model pump? Yes. I probably have 400 jobs on this pump. I've spent around 300 on repair parts to keep it going. So even at my minimum charge of $200 ×'s 400 jobs is a lot. So the repair costs are actually a small percentage of the money you make with it. Most big guys replace the pump twice a year just to eliminate headaches. I just finished my second season with the same pump. But I don't mind repairing things. I am looking at the ar50 pump next time around.
Kenny i have to keep choking my water or sh stops flowing. I am pulling off water valve side of manifold to ar inlet because I couldn’t get it to prime when I first installed the pump. Was thinking my inlet hose may have been too long. Anyway after I ended up having to force feed it the first time and it primes fine. However now I keep having to choke the water to get sh flowing again and it stops flowing if I cut SH under 50% on the asahi valve. I am wondering if cause wide open water on inlet side to ar is hogging all the flow and sh and soap get cut out. Any thoughts?
I have noticed on my 3/4 Asahi valves that I need to run my water at 80% to make everything draw. If you use 1 inch Asahi valves it would most likely be 50% water
Hey Kenny-Question boss: i need to replace my o rings with the viton o rings on 3/8 hose and quick connects could you save me alittle work and tell me what the two sizes i need are for the hose and the 1/4" quick connects on wand and gun. ty sir and Hello (its sunday again)
I ordered those through either from North Georgia Airless or Southside Washing Supply. I think there is a seller on Amazon called Mr. Oring that has them? I will tell you that the Viton/FKM o-rings are a lot harder than the cheapies. This can make the connection tough to put together. When I run out of these I may try silicon o-rings? Just a thought for you to ponder..............
Thanks for sharing
No problem
Good stuff!
Thank you
Great video! Actual application is important! You hear things but now we also see this! From a new guy, thanks
Glad to help
I will tell you I have the comet p40. Same issue with leaks. I literally have not had it very long.
Thanks for the information.
Great video
Thank you Mike
Great advice. thank you.
Do you have a video on how to prime and plumed the machine to tanks?
Do you batch mix with the ar45
No. Manifold mixing
@@paulsuli3581 It recirculates back through the manifold. It doesn't go into any tank.
Ty Kevin for once again a very informative and learning experience. Well done
Thank you. I may have mentioned it on video? My brother's name is Kevin and mine is Kenny. Take care my friend!
@@housewashing5693 sorry brother reapply comment but swap Kenny for Kevin please ;)
@@johne.meyerpressurewashing2833It's not a problem. I thought maybe you knew my brother because some of his friends watch my videos? Take care.
Great video buddy
Thank you!
Excellent video!
Thanks
Thanks for sharing this, I watched it but now I’m trying to find how the hell to convert my 5/8 pt male hose to a 1/2 plug and the gp red gun to 5/8 male npt to a female 1/2 quick connect fitting… not seeing parts 😅
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Thank you so much for sharing that video. It cleared a lot of the questions I had. Great material as always 👏 👌 👍 ❤️ 👏👏👏
Glad it was helpful!
@@housewashing5693 I’m going to try that AR 30. Don’t want to take the risk on the AR45, after your experience. Thank you again.
@@Absoluteresurface I think that's a good idea. I'm only buying another AR45 because I can have used parts. However if the new pump starts really puking I'll try the AR30. I will be waiting for your AR30 video and review!
I did this the other day on a roof, and it seems like it pulled a weeker solution. Do you have to turn off the water a little bit?
Yes you do. If you're running 100 lbs you need to do a test just like I showed. You need to know the point where your pump starts to starve. I'll make another video about it. In a nutshell. Turn all valves off except water. Set your pressure first. Then start closing your water valve until you see your stream start to fade. Let's say that is your water valve at 30%. So now if you want a 50% mix you need to open your sh to 15% and water to 15% for a total of the original 30%. Each time you change pressure you need to do this.
Good stuff Kenny. Thanks
Any time!
Sir with the experience you’ve had with the AR, would you purchase another one??
Yes. Would I try another model pump? Yes. I probably have 400 jobs on this pump. I've spent around 300 on repair parts to keep it going. So even at my minimum charge of $200 ×'s 400 jobs is a lot. So the repair costs are actually a small percentage of the money you make with it. Most big guys replace the pump twice a year just to eliminate headaches. I just finished my second season with the same pump. But I don't mind repairing things. I am looking at the ar50 pump next time around.
Great video!! Thanks for sharing the info.
You bet!
Your content is always awesome thanks for sharing
I appreciate that
What is your opinion on the AR30 Diagram pump over the 45?
Value your opinion
I think I would of seriously considered it if I hadn't already bought a backup ar45.
@@housewashing5693 thanks for your comments
Kenny i have to keep choking my water or sh stops flowing. I am pulling off water valve side of manifold to ar inlet because I couldn’t get it to prime when I first installed the pump. Was thinking my inlet hose may have been too long. Anyway after I ended up having to force feed it the first time and it primes fine. However now I keep having to choke the water to get sh flowing again and it stops flowing if I cut SH under 50% on the asahi valve. I am wondering if cause wide open water on inlet side to ar is hogging all the flow and sh and soap get cut out. Any thoughts?
I have noticed on my 3/4 Asahi valves that I need to run my water at 80% to make everything draw. If you use 1 inch Asahi valves it would most likely be 50% water
Hey Kenny-Question boss: i need to replace my o rings with the viton o rings on 3/8 hose and quick connects could you save me alittle work and tell me what the two sizes i need are for the hose and the 1/4" quick connects on wand and gun. ty sir and Hello (its sunday again)
I ordered those through either from North Georgia Airless or Southside Washing Supply. I think there is a seller on Amazon called Mr. Oring that has them? I will tell you that the Viton/FKM o-rings are a lot harder than the cheapies. This can make the connection tough to put together. When I run out of these I may try silicon o-rings? Just a thought for you to ponder..............
What size is your quick connects?
3/8
Ive had the P-40 for 3 years and not a single leak. Still going strong. Just sayin....
Good to know! Thanks
what type of hose are you using with the gas pump? im guessing 5/8" flexzilla (150psi) will burst
300lb ag hose
The blue general pump gun that you have is non stainless steel and the red gun is stainless, correct?
I just found out from the General Pump specs that you can get a blue fully SS gun too. But yes my particular blue gun is not SS.
I see another “remote” build inspiration in the works! 🤣🤣🤣
My end game is to build a commercial Haunt. I'm looking for a dilapidated 6000 sf building for cheap.
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