We at Wash Rite NZ are having a discussion which type of softwash system we will continue to go with.
At present we run Fat Boy pumps with 120ft of 1/2inch hose and it has worked well over the past year but we have also looked at a 5hp Honda motor with a diaphragm pump on it as well which will give us around 350psi of pressure which is great for doing double story houses.
There are a few factors to keep in mind. First is the cost of each system and maintenance cost of each. The fat boy pump costs around $380 in NZ but the Honda motor and diaphragm pump will cost around $2200 so a big jump in price.
I personally like the idea of the Honda motor set up and i believe i will be able to get more flexibility out of it and can do a greater range of jobs with it and in turn make more money.
I would like to hear what you guys are running and any pros and cons you have found.
Troy
Wash Rite NZ
www.washrite.co.nz
Hey Troy, I don't use the Fatboy pumps as they are pricey compared to other similar pumps. I just buy a generic 20lpm 12v pump off trademe and make sure I rinse it with about 20L of fresh water afterwards. These pumps are about $170. I do need to replace it maybe 3 times a year but they are easy to fit. What I have found tricky though it setting the hose up right. I've tried 1/2" and now trying 3/8". It works ok but i reckon I could get some better performance out of it. I'm not really a technical person.
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