I ordered and paid for a softwash gun: just a 1/2" w/ball valve and 1/2 " hose fitting on one end and a quick connect on the other. the problem is I just got the ok for a big job I have to start on Friday. the vendor hasn't emailed that it has shipped as of this moment, so I know it will not arrive in a couple of days. my question is does anyone have a diagram or idea where to purchase the parts to put this together. I've been to both lowes and home depot and have some parts. I'm just getting home for the day, so haven't tried ace yet. any help would be appreciated.
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Mario Ciottariello said
Feb 3, 2016
1/2" barb/1/2npt, 1/2" ball valve ,1/2" pvc pipe any length you prefer threaded on both ends, brass 1/2"fnpt to 3/8 fnpt, 3/8 mnpt quick-connect.
Get a couple parts of each as they will break when dropped
Chad Eneix said
Feb 4, 2016
I would make two, and keep a spare. Also, spare hose clamps, quick connect fittings, 5-10 o rings, hose Y shut offs, etc. Basically have one spare of everything breakable or wearable with you. I keep all these small spare items in a clear lid tackle bot in the cab of the truck.
Also, when done for the day, put about 1-2 inches of pure bleach wash in the bottom of a small tupperware or other container. Remove the 4-tip and drop it in the bottom, and then soak your female quick connect end on your gun in the container. This prevents rusting and seizing of the quick connects and drying out of the o rings.
Adam Carpenter said
Feb 4, 2016
I agree with Chad, if you're going to do it make 2.
Learned in a boating class many years ago....1 is none and 2 is 1.
Good Luck
Raul Gonzalez said
Feb 4, 2016
thank you for all the advice. (david, the link brought back an error). i put one together and have another on the way, and i agree: 2 is 1 and 1 is none. redundancy. thx again, raul
-- Edited by Raul Gonzalez on Thursday 4th of February 2016 10:19:29 PM
David Rhodes said
Feb 4, 2016
Strange. It is working fine for me.
David
Raul Gonzalez said
Feb 4, 2016
it may be i'm doing it on my ipad, thank you though, raul
Troy Layman said
Feb 4, 2016
No, David's link requires elevated site permissions to view I think.
I know JRacenstein.com has these wands, but I cannot find the want itself so the two links below will have photos you can reference. Click the image to blow it up larger.
hello ac, could i be given access to david's file?? thank you troy, that is actually where i've ordered my gun from. again, thank you to all for your help. raul
Troy Layman said
Feb 4, 2016
Raul,
I found these links with images as well. Once you have one in hand it is easy to duplicate and replace parts. Well, the second link you already have it seems, and the other link I provided is out of stock. Batting 1,000...
hello all,
I ordered and paid for a softwash gun: just a 1/2" w/ball valve and 1/2 " hose fitting on one end and a quick connect on the other. the problem is I just got the ok for a big job I have to start on Friday. the vendor hasn't emailed that it has shipped as of this moment, so I know it will not arrive in a couple of days. my question is does anyone have a diagram or idea where to purchase the parts to put this together. I've been to both lowes and home depot and have some parts. I'm just getting home for the day, so haven't tried ace yet. any help would be appreciated.
mow better lawn care & pressure washing
Check out this link for pictures
http://softwashsystems.activeboard.com/t50876821/the-home-depot-gun/
David
AC
Also, when done for the day, put about 1-2 inches of pure bleach wash in the bottom of a small tupperware or other container. Remove the 4-tip and drop it in the bottom, and then soak your female quick connect end on your gun in the container. This prevents rusting and seizing of the quick connects and drying out of the o rings.
Learned in a boating class many years ago....1 is none and 2 is 1.
Good Luck
thank you for all the advice. (david, the link brought back an error). i put one together and have another on the way, and i agree: 2 is 1 and 1 is none. redundancy. thx again, raul
-- Edited by Raul Gonzalez on Thursday 4th of February 2016 10:19:29 PM
David
it may be i'm doing it on my ipad, thank you though, raul
I know JRacenstein.com has these wands, but I cannot find the want itself so the two links below will have photos you can reference. Click the image to blow it up larger.
www.jracenstein.com/item/150-0893/3-gpm-12v-pump-in-a-bucket-starter-kit/default.asp
www.jracenstein.com/item/150-0949/softwash-reel-18in-w-300ft-1-2in-clr-brd/
I found these links with images as well. Once you have one in hand it is easy to duplicate and replace parts. Well, the second link you already have it seems, and the other link I provided is out of stock. Batting 1,000...
www.powerwashstore.com/P/2577/SoftWashSystemsSprayerApplicatorWandNoSWS-PVCLANCE
www.jracenstein.com/item/150-08046/softwash-gun-ball-valve-style/default.asp
Done.
AC