A $495 SOFTWASH GAS PUMP!?

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Dr. Downstream

Dr. Downstream

3 жыл бұрын

Item list- (No direct links, just google or search for them on eBay.)
Predator 212 6.5hp engine
Delavan 4900DSS 4-Roller Stainless Steel Corrosive Rated Pump
Delavan 50101-1 Set Screw Coupler, 5/8"
Hypro Roller Pump Shield - 2840-0084
Pressure Relief/Regulating Valve 3/4" Inlet & Outlet w/ 0-250 PSI Range Farmer Bob's Parts 2066-05-58
Note: You'll want a pressure gauge rated for about 300psi for setting the regulating valve.

Пікірлер: 96
@ronjclm8590
@ronjclm8590 2 жыл бұрын
Sprayer Depot has that pump listed at 150 psi. It apparently isn't.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
AH so I'm NOT CRAZY!
@dray795
@dray795 6 ай бұрын
Love the video, I’ve done crazy research over the last 4 days. Your set up is ideal. I called a few manufacturers. Hypro tech was very informative. If you reduce the RPM’s from 3600 to 600. You can get a true 11gpm at 200 psi. That’s using a Hypro 7700C-r. Develan 4900 without the gear reduction runs 6gpm at 100 psi continues. Thank you for the starting point. Saved us all at least $1000.
@housewashing5693
@housewashing5693 3 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see it still shooting the juice! Great vid!
@johnshoemaker6164
@johnshoemaker6164 7 ай бұрын
I love the ingenuity! Seeing this two years later. Now I am on to your 1 year report.
@vicenteiranzo3483
@vicenteiranzo3483 2 жыл бұрын
DR Downstream your crushing it my man! I was just coming to the realization that there was something wrong with this twelve volt scene. And being that I work summers on a wild land fire engine and am familiar with the pumps I was like why couldn’t I build a gas powered soft wash system? Enter DR Softwash thanks man!
@sewkingwet
@sewkingwet 2 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting, want to hear updates and a video using it. Like the cheap easy rebuild cost and made for corrosive chemical bonus! Pressure isn't a big deal, like a 12 volt with steroidal volume, lol
@rickyvlogs7983
@rickyvlogs7983 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for an update!!!
@cleanritepressurecleaning4076
@cleanritepressurecleaning4076 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, what check valves are on the proportioner?
@michaellaserre1624
@michaellaserre1624 3 жыл бұрын
Can you post the parts list? Great video. New sub
@Under_PressureSW
@Under_PressureSW Ай бұрын
Hey boss. I know this is an old video, you think you could show a video of each piece and your plumbing? If I can visually see it I can build it! I’m looking to upgrade from 12v
@davidstearsraingutterclean6729
@davidstearsraingutterclean6729 Жыл бұрын
IM moving ON to a 24v 10 GPM 5/8 hose
@TheIvies04
@TheIvies04 3 ай бұрын
Great video. I bought the parts list. How did you connect the coupler to the Predator Engine? The shaft on the Predator is 3/4 and the coupler is 5/8?
@erikservices
@erikservices 2 жыл бұрын
Is t pulling from the bottom of the tank or the top?
@319kj
@319kj 2 жыл бұрын
Did you have to reverse the pump for the gas motor? I understand the comes ready for a PTO shaft which turns opposite of a gas motor.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
No you have to get a PTO specific pump. I forget which direction mine goes.
@montanabased4152
@montanabased4152 2 жыл бұрын
Are you still using the roller pump? If so, what issues have you experienced?
@30iuoenyc
@30iuoenyc 5 ай бұрын
Please excuse my ignorance im new to this. You are using this set up for house/roof washing only. And im assuming like a 420cc/459cc for flat work? Any info is appreciated
@AndYetHereWeAre
@AndYetHereWeAre 2 жыл бұрын
This is fascinating. Quick question for you. I know some of these roller pumps are rated at 9ish gpm. Do you think it's be possible to limit the flow at the tip to 2-3 gpm? Or would that choke the engine? Also are you bypassing flow through an unloader or how does the pump stay cool?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
you can run these pumps as throttled back as you want if a lower flow is needed
@michaellawrence6765
@michaellawrence6765 2 жыл бұрын
What RPM is your motor running at? Looks like this pump is rated for 2600 RPM and I have a predator 212cc engine and just above idle I am getting 2600 RPM. Was also looking at the 6 roller pumps and they max out at 1000rpm. Just wanted to check and see if your having issues with the rpms the motor is putting out?
@newshadespressurewashingse1579
@newshadespressurewashingse1579 2 жыл бұрын
What size proportioner are you using.
@devinlambeth3925
@devinlambeth3925 2 жыл бұрын
Could these roller style pumps be used with a metering system? If so these would be awesome!!!
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
yes that's how mine is plumbed. Same metering valves feed both the s9ftwash and the downstream injector
@chris.watts0
@chris.watts0 2 жыл бұрын
Don't they have pumps already built at harbor freight? How come you built it?
@americanwashpros864
@americanwashpros864 3 жыл бұрын
Curious how you are compensating for the rpm at the engine vs the rated rpm for the pump? 3600 rpm at the engine… max rpm at pump 2200? Just throttling the engine down? Thx
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 3 жыл бұрын
Yep just running a $12 tach and throttling back.
@impressiveink
@impressiveink 2 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if your experience with this pump is still positive. I really like what you’ve done and I agree with you that it’s potentially a great replacement for 12v with none of the downsides of an AR pump. Anxious to hear more.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
It's been just fine, use it a few times a week on average. Still no complaints. Been meaning to make another video on it to go over the plumbing for a friend of mine, probably push it out sometime this next week.
@impressiveink
@impressiveink 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 thank you. I like your mixer as well. Looking forward to the video. Much appreciated!
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
@@impressiveink Hey you're welcome. I kind of enjoy making these videos, appreciate the feedback.
@impressiveink
@impressiveink 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 well, I’ve ordered the 4900DSS. I just about decided to get a Honda motor with a 6:1 reduction gear and grab the 8900DSS. And I still might after playing around with the 4900. Thanks for the help and idea.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
@@impressiveink I think you'll do good. Just keep the roller pump primed.
@joshlang4660
@joshlang4660 11 ай бұрын
Literally the only thing pump setup for soft washing does better than my 12-volt flojet is gallons per minute I'm sitting at 6 at the pump of course we all know that's not what you get up the gun when it comes out realistically that's probably back down to 5 or 4 gallons a minute but I can easily get 45ft to 50ft and I've never had a problem with the 70 PSI that it puts out or whatever it is putting out by the end of the tip of the gun cuz you don't need pressure chemicals what cleans it all and that pump by itself is like $250
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 11 ай бұрын
"literally" lol .. I've used both and the roller pump is superior compared to 12v. You can run it like 5-6 hours off a single tank of gas. If you clean a lot of cedar homes this is important. And it doesn't care about head pressure of going up 2 or 3 stories after 250 feet of hose like 12v does. Even my new setup using a lifepo battery my Fatboy doesn't quite manage what the roller pump was capable of. In my book it simply comes down to space and weight in my truckbed. I actually gave my rollerpump setup away to a subscriber.
@Rick-kp6wf
@Rick-kp6wf 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of the setup in action?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 3 жыл бұрын
yeah a couple videos back
@jacobneffendorf365
@jacobneffendorf365 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, would you mind posting links for the manifold you made??
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 3 жыл бұрын
It's just a spinkler manifold I ordered from Dripworks. They're like $18
@jacobneffendorf365
@jacobneffendorf365 3 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 thank you!!
@williamn80
@williamn80 2 жыл бұрын
Does the 212 predator come with different diameter shafts? I noticed the coupler is 5/8” but the predator I have , has a shaft that is 3/4”.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
iirc it's 3/4" on the predator side and 5/8" on the pump side. Let me dig up the parts list I see I never added it to the video description:(
@williamn80
@williamn80 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 Thanks. I went back and looked at the description of the coupler. It states that it is for a 5/8" drive on the power side, which is perplexing.
@jholla5097
@jholla5097 2 жыл бұрын
So how does the coupler fit?
@jholla5097
@jholla5097 2 жыл бұрын
Got the parts and the coupler won’t go on the predator
@jholla5097
@jholla5097 2 жыл бұрын
I just wanna build my truck like yours
@cleanritepressurecleaning4076
@cleanritepressurecleaning4076 2 жыл бұрын
How is this system holding up?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
Just fine. Used it for all of 2021.
@ktpowerwashing
@ktpowerwashing Жыл бұрын
So the roller pump has a bypass?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 Жыл бұрын
Yes. Fed back through 10 feet of line and then into the pump inlet.
@keithgrooms6792
@keithgrooms6792 3 жыл бұрын
Post some links for your build please..be interested in building this.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 3 жыл бұрын
I will, I'm still put working on the machine. I'll post em later below in the about section.
@stevesteve4383
@stevesteve4383 3 жыл бұрын
The roller pump last a little bit but will start leaking like a stuck pig soon and even the rebuild won’t stop the leaking
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevesteve4383 What do you base this on? I know a couple other people who have been running roller pumps for years. And theirs arent even stainless or specifically meant for corrosives like this Delavan.
@robertmintz7816
@robertmintz7816 3 жыл бұрын
Great little set up. It will last you a while just as long as you keep rinsing it.
@erikservices
@erikservices 2 жыл бұрын
Can it pull from the top of the tank?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that's how my system is plumbed.
@erikservices
@erikservices 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 thanks
@renukrewsoftwash5666
@renukrewsoftwash5666 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I am trying to build a channel too. I just sent you another sub.
@arthurtreyenterprises843
@arthurtreyenterprises843 2 жыл бұрын
What's the name of that pump and where did you get it from oh yes I'm enjoying your videos Dr
@impressiveink
@impressiveink 2 жыл бұрын
I ordered it off eBay.
@tee87jay
@tee87jay 3 жыл бұрын
6900 would be crazy
@mrspowerwash5690
@mrspowerwash5690 2 жыл бұрын
just bought 4 of the 6900 getting ready to set them up
@tee87jay
@tee87jay 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrspowerwash5690 if you dont mind i would like to see a video of them please.
@mrspowerwash5690
@mrspowerwash5690 2 жыл бұрын
@@tee87jay just got them today picking up at truck depot tomorrow and hydro mixers will be in next week will do a video when setup
@tee87jay
@tee87jay 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrspowerwash5690 you got them running?
@mrspowerwash5690
@mrspowerwash5690 2 жыл бұрын
@@tee87jay Were just getting over covid 90% first unit done today hopefully done by end of week then we will fine tuning it once thats done 4 more to go
@wewashmilitarygradestreams8314
@wewashmilitarygradestreams8314 2 жыл бұрын
When you going to build me a rig?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
Probably not a terrible idea for me to sell these in kit form?
@michaellaserre1624
@michaellaserre1624 2 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in getting a kit if you go that route.
@Johnnyreengo
@Johnnyreengo 2 жыл бұрын
Cord orientation is kind of awkward
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
I know, I originally was going to orientate it differently but my plan didn't work as well as I intended, one of these days I'll fix it but it works for now. I need to put a 90 on it.
@Johnnyreengo
@Johnnyreengo 2 жыл бұрын
that delavan pump is $150 at northern tool
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link?
@Johnnyreengo
@Johnnyreengo 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 are you deleting my comment?
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
@@Johnnyreengo No not at all you haven't been anything but nice. Is YT blocking link sharing in the comments?
@Johnnyreengo
@Johnnyreengo 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.downstream1151 I tried posting a couple comments. One with a link and the other saying you’ll have to look it up on northern tools website yourself but they both got deleted.
@dr.downstream1151
@dr.downstream1151 2 жыл бұрын
@@Johnnyreengo Odd. No I really didn't delete anything, I've been busy washing houses all day. One thing I was going to ask is if that $150 pump on Northern Tool is the stainless/corrosive rated pump? Cause I was pretty sure their normal iron chassis 4-rollers are what they sold for $150. If the stainless one is indeed listed on there for $150 jump on it because they have the pricing mislabeled!
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