A tip, rinse with the same tip you soap with, it’s safer on the surface your washing. Trying to get a tip to stop the flow of chem puts you in a lot higher pressure then you need or want. You can make a remote downstream for about 100.00. Best piece of equipment I built and added to my rig. Just push a button and ball valve closes the chem line then you rinse, can go up to 300 feet away with the remote. I’m telling you, it’s awesome. Good content, keep it coming, thanks!
Powerful Improvements I use 8 gpm about .75-1% hitting the siding. I use low pressure soap nozzle to soap and rinse, just push your remote button, shuts off chem and wait 30 seconds and fresh rinse water will come, start rinsing. Saves a ton of time going back and forth or using high pressure nozzles. Absolutely love it.
Thanks for the video, but correct me if I'm wrong. I think it's 9:1, 9 gallons water plus 1 gallon chemical equals 10 gallons. If you do 10:1 you will have a slightly weaker mixture because you will have an extra gallon of water mixed in.
I downstreamed all last year and have looked into to getting a remote shut off because I waste so much time running back and forth to the truck. This year I started using my 12v for soaping and the pressure washer to rinse and its been so much better for me. I know that is how you have done it up until now but I think that is the best way I have found. With 2 guys it goes really quick and if I need something rinsed quickly I know my rinse hose is always available. Its an extra hose to roll up but I think its worth it. I think you would see the biggest improvement by getting a mixing valve setup for your 12v.
G M I appreciate that feedback and agree that it’s a great process. I just need to try Downstreaming for a few weeks and then decide how to continue. I think each method has it’s downfalls. I ran xjet all last year and swore by it. Now I swear by 12v. Let’s see what Downstreaming brings 😂
I have the same set up on the wood platform. Finished installing the reels! Oh man, reeling that 1 wire hose was a nightmare! Did a test with the 2.4gpm and it worked fine! :D last, will be the pump for tomorrow and then the 5.5gpm 2.5k psi machine by the end of the month :) Thank you!!!
ive downstreamed, 12v and xjet. I prefer xjet. Only downside is moving a 5 gallon pail. Advantages to me were better. No chems going through any hoses or fittings. I can change mixes per bucket. change chems like only degreaser in one. Also no failing equipment to worry about. As long as machine starts your'e golden. I was always worried about to big of batch mix and 12v pumps failing. I can get stronger mixes from xjet than downstream as well. I have a helper so moving the pail and longer xjet hose isnt to big of deal. I love it. Been doing that for a couple years now. Also using modified xjet gun. Shoots farther and smoother.
Good example on your amount of draw, I'm sure it should be helpful to many. Another test I've run is GPM rates, Have learn and tested that rated GPM's are not what you get, in some cases no where near the ratings on high pressure pumps and low pressure 12 volt affairs. Have plenty of examples, will give just one, on a 8 GPM general and Cat pump through varies size tips and oriffices we only achieved about 6.4-6.9 GPM's. I put this out there so that people will research and look into GPM's, higher flow is a good thing, however sometimes I think a lot is said and put into upgrading from 4GPM to 8, for me the increased cost of an 8 was not worth it, I do just fine with my general 3500psi at 4 gpm. I might consider a general 4000 @ 5.65 gpm. So certainly my take and testing tells that few pumps at all perform at what they're rated at
@@powerfulimprovements You bet. I've got a softwash system....but at times would prefer a down stream, your draw amount tests give some good info and tips I can use. Thanks!
If you are using a General High Draw Downstream Injector the rule of thumb is 3 different ratios per 5 gallon mix. Just according on how bad the organic growth is. For a light spray mix go 3 gallons of water to 2 gallons of SH. Medium Mix is 2.5 gallons of water to 2.5 gallons of SH. Heavy or strong mix ratio will be 2 gallons of water to 3 gallons of SH. And then 1 oz surfactant per 1 gallon mix. works out well. I normally do the 50/50 mix unless I get heavy organic and then go strong.
@@powerfulimprovements it actually go's pretty far. I normally use 10 gal on a regular size house and 15 on the bigger ones but play with it to see how it works for you. I love downstreaming. It go's a little faster because of the extra psi throwing your mix up on the house better. I also like the M5 for rinsing as well. Does a great job. Good luck tomorrow 👍
DS alright! Also recommended to use a three foot whip line so you don’t get back siphoning in the pump. Question. Do we warn customers of there kids and animals to stay clear of the siding from SH. Or just as long as everything is diluted no need?
Hey Joe been watching a lot of your videos. I have a similar power washer. Last year I was having problems with the 200ft hose and not being able to downstream. What length hose to you run when down-streaming? Thanks for all your videos!
Do you think if you sprayed some truck bed liner on your wooden pallets or the base that you have in your truck bed that it would help preserve the wood from the SH? Just a thought. Have a great day and continue to be healthy and safe. :-)
thadhoward I bet it would help. This build was meant as a prototype this season to figure out layout and processes. Evolving daily it seams. I will create a better platform through the winter and painting it for sure
At home depot they have 1' ply that is pvc would probably make a better platform. It would be smoother than wood though. Definitely survive the sh and easy to clean. I'm gonna set my truck up like yours and was thinking that would be a lighter better way to go. Any thoughts on this? Thanks boss.
Thank you. And this question has a lot of variables to it. It really depends a lot on what you’re using as a surfactant. I typically use 1 ounce per gallon for house wash. And 4 to 5 ounces per gallon for roof wash.
shaas260 absolutely not. The Xjet nozzle is $90 and is high pressure. The 60$ xjet m5 twist is a soaper nozzle and does not make pressure. It also far exceeds the Walmart blue nozzle
Dusty Welker if your at 20:1 you’ll need to pull straight shock. You’ll get .6125 at the tip. It will work. Just increase dwell a little and hit heavy spots twice
Ok so with my 3.5 gpm washer I'm putting out 14.5 gal for every one gal through my downstream Injector. To get a better ratio should I try a different brand downstreamer? I can't seem to get my mixes strong enough to take off the algea. Thanks
Joshua Decker are you pulling straight SH at 12.5%? Sometimes turning the pressure down on the unloader will draw a little stronger. Otherwise try a bigger injector. I’m going to buying some 1.8 and 2.1 so I have options
@@powerfulimprovements mine is 10 percent no one around here carries the 12. I'll try turning the washer down a little bit see if that helps for now. What brands do you run for injectors?
@@powerfulimprovements True. I guess I was expecting you to say "That's 9:1, but let's just use 10:1 for easy math" :) It's all good. I nitpick sometimes when I take seriously what someone is saying. Don't mean to be a pain. I respect you greatly, and the wonderful info you provide and replies to our comments. Thanks for being awesome!
@@WallyJ2K no problem Walter. I just try to keep things as simple as possible. The more in detail I get the more people seem confused. You are an exception 😂👍🏼
I have been watching all or most of your videos and to be very honest I think you are making things more difficult with relying on the downstream process . Just saying!!😬😬😠😡😡🤯🤯 My problem is trying to reinvent the wheel. Starting out round Then winding up square .
jason champion hey Jason. Thanks for watching. Why do you think do Downstreaming will be more difficult? I’m trying to take this year and experience each method
A tip, rinse with the same tip you soap with, it’s safer on the surface your washing. Trying to get a tip to stop the flow of chem puts you in a lot higher pressure then you need or want. You can make a remote downstream for about 100.00. Best piece of equipment I built and added to my rig. Just push a button and ball valve closes the chem line then you rinse, can go up to 300 feet away with the remote. I’m telling you, it’s awesome. Good content, keep it coming, thanks!
Simply Clean Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning please tell me more. I would love that set up. Because I do not want to rinse with pressure
Simply Clean Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning also are you 10/1? What ratio do you mix to spray 1%?
Powerful Improvements here’s a good video I found and parts list. czcams.com/video/vft0B658Yvo/video.html
Powerful Improvements I use 8 gpm about .75-1% hitting the siding. I use low pressure soap nozzle to soap and rinse, just push your remote button, shuts off chem and wait 30 seconds and fresh rinse water will come, start rinsing. Saves a ton of time going back and forth or using high pressure nozzles. Absolutely love it.
Powerful Improvements czcams.com/video/vft0B658Yvo/video.html
Thanks for the video, but correct me if I'm wrong. I think it's 9:1, 9 gallons water plus 1 gallon chemical equals 10 gallons. If you do 10:1 you will have a slightly weaker mixture because you will have an extra gallon of water mixed in.
Marcel Bergen hey Mike. I’m not a scientist so I may be wrong. You’ll always here me say roughly. Very slight difference and much easier math. Wash on
I downstreamed all last year and have looked into to getting a remote shut off because I waste so much time running back and forth to the truck. This year I started using my 12v for soaping and the pressure washer to rinse and its been so much better for me. I know that is how you have done it up until now but I think that is the best way I have found. With 2 guys it goes really quick and if I need something rinsed quickly I know my rinse hose is always available. Its an extra hose to roll up but I think its worth it. I think you would see the biggest improvement by getting a mixing valve setup for your 12v.
G M I appreciate that feedback and agree that it’s a great process. I just need to try Downstreaming for a few weeks and then decide how to continue. I think each method has it’s downfalls. I ran xjet all last year and swore by it. Now I swear by 12v. Let’s see what Downstreaming brings 😂
@@powerfulimprovements test, test, test, that's all we can do :)
Wow that International Scout looks like a sweet truck. I bet it's a blast to drive!!!
John W oh yes it is!! We run it all the time
I have the same set up on the wood platform. Finished installing the reels! Oh man, reeling that 1 wire hose was a nightmare! Did a test with the 2.4gpm and it worked fine! :D last, will be the pump for tomorrow and then the 5.5gpm 2.5k psi machine by the end of the month :) Thank you!!!
That’s awesome Dan
Great videos, Joe. Congrats on a great month! Keep up the good work.
S Lawrence thank you
ive downstreamed, 12v and xjet. I prefer xjet. Only downside is moving a 5 gallon pail. Advantages to me were better. No chems going through any hoses or fittings. I can change mixes per bucket. change chems like only degreaser in one. Also no failing equipment to worry about. As long as machine starts your'e golden. I was always worried about to big of batch mix and 12v pumps failing. I can get stronger mixes from xjet than downstream as well. I have a helper so moving the pail and longer xjet hose isnt to big of deal. I love it. Been doing that for a couple years now. Also using modified xjet gun. Shoots farther and smoother.
If you have a ball valve then you can shut the valve a bit to create more pressure so it doesn't draw. Just fyi to others out there
I figured it would be 10:1! Good video brother! Glad to see you got it set up!
Wash It Grow now I just gotta figure the ratio to mix to shoot 1%
Good example on your amount of draw, I'm sure it should be helpful to many. Another test I've run is GPM rates, Have learn and tested that rated GPM's are not what you get, in some cases no where near the ratings on high pressure pumps and low pressure 12 volt affairs. Have plenty of examples, will give just one, on a 8 GPM general and Cat pump through varies size tips and oriffices we only achieved about 6.4-6.9 GPM's. I put this out there so that people will research and look into GPM's, higher flow is a good thing, however sometimes I think a lot is said and put into upgrading from 4GPM to 8, for me the increased cost of an 8 was not worth it, I do just fine with my general 3500psi at 4 gpm. I might consider a general 4000 @ 5.65 gpm. So certainly my take and testing tells that few pumps at all perform at what they're rated at
Pete Quitta thank you for sharing. I will be upgrading to a 5.5. But that will be top for me
@@powerfulimprovements You bet. I've got a softwash system....but at times would prefer a down stream, your draw amount tests give some good info and tips I can use. Thanks!
Hey man great channel great content 🔥🔥
Oleyn's Pressure Washing hey thanks big Mike!! I watch a lot of your stuff
If you are using a General High Draw Downstream Injector the rule of thumb is 3 different ratios per 5 gallon mix. Just according on how bad the organic growth is. For a light spray mix go 3 gallons of water to 2 gallons of SH. Medium Mix is 2.5 gallons of water to 2.5 gallons of SH. Heavy or strong mix ratio will be 2 gallons of water to 3 gallons of SH. And then 1 oz surfactant per 1 gallon mix. works out well. I normally do the 50/50 mix unless I get heavy organic and then go strong.
Chris Steward thank you Chris. I’m staring with 50/50 tomorrow. I’ll make 15 gallons and see how far it takes me
@@powerfulimprovements it actually go's pretty far. I normally use 10 gal on a regular size house and 15 on the bigger ones but play with it to see how it works for you. I love downstreaming. It go's a little faster because of the extra psi throwing your mix up on the house better. I also like the M5 for rinsing as well. Does a great job. Good luck tomorrow 👍
Chris Steward yeah that’s about what I figure. I’m expecting roughly the same volume as xjetting. Which I have done hundreds of 😂
@@Vulcan5911 what size machine do you downstream with? And at your 50/50 mix in a 5gal bucket what is the % of SH being applied?
@@powerfulimprovements looking forward to that video!
love the scout
dave c right!?
Slick Truck 👌🏻
It truly was
DS alright! Also recommended to use a three foot whip line so you don’t get back siphoning in the pump.
Question. Do we warn customers of there kids and animals to stay clear of the siding from SH. Or just as long as everything is diluted no need?
kawasaki I tell people not to let their kids or animals drink out of the puddles. Once everything is dry you’re all set
You the man JOE!!
Jen Morton ✌🏻💪🏻
Good afternoon Joe!
FPPL Softwash & Pressure Washing beautiful day
Very cool Scout
Dusty Welker yes sir!!
Hey Joe been watching a lot of your videos. I have a similar power washer. Last year I was having problems with the 200ft hose and not being able to downstream. What length hose to you run when down-streaming?
Thanks for all your videos!
I run 200-250 consistently. Try using a 1.8 injector If you have not already
Hi there. Hugs
Do you think if you sprayed some truck bed liner on your wooden pallets or the base that you have in your truck bed that it would help preserve the wood from the SH? Just a thought. Have a great day and continue to be healthy and safe. :-)
thadhoward I bet it would help. This build was meant as a prototype this season to figure out layout and processes. Evolving daily it seams. I will create a better platform through the winter and painting it for sure
At home depot they have 1' ply that is pvc would probably make a better platform. It would be smoother than wood though. Definitely survive the sh and easy to clean.
I'm gonna set my truck up like yours and was thinking that would be a lighter better way to go. Any thoughts on this? Thanks boss.
L.H.C. Power washing I will look into that for sure. I’m looking to build lighter but don’t want to spend 2k on a skid
Hey love your channel. How much surfactant do you use for house wash vs roof wash? Thanks
Thank you. And this question has a lot of variables to it. It really depends a lot on what you’re using as a surfactant. I typically use 1 ounce per gallon for house wash. And 4 to 5 ounces per gallon for roof wash.
Thx Joe
Is the Walmart brand adjustable soap nozzle just as good as the x jet for rinsing? It’s only like $6 compared to $60 lol
shaas260 absolutely not. The Xjet nozzle is $90 and is high pressure. The 60$ xjet m5 twist is a soaper nozzle and does not make pressure. It also far exceeds the Walmart blue nozzle
If I'm at 20 to 1 is that enough to wash vinyl houses? I've been doing batch mixing but want to switch to downstream
Dusty Welker if your at 20:1 you’ll need to pull straight shock. You’ll get .6125 at the tip. It will work. Just increase dwell a little and hit heavy spots twice
@@powerfulimprovements thanks I'll definitely do that!!
Ok so with my 3.5 gpm washer I'm putting out 14.5 gal for every one gal through my downstream Injector. To get a better ratio should I try a different brand downstreamer? I can't seem to get my mixes strong enough to take off the algea. Thanks
Joshua Decker are you pulling straight SH at 12.5%? Sometimes turning the pressure down on the unloader will draw a little stronger. Otherwise try a bigger injector. I’m going to buying some 1.8 and 2.1 so I have options
@@powerfulimprovements mine is 10 percent no one around here carries the 12. I'll try turning the washer down a little bit see if that helps for now. What brands do you run for injectors?
General pump injector
Enjoy the hell out of your video's.
symplemynd57 cool. Thanks for watching!
What is the roof mix. You are using.
Adam Vaughn when I do roofs I usually use 4-5.% with gain as soap
shit joe,Id pop my hemorrhoid out throwing that PW into the dumpster.
Xjet rules!
😂💪🏻✌🏼
If you're at 10 gallons, that means 9 gallons of water plus 1 gallon of draw. That's 9:1, not 10:1. :)
Overthinking it. It’s not needing to be a perfect ratio 10:1 is easy math
@@powerfulimprovements True. I guess I was expecting you to say "That's 9:1, but let's just use 10:1 for easy math" :) It's all good. I nitpick sometimes when I take seriously what someone is saying. Don't mean to be a pain. I respect you greatly, and the wonderful info you provide and replies to our comments. Thanks for being awesome!
@@WallyJ2K no problem Walter. I just try to keep things as simple as possible. The more in detail I get the more people seem confused. You are an exception 😂👍🏼
So since it’s 10 to 1 are you going to pull straight sh
Yes nearly all the time. Sometimes I dilute a little to get a hair under 1%
@@powerfulimprovements thanks good video
I have been watching all or most of your videos and to be very honest I think you are making things more difficult with relying on the downstream process .
Just saying!!😬😬😠😡😡🤯🤯
My problem is trying to reinvent the wheel. Starting out round
Then winding up square .
jason champion hey Jason. Thanks for watching. Why do you think do Downstreaming will be more difficult? I’m trying to take this year and experience each method