The Downstream Bypass was one of the best game changers for us a few years ago! I have purchased an electronically controlled DN10 and the remotes just need to wire it up and give it a go! Like Kenny, I wanted to build my own for under $100 rather than purchase the FP for $600. Keep up the great videos and helpful info for all of those that need to glean your knowledge. ✝️👍🏻👊🏼
If you use tips to shut off the venturi you are “HARD WASHING” thats a term I invented years ago around the inception of the flow pro when I worked on the first remote bypass with Jud.
Very nice video, probably pressure washing is one of the best service in the maintenance industry.. just love it.. if you know what you are doing you can run a great services ..thanks for the content
Thanks for responding to my questions and being so quick about it. You have others that like to post videos but ignore all the questions but you dont. Thanks for being honest and open. Lets fix America one comment at a time.
It seems like the guys who really like down streaming are more up north. I rarely encounter homes that have vinyl siding all over; most homes I encounter here in Houston are brick/wood siding. Seems like higher bleach ratios are needed for the brick than can be produced by down-streaming but that’s just my experience.
@@TheFreshRinse yea - I use an AR45. I enjoy it for sure. I think down streaming could work for me if the bricks aren’t dirty. I’m planning to add it here soon.
Hey Mike I've washed garbage trucks and roll out trash carts with a stationary machine, regular detergent (pink in color) got decent results, I wanted to get a small business going here in north eastern Pennsylvania but had the pump get frozen when the washer was left out overnight, I did get some stuff done around the house, like the dog yard fence, the front "summer" porch, vehicles, equipment etc, I had tried to just rinse some of the grime off the asbestos shingle siding but ended up taking the paint off 😅 regular tips wouldn't even shift any of the grime so I got a turbo nozzle and Whoops! There went the paint, ! I did try a mixture of Dawn dish soap and regular bleach on the siding but it didn't seem to work, but right now I need to get another pressure washer before I can do any more washing
@@577buttfan if you like urbex, I can show you some cool railroad stuff, this town was built for the Erie railroad back in the 1840's and there's a lot of cool architecture still standing but it's getting torn down rapidly, we just had a oil/water building taken down and the dam that used to power the region is being removed as we speak, we even have a railtrail and what used to be the shops where the train engines were built
Great content as always and always enjoy watching your video's. I am a new business owner in this game and always open to learn as much as possible. One question though is do you not worry about disturbing any axidation while using that shooter tip or tighten up the spray pattern on that m5 ? Idk if the home had any but just figured id ask.
What kind of tape are you using on the outlets? I have been using the red stucco tape but am intrigued by your tape! Great video, Thank you! I use the smart stream but like you, I have found that it saves a ton of time and effort!
Another great one.. have a question I have 4 gpm machine with 200 ft of hose with 2.1 injector.. it doesn't pull soap unless I put injector close to gun. Would a 1.8 injector work better? Looking forward to the upcoming videos
You'll find your hose is too long to create draw. 165 FT seems to be the max length. If I try to D/S, when hooked up to the boiler, it wont draw due to the added length of the heater coil, which is about 43 meters, by pass that, & its all good.
On a 4 gpm you could go as little as a 0.057" or 1.5mm injector to get the strongest draw. the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate. Metric-Inches- similar tip size 1.45mm-0.057"-(5) 1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5) 1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25) 1.8mm-0.071"-(8) 2.1mm-0.083"-(11) 2.3mm-0.091"-(13) 2.5mm-0.098"-(16) The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.
Hey Mike, do you apply SH to the entire home first then rinse or do one or two sides at a time? BTW what do you use to film (sorry that's old school) take videos?
I am from California. I can never get my downstream to get rid of organic growth. I am using a super suds sukker and doesnt even do the trick. I even used the 1.8 and 2.1 and nothing. Not strong. I use 12.5 bleach, and have a 5.6gpm at 4000 psi. Any recommendations?
Currently running my ar45 for house washes and I'm wondering if when I aquire a 8gpm machine if my sh consumption will change. I feel like I'm using alot of sh even when I have my proportioner set to 1%. I could just be imaging things also. But, on another note. None of my hoses have blown off since we last spoke 🙃 have done 5 houses since and all has gone well. Thanks again for the help. Did order those parts also to have on stand by.
Hello mike I’m having some troubles with my 12v wash system it’s not holding charge on a brand new small lawn mower battery could that be the problem? Do I need a car battery ?
What davis shooter, Jrod, and x-jet do you use since your machine is 8 gpm? They come in different gpm options. Most of them in 4 gpm, or does it matter?
Since you are using a 2.1 injector and your SH output is about 1%, is there a need to pre-water the plants? It would seem to me that it is such a low amount of sh that it would not even hurt them, and you could just catch them in the rinse.
Question Mike? I saw that you didn’t cover up the meter in the backyard and lights with tape? Is it cause there is no electric hazard/and or it’s not something you have to worry about covering up on every house? How do you gauge what to cover and no to cover? Just a question I had after watching this video…. As always good information and lessons learned from your experiences and knowledge on pressure washing. Do you necessarily have to cover everything up? Like the meters,electrical outlets and outdoor lighting all the time? Thanks Homie smell ya later😂
That’s a great question. To the best of my memory, I’ve never covered those. However, once, on a very old house, I fried the complete electric panel. That was nearly catastrophic. When I get to those old houses, I do not use SH around those areas. Typically, however, I spray and pray.
@@TheFreshRinse well that is a good answer buddy. Just curious when I start-up and see the same thing, I wanted to see what you do on your opportunities and how to go about dealing with that sir. Thanks buddy
the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate. Metric-Inches- similar tip size 1.45mm-0.057"-(5) 1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5) 1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25) 1.8mm-0.071"-(8) 2.1mm-0.083"-(11) 2.3mm-0.091"-(13) 2.5mm-0.098"-(16) The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.
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👍 I remember before softwashing was as big as it is now - This was the only way we washed 🏆 ~ Down Stream 💦
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The Downstream Bypass was one of the best game changers for us a few years ago! I have purchased an electronically controlled DN10 and the remotes just need to wire it up and give it a go! Like Kenny, I wanted to build my own for under $100 rather than purchase the FP for $600. Keep up the great videos and helpful info for all of those that need to glean your knowledge. ✝️👍🏻👊🏼
Total game changer for sure.
Just need a strong enough servo cause that valve is pretty beefy.i might build one too.
If you use tips to shut off the venturi you are “HARD WASHING” thats a term I invented years ago around the inception of the flow pro when I worked on the first remote bypass with Jud.
I like that!
Are you still selling those 1/2" carbon fiber extensions for the soft wash gun? Thanks!
@@sundown798 I think you may have me confused with someone else.
Thank God for your videos! I am learning so much.
@@kmc669 I’m glad it is helping
I just love the background music 😂
That’s all I really care about, obviously. LOL
As always! Thanks Fresh!!
Thank you my friend!
The sound effects in your videos is what keeps me coming back. Lol!
It’s what I do. It’s who I am!
Good meeting you Mike tonight & thanks for the pic !
from Chris! Washington DC !!
Likewise my brother. So crazy cool meeting you. DC is a long wash! Glad you came!
Very nice video, probably pressure washing is one of the best service in the maintenance industry.. just love it.. if you know what you are doing you can run a great services ..thanks for the content
Thank you my friend
This is my same setup and exactly how I do everything it’s king
BOOM! Great minds…
Thanks for responding to my questions and being so quick about it. You have others that like to post videos but ignore all the questions but you dont. Thanks for being honest and open. Lets fix America one comment at a time.
Gladly! It is not yet overwhelming. I’m sure others with larger channels get a bit overwhelmed.
It seems like the guys who really like down streaming are more up north. I rarely encounter homes that have vinyl siding all over; most homes I encounter here in Houston are brick/wood siding. Seems like higher bleach ratios are needed for the brick than can be produced by down-streaming but that’s just my experience.
I can see that. Perhaps an AR45 would be the ticket for that.
@@TheFreshRinse yea - I use an AR45. I enjoy it for sure. I think down streaming could work for me if the bricks aren’t dirty. I’m planning to add it here soon.
@@happybiscuit7901 Very, very cool!
Exactly. I'm down here in the valley.
Great video Mike! One question about the gun you mentioned and the attachments on it. Ever thought about making a video on how to put it together?
I sure will. I should definitely do that!
Hey Mike
I've washed garbage trucks and roll out trash carts with a stationary machine, regular detergent (pink in color) got decent results, I wanted to get a small business going here in north eastern Pennsylvania but had the pump get frozen when the washer was left out overnight, I did get some stuff done around the house, like the dog yard fence, the front "summer" porch, vehicles, equipment etc, I had tried to just rinse some of the grime off the asbestos shingle siding but ended up taking the paint off 😅 regular tips wouldn't even shift any of the grime so I got a turbo nozzle and Whoops! There went the paint, ! I did try a mixture of Dawn dish soap and regular bleach on the siding but it didn't seem to work, but right now I need to get another pressure washer before I can do any more washing
Hey brother. Thank you for sharing. Good luck my friend.
Whats up NEPA!! I explore abandoned coal mines in your neck :)
@@577buttfan if you like urbex, I can show you some cool railroad stuff, this town was built for the Erie railroad back in the 1840's and there's a lot of cool architecture still standing but it's getting torn down rapidly, we just had a oil/water building taken down and the dam that used to power the region is being removed as we speak, we even have a railtrail and what used to be the shops where the train engines were built
Great content as always and always enjoy watching your video's. I am a new business owner in this game and always open to learn as much as possible. One question though is do you not worry about disturbing any axidation while using that shooter tip or tighten up the spray pattern on that m5 ? Idk if the home had any but just figured id ask.
Great question. If I see heavy oxidation, I preset the siding, and stand back for the entire treatment
What kind of tape are you using on the outlets? I have been using the red stucco tape but am intrigued by your tape! Great video, Thank you! I use the smart stream but like you, I have found that it saves a ton of time and effort!
I use the cheap duct tape from Walmart. The really cheap stuff.
Very good info as usual Mike. 👍💯💪✌️
Any recommendation on metal roof cleaning (kinda oxidized)?
I’m to understand Ox Knox is all the rave.
Great video! Where did you get your flow pro and how much does it cost
Thank you. Www.flopro.solutions
I would like to add that you have to have fresh hot SH for downstream to work.
You must have gotten weak SH, I suppose. I’ve never had a problem, but I get mine fresh.
Another great one.. have a question I have 4 gpm machine with 200 ft of hose with 2.1 injector.. it doesn't pull soap unless I put injector close to gun. Would a 1.8 injector work better? Looking forward to the upcoming videos
Yes, try a 1.8
I'll give it a try. Thanks for the reply
@@dbac8891 Absolutely!
You'll find your hose is too long to create draw. 165 FT seems to be the max length. If I try to D/S, when hooked up to the boiler, it wont draw due to the added length of the heater coil, which is about 43 meters, by pass that, & its all good.
On a 4 gpm you could go as little as a 0.057" or 1.5mm injector to get the strongest draw.
the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate.
Metric-Inches- similar tip size
1.45mm-0.057"-(5)
1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5)
1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25)
1.8mm-0.071"-(8)
2.1mm-0.083"-(11)
2.3mm-0.091"-(13)
2.5mm-0.098"-(16)
The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect
Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.
Hey Mike, do you apply SH to the entire home first then rinse or do one or two sides at a time? BTW what do you use to film (sorry that's old school) take videos?
Hey brother. Great questions. I usually dial 2 sides, then rinse. I film with an iPhone 14 Pro Max and a GoPro Hero10
@@TheFreshRinse Thanks a bunch
Where would one find these injector for a 4gpm pressure washer?
So you are rinsing after pre-treating?
South slide equipment is the only place I shop for these.
I don’t understand your last question. Sorry.
Flow pro for the win
Yes!!!
I am from California. I can never get my downstream to get rid of organic growth. I am using a super suds sukker and doesnt even do the trick. I even used the 1.8 and 2.1 and nothing. Not strong. I use 12.5 bleach, and have a 5.6gpm at 4000 psi. Any recommendations?
I’m at a loss.
Currently running my ar45 for house washes and I'm wondering if when I aquire a 8gpm machine if my sh consumption will change. I feel like I'm using alot of sh even when I have my proportioner set to 1%. I could just be imaging things also. But, on another note. None of my hoses have blown off since we last spoke 🙃 have done 5 houses since and all has gone well. Thanks again for the help. Did order those parts also to have on stand by.
I would say yes. Those dials are finicky. You can be super certain when downstreaming.
Great news!!!!
From my calculations on a 8 gpm with 2.1mm injector you use about 1 gal of SH/ minute of trigger time. Technically every 64 seconds.
Isn't it supposed to be 1÷ ? 1÷ of 8gpm is not 1 gallon it's more like 12.5÷
@@denisk2414 expand on that thought. I'm not picking up on what you're trying to say with what is said.
I'm your opinion is it better or easier to handle your gun set up or 1 with a wand?
No doubt about it… my setup is way easier. Especially when you get in tight spots, like porches and such!
Hello mike I’m having some troubles with my 12v wash system it’s not holding charge on a brand new small lawn mower battery could that be the problem? Do I need a car battery ?
Yes. You need a marine battery.
Do you find it makes any difference turning the Flowpro on and off while on the trigger or not spraying at all?
Hey Joe. When the rinse mode is engaged, the flow rate will increase regardless if the trigger is on or off. No difference
What tap do you like to use Mike?
Tip? M5 Twist
What davis shooter, Jrod, and x-jet do you use since your machine is 8 gpm? They come in different gpm options. Most of them in 4 gpm, or does it matter?
I use the appropriate # for the Davis, but I use the 5-7 for the M5 Twist. Gives it more slap, in my opinion.
Hey what pressure washer/pump exactly are you using?
Honda GX690 with a GP TSF2021 pump
They say a 4gpm won't benefit from a bypass.I would tend to dissgree.That hole is awfully smaller.
I don't notice a difference in flow on my 4 gpm with a bypass or an injector.
Definitely some, but not as much as with an 8
Im gunna run my 4 for the rest of this season then get a 5.5 next year..Im sure ill have an 8 sooner or later lol.@@TheFreshRinse
@@577buttfan Yes, you will
Try a bucket test.@@tedaut
Since you are using a 2.1 injector and your SH output is about 1%, is there a need to pre-water the plants? It would seem to me that it is such a low amount of sh that it would not even hurt them, and you could just catch them in the rinse.
during summer its never bad to presoak, a small jap. maple is dead in minutes and they can run $200+ to replace
Absolutely! Better safe than sorry. Especially in these extremely high temps. Some plants are way more sensitive than others.
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Question Mike? I saw that you didn’t cover up the meter in the backyard and lights with tape? Is it cause there is no electric hazard/and or it’s not something you have to worry about covering up on every house? How do you gauge what to cover and no to cover? Just a question I had after watching this video…. As always good information and lessons learned from your experiences and knowledge on pressure washing. Do you necessarily have to cover everything up? Like the meters,electrical outlets and outdoor lighting all the time? Thanks Homie smell ya later😂
That’s a great question. To the best of my memory, I’ve never covered those. However, once, on a very old house, I fried the complete electric panel. That was nearly catastrophic.
When I get to those old houses, I do not use SH around those areas. Typically, however, I spray and pray.
@@TheFreshRinse well that is a good answer buddy. Just curious when I start-up and see the same thing, I wanted to see what you do on your opportunities and how to go about dealing with that sir. Thanks buddy
@@TXTNwashing I would encourage you to NEVER follow my lead. LOL
@@TheFreshRinseawe man I was going to call myself the fresh sprinkle.
@@MannyAguilarJr LOLOLOL
So when you downstream from a 5 gallon bucket do I fill it up with straight SH?
Yes. The injector is what determines your dilution rate.
Cool, makes more sense now thank you.
Do you throttle your machine down to get stronger SH with the down stream ?
You can, but I don’t. That would also reduce the rinse. The heavier the rinse the better
I guees that makes it obvious that I am without the beloved flow pro as well . That needs to be my next move . You are the man thanx for the reply !
@@steveupton7996 It’s a must
What if you are doing stone or a roof wash and need 5-6%?
Use a 12v pump
@@TheFreshRinse That is what I was hoping you would say! Thanks for the reply.
Will I be pulling the same percent of SH with a 4gpm pressure washer? My injector is 2.1 also.
You will be pulling the same amount, but your ratio will be hotter because your shooting less water. Does that make sense?
the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate.
Metric-Inches- similar tip size
1.45mm-0.057"-(5)
1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5)
1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25)
1.8mm-0.071"-(8)
2.1mm-0.083"-(11)
2.3mm-0.091"-(13)
2.5mm-0.098"-(16)
The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect
Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.
Mike what size of M5 are you using, is that for 8gpm? Or smaller gpm?? Thank you
Great question. 5-7
Gettin that SLAP!@@TheFreshRinse
@@577buttfan BOOM!
When a product says dilute 4:1 what does that mean?
4 parts water to 1 part chemical
Does parts mean 4 gallons H2O to 1 gallon chemical?
What do you mean parts?
@@neftalibaeza2391 I’m sorry, yes. That’s correct
No problem Fresh Rinse, thank you for taking your time to answer my questions, I truly appreciate it. Now, on to the next questions lol 😂
Do you have a surfactant that you prefer?
I do not use surfactant. But if I did, I’d use Eleminator
@@TheFreshRinse I haven’t bought any yet, is it unnecessary?
@@jasonroberts1100 It has its place. But more than anything it seems to take longer to rinse
@@TheFreshRinse thanks, you have great videos!
@@jasonroberts1100 I really appreciate that
Questions, you say. Ok. Boxers or briefs?
Boxer briefs!
Mike I'm in ohio I know you have some equipment sitting around your never going to use let me buy it!!!!! I need to upgrade from a 4gpm
If ever I do, I’ll gladly sell it to you.
It's homes not homie.😂
This is the fresh rinse not fresh prince. Don't get it twisted homie😂
I didn’t know that. I’ll make the adjustment. Now I have to delete all those videos
Do you ever have any issues with neighbours moaning about the smell of SH, or do you use a masking agent?
Free marketing. You get them out to see the transformation.
One time, yes. Most find it appealing. Who doesn’t like the smell of the pool?
I'd like to test a bypass on a 4gpm.pump I'm sure it helps
It would. Not as much as with an 8, but definitely some.
Im gunna get one for mine Ill keep ya posted.The hole is so small through the injector compared to 3/8".
@@577buttfan Yes.