Hey, just wanted to say thanks. Been looking at these for a while, but did not want to spend $800 on one. Used your list, ordered the parts, watched your video several times, and got mine up and running this morning!!! Looking forward to using it next week.
Glad it helped Walter. Exactly what I was thinking after watching some of the other videos online. I just took it a step farther to assemble it on a board to help others figure it out. Cheers Mate.
Hey Bill! Been watching your videos a lot. Appreciate all you do. Question for ya: If I build one of these with a 1/2” remote valve using the same remote would it also activate my 1/4” valve that I have already installed? Looking for a way to turn my soft wash SH on/off remotely. Thxs! Ron. ((U. P. POWER WASH)
How do I hook up the third hose for water like south east soft wash has there's? So when you switch it back to water it also rinses out the downstream injector. Is there an adaptor I plug two hoses into bleach and water then it goes to one hose to plug into the electric ball valve?
I built 2 of these using your video great job explaining it, one question is there a way to keep the flashing light on the whole time the valve is open? it only stays on for a minute after the valves opens
Zach, how's it going up there in Colonial Williamsburg? Hey I think it's a great idea. You could even purchase a more expense Banjo brand motorized valve and still save money. I just got one for my mixing valve for my softwash setup and it was only $106. Of course that's about 4x's as much as the one I used here but I can't find these right now. Hopefully they'll come back on the market soon.
Hey man, thank you for the video. I’m thinking about building this and just using an 18 V battery as my power source. Will. Will I need to put in some sort of step down converter because the voltage is different? I have a Milwaukee 18 V, I guess I could get a 12 V battery that would work. Thanks in advance!
I'm looking to get into the business and this video is helpful i was thinking of making this but a few changes like using a dewalt battery wire kit in place of the 12v that way i can just use what i have and recharge it i have multiple batteries!
Man, for a minute there I really thought you swapped people on us. You looked like a whole different person when you took your hat off and put your glasses on. 😂
I guess it might be time to change out that pic...lol. I'm actually replying from my personal account now since I sold Neptune Clean the beginning of this year.
My only question is battery size without frying the remote module. I'm using a 1000 CCa marine battery as it powers 2 push button start pressure washers, and 12V roof pump. I also thought about using these little remote modules to remote start my pressure washers but again, wonder about battery size and draw of machines without frying the remote modules.
You'll have to replace the ball valve probably twice a year depending upon the volume of usage. SH has a way of destroying everything it touches eventually.
Great video. Since you can't really rinse the two way electric valve how does it hold up to SH? I have all the material and hope to install it tomorrow.
Just like anything exposed to SH... you will have to replace it. How often depends upon I can't say. They're cheap enough to keep an extra on hand, though.
@@williamseith4267 I since found the valve with the 3 way on it. So I can hook up my water tank and bleach tank to the same valve. It will just switch from bleach to water. Switch to water it will flush out the electric valve. Going that route. 75.00 vs 35.00 so its a no brainer.
Between jobs on the same day no need to flush them out, but after your last job during break-down just drop the intake into a bucket of fresh water and leave valve open to flush it
Do you please have a link to the battery wire you used like what gauge wire is it? and the fuse part? I can’t find it anywhere and I’m confused on what the different size fuses mean
The wire coming from the battery is a 16 gauge wire if I'm not mistaken. i bought a spool of wire and one of red then I used some heat-shrink tubing over them to keep them together. Hope that helps.
The cheap on you see in this video needs to be in the box. Banjo makes one for about $115. It's a 1/2" ball valve but you can step it down to 1/4" barbed fittings to use in this scenario. Check out this link: www.sprayerdepot.com/products/banjo-1-2-12v-full-port-electric-ball-valve
Thanks for the tutorial, but I have an issue, I bought 2 valves, i built the first one following every step, and it worked, the valve opened, but when I turn it off, it doesn’t close. I thought maybe the valve was bad, so I tried the other one, and same thing, after it opened, it wouldn’t close again. Any idea why? Has anyone came across this issue also ? 🤔
I'd check how you have the switch wired. If you look closely at the wire colors you can see that the red/white wires from the battery enter the corrugated split tube but when they come out one is red and the other appears to be black. The white wire has "black heat-shrink" tubing on it making it appear to be black but that's the white wire from the batter. Hope that helps
Thanks man, turns out I had bought the wrong valve, it looks identical but it was suppoused to be the auto return, I didn’t realize that at first, I appreciate the quick response though. 🙏🏽
No I don't but the process is exactly the same with the exception of the Banjo motorized 3-way ball valve has three wires. The black still goes to the negative on the receiver switch and the white and red go to the positive side. Hope that helps.
Hey I'm glad it provided some help. If you're looking for the electrical box, try searching Home Depot for this: 6 in. x 6 in. x 4 in. Gray PVC Junction Box
So this setup would not be a good fit for a softwash system. You need to build a metering valve setup for that because your mix is usually 50% SH and 50% water. That gives you the 6% bleach strength you need to clean roofs. Downstreaming for siding with a 1-2% mix is ok for this system.
@@iamjacksundyingaddiction6595 I'm not that familiar with the Flowpro which looks like a pretty good product. It also looks like that unit uses an automated DN10 ball value which diverts pressurized water from the pressure washer through the bypass system. I really like that. It's actually a better setup. My system only turns the soap on/off but the flow of water still goes through the downstream valve. All in all that system looks like a pretty good product for the money.
Hey I just added the items I got from Amazon to the description. Be sure to check each product size parameters as you have to choose the size you want. For instance, they offer brass and stainless steel ball valves. You want stainless when dealing with SH. They also come in 1", 3/4", 1/2" just to name a few. I purchased a 1/4" stainless ball valve but i don't see it on that link anymore.
@@neptuneclean thankyou yea adding the links will help alot of ppl I built one last year following herbs video but at the time he didn't explain the wiring I finally now understand how to wire properly I can follow a video but to not understand it was really frustrating thankyou
New Subscribers I just built one but I can’t get the solenoid to open and I bought two solenoids and I put the second solenoid to power and it comes on and opens do you think I’m gonna have a bad valve?
Oh man it's hard to say without being able to see how it's wired. I would re-watch the video and check to make sure the components you're using have the same wire configuration as the one in the video. If it's the same, watch the video, pausing it as you go to ensure the connections are correct. I know from personal experience that it's usually something I did. Especially if I'm tired. Maybe let it go for today and come back at it fresh tomorrow. Hope that helps. Bill
Hey Tim, the yellow wire is not used in this configuration. It just hangs there. You can cut it even with the black wire sheath or put some electrical tape on it.
No this is used for down-streaming SH. Keeps you from going back to your rig and physically turning your SH by-pass valve so you can do a fresh water rinse. It basically shuts off the SH from the down-stream pickup. Hope I explained that OK.
Just curious if you've had a remote control receiver go bad? Mine worked fine from late March until last week. Now it just wants to "click" sometimes but isn't turning on the valve.
Not yet but they're so inexpensive that I don't worry about it. It is possible to crush them if you step on it or something like that so be careful. I keep my in a zip-lock ID carrier that I hang around my neck. That seems to keep it dry and from getting crushed.
@@neptuneclean I'm talking about the receiver itself (where the wires are connected). I've now had 2 in a row (new) that I couldn't pair. Up until a week ago, I really have loved having this remote control downstreamer but am wondering if the receiver is worth upgrading? Thanks for your reply.
@@jaysonrichey2059 Jayson you've got a point there. The receiver/keyfob combo is pretty cheaply made which is also why it's so cheap to purchase. If you can find a better unit, which should cost a bit more, let me know. It's probably worth paying more upfront for it to last longer.
@@williamseith4267 I have been looking. There are others out there but it looks to be the same internals. Two different ones I looked at had the exact same photo showing the inside components. Some seem to be the same unit but with less range listed. 🤷♂
So a three-way valve will not turn off the flow of soap but switch from one tank to another tank. I'm pretty sure the wiring would be the same depending upon the valve
So what I'm trying to do is I have a three-way coming in from Amazon...and I'm planning of hooking up water/soap mix/ then to downstream injector..then at the end of job switch chem off and run water
@@perezleolp So do I understand correctly that you plan to have two tanks? The way I have mine setup is to simply pull my mix into the pressure washer hose flow via the downstream injector. The soap mix goes through the 2-way valve. When I no longer want soap, I simply turn the valve off so no mix is pulled into the injector.
I bought everything and built it to the T. I keep blowing a fuse though. Any idea why that might be happening? I'm running maybe close to 6-10 ft. of 14 AWG wire to the battery. Not sure if that's the issue? Any info would be helpful
The connections on the receiver are pretty tight. Check to make sure no wires are shorted out. Also, the on/off switch is another place of possible short.
@@williamseith4267 It seems to be the switch. Bought the same one you did and connected them exactly how you did. Red and yellow from the switch spliced to 14 gauge wire and that is connected to the positive wire to the battery, and placed on the positive terminal on the receiver. Had a buddy of mine stop by and look at it, and he's telling me the yellow is a ground, so I'm having a ground to short. Really wishing you showed the full wiring process!
@@xtremeleecleanpressurewash6407 Hey brother, sorry you're having trouble with the assembly. Be sure to study the switches wire color codes. They are not all the same even though they may look like it. I'm sure it's a simple fix. Probably just have two wires crossed. you may have to do some trial & error on the wire connections.
@@neptuneclean all is good. I’m just confused. In the beginning you show the green wire connected to the positive and in the end it’s connected to the negative??
I have purchase the items but noticed my strobe lights are 3 wire. It seems as though when the yellow connects with the red, it changes through different strobe cycles (17 total). Any suggestions? I think the yellow can be used to set a specific flash pattern.
Jayson I justed used the red and black wires on the strobe and left the yellow one along. You're probably right about the strobe light patterns but I didn't worry about that with this configuration.
@@neptuneclean Thanks. I'm planning on using two strobes so I can see it from both sides (in case I ever have to run my hose to the opposite side of my trailer vs typically off the right side). I'm not too concerned at what the particular flash pattern is.
I am still using it. I'm really impressed how long the automated valve has lasted. The only problem I've had is a hose leak caused by the wrong sized hose clamp. Other than that I'm really happy with it.
I'm with you there. It pays to do the research and build your own rig. You'll have to work on it eventually, so... if you built it, you'll know how to fix it rather than waste your profit paying the local PW store to fix it.
@@williamseith4267 exactly I can’t stand the southeast softwash guy. He sells the same stuff you can get in store for 4 times what it costs. I have a better designed skid that he makes for 1300$
Hey if you use it and it doesn't leak then it works. I just had a couple fittings leak so I did a little research and found out the best stuff to use was Locseal. You can't put too much on though or you'll have a heck of a time removing fittings after they've been on there a while. Cheers mate!
Well, I haven't thought about making/selling them. That's not really my business model. I know there are guys on TH-cam that do however. I think they sell them for around $400-$500. You can make it yourself for much less.
So this is a great way to downstream using your pressure washer. This system will allow you to remotely turn your soap on/off. You can achieve the same thing by changing out your nozzles. I like this for downstreaming because I'm sure the soap is off especially when I'm watering down plants or rinsine the SH off a home. I've had rinse nozzles that will still let soap through the system. It might be because of the length of my hose causing a pressure drop across the DS injector allowing soap to flow. So for washing homes... you can consider this a substitute for a soft-wash system. However, it will not work if you plan to do roof washing. You cannot deliver a strong enough SH mix to clean roofs (about 6% SH).
@@capo17hg22 The x jet is a great tool when you're starting on a shoestring but if you want to increase revenue by being more efficient you've got to downstream from your truck or trailer or install a softwash system.
Well, I'm not really in the manufacturing business and the season is heating up for me here in Virginia Beach so I just don't have the time. I'd be happy to help you build your own if I can (you know, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime). The parts are the difficult thing right now. I was going to build a second one and the motorized valve in the 1/4" size couldn't be found. I ended up using a more expense Banjo brand, 1/2" motorized ball valve and downsized the barbed fittings.
Tutorial is spectacular but the valves are junk. They last between 3 and 6 jobs before the valve stops turning. Got tired of replacing them so i ordered a FloPro. Higher quality valve and actuators. Those Amazon valves have junk internals.
Why not just use different tips man, I turn my soap on and off by changing tips? I never have to go back to the truck, soap tip turns it on, and rinse tip turns it off. Get after it and make it simple, way too much stuff going on with your set up.
You are correct. You can use different tips if you're downstreaming but there are more applications for this setup if you're creative. I use a similar setup with a larger 3-way motorized valve to switch my roof pump from SH to water only. Also, I've had my zero orifice rinse tip (the one rated for my 8gpm) pull soap. Not sure why so I added this system for safety. Especially when using to hydrate plants.
Seeing a few different 1/4/-2-wire motorized ball valves on US Solid's site. Do you know which one you purchased? JFMSV00077UPC:888107098362Condition:NewAvailability:Usually ships within 24 hoursWidth:4.00 (in)Height:3.20 (in)Depth:3.20 (in)
@@neptuneclean I had checked the link. It brings up a 3/4" valve. It looks like Amazon is out of the 1/4". I'm looking at US Solid directly. They show 6 models. I believe 2 of the models are 2 wire. Thanks for your reply.
@@jaysonrichey2059 That link lists all the sizes available. It looks like they are out of the 1/4" but have the 1/2", 3/4", and 1" sizes. Supply chain issues are really putting a hitch in our giddy-up these days.
@@neptuneclean No doubt. I want to stick with the 1/4". I'm waiting on a call back from US Solid on the differences between their 1/4" models. I was hoping you might have had the part number that you have. No big deal.
THIS MAN DESERVES MORE SUBSCRIBERS
Hey Thanks for that! I'm all in all the time.
Facts! He earned this new subscriber for sure
Not even a minute into the video, I seen your comment so I went ahead and subscribed. 👍🏽💪🏽
Hey, just wanted to say thanks. Been looking at these for a while, but did not want to spend $800 on one. Used your list, ordered the parts, watched your video several times, and got mine up and running this morning!!! Looking forward to using it next week.
Right on Rick! So glad this video offered some help.
Do you have information on a parts list and prices
@@louvasta6gmailcom Look in the description area. He has every part listed with a link. I think I wound up with about $177 for everything I bought.
Best explanation of this setup that I've ever seen. Makes a big difference to see it outside of the box!! Thanks!
Glad it helped Walter. Exactly what I was thinking after watching some of the other videos online. I just took it a step farther to assemble it on a board to help others figure it out. Cheers Mate.
This helped immensely with my build especially the pigtail wire connector and inline fuse to the battery idea, 'smart' and practical.
Yes, I have been looking on Amazon and found all the same hardware. Great video, thanks for showing me that I was on the right track.
Ordered parts and will be adding this to my setup next year. Great video and explanation!!!
Thanks for the video! Straight to the point with easy step by step instructions.
Hey Donnie no problem. Glad it helped.
Thanks Donnie glad you enjoyed it.
I just got through building an A and B soap 2 step box. I put it in a pelican case. Thanx for the great video Sir!
Oh nice... a pelican case. That's definitely rugged.
Hey what valve did you use for your I fleet wash and would like to build one too how did it turn out for you
Thank you. I played the video while I put it together to answer any questions. Very detailed.
Hey Jimmy glad the video helped!
Best video awesome instructions and helped me out very well and didn’t have to spend $400 on a downstream injector remote system
Hey Shane glad the video helped. Make sure to subscribe as I'm working on more helpful content for PW business owners.
Neptune Clean….Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very informative. Keep Pumping out content!!!
Hey Bill! Been watching your videos a lot. Appreciate all you do. Question for ya: If I build one of these with a 1/2” remote valve using the same remote would it also activate my 1/4” valve that I have already installed? Looking for a way to turn my soft wash SH on/off remotely. Thxs! Ron. ((U. P. POWER WASH)
cool vid, very helpful. Like it when the purchase links are ready to go too. I would have liked to see the install and the run to the up switch.
Great simple video
Do you have a link for the box?
This is what Ive been looking for. Thanks.
Where did you get the box, can you give size or link so I can purchase them.
What valve can i buy if i do fleet washing
question: Hose barb size? 1/2"npt to 1/4 barb? What size is the threads into your ball valve assembly? thanks. Great video!
What size is the box, or at least the depth your using
You got a subscriber here, excellent video
How do I hook up the third hose for water like south east soft wash has there's? So when you switch it back to water it also rinses out the downstream injector. Is there an adaptor I plug two hoses into bleach and water then it goes to one hose to plug into the electric ball valve?
I built 2 of these using your video great job explaining it, one question is there a way to keep the flashing light on the whole time the valve is open? it only stays on for a minute after the valves opens
Great Video! I appreciate you posting this!
Thank you sir for taking the time to do this very helpful video.!!!
What size is the box? 8x8?
Nice you just saved me $300 🤘🏾
How much is the project?
Thanks Bill, think I’m gonna try to build one myself rather than buying from someone.
I’m across the bridge in Williamsburg. Colonial Pro Wash 👍
Zach, how's it going up there in Colonial Williamsburg? Hey I think it's a great idea. You could even purchase a more expense Banjo brand motorized valve and still save money. I just got one for my mixing valve for my softwash setup and it was only $106. Of course that's about 4x's as much as the one I used here but I can't find these right now. Hopefully they'll come back on the market soon.
Hey man, thank you for the video. I’m thinking about building this and just using an 18 V battery as my power source. Will. Will I need to put in some sort of step down converter because the voltage is different? I have a Milwaukee 18 V, I guess I could get a 12 V battery that would work. Thanks in advance!
If I run it off battery pack like in model do I need a fuse?
I'm looking to get into the business and this video is helpful i was thinking of making this but a few changes like using a dewalt battery wire kit in place of the 12v that way i can just use what i have and recharge it i have multiple batteries!
anyone got the link to the barbs?
who did your company shirts? they look great!
I have a question, using the 1/4 ball valve.... will that restrict flow if using a 3/8 line? Or is that a stupid question?
What size box did you use
Great video!
Man, for a minute there I really thought you swapped people on us. You looked like a whole different person when you took your hat off and put your glasses on. 😂
I guess it might be time to change out that pic...lol. I'm actually replying from my personal account now since I sold Neptune Clean the beginning of this year.
Best explanation and step by step process hands down thank youn
Hey Zoolife, I appreciate the kind words. Just here to help.
My only question is battery size without frying the remote module. I'm using a 1000 CCa marine battery as it powers 2 push button start pressure washers, and 12V roof pump.
I also thought about using these little remote modules to remote start my pressure washers but again, wonder about battery size and draw of machines without frying the remote modules.
The battery shouldn't hurt the remote modules.
How far away does the remote work?
Excellent Tutorial. Thanks
How has the ball valve held up to SH?
You'll have to replace the ball valve probably twice a year depending upon the volume of usage. SH has a way of destroying everything it touches eventually.
Great video. Since you can't really rinse the two way electric valve how does it hold up to SH? I have all the material and hope to install it tomorrow.
Just like anything exposed to SH... you will have to replace it. How often depends upon I can't say. They're cheap enough to keep an extra on hand, though.
@@williamseith4267 I since found the valve with the 3 way on it. So I can hook up my water tank and bleach tank to the same valve. It will just switch from bleach to water. Switch to water it will flush out the electric valve. Going that route. 75.00 vs 35.00 so its a no brainer.
Between jobs on the same day no need to flush them out, but after your last job during break-down just drop the intake into a bucket of fresh water and leave valve open to flush it
I wired it like you show and it was backwards , so I had to redo it
Do you please have a link to the battery wire you used like what gauge wire is it? and the fuse part? I can’t find it anywhere and I’m confused on what the different size fuses mean
The wire coming from the battery is a 16 gauge wire if I'm not mistaken. i bought a spool of wire and one of red then I used some heat-shrink tubing over them to keep them together. Hope that helps.
How does the valve last without being rinsed? I use drop sticks so it would not be a problem for me but just wondering if they last flowing 12% sh.
Get a bucket tieh comsone clean water in it , run the hose to it and open the valve and rinse
Great video just wondering If the ball valve is water or weather resistant or does it have to be inside a box
The cheap on you see in this video needs to be in the box. Banjo makes one for about $115. It's a 1/2" ball valve but you can step it down to 1/4" barbed fittings to use in this scenario. Check out this link: www.sprayerdepot.com/products/banjo-1-2-12v-full-port-electric-ball-valve
Hi. On those dainty wires, apply a solder lug to go into the crimp connector
Thanks for the tutorial, but I have an issue, I bought 2 valves, i built the first one following every step, and it worked, the valve opened, but when I turn it off, it doesn’t close. I thought maybe the valve was bad, so I tried the other one, and same thing, after it opened, it wouldn’t close again. Any idea why? Has anyone came across this issue also ? 🤔
Also, switch polarity on the valve, I connected negative to positive and positive to negative, and it closed.
I'd check how you have the switch wired. If you look closely at the wire colors you can see that the red/white wires from the battery enter the corrugated split tube but when they come out one is red and the other appears to be black. The white wire has "black heat-shrink" tubing on it making it appear to be black but that's the white wire from the batter. Hope that helps
Thanks man, turns out I had bought the wrong valve, it looks identical but it was suppoused to be the auto return, I didn’t realize that at first, I appreciate the quick response though. 🙏🏽
Nice video. What is the wire Guage size to battery
Thanks glad you were able to get something out of it. I think it's a 16 gauge wire. 14 or 16 will work fine.
@Neptune Clean haven't bought the wire yet, but I believe I will figure it out. The video helped alot. Thank you
Do you have a video for the one you made for the gas roof pump
No I don't but the process is exactly the same with the exception of the Banjo motorized 3-way ball valve has three wires. The black still goes to the negative on the receiver switch and the white and red go to the positive side. Hope that helps.
Hey there! I have everything I need for this except the wire to run from the battery. What kind of wire should I use?
Hey Zack you're probably ok with a 16 or 14 gauge wire. Use the thicker wire if your battery is far from the unit. Like more than 10 feet.
Great vid. Thx so much. Please provide the make/model or link of the case? Thx again. Great vid. Subscribed.
Hey I'm glad it provided some help. If you're looking for the electrical box, try searching Home Depot for this: 6 in. x 6 in. x 4 in. Gray PVC Junction Box
Hi, this would also work for softwashing right, bc this just helps pull chem / Water / Soap right? Thanks
So this setup would not be a good fit for a softwash system. You need to build a metering valve setup for that because your mix is usually 50% SH and 50% water. That gives you the 6% bleach strength you need to clean roofs. Downstreaming for siding with a 1-2% mix is ok for this system.
@@williamseith4267 isn't this pretty much like a flowpro
@@iamjacksundyingaddiction6595 I'm not that familiar with the Flowpro which looks like a pretty good product. It also looks like that unit uses an automated DN10 ball value which diverts pressurized water from the pressure washer through the bypass system. I really like that. It's actually a better setup. My system only turns the soap on/off but the flow of water still goes through the downstream valve. All in all that system looks like a pretty good product for the money.
Hey Bill do you have the link for the strobe light?
Hey I just added the items I got from Amazon to the description. Be sure to check each product size parameters as you have to choose the size you want. For instance, they offer brass and stainless steel ball valves. You want stainless when dealing with SH. They also come in 1", 3/4", 1/2" just to name a few. I purchased a 1/4" stainless ball valve but i don't see it on that link anymore.
@@neptuneclean thankyou yea adding the links will help alot of ppl I built one last year following herbs video but at the time he didn't explain the wiring I finally now understand how to wire properly I can follow a video but to not understand it was really frustrating thankyou
Great video man! I had an unrelated question: who does your shirts? The graphics look cool.
what size are the barb fittings sir
The fittings I used in this application were 1/4" ID. That should be good enough for most applications.
New Subscribers I just built one but I can’t get the solenoid to open and I bought two solenoids and I put the second solenoid to power and it comes on and opens do you think I’m gonna have a bad valve?
Oh man it's hard to say without being able to see how it's wired. I would re-watch the video and check to make sure the components you're using have the same wire configuration as the one in the video. If it's the same, watch the video, pausing it as you go to ensure the connections are correct. I know from personal experience that it's usually something I did. Especially if I'm tired. Maybe let it go for today and come back at it fresh tomorrow. Hope that helps. Bill
I found out the problem I ordered the wrong part I ordered the AC 110 not the 12 V it’s on the way. 👍🏻
Receiver box.
@@WandWizardLLC Rgr... that will make a difference. Glad you were able to troubleshoot the problem.
Where do you get the parts to build one at?
Amazon and home Depot
what do you do with the yellow wire on the light
Hey Tim, the yellow wire is not used in this configuration. It just hangs there. You can cut it even with the black wire sheath or put some electrical tape on it.
What is the purpose of this? Does it deliver more SH than a downstream injector that connects to the pressure washer.
No this is used for down-streaming SH. Keeps you from going back to your rig and physically turning your SH by-pass valve so you can do a fresh water rinse. It basically shuts off the SH from the down-stream pickup. Hope I explained that OK.
Thanks. I am going to build one and also make a downstream injector to connect it to that can deliver 3-5% SH. @@williamseith4267
Just curious if you've had a remote control receiver go bad? Mine worked fine from late March until last week. Now it just wants to "click" sometimes but isn't turning on the valve.
Not yet but they're so inexpensive that I don't worry about it. It is possible to crush them if you step on it or something like that so be careful. I keep my in a zip-lock ID carrier that I hang around my neck. That seems to keep it dry and from getting crushed.
@@neptuneclean I'm talking about the receiver itself (where the wires are connected). I've now had 2 in a row (new) that I couldn't pair. Up until a week ago, I really have loved having this remote control downstreamer but am wondering if the receiver is worth upgrading? Thanks for your reply.
@@jaysonrichey2059 Jayson you've got a point there. The receiver/keyfob combo is pretty cheaply made which is also why it's so cheap to purchase. If you can find a better unit, which should cost a bit more, let me know. It's probably worth paying more upfront for it to last longer.
@@williamseith4267 I have been looking. There are others out there but it looks to be the same internals. Two different ones I looked at had the exact same photo showing the inside components. Some seem to be the same unit but with less range listed. 🤷♂
Would it be similar to wiring a 3 way ball valve
So a three-way valve will not turn off the flow of soap but switch from one tank to another tank. I'm pretty sure the wiring would be the same depending upon the valve
So what I'm trying to do is I have a three-way coming in from Amazon...and I'm planning of hooking up water/soap mix/ then to downstream injector..then at the end of job switch chem off and run water
@@perezleolp So do I understand correctly that you plan to have two tanks? The way I have mine setup is to simply pull my mix into the pressure washer hose flow via the downstream injector. The soap mix goes through the 2-way valve. When I no longer want soap, I simply turn the valve off so no mix is pulled into the injector.
@@neptuneclean yes well I have water tank soap tank bleach tank and I'm a splice soap and bleach line
@@neptuneclean but you still have to rinse the injector manually with a 3 way plastic valve right??
I bought everything and built it to the T. I keep blowing a fuse though. Any idea why that might be happening? I'm running maybe close to 6-10 ft. of 14 AWG wire to the battery. Not sure if that's the issue? Any info would be helpful
The connections on the receiver are pretty tight. Check to make sure no wires are shorted out. Also, the on/off switch is another place of possible short.
@@williamseith4267 It seems to be the switch. Bought the same one you did and connected them exactly how you did. Red and yellow from the switch spliced to 14 gauge wire and that is connected to the positive wire to the battery, and placed on the positive terminal on the receiver. Had a buddy of mine stop by and look at it, and he's telling me the yellow is a ground, so I'm having a ground to short. Really wishing you showed the full wiring process!
@@xtremeleecleanpressurewash6407 Hey brother, sorry you're having trouble with the assembly. Be sure to study the switches wire color codes. They are not all the same even though they may look like it. I'm sure it's a simple fix. Probably just have two wires crossed. you may have to do some trial & error on the wire connections.
@@neptuneclean all is good. I’m just confused. In the beginning you show the green wire connected to the positive and in the end it’s connected to the negative??
I have purchase the items but noticed my strobe lights are 3 wire. It seems as though when the yellow connects with the red, it changes through different strobe cycles (17 total). Any suggestions? I think the yellow can be used to set a specific flash pattern.
Jayson I justed used the red and black wires on the strobe and left the yellow one along. You're probably right about the strobe light patterns but I didn't worry about that with this configuration.
@@neptuneclean Thanks. I'm planning on using two strobes so I can see it from both sides (in case I ever have to run my hose to the opposite side of my trailer vs typically off the right side). I'm not too concerned at what the particular flash pattern is.
@@jaysonrichey2059 Right on brother. Glad that helped.
great video thank you for sharing
I just received a box very similar to this one. Are you still using it? Any tips? I know it need to be rinsed thoroughly
I am still using it. I'm really impressed how long the automated valve has lasted. The only problem I've had is a hose leak caused by the wrong sized hose clamp. Other than that I'm really happy with it.
@@neptuneclean awesome!
Where did you get box, what is it called? Size?
John it's an waterproof electrical box from one of the big box home stores. I think it's a 6x6.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing.
Hey bill, would you happen to have a resource list for obtaining the transmitter, receiver and the motorized ball valve?
Hey John, check the description just below the video.
I don’t understand why some guys buy $30,000 dollar skids or trailers when the stuff on the skid can be made yourself for 7-8 INCLUDING THE DAMN SKID
I'm with you there. It pays to do the research and build your own rig. You'll have to work on it eventually, so... if you built it, you'll know how to fix it rather than waste your profit paying the local PW store to fix it.
@@williamseith4267 exactly I can’t stand the southeast softwash guy. He sells the same stuff you can get in store for 4 times what it costs. I have a better designed skid that he makes for 1300$
I had no idea you’re not supposed to use true blue on pressurize fittings I wish I had known that before now😭
Hey if you use it and it doesn't leak then it works. I just had a couple fittings leak so I did a little research and found out the best stuff to use was Locseal. You can't put too much on though or you'll have a heck of a time removing fittings after they've been on there a while. Cheers mate!
"thank you"!💯💯
James, no problem! Glad it was useful for you.
Would you make one for me?
Well, I haven't thought about making/selling them. That's not really my business model. I know there are guys on TH-cam that do however. I think they sell them for around $400-$500. You can make it yourself for much less.
So I don’t need a soft wash system this way
So this is a great way to downstream using your pressure washer. This system will allow you to remotely turn your soap on/off. You can achieve the same thing by changing out your nozzles. I like this for downstreaming because I'm sure the soap is off especially when I'm watering down plants or rinsine the SH off a home. I've had rinse nozzles that will still let soap through the system. It might be because of the length of my hose causing a pressure drop across the DS injector allowing soap to flow. So for washing homes... you can consider this a substitute for a soft-wash system. However, it will not work if you plan to do roof washing. You cannot deliver a strong enough SH mix to clean roofs (about 6% SH).
@@businessideasacademy I have a x jet as well but I’m not a fan of the bucket
@@capo17hg22 The x jet is a great tool when you're starting on a shoestring but if you want to increase revenue by being more efficient you've got to downstream from your truck or trailer or install a softwash system.
@@neptuneclean two 55 gallon blue barrels and one 20 gallon, from the truck and a Proportional valve
@@capo17hg22 That could work but clear is better so you can see when you're running low on SH or water.
Will you sell me one of these?
Well, I'm not really in the manufacturing business and the season is heating up for me here in Virginia Beach so I just don't have the time. I'd be happy to help you build your own if I can (you know, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime). The parts are the difficult thing right now. I was going to build a second one and the motorized valve in the 1/4" size couldn't be found. I ended up using a more expense Banjo brand, 1/2" motorized ball valve and downsized the barbed fittings.
You'd make a great bomb maker. :D
Tutorial is spectacular but the valves are junk. They last between 3 and 6 jobs before the valve stops turning. Got tired of replacing them so i ordered a FloPro. Higher quality valve and actuators.
Those Amazon valves have junk internals.
Thanks man. I refuse to pay 550 dollars
Hey Allen glad it helped!
Why not just use different tips man, I turn my soap on and off by changing tips? I never have to go back to the truck, soap tip turns it on, and rinse tip turns it off. Get after it and make it simple, way too much stuff going on with your set up.
You are correct. You can use different tips if you're downstreaming but there are more applications for this setup if you're creative. I use a similar setup with a larger 3-way motorized valve to switch my roof pump from SH to water only. Also, I've had my zero orifice rinse tip (the one rated for my 8gpm) pull soap. Not sure why so I added this system for safety. Especially when using to hydrate plants.
Seeing a few different 1/4/-2-wire motorized ball valves on US Solid's site. Do you know which one you purchased? JFMSV00077UPC:888107098362Condition:NewAvailability:Usually ships within 24 hoursWidth:4.00 (in)Height:3.20 (in)Depth:3.20 (in)
Hey Jayson, there's a link to the one I purchased in the description of this video.
@@neptuneclean I had checked the link. It brings up a 3/4" valve. It looks like Amazon is out of the 1/4". I'm looking at US Solid directly. They show 6 models. I believe 2 of the models are 2 wire. Thanks for your reply.
@@jaysonrichey2059 That link lists all the sizes available. It looks like they are out of the 1/4" but have the 1/2", 3/4", and 1" sizes. Supply chain issues are really putting a hitch in our giddy-up these days.
@@neptuneclean No doubt. I want to stick with the 1/4". I'm waiting on a call back from US Solid on the differences between their 1/4" models. I was hoping you might have had the part number that you have. No big deal.
What do you connect the yellow wire to from the light?
It looks like he did away with the yellow wire bc all I see coming from the light is red wire and black wire.
All the yellow wire is for is the different patterns which you do not need.