X-Jet Pressure Washer Training from Doug Rucker's Pressure Cleaning School {x jet pressure washer}
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- In this X-Jet Pressure Washer Training video, Doug provides another insightful video explaining "all things X-Jet." This X Jet Pressure Washer video includes various modification options along with products he uses routinely in his pressure washing business. Here are links to various products featured in this video. We invite you to ask questions in the comment section as Doug strives to answer each and every comment personally! Thanks so much for watching as we greatly appreciate our loyal viewers and their interaction!
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You are cool people Doug! I appreciate your gift to give. Information sometimes is very costly or even hidden but your gift has made life easy for alot of people. Peace be with you sir.
Thanks Gerald
Doug, you're a natural teacher and blessing to so many fellas. Will be buying some essentials from your store for years to come!
Thanks so much. Appreciate it.
This is the most comprehensive video I've seen on the X-Jet, thank you sir.
Thank you
That modified x-jet/downstream injector setup really gives you a longer reach. Pretty cool!
Thank you, Doug, for taking your time to make this very educational video. It was full of valuable information, that has helped me a lot and it was a true blessing for me. Once again THANK YOU!!
You are so welcome. Glad it was helpful
Great training video Mr. Rucker, thank you again !!
Very welcome see you in a few weeks
First person to explain it so well! Thank you!
Thank you. Glad it helped.
“ starting off with the box, ummm… you get, ummm everything in the box” 🙄
Um, ya. I had know idea. Thanks for the detailed review. Lol!
I’m jus playin. Thanks Doug. Lots of Love Brotha
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. My 12yo son has decided to start his own business in the future and he eats your videos up! I do to because I want want to help him. Thank you.
Aww. So cool. Tell him I said hello. That’s awesome he wants to own his own business. I think I was that algae or a little younger when I knew that’s what I wanted to do.
I'm a subscriber now very informational videos trying I'm a landscaper of an HOA pool account / tennis courts and they've now asked me to pressure wash the pool area and tennis courts great video on learning what to do and how to do it I've watched several of your videos
Glad they help. Thank you
I just did a test with my 4gpm PW and the Xjet I got 3 gallons after siphoning a gallon of water. So that should put me at about 4.1% if using 12.5 % SH
Answered my question in the first 4 minutes. Thanks
Thanks Doug I will be buying some stuff and joining school need a side hustle which can become a great opportunity for my boy.
Thanks Ed, look forward to hearing from you.
When using the X-Jet it’s usually a 4-to-1 ratio. When down streaming it’s roughly a 10-to-1 ratio. The higher number being water.
So assuming 12.5% SH that’s over 3%, you could roof wash with that.
going online and buying a bucket from your store. Thanks for the education.
Thank you. Appreciate it.
Great video! In the starting stages of getting the business up and running, watching a lot of educational videos. Thank you for sharing.
I bought the modified gun today for pre and post treatment on flat surface and its a game changer for me after the pump up sprayer. If you're coming from a pump up just be sure your technique and hose control is good or you'll go through a ton more chemical. My black soap tip allows a bit less pressure than the m5 twist so i use that for SH, and the m5 for regular soap. Love this thing, ill be recommending it on all the forums.
Awesome. Glad you like it. Thanks Steve
Thanks Doug for all your help
Very welcome
You're not far from me here in Houston. I get F9 barc and your kingslayer through you. Thank you!
Awesome. Thank you. Much appreciated
Doug, have you produced a video about an unloader bypass kit for pressure washing?
Actually doing one this morning.
Doug, the way you hunch forward at 8:33 holding something making your arms look smaller you look like Bradley BP Richfield from "Dinosaurs", and I say that affectionally as one of my all time favorite shows. Thanks for the x-jet info! about to order.
Nice👍
Lots of good information, thank you so much!
Thank you
Just watched your video for the firt time and really enjoyed it thank you.
Great tutorial...I'm in Australia, and it's difficult getting started let alone paying over the top prices for equipment here. I dont mind purchasing from overseas as I use a US based mailbox service and I dont mind paying the exchange rate knowing I'm getting quality at a fair rate. Thanks again especially for the easy to understand tutorial. I'll be looking at purchasing your products as I know it will be workable. Thanks much...Kiwi in Oz
Funkeedadee, what state are you in ? Maybe I could supply you work !
Very good video 😊
Greetings from the UK
Thank you. Thanks from checking in
For your proportioners, if you put a quick connect where the Barb is, you can easily Change between portioners very Quickly. The Proportionerl fits right inside of the quick connect. No mixing, just Poor and go....!!!
Great video, one of the best videos I have ever seen!!! Could you please let me know the j rod tips you used in this video? If x jet is modified like you did, could it be used to shoot the tops of roofs that my 12 volt system just can’t get? Thanks again great video!!!
0040,2540,2510. And yes it will probably shoot further than your 12 volt. Just depends on the gallon per minute of your pressure washer
@@PressureCleaningSch Thanks for the tips! :-) See what I did there?
Love your how to videos!! Please keep videos coming helps so much! Thanks
Thank you so much and I will if there are ever a topic you need a video on let me know. I’ll try to work it in
Extremely informative! great job!
Thanks so much.
Thank you! I just got one for my business
Awesome
Thank you for this content! Awesome information 👍🏻
Mr. Doug This is so nice of you to show us how to build a X-Jet Bucket, It this reason that I chose to purchase one from you. Im also looking forward to taking your class. My sweet wife had a heart attack three weeks ago but once she is back on track and healthy I will go ahead and sign up for the online course. Oh is there a time limit on the online class? Thank you again for your help.
First off prayers for your wife. Glad to hear she’s recovering going to be ok. There is no time limit on the online school. It’s a lifetime membership and you can watch whenever you want as many times as you want.
Thanks Doug as always really HELPFULL
Thanks so much
If you use a jrod with a xjet, will it shut off the mix if you use the "rinse" tips and turn on when you use the "soap" tips? Just as if the xjet wasn't connected?
Or do you just use the valve on the xjet hose to stop the mix from entering the stream?
Can you do a video or chart on mixing ratios for different jobs? stucco, vynal, concrete, everything! plz!
Great video, I believe I need to re build my modified x jet because it’s pushing water into my soap bucket and only sprays water.
Could also be wrong nozzle causing restriction.
Exact same problem here. 8gpm machine using no proportioner. Do I need to just use a 2560 nozzle? I was using a 2540.
@@toddluns1 I got mine off Amazon and they sent me one that wasn’t Strong enough for a 5.5 so I had to order a new orface or how ever you spell it. I put the new one inside the x jet and it’s worked ever since.
Thanks, Great videos!!
Thank you Ronnie
Great video, as usual. Just one thing puzzles me -
If I create the desired output dilution rate in the bucket, wouldn't it be decreased by the addition of water through the pump?
What is the ratio of chemical from the bucket to water from the pump if no proportioner is used?
Yes, correct. Here is the manual with the guide for ratios you will get. Lot of variable play into those though. www.dougruckerstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/X-Jet-Instruction-Manual.pdf
wow great video
Thanks!
Awesome thanks again Sir.
You bet!
@@PressureCleaningSch Sir, I am a homeowner with a 3 story home, I have a Simpson 2.5 GPM, I have the xjet, how can I increase my range? It doesn't reach the top areas. Thanks again Sir.
Great video!! You said that modifying will lower pressure so will it lower the draw and if so what would the draw be in the modified state? Thank you
It won’t lower the draw.
Hi Doug, thank you for the information here. I just got my xjet m5 in the mail, and water absolutely refuses to come out of it. I tore it apart and noticed the spring was under the orifice, stumbled upon your video, and put it back together correctly, still not luck, it just completely plugs up the machine here, I don't know what to do or what I'm doing wrong.
Not sure either without actually seeing but sounds like you may have just got a bad one. Orifice in first then spring. Then the plug.
good video thanks
Thank you
Pretty sure there's wrong information given here... The % out of the fun is not going to be the same or even close to the % in your bucket (diluted or concentrated) even if you DON'T use any of the colored tips... The xjet will naturally dilute it to a 3:1 or 4:1 depending on your machine without any of the colored tips. That means the maximum you can get out of it is a 3-4% with 12.5% or a bit less with 10% straight SH in the bucket. It's still better than a DSI for hotter sauce, but it does not pull the same or close to what is in your bucket. That's what a softwash system is basically for (batch mixing).
I am also going to try and use it for cleaning a 2 story hemlock wood siding house with the sodium per carbonate solution and then oxalic. Might try your modified to downstream🤷♂️
You'll love it
Thanks for the video. What is the difference between this x jet vs down streaming. New and trying to learn thank you!
DS injector house at machine, reel, etc anywhere after the pump. X-jet goes at the wand. Few other differences but that the main ones
Hey Doug, Placed an order last week. Almost completely understand downstream and xjet purely from your videos. One question I have starting out is what do I do about my chems? I don't have a steady stream of customers. Would you just go to Lowes and buy gallons of bleach(or larger if they have them) as needed and then put in a 5 gallon bucket (like the xjet bucket) mixed with water and a surfactant? I was about to just buy a 65 gallon tank thinking that I could just leave it sitting in there and didn't realize it degrades over time. Also, you've told me a soft wash system is just a sprayer on steroids. Just starting with tight funds would it be a good alternative just to carry around a pump sprayer for decks, fences and areas on a house that need a little more heat and then rinse with the pressure washer at lower psi?
Yes just buy gallon jugs and use 5 gallon buckets to downstream out of until your ready to buy in bulk. And yes on the Pump up sprayer too. You got this.
@@PressureCleaningSch Thank you for taking the time to respond to him, I had almost the exact same questions. You’re the man , Doug!
Great video. Appreciate it. So let me see if I understand this. You mentioned however you dilute the SH in the bucket is pretty close to how it’ll come out with an xjet. So does that mean if you’re starting off with 12.5% SH and you put 50/50 Sh and water. You’ve got about 6.25% SH inside the bucket and by the time it goes through the PW and house water line it’ll still be 6.25% roughly? The house water line in the PW doesn’t dilute it anymore?
Yes it will dilute it some. I just, for me is how I do it. The X jet comes with a chart to help you with exact solutions if that’s what your wanting to figure out. I’ve never been one to do that. I just need it to change the color of the organic stains. If it does that I know it’s strong enough.
Doug great instructional video, I'm just starting off n don't wanna have problems with time can u send me a link to order the xjet modified gun, the bucket, hose,downstream bypass valve to connect to my Simpson 4240, 4gal./ min, 4200psi and anything else that goes to that hookup, thanks
www.dougruckerstore.com/products/x-jet-modified-gun/
It work good when you use 1/4 air line hose
I have heard that from a few that use 1/4
Hey Doug, would you be able to tell me which cap you have on the back of the xjet pail system? The black screw on one. I lost the small white one that came with mine and am struggling to find a replacement
We have the white one. It’s available on our website too
Hi Doug, great video I really appreciate you. I have a question with that X jet how much SH will come out of it if I’m using straight 10% SH out of a bucket ? Thanks 🙏
I think it’s like 3:1. Depending on you flow rate I’ve never really tested it.
@@PressureCleaningSch so that would give him .125 solution or mix hitting the surface?
Doug, so the actual xjet tip is no longer usable once you modify it, correct? You have to use a jrod after modifying?
I’ve never tried it but some guys say they use it. We send it with the modified when we build them
Hi Doug,
Great video and explanation. I have a question what percentage of SH comes out the tip of the xjet using straight SH out of the bucket no proportioner ? I hear it’s 3% using 12.5 SH. I use 10% SH. Can you help me out with this. Thanks a million
Your pretty close. I’ve never tested it. I don’t use x jet very much.
If I put a x jet tip on a modified x jet would I have the same effect and distance like using the j rod with the shooter tip ? Thanks for the great videos sir.
I’ve never tried it but I believe you would
Where did you get that bucket from? Would love to have that
We sell the x jet bucket www.dougruckerstore.com/products/x-jet-pail-system/
Great video I loved it one question though. What % bleach mixture do you use for cleaning house siding?
Question, how much can a 4000 psi hose take as in pressure?
Question 2: how much does a 4400 psi 4gpm maschine put out does it push 4400 psi?
Question 3: can the 4000 psi take the 4400 psi maschine?
Thank you in advance 🙏
1) Probably around 3500-3700 2) No usually a little less, about 500 PSI less 3)Not sure what your asking here
I dont see the shirts on your website. Will you get more in? Thanks
Sorry but won’t be carrying them anymore.
Hey Doug got a question. I want to hook up my x jet polly 3/8" line on a reel. Can I use 100 feet? If it reduces pressure a bit that is perfectly fine. If so I'll order the 100 feet from you soon. And when I got the 25 ft line from you I didnt order the x jet ball valve. Im going to need that to cut off chems as I want to wet the surface before chem without changing guns. Thanks for all your help and quick responses. Dedicated DR customer for life.
Yes you can 100 ft.
Hey doug i love the videos. How do i get the filter end piece off that way i can connect to the bucket?
Cut the hose.
Hey Doug I have a question. I only do flat surface, driveway, sidewalk, etc. Laying down pre and post treats with a 2 gallon pump up sprayer is a burden. So if i get this video you are saying without modifications the xjett is to high pressure for that type of task? I really have to get away from the pump up but in the most affordable way possible as im just getting started.
No I did not mean that, just need to be careful of the overspray onto grass though. It will work fine with out the modification for pre and post treating, but again watch the mist and over spray.
I can pre soak the grass with water. If I use it stock will it be about the same as a soap tip or more?
@@stevanhoffman4240 more. Much more pressure and most.
@@PressureCleaningSch thanks for your help. Think I'm just gonna go to an electric pump sprayer for now. Love the videos, you rock.
Hello, thanks for the great videos. I have a 4200 psi pressur washer that is 4 gpm.
1. Do you have a shooter tips for rinsing 3-4 stories high .
2. and do you have a shooter tips for dispensing chemicals 3 - 4 stories high
Yes. The sling shot shooter tip will do both. You just have to have a way to switch from chemical to rinse. www.dougruckerstore.com/products/sling-shot-shooter-nozzle/
I bought the Xjet gun from you Doug several years ago. Haven’t used it much. Maybe twice? I went to use it last week and for the life of me couldn’t get it to pull SH out of the jug. I use a Flowpro and bypass. In order to get it to pull soap do I need to go into “soap mode”?
The x jet can not be hooked to the flow pro X jet has to be used as a stand alone.
Thanks for passing on your wealth of knowledge 🤙.
I was just curious if I had an extra dedicated 30m of 3/8 Jetter hose (no steel to corrode) and gun at the end could I place the modified X-Jet were I connect this hose out of my trailer to my original hose and then have a small hose from the X-jet to bucket. It would be setup essentially like using it the same as a downstream injector but keep SH out of my original steel braided hose and hose reel swivel.
Would this still draw the same ratio’s listed on instructions or would the extra 20-30m of pressure hose wreck the suction draw?
Again, much appreciated Dougie !
Hey Doug, you said mix the bucket half/half and that what will come out at the Xjet. Now its a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio on average, so how you get a half and half mix coming out at the end? To draw bleach without a proportioner from a 5 gal bucket took my 4gpm 4000psi pressure washer exactly 3:30sec. Now while I was drawing 5 gal Bleach I put out about 14-15gal total. Which is a 3:1 ratio. My SH was only 10.5% so the end result was around 3%. But you said mix half and half and the end result gonna be that. I don’t understand what you meant. I like your videos but sometimes I get lost. Thanks for your reply
Yeah your ratios are correct. That’s an older video I corrected later. Sorry about the confusion.
Doug another amazing video . I think I’m going to fly to Texas to take your class in may .
When you were down streaming here and using the modified x jet , we’re you swapping out guns ? When you were using your bypass and downstream inv I noticed the x jet was connected at the bottom .
Also would it be possible for me to call you today . I’m outfitting an eco line to do down streaming, pressure washing , Window cleaning . Need a ton of equipment and would love your expertise .
Yes the xjet hose connects at the bottom of the xJet...when downstreaming I have to switch out guns. Call me anytime 2818833630
Yes the modified x jet required a dedicated gun doe the injector being on the gun. yes you can call me or email me pressurecleaningschool@gmail.com. sorry for the late response. Thought I had answered this already.
Wait... I'm confused. If you mix half sh and half water..a 50/50 mix... wouldn't it come out less than 50/50 if there's no proportioner? You said it'll come out exactly how you mixer it in the bucket....
Yes it will. I just say how I consider it. Don’t go by what I do.
Will the longer length of chemical hose create a pressure drop at the tip?
No it will not.
XJet is 50/50 out the Gun correct? So 5 gallons of 10% would be 5% out the Gun not using inserts?
Do you need to clean the new fence somehow before staining? For some reason I can't find a clear answer anywhere, some advise just to powerwash, some to apply a fence cleaner before powerwash, some seems like don't do anything, just brush off w/huge brush and then stain. It is cedar fence I just put, but not sure about the question above. I would appreciate your professional opinion on this matter. Thank you for the great film.
I looked for the x jet bucket on your website yesterday and coupdnt find it
www.dougruckerstore.com/products/x-jet-pail-system/
Mr Doug I need a remote control downstream injector the shertzbox box with a extra remote when will you have anymore
We have them now
Doug I just bought a 4000 Simpson pressure washer I don’t want to fry this thing once I release the trigger so how can I have the water run into a bucket or ground do you have a set up that I can buy of you guys before I fire this up thanks
If it’s belt drive you can bypass off the unloader. If not then you can get a ball valve set up and open when off the trigger. But, it in any case, relax, you can be off trigger up to a minute or so, plus it should have a relief valve to prevent damage to the pump. No need not to fire up.
Thank you for all your info. My pressure washer is a 2500 psi with a rate of 2.2 gpm max. Do you carry a shooter tip tha will work for that? Thank you in advance
Hi raymond, we have a TOST shooter tip that may work, but I highly doubt it. That low a gpm I doubt you'll get much height out of a shooter tip.
Thanks for the video. What's the minimum GPM pressure washer do you recommend for starting up for driveways and houses ?? Thanks again
4GPM and a belt drive....Check this for some ideas....www.dougruckerstore.com/products/pressure-washers-starter-bundle/#pressure-washer
I don't understand how the water from the machine is not diluting your mix. Obviously if I'm trying to get distance from the jet more water (in my case 4 GPM) is being released.
Hello Mr. Doug whats the best way to mixing a blech to wash a home I am beginer so please any help than you
I have a down stream injector… as I finished applying my SH… I noticed that after rinsing the house down… my container was half full before I sprayed SH… but afterwards was filled with water? How did water get into my SH container?
May have the injector on backwards. Make sure the arrow on it is pointing towards the gun. Not back to the machine
I have a dewalt 3600 can i use the soap injector to dispense the bleach since it doesnt go thru the pump? Also love the surfactant from yall 💪
Yes you should be able too
Went to checkout with the gun, and shipping alone was $300 for just this item. Maybe there's an error in the store? I'll check again tomorrow.
I’d say there is.
If it happens again please email Laura a screen shot of it Orders@dougruckerstore.com
Does anyone know what purpose the spring behind the orifice serves?
The plug is tapered and does not reach the orifice. It keeps the orifice seated.
So when switching from a soap/chemical tip to a rinsing tip, will it automatically stop drawing Chems or do we need that switch that comes on the x jet hose. I’m buying a longer hose.
And just bought your modified. x jet gun sold on your website, mine i modified broke 😩
How come no one ever says how hard it is to remove the tube from the XJet to change proportioners?
Most likely because most using it for house wash do not use the proportioners and also may be just diluting in the bucket. But nonetheless the tube should not be hard to remove. Mine just slides on and off the hose barb.
Thanks so much man, do you use the same ratio of bleach surfactant and water on every type of surface? Like wood , stucco and concrete?
Yes Klace. Pretty much. Rarely do I find that I have to change it for any surface.
Can you install the xjet where the downstreamer is, to pull more soap?
No won’t work like that
@@PressureCleaningSch thanks
Hello
I am a homeowner and currently own a Huskvarna 3200 psi pressure cleaner. 2.5 GPM max. I want to softwash my house and specially the windows. Is the xjet worth it for me and which model would go with my machine.. Thank you
How do I get a 1-1.25% solution using a 2.3gpm machine and 10% sh?
Do I use a proportioner at all? No proportioner is .8:1.
I’m currently using a 9-1 proportioner while putting 1.25 gallons of 10% SH and the rest water in a 5 gallon jug. Is that to lean for vinyl siding?
Can I use an xjet with a normal 4gpm machine? No soft wash system?
Yes. You sure can. Just don’t use it for roofs.
Hi Mr. Doug Rucker.
Watch the section on the video on the proportioner ratio. I'm getting confused. I'm going to run no tip (open) on the X-Jet system. The X-Jet chart states (1.6 - 1). I'm also assuming this is full throttle on the machine. If I'm using 10% (SH) and using 3500 psi @ 4.0 gpm machine how do I figure out the ratio in the 5 gallon for (1.0% , 2% & 3%)?
Do i have to use 2.5 gal (SH) with 2.5 gal of (water) = 5%. Then divide that by 1.6, which = 3.125?
Again. I little confusing when you're saying it comes out of the gun the same as the solution in the container. Just curious any information will be helpful.
Thanks
Michael C - (WA)
Hey Michael, that 1.6 is always going to be dependent on many variables, thats why I always go by and say that it pretty much is coming out by what you mix it at.
@@PressureCleaningSch
Hi Mr Rucker,
I did a few draw test and the math this weekend. The chart was correct at (1.6 - 1) with a 4.0 gpm no tip (open) and full throttle. You can round off a little to 1.5 if that helps. If so, remember it will be divide by 2.5
So basically you make a strong mix solution in the 5 gallon container and then divide it 2.6 or 2.5. That will give you the percent.
Example: Using 10% (SH).
1. Mix 2.5 gallon (SH) - 2.5 gallon of water = 5.0%.
2. Now divide that by 2.6 and you get 1.9% or close to (2.0%). This will be the draw that comes out of the X-Jet.
The same steps for using 12.5% (SH). Again just make sure you do a draw test with the machine.
It you draw straight 12.5% or 10% from the 5 gallon bucket divide it by 2.6 or 2.5 and you will get you percent.
I hope this helps someone.
Thank you,
Michael C - (WA)
@@michaelc7283 Awesome I am sure that will help many. Thank You
Do you have a coupon code for my order. I’ll wait to order tomorrow. Thanks 🙏
I need to use degreaser but I don’t not what proportioner to use on a 3.5 gpm? Can someone help me please? With a 5 gallon tank
There should be a chart on the proportioners bag that is a guide. It’s also on the instructions that come with the X jet. I’ve personally never used the proportioners before. If you need the directions email me at info@dougruckerstore.com and I’ll get a copy to you
Good afternoon I just tried to order the X jet bucket and I’m having problems so if you can help me with that I would love to order a X jet bucket
Email Laura with the issue your having and she’ll get you straightened out. Dougruckerstore@gmail.com
On your website store do you ship to Australia?
Yes we sure do. Email Laura at orders@dougruckerstore.com and she can help you.
Thank you 😊
What if you get longer hose to where maybe u can leave a bucket on truck or something so you don't carry bucket when you do half the house at least will it lower anything as far as as high it can shoot or Chem percent with it being long enough to not carry bucket around even less ?
I’ve used 100 feet before
I have two soft wash systems, both with 4gpm 4000 psi machines. We turn down the pressure and both units have 100ft of suction hose to the xjet. It siphons without issue. It will even siphon up on the roof when we have to get closer to peaks etc, albeit takes a few seconds longer for the solution to reach the nozzle. We do HOA condo buildings and townhomes with this system, and it's the only thing we use.
Hey Doug.....you mention that whatever you mix you put in the bucket is the percentage that will go on the house. I am wondering if I have figured this wrong all along. Lets say you mix 50/50 10% SH and water......that would mean there is 5% in the bucket. With our 8 gpm machine the little card says it is pulling 3:1 without one of those little colored orfices. So if the bucket is 5% and its pulling 3:1 that would mean that what is going on the house is actually 1.25%.......right? Did you leave out the 3:1 proportion in your scenario or am I totally off? REally just want to be sure.
Yes I leave the 3:1 off. Never found that to be accurate.
@@PressureCleaningSch Oh wow.....I have my math all wrong then.
@@PressureCleaningSch So If I have 10% SH and I want 1% I need to mix 1/2 gallon SH and rest water in the 5 gallon xjet pail......right?
@@PressureCleaningSch
Hi Mr Rucker,
Yes, I'm also confused with this issue. If you don't use any of the small insert. What's the draw ratio?
If i use 10% (SH) how should I fill the 5 gallon tank to get (1.0% 2%, 3,%, 4%, etc)?
That would be a great video explanation.
That was a great gun conversion.
Hi Doug,
I recently ordered the X-Jet M5 from your store, and I want to use it to get me by until I can invest in a softwash system.
With a 4,000 PSI 4.0 GPM machine, if I run the X-Jet open with no orifice, 10% SH mixed 50/50 with water will get me a true 5% out the tip? I see some other comments from you saying you don't find the 3:1 stated on the card to be accurate but do you feel it does dilute it some? Presumably it has to be diluting it to some extent because water will still be flowing from the machine as well. I ask because that will make a big difference on how you mix the 5-gallon bucket.
If I were intending to spray a 3% mix for houses/hardi siding, should I go with a true 3% mix in the bucket, or make it stronger to account for maybe even a 2:1 dilution in the x-jet (still running it without any of the colored inserts) Because that's a big difference... either 1.5 gallon of 10% SH in the bucket or 3 gallon of SH to = 6% diluted 2:1 in the X-Jet down to 3%
Thanks for any insight!
I'd just mix it at 3% and go from there. Add some more bleach if it's not working good enough. Add water if working to fast. I really don't get into all the exact% since every job can be different depending on surface and staining. The exact % coming out of the gun makes no matter to me, what I look for is, is the bleach changing the color of the algae or not?
I'm confused. Isn't an x jet just a glorified downstreamer? Only difference I see is which end of the hose you put it on.
Yes. Exactly.
Evening. How do I know what ratio I need or use? Where do u get that number? Ex: 10:1 30:5 all that
Thats all going to depend on what you are cleaning and the chemical you are using.
Awesome video I just bought extra modified off your website. I’m using a 2.5 GPM 3200 psi machine can you help me understand the SH ratio for house washes? Like how would I go about making a mix using this X jet gun
On my site where you purchased will be instructions on using it and making house wash mixes. Read it over throughly and it will explain it. After reading at all if you have any questions let me know
@@PressureCleaningSch yeah it says for a 2.5 gpm is .8-1 I believe so almost a 50/50 mix if I am just using straight SH in a container?
@@rico3831 sounds pretty close to me.