This guy knows what he's talking about, pretty much everyone else gets the ratios wrong. Use all parts to calculate. 3-1 at 12.5%. Divide the sh by total parts. 12.5/4=3.125 give or take a few hundredths for different model pressure washers. Great content man!
I’ve spent a week watching videos from many guys on house washing. Finally a video explaining the main methods and their strength limitations and thus need for the next method, and doing so briefly.
I currently use software or Xjet. I don't do any commercial work. Made up a jug so the suction hose never leaves the bottom of the tank and if it tips over it does not dump out. So this way, it is really easy to move the container around. It is a 7-gallon water jug with a large carry handle.
Really appreciate the no hype, just the facts delivery of information. I'm gearing to launch my business next spring, and I'm sure I'll be watching a lot more of your videos.
A 1.8 injector on a 4-5 GPM will pull 2% mix of 12.5 SH and 1.66% mix of a 10.5% SH. A 2.1 injector 1.25% and 1% and X-jet can pull a 1.6:1 ratio just don’t put a orifice adjuster let it pull straight threw the barb orifice
Please tell me if I’m wrong but if needed a stronger pull “downstream injector” can’t one buy a downstream injector with a bigger orifice? Thanks in advance!
Question: we have been using ads injector for years, and out go to mix, is 2 gallons of sh, + 3 gallons water+ 2 oz surfactant. Most of what we clean is vinyl, going to a 50/50 mix, for hard to clean houses… you’re saying I should be drawing straight bleach 12.5% with my pressure?
Great video! I appreciate all that you do for the pressure washing community. I started last year and have been using an xjet the entire time. I have tried to swap to a downstream injector, but when I tried to connect the down stream injector to my pump, I noticed that the threads were different. I bought a 4gpm GX390 pressure washer with a CAT industrial triplex pump and it came with a downstream injector, but I read that I should not use it. When I took it off, the thread is different and I can't connect my new downstream injector to the pump. I have tried to take the barb off the old downstream injector and plug it and just put the new downstream injector on after it, but I could not find the right plug for it either. What do you recommend that I do? I would really like to start downstreaming.
Great INFORMATIVE content. you helped me understand ratio, chemical mixing and the difference between a downstreamer X-Jet, pump. Soft washing in general. that was the thing i thought i would struggle most with. what surface cleaners do you recommend???
If the x - jet pulls at a 3:1 ratio, using your formula you mentioned for the downstream injector. 12.5 / 3= 4.16 So will the Xjet actually be closer to a 4% mix? I’m still learning all of this. Thanks so much for these videos.
I don't get it, downstreamer let the chemical (that is bad) through hose etc, and x-jet is better ? because it only is at the end of the gun connected ? am i right or did i missunderstood, because i just saw connection on amazon and the design said so, thanks
Question for you Austin Do you have a recommendation for high level of cold weather climates states to do this business year round or seasonal only let me know what you think....
While watching this video an xjet modification idea popped into my head (not sure if it would work), but what if you configured/installed the xjet at the same place you would put the down stream injector. That way you wouldnt have to carry around a bucket. Would it possibly draw the same ratio? Obviously youd have to throw together some nipples/fittings and quick connects to make this possible. May be worth a shot
It would not be possible to draw the same ratio because one of the reasons your able to get a hot mixture with an Xjet is due to placement. The X-jet is at the gun/wand which means is barley mixing with any water. If you out it at the reel, its going to have 100-250ft of water through your hose line its going to mix with.
@@AustinDavis24 Awesome thank you! I just got a Northern Tool Soft wash system to start off with as my first actual system and I have a brick pavers job this weekend to do. You the man
Most of the homes in my area are less that 4000 sqft, what size solution tank would you recommend for a 50/50 6% batch mix? thx really appreciate your channel.
Hey Austin I'm getting started on my journey do I need to batch mix while using an xjet to achieve 4-5-6% or do you recommend straight bleach in a 5 gallon bucket and is it even possible to achieve those % using an xjet
Great video, sets me on the road. Can I ask you for the best chemical to put on moss on tarmac and the best technique. I only bought an x Jet yesterday..We in Ireland are covered in moss !! Great opening to make money.
Hey Austin, quick question. Isn’t there only certain pressure tips that can pull from a downstream injector? If so what are they. Love your content keep up the hard work.
I’ve been using the protool clever wash system for over 6 years but this might be my last year doing soft washing. I can’t stand coming home smelling like bleach! And for the past few years, our summers have been very windy most of the time and it gets to be a pain in the culo!
Each downstream injector device has a orface rating and gpm rating so you match the device to your pump and engine. a orface of 1.8 will deliver a rate of 20 percent.. each device has specs that you can dial in..your not stuck at 10 percent chemical feed rate. fyi...
Hello awsome videos very helpful, I’m locaded in Philadelphia area what do you think in the east cost about the power washing business? A reason I’m asking because of our weather here.
How would you clean a roof that hasn't been cleaned in decades and is completely black and has hundreds of pounds of moss entangled in the roof tiles. How is a bit of bleach going to remove all that moss? Love your content and I'm trying to start my own pressure washing business.
Austin i started my llc and have equipment here in Dallas DFW area but i cannot secure any jobs. Iv left cards, knocked and go to locations. Any pointers with you also being from texas?
@@ervinfisher9873 oh! My Jrod doe some reason Dosent say the exact sizes but that only really matters for high pressure. For a softwash system it’s not a big deal. 20025 or 20050 should be fine
I am starting a pressure washing business this Spring amd I did my parents driveway to practice in the Fall. I noticed after I finished it there were lines from the surface cleaner. I heard I should post treat it. Is that just with Bleach? Also how long should I leave it on before rinsing?
Yes, i had this same problem when i started last summer. I've used just the downstream injector with 10% bleech from walmart, and i let it sit for around like 10 minutes and it worked really well.
What % do you use for a moderately dirty driveway (no oil stains) just mineral build up & duck poop. Got my first driveway cleaning this Saturday & quoted $350 for the driveway or $1200 for the driveway, Pool deck & back patio .. he scheduled me to test me out for the driveway first. Very nervous i don’t have a surface cleaner but I am looking into getting one from a supply store in southern CA hopefully for less than $1000 which is my budget. Thank you Austin
Hope to hear from you Austin Im about to pick up a Simpsons 3200 psi pressure washer & Simpsons 20” 260 degrees surface cleaner .. hoping that’s enough to get the driveway down
3-4 inches per gpm. Use a 15-inch surface cleaner. Pre treat the driveway with a 60/40 mix water and bleach with a little soap. Clean it, rinse it and spray a little more Chem for your post treatment.
Have an adult drive you to a neighborhood or development, and go door to door. You can start by window washing, $10-20 per window. The equipment can be bought for $100 and you can carry it on you from house to house. They can always come pick you up when you are done and go do whatever they like, or hang around and supervise.
@@jamestribbitt9684 Thanks, i have pressure washing equipment from last summer so i’m looking to continue doing this. Just can’t clean houses only concrete. Hoping to upgrade to a 4pm this or next summer
@@swishd_train4742 how did you get around last summer? If you want to make it work bad enough, you will find a way. Wheel the washer around the neighborhoods. Go where there are side walks and lots of houses.
Thank you for your videos I’m trying to sell my car to get a truck and some equipment to start up by myself. Gonna check into the class and see if I have funds tomorrow. Again ty
I know you're the type of guy to pay someone to make something and know it's gonna work, but it never crossed your mind to use a cart with some good wheels on it to carry the 5 gallon bucket around with the xjet instead of carrying it? lol. Or something similar? You could make something in 5 minutes in my garage. C'mon man
You use 12.5% bleach. The Downstream Injector pulls at a 1:10 rate, then there are 11 parts. Dividing by 10 is close, but really you're dividing by 11. For every gallon of 12.5%, you're also getting 10 gallons of 0%, for a total of 11 gallons at an average of 12.5 / 11 = 1.14%
@@MahNameIsJeff Absolutely right. Good answer. That is why I offer so many services. Full-on pro handyman. Sign installer, Electrical, house washing and softwashing. Just to name a few.We must have many lakes to fish from. So when fish are not bitting in one pond there are many other ponds they are.
Hey man, just wanted to thank you for all the tips. Knocked my first job out today, no problems lots of stucco and a sweet check!!
How is it going
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for the information. Solid stuff. I will definitely be clicking the links to your stuff. Big Up's ! Blessings Brother!
This guy knows what he's talking about, pretty much everyone else gets the ratios wrong. Use all parts to calculate. 3-1 at 12.5%. Divide the sh by total parts. 12.5/4=3.125 give or take a few hundredths for different model pressure washers. Great content man!
Thank you!
Bro! This is the kinda shit we need! Thank you
I’ve spent a week watching videos from many guys on house washing. Finally a video explaining the main methods and their strength limitations and thus need for the next method, and doing so briefly.
Great & Very informative Video! Thanks Austin. Please keep these and the "Day in the life" vids as well! I love these!
Love the video, and thank you for the clarification. I was racking my brain before I saw this video regarding all this.
I currently use software or Xjet. I don't do any commercial work. Made up a jug so the suction hose never leaves the bottom of the tank and if it tips over it does not dump out. So this way, it is really easy to move the container around. It is a 7-gallon water jug with a large carry handle.
Great video. No BS and lots of experience. Thank you
I am new to the business and appreciate these videos, definitely helps a lot.
Really appreciate the no hype, just the facts delivery of information. I'm gearing to launch my business next spring, and I'm sure I'll be watching a lot more of your videos.
Fire video which answered all my questions and made me buy an m5
This was the best explanation of soft washing I have seen yet! Thanks for sharing!
Soft Washing v Pressure Washing = Chemical Energy v Mechanical Energy!
More informative videos needed for newbies. Let’s protect the business and demonstrate the professionalism to clients.
Thanks for your vid very well done. You can get venturi injector of different apertures to pull a hotter mix depending on the volume of your machine.
A 1.8 injector on a 4-5 GPM will pull 2% mix of 12.5 SH and 1.66% mix of a 10.5% SH. A 2.1 injector 1.25% and 1% and X-jet can pull a 1.6:1 ratio just don’t put a orifice adjuster let it pull straight threw the barb orifice
Please tell me if I’m wrong but if needed a stronger pull “downstream injector” can’t one buy a downstream injector with a bigger orifice? Thanks in advance!
If using a 4gpm unit Xjet says you can get up to a 1.6:1 pull rate. That will cover just about anything.
EVEN ROOFS?
I need that course!
Austin where is the link for already built skids or trailers
Question: we have been using ads injector for years, and out go to mix, is 2 gallons of sh, + 3 gallons water+ 2 oz surfactant. Most of what we clean is vinyl, going to a 50/50 mix, for hard to clean houses… you’re saying I should be drawing straight bleach 12.5% with my pressure?
Very well explained video thanks!
Great video! I appreciate all that you do for the pressure washing community.
I started last year and have been using an xjet the entire time. I have tried to swap to a downstream injector, but when I tried to connect the down stream injector to my pump, I noticed that the threads were different. I bought a 4gpm GX390 pressure washer with a CAT industrial triplex pump and it came with a downstream injector, but I read that I should not use it. When I took it off, the thread is different and I can't connect my new downstream injector to the pump. I have tried to take the barb off the old downstream injector and plug it and just put the new downstream injector on after it, but I could not find the right plug for it either. What do you recommend that I do? I would really like to start downstreaming.
Hey bud love your videos! Where do i purchase the system for $2,500 you were speaking of 12v system w the blend manfold?
Btw im in Indiana
Midwest Power Wash Equipment great people there
Do I need to dilute my 5 gallon bucket of SH if I’m using the X-Jet or should I just let it rip in straight SH since it’s pulling 3:1?
Great INFORMATIVE content. you helped me understand ratio, chemical mixing and the difference between a downstreamer X-Jet, pump. Soft washing in general. that was the thing i thought i would struggle most with. what surface cleaners do you recommend???
If i use the downstream injector for for example southeastsoftwash surfactant, will i still need to stir with water or i use it undiluted?
how can i get these soft wash systems in South Africa?
If the x - jet pulls at a 3:1 ratio, using your formula you mentioned for the downstream injector.
12.5 / 3= 4.16
So will the Xjet actually be closer to a 4% mix? I’m still learning all of this. Thanks so much for these videos.
3:1 means divide by 4 ( The number of total parts)
@@meta_man_ I appreciate it thank you
Is it pulling 10 to 1 because you have a 10gpm pump? So if you have a small 4pm it’s pulling 4 to 1?
What do you use to kill off blackspot off driveways? Will 12% SH Work?
You should show how powerful the different concentrations of chemical will perform and how to choose in a particular situation
Dude I saw that barrel tile roof and knew you were in texas. where u at? almost looked like steiner ranch or some rich place like that lol
In an old video you said you don't use a jrod (for softwash) for a few reasons....so what do you use?
I don’t use a Jrod on my downstream setup. I use a M5-twist. But for my softwash system I use a Jrod.
@@AustinDavis24 Random technical question… Do you downstream while surface cleaning or just pre and post treat?
got alot from this ! thanks!
I don't get it, downstreamer let the chemical (that is bad) through hose etc, and x-jet is better ? because it only is at the end of the gun connected ? am i right or did i missunderstood, because i just saw connection on amazon and the design said so, thanks
Why do you not like the air diaphragm pump
What size pressure washer to downstream with 200 feet of
Hose
Cool video. How do you keep thieves from stealing all that expensive gear off your truck?
We're in Texas! We have our ways
Great video explaining the different types of softwash system and how they work. How would one go by purchasing your training program.
www.sixfigurepressurewashing.com/sale-page
Good information
Question for you Austin Do you have a recommendation for high level of cold weather climates states to do this business year round or seasonal only let me know what you think....
Most people that are in very cold climates after put away for the winter. Can’t wash when the water is frozen!
How do you keep the 12 volt battery charged?
I charge every other day
@@AustinDavis24 whats the best hose to use for my soft wash system and my pressure washer I want to upgrade to 150
While watching this video an xjet modification idea popped into my head (not sure if it would work), but what if you configured/installed the xjet at the same place you would put the down stream injector. That way you wouldnt have to carry around a bucket. Would it possibly draw the same ratio? Obviously youd have to throw together some nipples/fittings and quick connects to make this possible. May be worth a shot
It would not be possible to draw the same ratio because one of the reasons your able to get a hot mixture with an Xjet is due to placement. The X-jet is at the gun/wand which means is barley mixing with any water. If you out it at the reel, its going to have 100-250ft of water through your hose line its going to mix with.
You can make your own xjet with an old chemical injector that what I do
what % do you clean brick pavers at?
Usually about a 3% and then a medium to high-pressure rims
Rinse
@@AustinDavis24 Awesome thank you! I just got a Northern Tool Soft wash system to start off with as my first actual system and I have a brick pavers job this weekend to do. You the man
Most of the homes in my area are less that 4000 sqft, what size solution tank would you recommend for a 50/50 6% batch mix? thx really appreciate your channel.
Hey Austin I'm getting started on my journey do I need to batch mix while using an xjet to achieve 4-5-6% or do you recommend straight bleach in a 5 gallon bucket and is it even possible to achieve those % using an xjet
friend if you listen closely to his video you will not be able to achieve that strength with an exjet you a blend manifold good luck
You can easily build a metering system for a lot less than the one you have.
Great video, sets me on the road. Can I ask you for the best chemical to put on moss on tarmac and the best technique. I only bought an x Jet yesterday..We in Ireland are covered in moss !! Great opening to make money.
Hey Austin, quick question. Isn’t there only certain pressure tips that can pull from a downstream injector? If so what are they. Love your content keep up the hard work.
I would use an M5 twist. You can pull with that nozzle. No one uses Jrods anymore.
@@AustinDavis24 thank you so much❗️
I’ve been using the protool clever wash system for over 6 years but this might be my last year doing soft washing. I can’t stand coming home smelling like bleach! And for the past few years, our summers have been very windy most of the time and it gets to be a pain in the culo!
awesome video in Australia I can get 36% hypo [sh] if you can get that in usa would you need a soft wash cheers for the video
Hey Austin, what bleach percentage do you prefer for vinyl vs concrete?
Great video with awesome info! Appreciate it man.
Can you get a skid to fit the bed of my Toyota Tacoma?
sure can!
Very informal and good video
Each downstream injector device has a orface rating and gpm rating so you match the device to your pump and engine. a orface of 1.8 will deliver a rate of 20 percent.. each device has specs that you can dial in..your not stuck at 10 percent chemical feed rate. fyi...
Do you rinse with your 12volt or your pressure washer? I down stream now looking to make the switch to 12volt.
Hello awsome videos very helpful,
I’m locaded in Philadelphia area what do you think in the east cost about the power washing business? A reason I’m asking because of our weather here.
How would you clean a roof that hasn't been cleaned in decades and is completely black and has hundreds of pounds of moss entangled in the roof tiles. How is a bit of bleach going to remove all that moss?
Love your content and I'm trying to start my own pressure washing business.
Austin i started my llc and have equipment here in Dallas DFW area but i cannot secure any jobs. Iv left cards, knocked and go to locations. Any pointers with you also being from texas?
Keep going door to door and just keep doing it,keep it up.
Tanks for the information
What tips do you recommend for a 5.5 gpm soft wash pump?
For a 12V? I’d just use a J-Rod.
@@AustinDavis24 Right but like what specific sizes?
@@ervinfisher9873 oh! My Jrod doe some reason Dosent say the exact sizes but that only really matters for high pressure. For a softwash system it’s not a big deal. 20025 or 20050 should be fine
@@AustinDavis24 Gotcha. Thanks
I am starting a pressure washing business this Spring amd I did my parents driveway to practice in the Fall. I noticed after I finished it there were lines from the surface cleaner. I heard I should post treat it. Is that just with Bleach? Also how long should I leave it on before rinsing?
Yes, i had this same problem when i started last summer. I've used just the downstream injector with 10% bleech from walmart, and i let it sit for around like 10 minutes and it worked really well.
Okay, thank you for the help!
Do you have a boom lift?
What % do you use for a moderately dirty driveway (no oil stains) just mineral build up & duck poop. Got my first driveway cleaning this Saturday & quoted $350 for the driveway or $1200 for the driveway, Pool deck & back patio .. he scheduled me to test me out for the driveway first. Very nervous i don’t have a surface cleaner but I am looking into getting one from a supply store in southern CA hopefully for less than $1000 which is my budget. Thank you Austin
Hope to hear from you Austin Im about to pick up a Simpsons 3200 psi pressure washer & Simpsons 20” 260 degrees surface cleaner .. hoping that’s enough to get the driveway down
3-4 inches per gpm. Use a 15-inch surface cleaner. Pre treat the driveway with a 60/40 mix water and bleach with a little soap. Clean it, rinse it and spray a little more Chem for your post treatment.
Austin Im starting my business in a couple weeks. Best tip and advice you got in a couple sentences?
Stay persistent. Dont let a couple days of no leads get you down. Keep marketing. Ask your self, how many eye balls saw my business today?
@@AustinDavis24 thanks Austin I appreciate you. Going from BS get rich quick schemes to an actual business model. Super excited to get started.
advertise, advertise, advertise
I was gunna say that is basically 50% of the business tbh.@@SlickRickTPB
How can i market as a 14yr old, where i can get to close houses easy since i cant drive?
Have an adult drive you to a neighborhood or development, and go door to door. You can start by window washing, $10-20 per window. The equipment can be bought for $100 and you can carry it on you from house to house. They can always come pick you up when you are done and go do whatever they like, or hang around and supervise.
@@jamestribbitt9684 Thanks, i have pressure washing equipment from last summer so i’m looking to continue doing this. Just can’t clean houses only concrete. Hoping to upgrade to a 4pm this or next summer
@@swishd_train4742 how did you get around last summer? If you want to make it work bad enough, you will find a way. Wheel the washer around the neighborhoods. Go where there are side walks and lots of houses.
why couldn't you just install 2 x jets in series of each others with separate chemical lines which would double your flow
Damn I actually never thought about that😂
When I’m out driving around I’ve noticed I see so many buildings and homes that need to be soft washed
can you soft wash with a pressure washer?
Yes I used for my easy emergency setup an air chuck for the tip think 3/8inch on a 3100 psi was actually great left it for the season
Get a j-rod tip for your pressure washer. You can reach 2 stories easily, anything higher than 2 stories, you will need the davis shooter tip.
17:25 exactly what I came for lol. Starting from the bottom of the barrel
Downstream & Roll!
10 to 1 means 1/11 of your mix is SH which is 9.09%. Your mix with 12.5% SH will be 1.1% not 1.25%.
Learned a lot about washing... can i talk to you?
Hi yes I just subscribe your channel and like Tampa how can I start my business?
What softwash hose do you suggest?
Thank you for your videos I’m trying to sell my car to get a truck and some equipment to start up by myself. Gonna check into the class and see if I have funds tomorrow. Again ty
Bro looks like Pat Conoughton
DI injector for 90% of your clearings? Really? Arent you in Texas? In Houston Im applying 3% on 90% of our homes (lots of stucco)
🔥🔥🔥
The major downside of down streaming. It kills the life of your pressure hoses.
How do you figure that?
Almost all companies here use pump sprayers lol
I know you're the type of guy to pay someone to make something and know it's gonna work, but it never crossed your mind to use a cart with some good wheels on it to carry the 5 gallon bucket around with the xjet instead of carrying it? lol. Or something similar? You could make something in 5 minutes in my garage. C'mon man
Omg omg I just subscribed. Gonna rub one out .
Sub,d good content, thanks!
Also youre ratios are not accurate for all machines. Especially when using 10gpm, you will Not apply those percentages
You use 12.5% bleach. The Downstream Injector pulls at a 1:10 rate, then there are 11 parts. Dividing by 10 is close, but really you're dividing by 11.
For every gallon of 12.5%, you're also getting 10 gallons of 0%, for a total of 11 gallons at an average of 12.5 / 11 = 1.14%
If pressure makes so much money. Why are you all selling classes?
Another stream of income never hurt nobody
@@MahNameIsJeff Absolutely right. Good answer. That is why I offer so many services. Full-on pro handyman. Sign installer, Electrical, house washing and softwashing. Just to name a few.We must have many lakes to fish from. So when fish are not bitting in one pond there are many other ponds they are.
Multiple streams of income give you a better chance of keeping afloat and to potentially thrive during tough times which many are experiencing.
Lol. Nothing more to say to that. Just lol 🤣🤣
They only repeating what they see on TH-cam and Tic Tok all of them say the same thing
What nozzle do you use on that for your 12-volt
Jrod