Jim Faulhaber from Florida, invented the bypass. The reason I use the injector on the straight part of the bypass, is the injector needs the pressure differential to open. More restrictions, cause back pressure, and it reduces chemical flow and can even shut off the venturi with a longer hose. The less back pressure on the injector, the better.
Wow there is no words to thank you for your class that was awesome after two years you still teaching with that class and helping us on our business thank you very much and God bless!!
Thank you for watching! I have evolved as well. Some things I said and did in the beginning were changed or removed. So take my advice lightly. Do what you think is right. I'm happy in pointing people down a path but you are the one steering. Take care
Got my beast running good Kevin, I still watch and learn from your efforts. Thank you for all the instructions and teaching Sir. I look forward with great eagerness to each video.
my idea and design several years ago is finally coming to life I love it. I have the flopro and saw this video pretty neat stuff. I have to order another flopro on my rig. keep up the hard work.
Just tried the ball valve actuator out under load -2200 psi- and it turned the valve with ease !!! Thanks for the video !!! I actually made my own bracket with 3/4 x 12 gauge steel ( not easy by the way) but there are no cuts or welds, very rigid !
Great job brother finally found a Channel with plumbing experience when it comes to softwashing business got to know what you're doing . I built my own Downstream bypass I got a valve from teejet it works great and I also made my chemical proportioning unit that is high flow control valve out of a regular 1"true Union full-flow port ball valve I took the ball out and modified it on my lathe works great save me hundreds $$$ Brother we here at Road dogs dirt relief appreciates your video and Content and the time it took to create great information wash on own brother
Thank you RDDR! Great job on your "ball work" on your valve! LOL. Got a photo? Yes it's a pain in the ass to make videos. I could have built 10 of these for all my retakes and editing!
@@housewashing5693 I'll shoot you some pics of the details how I modified the ball valves do you have a email I got all the cuts and details out of the ball valve engineering schematics but I will send you the info brother
@@mr.aquaclean9479 I think it will save 20 minutes per job. Plus I believe you will do a better job. Like pre wetting plants. You may just skip it sometimes because your walking back and forth to the truck.
I got to thinking about your actuator setup and figured that you have to keep the trigger pulled while the actuator does its thing otherwise that little motor may not have the umph to turn that ball valve under pressure. Mines a bitch to turn when you have your trigger off and the unloader is working. Thanks for taking time to do these videos.....
I’m in the planning and comprehension stages still so pardon my ignorance. What chemicals are we injecting at this point? I thought the mixing station was for all the additives.
This is for the downstream injector not the Soft Wash metering station. This DS injector will be introducing Sodium Hypochlorite and a small amount of surfactant.
I've worked or tried to work with a dozen companies overseas. All they want to do is screw me around. I could only find 2 US companies but they want $1200 per valve. So by the time I get a valve ready for production it's going to be several thousands of dollars. I feel that the best solution is to buy the whole set up through FlowPro Soulutions. Because by the time you spend making one you could wash one house and basically pay for FlowPro's valve.
Yes. I've been throwing that idea around as well. I was thinking about this actuator pushing and pulling the throttle lever off the same receiver your injector valve is connected to. amzn.to/3k8eOvf
@@housewashing5693 Yes! I was looking at that other one since your last video. That may work too! Again thank so much for sharing such great and detailed ideas. You've already saved me all the time and effort on looking for all the rigth parts, not to mention all the labor involved in trying to put it to work all together (and it will save me even more time, money and labor, once I have it all working). Thank you so much.
@@housewashing5693 I’ve just ordered the parts w/ your links. I’ll share a video as soon as I get it and put it together. The “camisin manipulator” will take until April to come. 😏😔😔
Proflow did a great job at a reasonable price. flowpro.solutions/products/flowpro-remote-bypass?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_pid=5784723259558&pr_ref_pid=5920771637414&pr_seq=uniform
@@housewashing5693good morning Kenny. I put the injector on a straight run and put a remote between the injector and the chemical. I want to change to the injector on the bypass and do a remote on the shutoff valve. Would a US Solid valve work instead of having to pay for a flow-pro? It’s a substantial cost difference.
Like the video, I use a remote electric ball valve for down streaming, made for under 100.00 your way will give a little more flow for rinsing, which is good. That bypass, most put the chemical injector on the straight away because it supposedly pulls more chemicals that way verse having it in the loop. Run a test on yours, see what you think, I’d be curious. Never done a test myself, thanks again!
No the injector does not draw less on the loop but u do get more flow with a half inch ball valve and half inch tees with reducer bushings, use all stainless, with stainless injector if u want it to last
He man i love what are you doing i built a soft washing manifold like yours from home depot when i tested it it pulled soaps only from the 1/4" line but the water and the bleach is nothing coming out please what do you think the problem is
I have my bypass setup the same way. tested many times on my 5.6 gpm filling the 5 gallon through bypass and straight through and the bucket filled faster when going through bypass. I still can’t explain, and it shoots higher also.
@@housewashing5693 same theory applies when i used to use an xjet, if the hose barb has a hose connected to it you get less distance when pulling chem, if you take the hose off the xjet injector and run it where it pulls air at the end of the gun then you get farther distance. I used a jrod with a large straight orifice so it pulls chem with hose attatched then if you pull the hose off but dont switch your jrod orifice it hits farther.
I don't exactly remember. But I actually think it was about a month. The good thing is that I realized this type of setup works great. I had already made plenty of money the first month to buy a Flowpro with plenty of money left over. I think I paid for my whole rig in two months! Always strive to upgrade as quick as you can.
For sure there are other nicely made electric valves out there. But I'll take your idea over any other, anytime! Because it will be much cheaper and simple to replace once stuff goes bad, and we already have and carry most of the parts involved.
Hi there, I’m having a hard time finding a valve that isn’t controlled by a wifi phone app. Do you know if these new valves will work? They say no hub required.. not sure what they’re meaning. Thank you
any idea if you can operate two of these remotes independently at the same time (on two machines)? or would the remote change the other operators machine as well? ex. machine 1 is applying chem, machine 2 calls for water, would machine 1 swap to water as well from pressing the button ? or would machine 1 keep applying chems?
You can you need 2 channel remote, you can buy a fob and even use your phone to setup and turn on and off more reliable than your transmitter box. I use this for pure water window cleaning can turn pumps on and off and adjust water flow rates up or down for rinsing the glass 👍
I noticed you are no longer using this setup and would look to speak to you as I am building a similar setup how can I speak to you please advise thanks
@@housewashing5693 I have 2 -7gpm gear driven units on my trailer and love them ! I used to have an 8gpm gear drive unit but if my bleach got a little weak it really struggled with taking heavy mildew off of houses at .6 percent that’s why I dropped back to the 7’s , if I done it full time it may have not been an issue with the bleach strength as I would have always have strong bleach, the 2.1 injector only pulls 64oz of chemical per minute with 150’ of hose
I’m with you on using 7gpm instead of 8. I use Udor 7gpm pumps and for me it’s the sweet spot. Gives me enough flow for surface cleaning, pulls enough soap/SH for me to clean quickly, and doesn’t flood me out when I’m cleaning tight spots or places where water collects. I don’t see any difference in time between 7 and 8. 7gpm is the way to go.
I’m running a 7gpm/3500psi pump and turning the ball valve is easy even under pressure. The actuator on the FlowPro turns the valve just as easily. Huge time saver when I’m working solo.
Hey Kenny, just got my parts I ordered from your Amazon link. Here is a quick video I did, just to show how I used that on my machine’s throttle. So far it's working. I'll get it better organized and finish installing it, but here it is working already. Thanks again for the ideas and links for the parts. th-cam.com/video/xypK_eQnJYs/w-d-xo.html
I like your practical ingenuity. No need to give away $1000’s when you can build it and achieve a real sense of accomplishment!
Agreed. I even cut my families hair. I cut and color my Wife's hair because nether want to pay 100 for that!
And you know your equipment better wen you've built it yourself from the ground up.
Jim Faulhaber from Florida, invented the bypass. The reason I use the injector on the straight part of the bypass, is the injector needs the pressure differential to open. More restrictions, cause back pressure, and it reduces chemical flow and can even shut off the venturi with a longer hose. The less back pressure on the injector, the better.
Thanks for the information
That's the sort of "tinkering" I also love to do and see others do, great work thinking out of the box, a definite thumbs up.
Thanks
You’re cool!! Well explained!
Like watching people put their own twist on things.👍👍✌️
Thanks Jason!
Wow there is no words to thank you for your class that was awesome after two years you still teaching with that class and helping us on our business thank you very much and God bless!!
Thank you for watching! I have evolved as well. Some things I said and did in the beginning were changed or removed. So take my advice lightly. Do what you think is right. I'm happy in pointing people down a path but you are the one steering. Take care
You’re a genius, great humble attitude with patience going through the process setup
Thank you Lawrence! I love your channel. I've learned a lot from your videos!
Got my beast running good Kevin, I still watch and learn from your efforts. Thank you for all the instructions and teaching Sir. I look forward with great eagerness to each video.
That's awesome!
my idea and design several years ago is finally coming to life I love it. I have the flopro and saw this video pretty neat stuff. I have to order another flopro on my rig. keep up the hard work.
The FlowPro looks to be build very nice.
Just picked one up and I have to say it's build very very well !!! Definitely worth the $$
Just tried the ball valve actuator out under load -2200 psi- and it turned the valve with ease !!! Thanks for the video !!! I actually made my own bracket with 3/4 x 12 gauge steel ( not easy by the way) but there are no cuts or welds, very rigid !
That is the best thing I've heard in a long time!!! Make a video of the finished product and give us the link.
You just saves $500 bucks!!
@@housewashing5693 I might have to get your email address
@@housewashing5693 let’s hope it holds up ! Gonna save a lot of walking back and forth to the trailer
@@MarkB-zt9jm mowerdog@gmail.com
Great job brother finally found a Channel with plumbing experience when it comes to softwashing business got to know what you're doing . I built my own Downstream bypass I got a valve from teejet it works great and I also made my chemical proportioning unit that is high flow
control valve out of a regular 1"true Union full-flow port ball valve
I took the ball out and modified it on my lathe works great save me hundreds $$$
Brother we here at
Road dogs dirt relief appreciates your video and Content and the time it took to create great information
wash on own brother
Thank you RDDR! Great job on your "ball work" on your valve! LOL. Got a photo? Yes it's a pain in the ass to make videos. I could have built 10 of these for all my retakes and editing!
@@housewashing5693 I'll shoot you some pics of the details how I modified the ball valves do you have a email I got all the cuts and details out of the ball valve engineering schematics but I will send you the info brother
@@ga-prowashllc12.5 email is mowerdog@gmail.com
This is awesome. Fantastic demonstration
Thank you
That's fantastic. I can't wait to see how much time this setup saves me this year.
Let us know how it works out?
@@housewashing5693 Of course!
@@mr.aquaclean9479 I think it will save 20 minutes per job. Plus I believe you will do a better job. Like pre wetting plants. You may just skip it sometimes because your walking back and forth to the truck.
Keep the videos coming!! Very informative. Thank you.
Will do and thank you!
Love your videos, you are one smart cookie 😃 thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep them coming
Thank you Barbie!
I got to thinking about your actuator setup and figured that you have to keep the trigger pulled while the actuator does its thing
otherwise that little motor may not have the umph to turn that ball valve under pressure. Mines a bitch to turn when you
have your trigger off and the unloader is working. Thanks for taking time to do these videos.....
It's pretty darn strong.
Love this set up!! I agree 100%
Thanks Eugene! Eugene is my middle name.
@@housewashing5693 noble name. From the Greeks.
Only met a few eugenes
@@user-fc4ne9le5f And my last name is indeed "House"
Great video. Been looking on diy’ing this myself. I love your solution and will most likely copy it.
You can do it
@@housewashing5693 I most likey will. Getting older and hate spend most my time walking back and forth
@@charlestuozzo4747 I know I should be walking for exercise. Screw it - make it remote control! LOL
@@housewashing5693 Yeah walking is good but today was 6 miles worth on an apartment building. 90 % was tuning chems off or on. Time for a remote
I’m in the planning and comprehension stages still so pardon my ignorance. What chemicals are we injecting at this point? I thought the mixing station was for all the additives.
This is for the downstream injector not the Soft Wash metering station. This DS injector will be introducing Sodium Hypochlorite and a small amount of surfactant.
I love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Chris! I just like to tinker around.
Great content with Excellent delivery of it. Thank you
You're welcome!
Great info and good job explaining the process.
I like your video, very well explained and easy ti follow.
Thank you
So good! Any timeline on when you think you'd have the actuator available? I saw you mention it a comment...
I've worked or tried to work with a dozen companies overseas. All they want to do is screw me around. I could only find 2 US companies but they want $1200 per valve. So by the time I get a valve ready for production it's going to be several thousands of dollars. I feel that the best solution is to buy the whole set up through FlowPro Soulutions. Because by the time you spend making one you could wash one house and basically pay for FlowPro's valve.
Sweet set up
Thank you
Thank you. I'm just getting started and this is right up my alley. 👊💪🙏
Great stuff Sir. I'm going to use that concept to also accelerate and decelerate my machine! Thanks for sharing 👍
Yes. I've been throwing that idea around as well. I was thinking about this actuator pushing and pulling the throttle lever off the same receiver your injector valve is connected to. amzn.to/3k8eOvf
@@housewashing5693 Yes! I was looking at that other one since your last video. That may work too! Again thank so much for sharing such great and detailed ideas. You've already saved me all the time and effort on looking for all the rigth parts, not to mention all the labor involved in trying to put it to work all together (and it will save me even more time, money and labor, once I have it all working). Thank you so much.
@@Absoluteresurface Make a video of your throttle control
@@housewashing5693 I’ve just ordered the parts w/ your links. I’ll share a video as soon as I get it and put it together. The “camisin manipulator” will take until April to come. 😏😔😔
@@Absoluteresurface So cool! I can't wait to see your build!
I have the Pro flow. And it’s great. Thanks for the info.
Proflow did a great job at a reasonable price. flowpro.solutions/products/flowpro-remote-bypass?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_pid=5784723259558&pr_ref_pid=5920771637414&pr_seq=uniform
@@housewashing5693good morning Kenny. I put the injector on a straight run and put a remote between the injector and the chemical. I want to change to the injector on the bypass and do a remote on the shutoff valve. Would a US Solid valve work instead of having to pay for a flow-pro? It’s a substantial cost difference.
@@garygodby9995 The ussolid valve is not rated for high pressure. It could be dangerous to use one......
@@housewashing5693 I saw where they were offered with a DN-10 and a DN-15 valves and wondered if I could save some money
Have you upgraded the actuator? Can’t keep mine going for more than a week
Like the video, I use a remote electric ball valve for down streaming, made for under 100.00 your way will give a little more flow for rinsing, which is good. That bypass, most put the chemical injector on the straight away because it supposedly pulls more chemicals that way verse having it in the loop. Run a test on yours, see what you think, I’d be curious. Never done a test myself, thanks again!
I think the injector difference would be too small to worry about. But a test would prove that. Maybe another video?
@@housewashing5693 I agree
@@simplycleanpressurewashing758 I will learn a lot this year for next winters upgrades. Testing this kind of stuff is how we learn.
No the injector does not draw less on the loop but u do get more flow with a half inch ball valve and half inch tees with reducer bushings, use all stainless, with stainless injector if u want it to last
GREAT JOB! thanks for sharing... I subscribed.
Thank you so much Eric!
He man i love what are you doing i built a soft washing manifold like yours from home depot when i tested it it pulled soaps only from the 1/4" line but the water and the bleach is nothing coming out please what do you think the problem is
Make sure your check valves are installed the right way.
I have my bypass setup the same way. tested many times on my 5.6 gpm filling the 5 gallon through bypass and straight through and the bucket filled faster when going through bypass. I still can’t explain, and it shoots higher also.
You are saying that it shoots farther going through the injector?
@@housewashing5693 yes
@@housewashing5693 same theory applies when i used to use an xjet, if the hose barb has a hose connected to it you get less distance when pulling chem, if you take the hose off the xjet injector and run it where it pulls air at the end of the gun then you get farther distance. I used a jrod with a large straight orifice so it pulls chem with hose attatched then if you pull the hose off but dont switch your jrod orifice it hits farther.
How long did this setup last about befor it gave i issues?
I don't exactly remember. But I actually think it was about a month. The good thing is that I realized this type of setup works great. I had already made plenty of money the first month to buy a Flowpro with plenty of money left over. I think I paid for my whole rig in two months! Always strive to upgrade as quick as you can.
For sure there are other nicely made electric valves out there. But I'll take your idea over any other, anytime! Because it will be much cheaper and simple to replace once stuff goes bad, and we already have and carry most of the parts involved.
Awesome! Good to have a lot of parts laying around!
@@housewashing5693 great videos!!!! Where did you get the ball valve handle?
@@MarkB-zt9jm 3/4 inch ball valve replacement handle on Amazon. I think I put the link in the description?
@@housewashing5693 thanks man ! Looks like they are sold out of them, looks like HD has them for a little more money
@@MarkB-zt9jm amzn.to/3rgBNqN
Hi there, I’m having a hard time finding a valve that isn’t controlled by a wifi phone app.
Do you know if these new valves will work? They say no hub required.. not sure what they’re meaning. Thank you
any idea if you can operate two of these remotes independently at the same time (on two machines)? or would the remote change the other operators machine as well? ex. machine 1 is applying chem, machine 2 calls for water, would machine 1 swap to water as well from pressing the button ? or would machine 1 keep applying chems?
I honestly don't know?
You can you need 2 channel remote, you can buy a fob and even use your phone to setup and turn on and off more reliable than your transmitter box. I use this for pure water window cleaning can turn pumps on and off and adjust water flow rates up or down for rinsing the glass 👍
I noticed you are no longer using this setup and would look to speak to you as I am building a similar setup how can I speak to you please advise thanks
Did you have to use limit switches so the actuator isn't on all the time?
They are built into the valve
Your videos are great
Other than I talk too much! LOL. Thanks for the nice comment!
Good work!!
Excellent....... thank you
My pleasure
Love your video and knowledge.
Thank you.
I appreciate your video. Nice job, keep it up.
Thank you!
How long has this system lasted
Only a few months. I would buy one of the commercial units now available
Have you thought about selling these?
Not sure anyone would buy this Frankenstein valve. LOL.
@@housewashing5693 yes people would
Very impressive, thanks!
Hi there I just found your videos good stuff. I’m also putting a power washer together. How’s the predator engine working out for you ?
I haven't started it yet. Maybe in 2 weeks?
@@housewashing5693 oh ok looking forward for more videos keep the knowledge coming Jeje 👍
@@almightyjr9086 Sounds good!
100% clear silicone will make it waterproof, just apply to the bottom side
Looks like ppl are finally catching on...u also should use 1/2" Ts to maximize flow as well. We've built these since the late 90s
Why an 8+ GPM only has a 3/8 outlet is beyond me. Thanks for your helpful comments!
@@housewashing5693 I have 2 -7gpm gear driven units on my trailer and love them ! I used to have an 8gpm gear drive unit but if my bleach got a little weak it really struggled with taking heavy mildew off of houses at .6 percent that’s why I dropped back to the 7’s , if I done it full time it may have not been an issue with the bleach strength as I would have always have strong bleach, the 2.1 injector only pulls 64oz of chemical per minute with 150’ of hose
I’m with you on using 7gpm instead of 8. I use Udor 7gpm pumps and for me it’s the sweet spot. Gives me enough flow for surface cleaning, pulls enough soap/SH for me to clean quickly, and doesn’t flood me out when I’m cleaning tight spots or places where water collects. I don’t see any difference in time between 7 and 8. 7gpm is the way to go.
Your a genius sir
Remote is discontinued what other remote and controller can I get to do this same setup
Great video thanks
Great idea
Love it
have you tried it in the real world. how does it hold up to 3 - 4,000 psi's for shutting off torque?
I’m running a 7gpm/3500psi pump and turning the ball valve is easy even under pressure. The actuator on the FlowPro turns the valve just as easily. Huge time saver when I’m working solo.
@@toddluns1 I bought a cheap $35 valve on Amazon. Clearly this is the problem with mine. I ordered a D10 and swivel. Problem solved
Awesome work
Thank you!
Thanks guy!!!
You're welcome!
you sale it ?
No. Right now the best plug and play system is from FlowPro Solutions.
Ohhh ok
Thanks for responding
Yes,I know about flow pro
Genuine!!!! Sir
Thank you!
amazing!
Thanks!
Can I buy that off you?
Well I guess? But really if you're going to pay for one you might as well get a real nice one. Have you checked out FlowPro? flowpro.solutions/
Nice!!!
Thank you Brad!
So why don't you sell them ready to go
There's a lot better, more reliable units out there.
Just love it
i love your shit its sooooooooooooooooooo good and real!
Thanks Al! It's nice to know you like my shit! LOL. Really....
excellent.
Thanks!
Mcguyver, is that you?
LOL. Nope. Just on old fart in his garage.
Can't mess with experience.
👍👍👍👍👍👍
can we call you professor?
Lol. I'm just making this stuff up as I go along. Lol
Yeh, no. You'll still get trace amounts of chemicals through the injector if your injector spring fails, which they do.
Motorized stainless steel ball valves are about $30
Not for 3000 plus pounds of pressure.
@@housewashing5693 good call. I didn't even think to check that...I was wondering why you were using the actuator and now I see why
@@Kevin-midmichigan Not only will it save you from walking back and forth it will make you money. It will pay for itself on the first job.
Hey Kenny, just got my parts I ordered from your Amazon link. Here is a quick video I did, just to show how I used that on my machine’s throttle. So far it's working. I'll get it better organized and finish installing it, but here it is working already.
Thanks again for the ideas and links for the parts.
th-cam.com/video/xypK_eQnJYs/w-d-xo.html
You did an awesome job! I encourage everyone to watch Eric's video. th-cam.com/video/xypK_eQnJYs/w-d-xo.html
@@housewashing5693 here is an update video on how it's working Kenny. th-cam.com/video/DASk9r3GbtM/w-d-xo.html
Injector bypasses are a waste of money! I wash a lot of concrete and they are not necessary at all.
There are many ways to do just one job. It's all good when the check clears.
@@housewashing5693 Still a waste of money...serves no performance purpose whatsoever.
@@jimmywarren6685 When I bypass my injector my pump output is 1.5 gpm more. But yes, you don't need to bypass the injector to get the job done.
Get a haircut you hippie. 😄
My wife wanted me to grow it longer. I can't stand it.
That is really cool. Thank you for this video. @fshflooringpressurewashing