PRESSURE WASHING DOWNSTREAMING BASICS from Doug Rucker's PRESSURE CLEANING SCHOOL
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- Опубліковано 5 кві 2021
- In this PRESSURE WASHING DOWNSTREAMING basics video, we provide in depth insight regarding nozzles, ratios, and much more. We cover various types, styles, and sizes of downstream injectors, as well as a downstream injector bypass.
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Your approach of sitting at a desk with the part directly in front of you is very helpful for someone new understanding the flow of water, processes, etc. No distractions as in others' videos.
Thanks Tom. Exactly my goal. Appreciate it.
Much love Doug! You explain things a lot better then most people and you never gloss over the much needed details like most guys I see. Thank you for that
Thank you very much.
Giving a "lil encouragement" great term!
Sincerely appreciate the pop-ups that show product details.
Awesome!!
First time that someone has used in an informative way.
I am going to purchase a downstream set up from your store.
Thanks Troy. Was worried it may seem to sakes pitchy but also want people to know where they can get the item if they need it
Doug another great video, your online school and all your videos have been very helpful to me. I appreciate all your knowledge.
Chris
Thanks Chris, appreciate your support. Hope you and the fam are doing well.
Lots of love for you Doug. So glad I found your school and was given the opportunity to receive that vast knowledge you are willing t share. You will always be the go to for me. You possess honesty, integrity respect, and service that’s a perfect fit for anyone trying to get in the business. Your store and people are awesome as well. Much appreciation for you. If we listen and apply your suggestions and trust the process it can change ones life like it did for me.
Your to kind. Thank you sir.
Thank you! You were the first person to actually explain the characteristics of a injector 👍👍
Thanks. Glad it helped. Appreciate it.
What a refresher. Been washing 4 years. This is amazing can explain it better to my staff. Thanks Mate your awesome so much knowledge subscribed
Thanks so much, so glad it helps
Doug is the King. Huge help to me trying to get my boys set up with a nice rig to start their business. Could not have done it without him. Bought the school for them as well and they have been gobbling up those videos.
Thank Kevin. Excited to watch them build their business. Let me know if y’all ever need anything
Very well explained about downstreaming. Thanks for sharing your video.
Thank you. Glad it helps.
Well put together and concise 🎉
Hi Mr. Doug Rucker,
Thank you for this video. Always learning and getting great information from your videos.
Michael C - (WA)
Thanks Michael
Excellent video. I'm thinking about getting into this type of business. I've learned alot from this video.
Doug's online school is worth every penny. I purchased the course 3 years ago and it has been very educational.
Chris
Power Washing By Chris
Dallas, Ga.
Thank Chris. So glad it’s helped. I often tell people I do feel it’s the best value out there. Especially for those wanting to start a business.
I am new starting my own pressure washing company at 20. I am going to use your videos for a lot and they are very knowledgeable. Thank you!!!
Awesome. Thank you. And wishing the best in your new venture.
Doug great video for newbies!
Thank you
Appreciate your knowledge at Off the Cuff is awesome!!! Thank you. Am enjoying all your videos,....
Thank you.
Pressure washing is just pressure washing until you listen to the guy, good info 👍🏻👊🏻
Wow. Well done. Fantastic video!! Thanks Mr. Rucker, really like the content in this video.
Thank you.
@@PressureCleaningSch if you sell to New Zealand. As the group I'm with buys these style jrods from the USA
@@ZingZingNZ I am pretty sure we have before
Great video, think I may try down streaming, was going to get X-Jet. Love your how to videos! Thanks again!!!
Thanks. Yeah I’m a downstreamer at heart
Great video, very informative ,easy to understand, I'm just beginning to get my equip. I will be ordering from you soon
Awesome. Best of luck as you get started.
very valuable information
Thanks Doug video is very helpful awesome
Very welcome. Glad it helped.
Thanks so much for the break down. You're a legend buddy.
Great information much appreciated
Thanks glad it helps.
Thank you for the good tips
Very welcome
great video. it helped me alot
Glad to hear it!
Dougie if you need me in Florida I’m here for your brother. I live next to Tampa. Great video bro
Hey Sir, great segment! Question for anyone out here. Just got a NEW downstream injector General Pump, it worked well for one house but then every time I got off the trigger on the gun, it would start shooting water back up the downstream hose!!! Its on an 8 gpm machine.
Very informative.
Thanks
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in this excellent video Doug. I'm curious what the limitations are for the pickup (lateral and vertical) of the pickup line from the injector to the machine, i.e. if using a bucket for chemical at ground level with a machine in a pickup bed is this an issue that needs to be considered? Also does it vary by pump size? Thanks so much...
I have down streamed out of a bucket many times from my machine on a truck and the bucket on a ground. Main thing you want to be careful of is not making your siphon tube to long. 10-12 feet is about the max you'd want to go. Pump really wont matter unless it's a store bought low gum direct drive, then you may have an issue. Great question, thanks for posting.
You really know how to teach with out leaning 99% towards sales. Thank you.
Could you do a list of what YOU would recommend as a starter kit , 4.0 GPM pressure washer as a machine
Sure can. Email me at info@dougruckerstore.com
You damn sure know your shit! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Any videos on installing a DS set up with the chem tank including the electric ball valve? That would be amazing!
This may help...
ua-cam.com/video/yTFVI4FdN08/v-deo.html
Hey Doug again! Quick question, if I use the xjet attach to the end of the water gun, the amount of hippocloride that comes out of the gun would not change much from the concentration I have in my bucket right?
And also how strong do I need my mix in my bucket?
Thanks!
Hello Doug. My name is Nate. Your videos are starting to help me understand the things that are becoming obvious i need to know. So i have a qeustion if you dont mind. My pressure washer is only a 3400 psi 2.3 gpm. Witch injecter would i need to be looking for. You said the 3 to 5 on everything. Would that work for me?
Thank you for the information that you provide. My question is, if I'm washing a shingle roof or a vinyl siding house, will my chemical mixture bucket be only sh and surfactants? I just bought a down stream for my 4gpm machine and will be mixing and pulling from a 5 gallon bucket.
depends on the surface and how bad the staining is. With a 4GPM machine you may want to dilute your mix if your cleaning non porous surfaces. Like Vinyl. Downstreaming mix is not strong enough for roof cleaning. Need a dedicate pump like our Kingslinger
Hi Doug, great video as they all are. my question to you is can, I use any spray gun to downstream are do I need a designated downstream gun for down streaming?
You can use pretty much any basic gun for pressure washing. As long as the GPM rating is above that of your machine.
Downstreaming is the way we roll!
AMEN
Does a smaller injector help to get a stronger mic?
Howz it Doug? Mahalo for this extremely helpful video! I have been trying to find someone to really breakdown the downstream basics but they where hard to listen to, until I stumbled on your page and I just like the way you describe the process. So I have a question that I hope you can answer. I work full time at a great place called Puhi Paint on the island of Kauai and because of the relationships I’ve made with contractors and homeowners I would get asked if I wanted to make some extra money pressure washing the house before they paint. So i did a few jobs here and there and turns out I actually loved it. Anyways, I guess there is a serious need for this industry because now I’m getting people calling my phone to wash there homes, business etc. So I want to do this full time and start my own company but I have a big issue that I am clueless on and that’s pricing. I’ve got no experience on quoting jobs and honestly I don’t even know where to start on pricing a job. Anyways I understand if you aren’t able to reply about this but if you do have a way that I could learn how to price customers I would really appreciate it. Aloha 🤙🏼
So pricing is really based on your business either where you are at now, or maybe where you plan to be in the future. What you can charge today as a one man operation will change down the road as you grow and hire staff. You need to know what it takes to operate your business and be profitable. No one can really tell you what you should charge. I could tell you what I charge, but that would have nothing to with the cost's to operate YOUR business. Charging by the hour, by the square foot, or any other way, has to align with what it takes you to make your company profitable, as well as paying you, employees. etc. For me, or anyone to tell you what they charge, or provide you a list, even as a base guideline, doesn't mean it can work for you or me. Feel free to email me at pressurecleaningschool@gmail.com and we can discuss further if you'd like.
I have an AR 4 GPM Triplex pump. It has a downstream injector built into the pump. Are these any good? Any suggestions if not?
Hi Doug. Thanks for all your great videos. I have a question. In your online store, if I were to purchase the downstream Bypass Injector kit, does that automatically come with the injector check valve that can be purchased separately if I was just purchasing a downstream injector (not the bypass kit)?
The check valve does not come with the bypass kit. You’d purchase it separate
While wash/rinsing a house, you have a remote system, or a bypass unit. Could you just change from soap or rinse on the Jrod and prevent from going to the truck with a bypass system?
Yes you can...by switching to a higher pressure nozzle it will cut off the flow as long as that nozzle is restoring the PSI loss and the nozzle is in good condition.
Hey Doug thank you for all the helpful info. One question, I have a 3.5 gpm unit, and I'm using a jrod, well I actually have the quadrod, would I get more distance by having a dedicated gun without a wand or does the length of the wand increase pressure therefore increasing reach? Or my reach is limited by my gpm? Hope the question came out clear. Thank you in advance.
Your reach is limited by the GPM. An extension wand just allows your nozzle to get closer to the surface.
@@PressureCleaningSchFor my 3.5 gpm should I use the 2-3 or the 3-5.
Thank you.
Cant thank you enough
Hey Doug I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I'm thinking about investing strongly in the pressure/ softwashing business and I'm wondering if you guys have ever shipped to the Caribbean because I need some of your equipment
If you’ll email Laura at info@dougruckerstore.com she’ll be able to let you know. I think we have.
Greetings Doug . Question 🙋♂️ what is the best downstream injector for mi BE 4gpm belt drive ?
As well as J rod ?
3-5gpm injector and the 4pm downstream JRod option on my web site
Is downstreaming recommended for new fences before straining? Thank you for the informative film.
Will definitely help.
@@PressureCleaningSch Thank you.
Hey Doug, I just recently put together a 8gpm belt driven machine. New to power washing so not that familiar with everything yet. I've heard a 3-5 down stream injector pulls more chemical on a 8gpm. Have you had experience with this or would you recommend me purchase a 5-8gpm down stream injector? Also, when post treating; should I add soap to the mix or just SH? Thanks for any help!!
I use the 3-5 on my 8GPM and works great and does pull a stronger mix. And yes always add soap for post treating or any cleaning really. Don’t need a lot but it just helps the cleaning vs no soap.
Great video.. good refesher info. Whats your DS tank ratio? 50/50
I don’t dilute for down streaming. Full strength 12.5%.
Is the shutter tip that comes with jrod much different than the yellow one you have?
Yes. Yellow isn’t a shooter. It’s a fan spray high pressure
So when using a double injector, can you use 12% SH and soap, or do I have to reduce the %?
I have a Simpson 2.5 gpm pressure washer. I bought a 2.0 downstream injector. When I hook it up it does not draw from the cleaning fluid container but it does push water back into the container. I do have the arrow pointed in the right direction. I also plugged the injector that's on the pumps manifold. I have watched a ton of videos and can not figure out what the problem is. Can you help me out with this problem?
Where do you buy the check valve for the downstream injector? Can you do a video on it?
There are couple videos here on my channel on it as well as in the link here www.dougruckerstore.com/products/downstream-injector-check-valve-setup/
Hello Doug, I have an adjustable injector. I put the line into a gallon jug and it sucked it dry in no time. If I had say a 5 gal bucket with solution in it and started washing , how can I adjust the rate at which it draws as not to empty the bucket before I even get half way through a small wall. Hope this makes sense
If it's and adjustable injector you should be able to adjust it, but if you are doing one wall and is emptying the bucket that quick, thats way too fast even at full open on the injector. The injector w use, we can clean almost a whole 2500-3000 sq ft house with one 5 gallon bucket.
Hey Doug. Liking your video. If I have a 2.5GPM machine can I use a 2.1 injector with it?
I’d suggest a 1.8 for 2-3 gpm machines
Nice video learning as much as I can before I go out , how do I order stuff from you
www.dougruckerstore.com
I have a 2.5gpm machine atm. Using a 2.0 for my setup.
I'm actually amazed at how well it actually works. Done a few houses, decks, and two driveways. Not had an issues whatsoever. No damage caused, not really that slow compared to what I've seen others doing with higher gpm.
What's a 2.0?
2% ?
Hello Doug! I bought a beginner kit for downstreaming . 4gpm Honda GX and came with a 20" surface cleaner. I read as rule of thumb for surface cleaners 4" per GPM . I done 3 jobs with it so far and didn't have any issues. Could I do something to prevent future issues? Changing the tips perhaps? Thank you for your videos! Very helpful!
It’s 4 inches for every 4GPM. YES Change the tips frequently depending on how much you use it. I changed mine every 2 to 3 weeks when using it every day
@Doug Rucker thank you so much for the response! Changing the tips I meant different diameter to be efficient with the 4gpm machine . Since optimal would be 16" SC
@@MadGr33k ahh duh, lol. Yes you probably have 2502 or 25025 in them. I’d keep on hand 2503&25035 as well.
@@PressureCleaningSch thank you so much !
Hey Doug I recently bought i pressure washer system it has a 26 gal chemical tank . my pressure washer does 6 gpm @ 4000 with a downstream injector … wondering if you would dilute the SH in the tank or just dump it in with no water and the downstream would do it for you .. still confused on ratios
I never dilute mine on my 5 or 8 gpm machines. So no I would not dilute it.
Doug- just to clarify: if an injector has a 20% rate and I’m using 10% SH, I’d be getting about a 2% mix coming out of the gun?
At about the 15 min mark you talk about using the 3-5gpm injector on all your machines. I have a 6gpm machine and accidentally bought a 3-5gpm injector to replace the old one on the used machine I bought. I didn’t think I’d be able to use it being less than my GPM. Wouldn’t it cause back pressure in the machine, kind of like using a tip with too small of an orifice? Thanks for your help!
It does not in my 8gpm’s. I think you are good to go. Should get you a little stronger mix too.
Is it ok to cap off the downstream hose from your bucket or switch hose to a clean bucket of water, or does it matter? I assume you can’t just leave drop hose end open. Thanks
I wouldn't cap it off, you could use a bypass injector set up or like you said switch hose to a clean bucket of water. While leaving the hose open won't hurt anything, it will cause it to suck in air and then you'll lose pressure and flow, and your water will spit as opposed to a nice continuous flow. Bucket of clean water may be the easiest thing to do.
If you are using a Schertz box, do you still need a downstream bypass? I recently had a Schertz box installed. I notice when using high-pressure tips, I get a high pitch sound coming from or around the hose area. When I switch to a black tip, the sound goes away. Is that normal
You dont have to have a bypass, I don't. But you can if you want. On the high pitch sound I;d look for a small leak somewhere, at a fitting, in the hose...never really heard of that before but thats the only thing I can think of that would cause it.
G'day doug from Australia 🇦🇺
I can only get my hands on a fixed 2.3 or 1.8 downstream injector here, which would be better to pair with my 4gpm machine?
1.8
What are your thoughts on the Trombone Nozzle? I been thinking of getting one to switch between nozzles easier
I tried it a few years back and it didn’t always work. Was pretty frustrating.
if you had to choose between a hot water pressure system or a softwash and cold water system starting out.... ?
I’d go w the cold water and soft wash for staring out.
Thanks Doug for making these videos and passing on some of your knowledge. I’m lookin to start a side business doing pressure washing and cleaning and you videos have been so helpful. When downstreaming is your bleach at full strength. And do you have a video that talks about the chemicals you use and for what applications. Again thank you for your help I look forward to purchasing some of your products.
Yes I downstream full strength 12.5% SH. Here is a link to a video I made on the Chem’s I use. ua-cam.com/video/9o822QORC3k/v-deo.html
I wish you can make a vdo with all the equipment and step by step , still not completely sure how all the set up is done
Here's one on a truck rig...not sure if helps. If not let me know what you're trying to set up. ua-cam.com/video/0UgZEUPnAxY/v-deo.html
Do you know where we can get these dyes from? I'm learning and setting up my business now and may want to experiment. Thanks!
Not sure of a specific place as I don’t use them. Never saw the need to use them.
Tractor supply has marking dyes in the chemical spraying section
Doug, This is James (B&W Building services) I bought a few things from you and I have one question. Can I use 2 check values on dual injector. One SH one for Soap.
Sure cab
For all the professionals in the chat, when he is referring to wether the chemical is changing the color of the algae etc….how long should this process take for a solid mix on an average dirty surface? Thanks
Depends on how bad the staining is and the % mix you use. But usually a few minutes. It is always best to walk away and come back because if you watch it, it will seem like it’s not going to change
I just bought a 4gpm unit. It comes with a down stream injector. I know not to use it with chemicals and am going to add one. Would it make sense to get a bypass injector if there is already a factor inline injector on the unit that water is traveling through?
If you can remove the factory one yes.
Doug, what is the difference between "low" and "high" nozzles for soap and rinse???
High nozzles will reach 2 story’s and up depending on GPM of machine. Low nozzles are for one story and below. Thanks for the idea I’ll do a video on it
If I use a downstream injector and a j-rod on a 2500 PSI machine, is that technically soft washing? I am just starting out and I can't afford to buy a "Soft Wash" Machine yet. Do I absolutely need one? I am doing houses, and I don't do roofs in our area anyway, and if I really had to I would probably use a pump sprayer and a garden hose to rinse. The houses in my aria are mostly stucco, wood and brick. Thanks for your advice. I will be hitting you up for a j-rod or two soon.
Yes in fact downstreaming as the original soft wash cleaning method. You only need a dedicated pump, Often referred to as a soft wash system if you’re going to do roofs Or houses and buildings that have really bad organic growth
I have a 4 gpm machine that’s fed by a buffer tank, and 200 ft of 3/8 hose on a titan hose reel. If I put the DSI drop tube into straight 12.5% SH, what would be my SH mix by the time it gets through my system? I’m aiming to get to a 1.5 % mix. Any help on how to simply calculate this is greatly appreciated!
Here you go. www.pressurecleaningschool.com/figuring-downstream-bleach-dilutions/
I noticed my surface cleaner was spraying some soap when I get the down stream injector hooked up. This was the first use of the day and I wasn’t sure if the garden hose pressure was building up soap in the hose lines while I was getting the pw machine turned on. I decided not to risk it and just disconnected the downstream injector until I needed it but I was wondering if garden hose pressure will syphon a little bit of the soap if the machine is not on at first?
You sure it was from the injector. Nozzles on a surface cleaner shouldn’t pull soap from a DS injector
@@PressureCleaningSch it smelled like the chlorine so I can only assume it was from
my own supply. Does low pressure from just the garden hose running through the lines syphon from down stream bucket? I usually have the water running to make sure everything is copacetic before I even turn the pressure washer itself on
Hi Mr.Doug i have a dewalt 3600 and trying to get started on some pressure washing can i use these downstream injectors on it or do you recommend me buying the xjet
If the GPM of your machine is 3-5gpm you should be able to use it. I’m just not familiar w Dewalt and how there unloader and pumps are set up.
There 3100psi has it built in I have the same one the only difference between yours and mine is pump size it should of came with a clear hose that attaches right where your wand attaches drop the hose in solution and use black tip and your good to go. I highly recommend getting a higher gpm machine for serious commercial cleaning
Hi Doug. What soap do you recommend for brick/vinyl siding/stucco?
www.dougruckerstore.com/products/dougie-fresh-surfactant-1-gallon/
Hello Doug
On your average stucco/wood siding 1800 square ft home how much dougie freash would you use
Also as a alternative how would you use bleach in this scenario
Great video
I have a sprinter van that i want to outfit. What are the TALL 200 gal water/bleach containers i should use to maximize space ? Thanks
200 is a little overkill I’d think. I usually install 80-100 gallon vertical or the low profile rectangle depending on space
My down steam injector isn’t picking up chemicals.
It’s brand new, have my pressure turned down low, using a black soap tip. I can hear the ball rattle when I shake it. I put it in a bucket of water and I can blow through it to get get bubbles. I turned pressure all the way down and trigger it slowly raise the pressure and still nothing. I’m lost why it’s not picking up.
Hey Doug! I asked for this video and you delivered! well I’m sure I wasn’t the only one lol
Great video man keep them coming. And I’m going to pick up your one time fee training after a couple more jobs so that would be paid for.
Hey quick question though, to figure out my ratio I should downstream water out of a 1gallon container and shoot my high pressure into a 15gallon container, then once the 1gal is empty see how much is in the 15gal? Let’s say 11 gallons total, that would be a 10:1 ration right? Then 12.5% SH divided by 10 would be shooting out the tip 1.25% SH ?
Then I could add water to the straight SH to adjust the ratio out the tip of the gun?
I know you didn’t want to get into ratios because everyone’s situation is different, but am I understanding how to figure out MY ratio correctly?
Also, should I do that test at every job? (Because I use customers water, GPM can change from job to job)
Thank you for all you do!
@@MrNick- email me at pressure cleaningschool@gmail.com and I'll send the formula for that. It's to may words to post here...lol
@@PressureCleaningSch I appreciate it!
So the 3 nozzle on the J Rod is strong enough to “stop” the down stream soap? I was wondering if you’d have to when done w soap manually stop it or remove it.. do u ha e a # I can speak w u on getting some things also like to get small set up for roof soft washing…. no one in my area does it and for yrs now I’ve seen all these yucky roofs and though that be a hell of a side Hussle .. I’d like to do it.. want to spend the tm right $$ first tho ..
Easiest and best way is to email me at info@dougruckerstore.com and tell me what your wanting to do and items needed if you know. Include your phone # and I'll give you a call and then we can discuss. I just like having it in writing when we talk, and then I also like following u with a summary of our call so you have it in writing.
@@PressureCleaningSch mr Rucker Thank you sir 🙏 Greatly Appreciated .. I surely will . Have a great day.👍🏻
I have a question. Nothing to do with down streaming. I have a chance to buy a shark heated pressure washing trailer it is a 6gpm @ 3600psi. I think it's a 2014. Are those any good? And what do you think is a good price? Hes asking $4,500. It has a 200gal tank and 2 50gal tanks
Pretty high for a 7 year old unit. I don’t know anything about shark pressure washers so hard for me to comment on that brand
Hi Sr. Where can I get that shutter tip ?
And how much that will cost?
Thank you
www.dougruckerstore.com/products/sling-shot-shooter-nozzle/
Thank you very much.
Can you use 1/4" pressure washer hose with 3/8" outlet pressure washer?
No. Stick with the 3/8 hose.
thank you!
On a skid mounted soft washing machine with either a kingslinger or gas roof pump with blend manifold am I correct you don't need a a downstream injector and check value on a set up like that?down stream injectors are used for portable gas powered pressure washers?
You are correct, Kingslinger and Gas Pumps are dedicated pumps so you can get higher bleach mixes than what downstreaming with a pressure washer can achieve. You can't put a downstream injector on a Kingslinger or Gas Pump.
@@PressureCleaningSch Thanks very much for your feed back I appreciate it 😀 👍🏻
When you go to rinse, do you simply pull the hose out of your bleach container and into water? With a five gallon pail as shown, wouldn’t that last 1 minute with a 5 gpm machine?
Also, are you suggesting I couldn’t get 2 gallons bleach to a 5 gallon pail, with the other 3 gallons water? The injector won’t draw that ratio?
My x jet can draw 100%bleach
Yes you can rinse that way. No it won’t last one minute. Will last awhile. And yes you can add you bleach and water to your pail. It will be diluted quite a bit though when down-streaming.
If you have a dedicate proportioner system and pump, do you have to downstream??
No you don’t have to. I usually decide based on the job if I’m going to use Downstream or the dedicated pump. Or both.
How do I get one on one training. I’m an from Indiana and no one does one on one training here
If my power washer comes with a built in chemical injector could I still use a separate downstream injector attached to the hose reel?
You’d need to remove the built on one and cap it
@@PressureCleaningSch so no matter where I put the downstream injector the existing built-in one would need to be capped regardless?
@@josephjohnson2114 that’s correct
What's the difference between having the injector at the hose reel vs pump
Nothing really. As long as it’s after the pump your good.
Hi Doug my machine came with downstream on pump. How do I block it off before putting in this kind
Im guessing u cant take it off?? The barb that u put the hose on usually screws off you can take that to Home Depot and get a little brass plug or something of the same size
👍🏽 will look at that when I get home thanks. Just got my equipment just waiting on cards and signs 🪧
All depends on if it’s part of the unloader or part of the pump. Usually the kind that come with it can’t be removed but you might could block it off with a plug fitting.
What's the size of your soap tips on jrod?
All depends on the GPM of the pressure washer or dedicated pump size.
When I use a chemical that says to mix 2 oz / gallon for use with pressure washers, what downstream ratio are they factoring?
Unless it’s nite for downstreaming they probably aren’t factoring it in.
@@PressureCleaningSch thanks for answering sir
Doug - I have a 3300 psi, 2.5 gpm Simpson pressure washer. Nearly everything being mentioned re: attachments starts talking about them at a minimum of 3.0 gpm. Are the attachments still going to work well at LESS than 3 gpm? What I've got did an amazingly good job on my drive-and-walkways, but I'm going to do my house when I get the rest of the stuff IF it'll all work correctly. TIA Pete
They are really mainly for 4GPM and above. I’ve never used a 2.5 so not sure how they’d work if at all.
@@PressureCleaningSch Thank you, Sir. I'll let you know what I wind up with, results-wise.
Will the fittings on the whip-hose needs to be strictly stainless steel when using an injector?
No I use brass
@@PressureCleaningSch I'm sorry about the confusion Doug, I meant the crimp ends on the whipline.
@@clivebrown400 oh yes. Stainless steel
I got a 5gpm 3000 psi with 200 feet of pressure hose in 4 sections. 1/4 hose. I can't get soap at the gun with soap tip. 1.8 injector and 2.1 injector. Please help.
What brand injector are you using? And is your marching a direct drive or belt drive? Also will it draw at 50!foot or 100 foot of hose?
I have a 4000 psi 3.5 gpm pressure washer. What downstream injector system do you recommend and if you have them for sell how can I purchase it from you?
Thought I answered this. Sorry. The 3-5 GPM here should work for you. www.dougruckerstore.com/products/downstream-injector-kit/
So cleaning the injector out doesn't help it last. Or just putting wd40?
Cleaning out with water will. WD40 won’t do anything.