The greatest thing is that you cover a different subject in each and every vid. This is great, you're not just cleaning a house every time, you're teaching content based on your knowledge. Thanks again Mike, you're really helping people like me just starting out do it the right way instead of learning by mistakes.
Nice job Mike !!😊 I agree I’m not out to break records I try to minimize my steps but be efficient, professional and safe not to damage someone property and my equipment thanks brother see ya in the next one!😊
Mike, I like the Idea to open the ball valve then walk back to the truck to change machines. Sorry to say I've never thought of that. Thank you for sharing!
If there were a college level course you’d be the instructor my friend. Working smarter rather than harder and always problem solving in an efficient manner. Appreciate all you do and share.
I have to say Mike I have always enjoyed your content but Jazzy is the cat's meow, that truck is super solid and something that I can only aspire to achieve
Since everyone is asking questions, 😁 why and what is the difference between single wire and double wire. I use double due to me using it for other applications where as I require durability from my hose for high pressure. But I tell you what, it’s hard, stiff and awkward to manoeuvre around for washing. I think I need to invest in a softer hose to be more efficient.
Great question. Of course, it’s exactly what you think it is. Single is nearly half the weight, twice as flexible, half the price… but doesn’t last nearly as long. In my book, the trade-off is worth it. Single wire for me.
Josh, I was the same way, I was really bad until I incorporated two things, pre-planning and a check list. Before the job I already know (generally) how I'm going to execute. Then with either mental or physical checklists (dry erase checklist) I check off every task. If I don't do this, I'm very inconsistent. When put into action, my variation is minimal, my labor efficiency goes way up, and I actually remember to get those "after" photos before leaving...lol. Personally, I've found that using a checklist as a poka-yoke or mistake proofing tool improves my processes/operations.
Don’t you have a 3 way valve before your SH side of your metering system? When I flip to rinse I always have the sh and water wide open and soap off but water is running through the sh side thay way it rinses out that valve and check valve with the pump.
@@TheFreshRinse so before the proportioner you have a 3 way valve one side is water. The other side is SH and then obviously there’s just a single line that comes off of that and that single line goes into the import of the SH side of the proportioner. That way you can either put water or bleach through the SH valve.
@@TheFreshRinse maybe yours is set up exactly the same as mine I’m not sure, but I will post a video here for you shortly that I just took so we don’t have any confusion.
Well, as a work vehicle it rides great. The F-150 is really a “work” truck. It rides more like a luxury vehicle. Mi have noticed that the new truck rides so much better when fully loaded.
Hey mike, I do have a question, what do you do to stay compliant with the “clean water act”? Do you set up some kind of barrier at the end of the driveway to reclaim the water instead of letting it go down storm drains, or just let it go down? I’ve tried to get the answer to this but have not gotten any good answers. As of right now I don’t know if I have means to reclaim my water as far as room for another tank on my trailer that I have. Just wanted your input if you don’t mind! Thank you, and as always, I enjoy watching and learning from your videos!!
@@TheFreshRinse ok! I was just wondering. I couldn’t find any answers to that but sounds like maybe it’s not as big of a deal as I thought.. lol. I appreciate it, thank you!
I’m wondering if you could briefly go over how you wire up that yellow switch for your pump I bought one on Amazon just like yours and I see there are places for wires on the top and the bottom. Thank you.
I can. If I’m not mistaken, there is a tutorial on the Amazon listing where you bought it. In short, a hot and neutral wire goes on top… and a hot on neutral wire goes on bottom. They should match up.
@@TheFreshRinse thank you I will check on Amazon this weekend. Appreciate ya. Sounds like you did the onion on the feet trick. You sound a lot better. It’s ok. You don’t have to admit it. Hahaha
Do you find that the 8GPM shoots a lot higher than a 4GPM? I'm having trouble rinsing 3 story sides without a ladder and I really want to avoid ladders whenever possible for both safety and time.
Question Mike Are you running a 10gpm with only a 3/8 hose .....I was at a Pressure Washer stare and the told me that I need at least a 1/2 inch hose .......have you had any problems with only a 3/8 hose and to confirm the 3/8 is a single or double wire ???
2800 is just a good psi without sending too much back into the buffer tank via bypass. I squeeze the trigger (with M5Twist), let off trigger, adjust pressure, repeat till I get 2800-3000
When you make the statement that you’re using a 1.8 downstream injector and you’re running 12.5% SH then you’re basically using a one percent mix correct?
You said in the video you were using a 1.8 injector with your 8 gpm. Do you notice a big drop in pressure when you are in "soap" mode? When I use a 1.8 injector and my 8 gpm it is a huge difference in pressure when my Flowpro is in "soap" mode.
Yes that is going to be the logical result since your 8gpm is now being pushed through a smaller orifice (smaller than rated for the machine). You are losing flow and your unloader is dumping more back into your tank. You will lose distance at the gun but it is the soaping phase so the pressure aspect isn't as crucial.
I know this sounds crazy, but I would like to see a video of you having a downstream injector and an xjet hooked up at the same time drawing at the same time and see how much chemical you pull. Say you’re using an xjet on a roof but need a hotter mix or whatever the case may be can you while still using the xjet also pull chem with the downstream and get a hot mix that would normally take investing in a softwash and batch mixing.
@@josephmollohan8907Correct. But you can fill your hose with chem and once your hose is full of chem you can hook up your xjet to combine strengths but once you run out of chemical in your hose you will just be pulling from the xjet and you will need to restart.
I may be not understanding something but the tips that allow the chemical injector to work are the ones with less pressure. When using a more restrictive tip with more back pressure it stops drawing so wouldn’t the xjet allow it to draw? Or could I possibly use a different tip? Or what about 2 chemical injector linked? I only have the chemical injector that came with my pump and no xjet. I just thought it seemed like a fun idea and cool video that’d get lots of views to see if we can draw chemical from 2 chemical injections or xjet.
I use an xjet nozzle and pulls chem from my DS injector all the time. I've never tried xjet with the hose and DS injector at the same time though. I rarely use the xjet hose and bucket, mostly bought it as an option to apply degreaser for restaurants I use but I just DS everything using the same nozzle and works great. @@josephmollohan8907
@@TheFreshRinse I'm trying to get into the industry is why I asked. I live in Arkansas . Can you give me a ballpark of what in your opinion the average company would quote a similar sized job
Hi Mike , how are you doing , my name is Stan I watch a lot of your videos on how to wash a house , would you consider if I could maybe shadow you for a day , that if you don't mine because I like the way you do things and I think you could teach me some things on how to do wash the correct way . I live in Cleveland , Ohio , I hope to hear from you soon , thank you your time .
Good morning Stan. Perhaps in the Spring. Business is far too slow in the fall and winter. Just so you know, there is a cost associated with shadowing. Most aren’t willing to pay it. And I completely understand why. You can email me at mcarmody@cinci.rr.com
@TheFreshRinse I understand why you wouldn't want to talk about prices but I really appreciate you responding and answering. Thanks brother. I really like your videos by the way. I'm going to try to get a hold of russ at southside for some replacement orififices's'ss and a repair kit for my DSI. I live in ontario Canada and can't find any in my area so hopefully they ship to where I'm at.
The greatest thing is that you cover a different subject in each and every vid. This is great, you're not just cleaning a house every time, you're teaching content based on your knowledge. Thanks again Mike, you're really helping people like me just starting out do it the right way instead of learning by mistakes.
I appreciate that Jerry. Thank you for noticing
Awesome job Mike, the explanation of systematic thinking is huge.
@@dannycars13 Thank you brother
Mike, I always appreciate the content and the time you invest in making a video.
I really appreciate you Dwayn!
Great vid. I like the 50 second tip on hose rinse
Thank you my friend!
Nice job Mike !!😊 I agree I’m not out to break records I try to minimize my steps but be efficient, professional and safe not to damage someone property and my equipment thanks brother see ya in the next one!😊
Agreed! Thank you my friend
Efficiency is definitely my biggest struggle! I just recently got 3 hose reels, so hopefully they will make a big difference!
Every little thing helps. I need to do more videos on this.
Mike, I like the Idea to open the ball valve then walk back to the truck to change machines. Sorry to say I've never thought of that. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad the video helped. Thank you my brother!
Efficiency pays. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Paul!
If there were a college level course you’d be the instructor my friend. Working smarter rather than harder and always problem solving in an efficient manner. Appreciate all you do and share.
Thank you my friend. I really appreciate that!
…..in west Philadelphia born and raised
LOL
I like to walk the property and look for issues and develop a plan as I do PP
Nice! Ya can’t be too careful!
Great videos & Im always learning from ya!!! Keep em coming!
@@kmc669 Thank you brother!
I have to say Mike I have always enjoyed your content but Jazzy is the cat's meow, that truck is super solid and something that I can only aspire to achieve
Thank you Jason. I really appreciate that!
Awesome Fresh! Learned a lot
Thank you my brother
Love the pack out from Milwaukee I also got the 12 volt sprayer very slick I noticed the pack out on the truck .
Yes, I like them. And because of the rubber matting on the bed, they stay put
Great video fresh!
Thank you good man!
Great video brother. God bless
@@williamcreamer7109 Thank you William!!!
You do 2,3+ sides before you rinse….im afraid of cooking something so I only do one side at a time😀. The sun and heat in FL, dries it up so fast.
@@sullyssoftwash I can appreciate that, especially in Florida
Always awesome videos man!! Keep em going!!👍
Thank you kind sir
I’ll give this two thumbs up… only wish that my wrist was small enough to fit a roll of tape on 😂
I have to admit, I have to remove the cardboard from the inside. The inside of the tape… not my wrist.
Add you a 12v tee-jet 3-way valve with remote control to stop that walking back to the truck for even more efficiencies.🙂
Thank you sir
Since everyone is asking questions, 😁 why and what is the difference between single wire and double wire. I use double due to me using it for other applications where as I require durability from my hose for high pressure. But I tell you what, it’s hard, stiff and awkward to manoeuvre around for washing. I think I need to invest in a softer hose to be more efficient.
Great question. Of course, it’s exactly what you think it is. Single is nearly half the weight, twice as flexible, half the price… but doesn’t last nearly as long. In my book, the trade-off is worth it. Single wire for me.
I hope to heed this advice! I am a bit of a scatter brain on the job! Good stuff Fresh!
I definitely requires focusing. Thank you Josh!
Josh, I was the same way, I was really bad until I incorporated two things, pre-planning and a check list. Before the job I already know (generally) how I'm going to execute. Then with either mental or physical checklists (dry erase checklist) I check off every task. If I don't do this, I'm very inconsistent. When put into action, my variation is minimal, my labor efficiency goes way up, and I actually remember to get those "after" photos before leaving...lol. Personally, I've found that using a checklist as a poka-yoke or mistake proofing tool improves my processes/operations.
@@thefuzz3349 I agree with everything you said.
@@thefuzz3349 - Great advice, thank you! I always forget before and afters lol!
Hey Mike - always love the videos. When does the new channel drop?
Was hoping to drop it in October, but got busy on the rig. Should be soon.
Great vid Mike!!
Thank you sir!
Awesome stuff bro! Love the teaching videos.
Thank you. I need to do more of these.
Great video man
Thank you brother
Fresh Rinse, please let us know what you charged for that service you just performed. I’m new and trying to get an idea on pricing- thx
Good morning brother. I’m sorry, I do not talk numbers on my channel. Please don’t be offended.
Did you remember to put back the beer can or what looked like a bud light can ooops
LOLOLOL I completely forgot!
Awesome as usual Mike! Do u have any older videos that show your property protection/ wash process?
Thank you. I’m not sure I do. My apologies.
Another great video.
Thank you good man!
Don’t you have a 3 way valve before your SH side of your metering system? When I flip to rinse I always have the sh and water wide open and soap off but water is running through the sh side thay way it rinses out that valve and check valve with the pump.
I may be confused about what you are saying. My apologies if so.
What about the SH in the line?
@@TheFreshRinse so before the proportioner you have a 3 way valve one side is water. The other side is SH and then obviously there’s just a single line that comes off of that and that single line goes into the import of the SH side of the proportioner. That way you can either put water or bleach through the SH valve.
@@softwashscience Oh, sure. Brain fart. Thank you my brother. I appreciate that!
@@TheFreshRinse maybe yours is set up exactly the same as mine I’m not sure, but I will post a video here for you shortly that I just took so we don’t have any confusion.
@@softwashscience Thank you!
How does jazzy ride compared to your old ford
Well, as a work vehicle it rides great. The F-150 is really a “work” truck. It rides more like a luxury vehicle.
Mi have noticed that the new truck rides so much better when fully loaded.
Hey mike, I do have a question, what do you do to stay compliant with the “clean water act”? Do you set up some kind of barrier at the end of the driveway to reclaim the water instead of letting it go down storm drains, or just let it go down? I’ve tried to get the answer to this but have not gotten any good answers. As of right now I don’t know if I have means to reclaim my water as far as room for another tank on my trailer that I have. Just wanted your input if you don’t mind! Thank you, and as always, I enjoy watching and learning from your videos!!
Great question Aaron. No sir, I have never complied. I wish I had a better, legal answer.
@@TheFreshRinse ok! I was just wondering. I couldn’t find any answers to that but sounds like maybe it’s not as big of a deal as I thought.. lol. I appreciate it, thank you!
I’m wondering if you could briefly go over how you wire up that yellow switch for your pump I bought one on Amazon just like yours and I see there are places for wires on the top and the bottom. Thank you.
I can. If I’m not mistaken, there is a tutorial on the Amazon listing where you bought it.
In short, a hot and neutral wire goes on top… and a hot on neutral wire goes on bottom. They should match up.
@@TheFreshRinse thank you I will check on Amazon this weekend. Appreciate ya. Sounds like you did the onion on the feet trick. You sound a lot better. It’s ok. You don’t have to admit it. Hahaha
@@benderprofessionalservices9018 LOL It crossed my mind.
Ok 👌
LOL 👌
my level of efficiency is like digging a ditch with a rake lol
LOL Good one!
Do you find that the 8GPM shoots a lot higher than a 4GPM? I'm having trouble rinsing 3 story sides without a ladder and I really want to avoid ladders whenever possible for both safety and time.
8gpm all day!!!
😊hey rinse I got a 20 gpm 4000psi tailer jetter you think I can set that chemical switch system uo
@@brian2100 Uh, I don’t think that would work. LOL
Question Mike Are you running a 10gpm with only a 3/8 hose .....I was at a Pressure Washer stare and the told me that I need at least a 1/2 inch hose .......have you had any problems with only a 3/8 hose and to confirm the 3/8 is a single or double wire ???
I’m running 3/8” single. I would suggest 1/2” for the first 50’.
If there were lines on the driveway, does that 3% post treat take care of that?
Generally speaking, yes.
Why do you set It at 2800psi??
And what’s that process… red tip then set or 2800 is what you get downstreaming?
2800 is just a good psi without sending too much back into the buffer tank via bypass. I squeeze the trigger (with M5Twist), let off trigger, adjust pressure, repeat till I get 2800-3000
Would you recommend that for a 4gpm?
@@Bobby-ym5qd same. 2800
When you make the statement that you’re using a 1.8 downstream injector and you’re running 12.5% SH then you’re basically using a one percent mix correct?
Yes sir. Thereabouts
Love it. Hey Mike- which tape do you use that fits on your wrist?
I buy the cheapest duct tape that Walmart sells. Then I remove the inner cardboard.
Where did you get your proportioner?
I’m not sure. I bought it many years ago.
You said in the video you were using a 1.8 injector with your 8 gpm. Do you notice a big drop in pressure when you are in "soap" mode? When I use a 1.8 injector and my 8 gpm it is a huge difference in pressure when my Flowpro is in "soap" mode.
Yes that is going to be the logical result since your 8gpm is now being pushed through a smaller orifice (smaller than rated for the machine). You are losing flow and your unloader is dumping more back into your tank. You will lose distance at the gun but it is the soaping phase so the pressure aspect isn't as crucial.
Absolutely! Crazy drop.
@@taddmcmichael9061 All true
Thank you for the reply!
@@taddmcmichael9061 Thank you.
I know this sounds crazy, but I would like to see a video of you having a downstream injector and an xjet hooked up at the same time drawing at the same time and see how much chemical you pull. Say you’re using an xjet on a roof but need a hotter mix or whatever the case may be can you while still using the xjet also pull chem with the downstream and get a hot mix that would normally take investing in a softwash and batch mixing.
I’d love to help, but I’ve never owned an X-Jet.
The X jet will not have enough back pressure to allow the downstream injector to engage
@@josephmollohan8907Correct. But you can fill your hose with chem and once your hose is full of chem you can hook up your xjet to combine strengths but once you run out of chemical in your hose you will just be pulling from the xjet and you will need to restart.
I may be not understanding something but the tips that allow the chemical injector to work are the ones with less pressure. When using a more restrictive tip with more back pressure it stops drawing so wouldn’t the xjet allow it to draw? Or could I possibly use a different tip? Or what about 2 chemical injector linked? I only have the chemical injector that came with my pump and no xjet. I just thought it seemed like a fun idea and cool video that’d get lots of views to see if we can draw chemical from 2 chemical injections or xjet.
I use an xjet nozzle and pulls chem from my DS injector all the time. I've never tried xjet with the hose and DS injector at the same time though. I rarely use the xjet hose and bucket, mostly bought it as an option to apply degreaser for restaurants I use but I just DS everything using the same nozzle and works great. @@josephmollohan8907
How do I get as good as you
It’s my legs. I’ve seen your legs. You don’t stand a chance!
@@TheFreshRinse hahah
What would you quote the average customer for that job ? I know you said the client was a friend.
Hey Elisha, thank you for asking. However, I do not talk numbers on this page. Just a decision I made a long time ago.
@@TheFreshRinse I'm trying to get into the industry is why I asked. I live in Arkansas . Can you give me a ballpark of what in your opinion the average company would quote a similar sized job
@@ElishaBenYisrael No problem. Most seem to charge between .15 cents and .20 cents per square foot.
@@TheFreshRinse thank you
Hi Mike , how are you doing , my name is Stan I watch a lot of your videos on how to wash a house , would you consider if I could maybe shadow you for a day , that if you don't mine because I like the way you do things and I think you could teach me some things on how to do wash the correct way . I live in Cleveland , Ohio , I hope to hear from you soon , thank you your time .
Good morning Stan. Perhaps in the Spring. Business is far too slow in the fall and winter. Just so you know, there is a cost associated with shadowing. Most aren’t willing to pay it. And I completely understand why. You can email me at mcarmody@cinci.rr.com
What do you charge for a job of this size? How much all in??
I don’t generally talk prices on my videos. Though I appreciate the question. Probably 500 or less
@TheFreshRinse I understand why you wouldn't want to talk about prices but I really appreciate you responding and answering. Thanks brother. I really like your videos by the way. I'm going to try to get a hold of russ at southside for some replacement orififices's'ss and a repair kit for my DSI. I live in ontario Canada and can't find any in my area so hopefully they ship to where I'm at.
12.5% on everything. It works. I promise.
LOLOLOL
You don't bother white tipping the edges of the driveway??
@@Janeen-t3z I cut everything in, yes. But usually with the M5 Twist
Your good but Joe Deery would of done 3 houses and had sandwich in the same amount of time 😂
Fact!!!!
"Execution trumps talent"
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BOOM!
My notifications isn’t working for you fresh
You better call support!!! LOL
You use a roof pump on driveways and sidewalks😂
He should refer to it as 12v or soft wash pump. Yet that is efficient way to get 2-3% on surface.
Until I get the AR45 set back up, yes.
@@taddmcmichael9061 You are correct
@@TheFreshRinse someone has to give you a hard time 🤣
@@stevewood3170 LOL I get plenty! 😂