Are you talking about the soap nozzle Don? I realize you drilled out an old 0 degree tip, and maybe that works better than my soap nozzle, but I can only shoot chem about 15 feet with mine. As far as the Xjet type injector, many of the guys that use them put a 15-20 gal enclosed tank on a dolly (2 wheeler) and take the chems with them that way. Some apply with a similar setup using a shurflo pump and marine battery, then rinse with the PW. Sound like what you do works fine for you though. If you'd just taken me up on my offer to come to VT and SHOW me "Don's way", I coulda saved myself a pile of cash in gadgets! Really though, check www.propowerwash.com
Do a search for "xjet" to get other opinions. Sincerely, Paul
Paul LeGrand
Blue Sky Window Cleaning LLC
VT
--- On Thu 04/24, Don < windowcleaner1@mindspring.com > wrote:
From: Don [mailto: windowcleaner1@mindspring.com]
To: pressure@wcmail.net
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:01:57 -0400
Subject: Re: [pressure] pressure cleaning up high
When you use an injector on the pressure, the chemicals go through it and the hose, not the pump. I sometimes have 100 to 150 feet of hose. The chem. bucket is safely by the machine. So you got 30' of chem hose. Once you learn to place the bucket in the correct place, you have 60' work before you have to stop and move the bucket. There will be times when you move too far, then have to go back and put the hose back into the bucket. Doesn't sound efficient to me. With my little home made tip, I can easily shoot the chemical 25 feet. It was only a coupla bux.
Don Chute
Marietta, GA
Original Message -----
From: blueskywindows To: pressure@wcmail.net Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [pressure] pressure cleaning up high
I just purchased the "power-chem long distance nozzle/injector" from Pete at Allotec (1-800-264-2556) for $59. It has adjustable metering, is made of stainless steel, comes with 30' of chem tubing and intake filter, and is supposed to spray 25 horizontal feet. It attaches to the quick disconnect on your gun, no chems drawn through the components of your pressure washer. I just bid a job with this chem tip in mind. I plan to keep my feet on the ground whenever possible.
Paul LeGrand
Blue Sky Window Cleaning LLC
VT
--- On Thu 04/24, Don < windowcleaner1@mindspring.com > wrote:
From: Don [mailto: windowcleaner1@mindspring.com]
To: pressure@wcmail.net
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:06:03 -0400
Subject: Re: [pressure] pressure cleaning up high
I use the drilled tip to shoot bleach high to avoid using a ladder. It you use a carbide tip drill and a little oil they are not that difficult to drill.
The place that repairs my pressure washers sells the extensions. I understand that they now make tips that will shoot the chemical high, but I haven't seen one.
The 0 degree tip is a high pressure tip and will not dispense chemical.
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Anderson
To: pressure@wcmail.net
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: [pressure] pressure cleaning up high Hi Don, I've got a question for you on your post below. 1) Where did you get your 6' & 8' lances? 2) Could I just buy a 0 degree tip with an orifice of 8 or 10, instead of drilling out a 0 degree? Would it work the same? This would be easier for me, since it sounds difficult to drill the tip. Don Chute Marietta, GA Thanks! Brian Anderson Master's Window Cleaning Sonora, CA On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 07:36:5 1 -0500 "Don" < windowcleaner1@mindspring.com> writes:
You can get extension lances. I have 6' and 8' ones. I took a small drill and drilled out an old tip. It, on the end of a wand with a 6' extension will spray chemical over 2 stories. You loose the fan effect, but you can still spread the chemical with some practice. Then rinse with the 0 tip it you get low enough to change to the 15. It does take a little practice.
I have in-laws in Vermont. Buy tickets for wife and I and I will show you how to become a great pressure washer!!
Don Chute
Marietta, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: blueskywindows
To: pressure@wcmail.net
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 8:25 PM
Subject: [pressure] pressure cleaning up high
For those of you that clean over two stories, what's the best way to reach that high? Some of you don't care for telescoping poles, but I'm wondering if you use a belt to support the weight, or if it doesn't help much. Lift work is not covered by my insurance, ladders are a last resort.Tell you what...why don't one of you fly up here and SHOW me so I won't have to ask so many goofy questions. ; ) I appreciate your patience with this newbie.....
I just cleaned a large house last thursday with poles, ladders, chems, brush and garden hose, a feat I don't care to repeat, in spite of excellent results.
Paul LeGrand
Blue Sky Window Cleaning
in scenic and snowy VT
|
No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding.
Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
|
No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding.
Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
|