The Downstream Bypass was one of the best game changers for us a few years ago! I have purchased an electronically controlled DN10 and the remotes just need to wire it up and give it a go! Like Kenny, I wanted to build my own for under $100 rather than purchase the FP for $600. Keep up the great videos and helpful info for all of those that need to glean your knowledge. ✝️👍🏻👊🏼
Thanks for responding to my questions and being so quick about it. You have others that like to post videos but ignore all the questions but you dont. Thanks for being honest and open. Lets fix America one comment at a time.
If you use tips to shut off the venturi you are “HARD WASHING” thats a term I invented years ago around the inception of the flow pro when I worked on the first remote bypass with Jud.
Hey Mike I've washed garbage trucks and roll out trash carts with a stationary machine, regular detergent (pink in color) got decent results, I wanted to get a small business going here in north eastern Pennsylvania but had the pump get frozen when the washer was left out overnight, I did get some stuff done around the house, like the dog yard fence, the front "summer" porch, vehicles, equipment etc, I had tried to just rinse some of the grime off the asbestos shingle siding but ended up taking the paint off 😅 regular tips wouldn't even shift any of the grime so I got a turbo nozzle and Whoops! There went the paint, ! I did try a mixture of Dawn dish soap and regular bleach on the siding but it didn't seem to work, but right now I need to get another pressure washer before I can do any more washing
@@577buttfan if you like urbex, I can show you some cool railroad stuff, this town was built for the Erie railroad back in the 1840's and there's a lot of cool architecture still standing but it's getting torn down rapidly, we just had a oil/water building taken down and the dam that used to power the region is being removed as we speak, we even have a railtrail and what used to be the shops where the train engines were built
It seems like the guys who really like down streaming are more up north. I rarely encounter homes that have vinyl siding all over; most homes I encounter here in Houston are brick/wood siding. Seems like higher bleach ratios are needed for the brick than can be produced by down-streaming but that’s just my experience.
@@TheFreshRinse yea - I use an AR45. I enjoy it for sure. I think down streaming could work for me if the bricks aren’t dirty. I’m planning to add it here soon.
I really appreciate your videos. I’m just a homeowner and not looking to get into the PW industry, but I still like learning about all of this. I have two questions for you. (1) I have a 3400 PSI 2.8 GPM machine. Is that sufficient for downstreaming my own house, or should I look at getting a 4 GPM unit someday to clean my house once or twice a year? (2) You mentioned an interesting point regarding the the bypass allowing more water to flow when rinsing due to less restriction of the water through the downstream injector. I could also just disconnect the injector when I’m rinsing my house after applying the SH, right? I can see the benefit of it for you pros, but is there any other reason to spend the money on a bypass just to wash my house once or twice a year?
@@dr.jimholtz It’s worth a try with the 2.8. You can get a big blue tip at Walmart. This will help with distance. I’m not sure if you can remove your injector. If so, that would be best when rinsing.
Very nice video, probably pressure washing is one of the best service in the maintenance industry.. just love it.. if you know what you are doing you can run a great services ..thanks for the content
I’m hooked on your videos 😂- question- I’ve only been in business one year and we 1st started with Honda 4 gallons a minute pressure washer and a chemical injector and then moved up to a 12 v pump through a Proportioner but I keep seeing way more power and pressure through your videos downstreaming. Do I get rid of my 4 gallon a minute pressure washer and use what machine?
@@alberthernandez7554 Thank you for watching. I would not consider a 12v to be a step up. It takes way longer (correct me if I’m wrong). If I were you, I would try to get an 8gpm machine, and downstream.
@@TheFreshRinse so you are telling me that if I get a 8GPM machine I can use that to downstream and pressure clean? Or the 8GPM is only for down streaming?
How’s it going! Now, I’ve watched one of your roof wash and you used a 5% mix, is that from soft system? Didn’t look like you used a pump sprayer…. Like your videos Take care
What kind of tape are you using on the outlets? I have been using the red stucco tape but am intrigued by your tape! Great video, Thank you! I use the smart stream but like you, I have found that it saves a ton of time and effort!
sorry for the newb question, but is your downstream injector tube just pulling from a tank with straight, undiluted 12.5% sh, or is it from a batch mix?
Great content as always and always enjoy watching your video's. I am a new business owner in this game and always open to learn as much as possible. One question though is do you not worry about disturbing any axidation while using that shooter tip or tighten up the spray pattern on that m5 ? Idk if the home had any but just figured id ask.
Hey Mike, do you apply SH to the entire home first then rinse or do one or two sides at a time? BTW what do you use to film (sorry that's old school) take videos?
Another great one.. have a question I have 4 gpm machine with 200 ft of hose with 2.1 injector.. it doesn't pull soap unless I put injector close to gun. Would a 1.8 injector work better? Looking forward to the upcoming videos
You'll find your hose is too long to create draw. 165 FT seems to be the max length. If I try to D/S, when hooked up to the boiler, it wont draw due to the added length of the heater coil, which is about 43 meters, by pass that, & its all good.
On a 4 gpm you could go as little as a 0.057" or 1.5mm injector to get the strongest draw. the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate. Metric-Inches- similar tip size 1.45mm-0.057"-(5) 1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5) 1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25) 1.8mm-0.071"-(8) 2.1mm-0.083"-(11) 2.3mm-0.091"-(13) 2.5mm-0.098"-(16) The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.
What davis shooter, Jrod, and x-jet do you use since your machine is 8 gpm? They come in different gpm options. Most of them in 4 gpm, or does it matter?
Since you are using a 2.1 injector and your SH output is about 1%, is there a need to pre-water the plants? It would seem to me that it is such a low amount of sh that it would not even hurt them, and you could just catch them in the rinse.
I am from California. I can never get my downstream to get rid of organic growth. I am using a super suds sukker and doesnt even do the trick. I even used the 1.8 and 2.1 and nothing. Not strong. I use 12.5 bleach, and have a 5.6gpm at 4000 psi. Any recommendations?
Hello mike I’m having some troubles with my 12v wash system it’s not holding charge on a brand new small lawn mower battery could that be the problem? Do I need a car battery ?
mike if your downstream why do you need this fancy switching system Can't this be done just using soap tips and larger nozzles to get your desired pressure
@@brian2100 Great question Brian. The reason you want a bypass system is because otherwise, you will be rinsing through the injector. This means no increased flow when rinsing. The bypass allows the rinse to “bypass” the injector. Therefore it gets much greater flow when rinsing. Does that help?
Question Mike? I saw that you didn’t cover up the meter in the backyard and lights with tape? Is it cause there is no electric hazard/and or it’s not something you have to worry about covering up on every house? How do you gauge what to cover and no to cover? Just a question I had after watching this video…. As always good information and lessons learned from your experiences and knowledge on pressure washing. Do you necessarily have to cover everything up? Like the meters,electrical outlets and outdoor lighting all the time? Thanks Homie smell ya later😂
That’s a great question. To the best of my memory, I’ve never covered those. However, once, on a very old house, I fried the complete electric panel. That was nearly catastrophic. When I get to those old houses, I do not use SH around those areas. Typically, however, I spray and pray.
@@TheFreshRinse well that is a good answer buddy. Just curious when I start-up and see the same thing, I wanted to see what you do on your opportunities and how to go about dealing with that sir. Thanks buddy
Currently running my ar45 for house washes and I'm wondering if when I aquire a 8gpm machine if my sh consumption will change. I feel like I'm using alot of sh even when I have my proportioner set to 1%. I could just be imaging things also. But, on another note. None of my hoses have blown off since we last spoke 🙃 have done 5 houses since and all has gone well. Thanks again for the help. Did order those parts also to have on stand by.
the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate. Metric-Inches- similar tip size 1.45mm-0.057"-(5) 1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5) 1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25) 1.8mm-0.071"-(8) 2.1mm-0.083"-(11) 2.3mm-0.091"-(13) 2.5mm-0.098"-(16) The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.
