Xjet M5 Product Review & Demo - X-Jet softwash hypo nozzle, driveway and patio cleaning. 

Works a treat.

Cheers will.

Have other videos that show that 👍

The main issue with hypo is it will start to corrode the steel ends of the hose. It will also turn brass black and shitty looking.

@@DirtyDriveAway yeah thanks Phil it's ruined a few of my quick release ends so its either the Xjet or a pump sprayer/dosatron 👍

@@completeexteriorcleaningse750 you can use stainless but they can get pricey.

@@DirtyDriveAway yeah Might look into those but as you say pricey like those Falch nozzles LOL

The problem I was told if yohnlower the revs down too far is the flow rate drops below that of the installed jet. In my case 19-25lpm I believe. I was told if I drop the revs too low it won't suck up the required amount of hypo resulting in inaccurate mix strength. Its a good tool but nowhere near as accurate as a proper dosing unit.

@@DirtyDriveAway agreed it’s not the most accurate but like you say it’s fast! I forgot to mention when I ordered it I chose the lower proportioner inside the Xjet because of concerns of the rate it would get through hypo, my machine is 21lpm and to be honest it works really well at low revs and it was a case of trial and error finding the right proportioner, great in depth review 👍🏼👍🏼

@@craighunnam3909 yeah after getting mine and the speaking with the supplier they said you can order the next jet down if need be. I thought typical why not mention that at the time lol. Even on 19lpm it chucks it down a bit too fast, ideally I would like it around 15lpm. All in a good tool and it's fast which in itself could be a better sacrifice over the saved time.

It doesn't apply it strong enough to remove black spot. Black spot lichen needs a pretty strong dose of chemical which depending on what machine your using this x jet doesn't mix high enough. I've never been able to remove black spot with it as I can only get 3:1 mix which is no where near strong enough. On a really low powered machine of around 7litres a min you'll still only get just under 1:1. You may shift a few with that but any well established spores probably won't go.

@@DirtyDriveAway thank you mate, looks like it’s the bucket and brush neat !!

Quick release came with my xjet and I just bought 10m pvc pipe off ebay.

You need to weld a stainless tube onto a stainless 1/4"bsp male to hose barb. The threaded section is put through a drilled hole in the drum lid. You can then attach a quick release coupling to the drum cap. It has to be stainless or it will rust/corrode due to the chem.

@@DirtyDriveAway Thank you appreciate that. I bought a less expensive x-jet a while ago. Max-jet from Max-flow it’s pretty much the same but when I put down the Hypo it does foam like in your video. Do you mix it with anything or is that just the xjet?

@William Wilson yes it needs a bleach safe surfactant in order to foam. Hypo doesn't foam by itself as it shouldn't have anything in it.

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@@DirtyDriveAway Thank you

Use a bleach safe surfactant. The foam helps it stick to vertical surfaces too.

I have several vent holes in the lid. Depends if the foamer and connections your putting it through are chemical resistant. If you mean downstreaming then typically things like the hose connections, trigger assemblies etc aren't chemical resistant. Brass turns black and mild steel corrodes under the chem strength. By the time you've switched all the components it comes into contact with for stainless steel it will work out a lot more expensive then the xjet. I think a stainless chem injector foamer from the likes of suttner are several hundred pounds alone, and even then I'm not entirely sure they have viton seals in them to handle strong hypo. They can handle regular chem like detergents and traffic film removers etc but don't think they can take oxidising chemicals like hypo without modification.

The xjet will mix to whatever ratio jet you fit in it.

The 390 engine is actually quite a small motor. If your running the 200bar at 21 pump that motor is maxed out trying to run it. The 390 doesn't fair up well to too much throttle adjustment as it just makes the engine struggle. You can have a small amount of play with it but from experience it prefers 3/4 to full throttle to be happy. Its why they suggest using the unloader to back pressure/flow rate off. To reduce the flow rate you need to either lower the RPM or back off the unloader. However the unloader should only be played with if you know what your doing and can reset it to the correct pressure after. Its where a gauge comes in very handy especially on the K1 unlloader. I have control valves on my machine so I can lower the flow rate right down to pretty much 5LPM if I wanted too, without touching the unloader. By using my valves I can run my machine at full throttle but reduce the flow and pressure with the xjet to around 60bar and 12lpm which is much more controllable. You do have to fit a smaller internal jet size in the xjet to keep the suction. With the 390 motor if you reduce the revs too much it puts the engine under a lot more strain and it works harder so thus can cause damage over the long term. Now a bigger motor wouldn't have the same issue as it has more horsepower. I find the xjet a very good tool now I have it dialled in.

Thanks for the quick reply…you really do know your stuff! Thank you. Everyday is a learning day!! Cheers Ben

@@benjb3950 no worries, I've been doing it a few years. But yes it's always a learning curve.

Had mine over a year and it's still going strong. Works the same as when I bought it.

Yeah I use clever wash. Tried a few over time even baby shampoo lol. Clever wash definitely seems to give the best foam.

@@DirtyDriveAway excellent thank you Phil. Does Surfacant make a big difference when using with SH? Thanks as always, you're the best.

@@strongteee only as much as it can help cling better on vertical surfaces and you can kind of see where it's going. Ive found having the surfactant kind of keeps it wetter for longer. Funny I know but the foaming action seems to help stop it drying so fast.

@@DirtyDriveAway brilliant, I'll give it a go. I've just been using SH on my block paving and it's not really shifting the black spots. I know it's 11% but surely that would be enough to clean it up? Thanks Phil, I appreciate your help.

@@strongteee so many factors with black spot lichen. 1. How long the spores have been there. 2. How old your hypo is (has a half life of about 4months) 3. Are you mixing the hypo down? 4. How long your letting it sit/work for. Usually needs at least 1-2hrs on tough lichen. A fresh batch of 11% used neat shoul kill off most spore.

Whatever pressure you want. You purchase depending on flow rate, they are available with different size nozzles according to the flow rate of your machine. But if you drop the pressure down too low it will have suction issues.

Yes it does, dilution varies depending on the flow rate of the machine. Typically it can do anything from 200:1 to around 2:1 but its all flow dependant.

It's a bleach safe surfactant. Something like clever wash but I get it from bonnymans in the UK as its cheaper when bought in 25L drums.

@@DirtyDriveAway awesome I will check it out now thank you and I need the xjet

Works pretty well at getting the chem down quick. But too powerful really on most jobs. Typical USA invention lol.

@@DirtyDriveAway I agree, it is a bit to powerful for most houses. I am a yank as well! I just use a j rod, and I alternate the tips for a more concentrated spray or a fan tip. X jets are expensive in the U. S. as well, about $170 for the kit. I prefer the j rod because I have more control over the pressure. You can purchase the j rod tips to match the GPM of your pressure washer or jet washer. I am sure you have heard of the j rod, however. I just thought I would interject. I enjoy watching your channel.

It's not really designed to be used on such a low power machine.

Usual mix is 200ml per 20L drum.

Yes the washer draws the chemical through. Depending on the flow rate of the machine would depend upon the mix ratio.

@@DirtyDriveAway 15 litre per minute.

@@JJLRU-vid yeah 15lpm is fine. Just buy the appropriate sized version. I drop mine down to 12lpm as if really burns through chem.

@@DirtyDriveAway ok, thanks for advice 👍

I use a surfactant from bonnymans.

Very similar but snow foam lances are typically made of brass which isn't very hypochlorite resistant.

Dedicated SW units are a better way to go. For a a quick tosh down this tool is good, but I have little faith in its dilution accuracy.