I understand your stance on male nipple (plug) input on surface cleaners to use your go-to trigger, and I am trying to accomplish that to not require a heavy ball valve, but …maybe it will be better to just keep the two cleaning processes separate, and shut down machine when switching between the two. I’ll have to see what works for me, I guess…
I think I will setup my system with male ends leading… it makes the most sense to me and that how water flows.
What kind of ball valve assembly you got? Mine weighs like 2 lbs. I never even notice it but then I rarely use a wand, so it and gun all I use
On a typical breezeway, i surface clean, plug in 3 foot wand with turbo and pop gum, plug in 6 inch wand and soap, plug in turbo nozzle and walk up steps cleaning them with turbo and repeat for all three levels. Dragging a ball valve thru all that is heavy and useless. One gun that plugs into everything you use is effecient and easier. I’ve owned whisper wash, hammer head, and a couple others. Anything i use or give advice on is after i have tried and experimented. I ordered a dozen ball valves from Bob once because i read on a forum they were the cats meow. They suck.
2 Likes
So you just have a 1/4" female QD out your gun?
Yep…
but that’s what works for me. May not work for others
Me too except for using on S/C. Partial reason for ball valve, but then I use mine for other stuff which I know you don’t like. I used it for some finess soaping around a KOI pond today. What a pain they are.
1 Like
I got the same assembly you had a video on it.
Are you using partial openning? Does that blow out anything? Is the valve rated for partial opening? Just curious.
So, a 1/4" output into a 3/8 hose, still provides that same result? If so, why did they put the 3/8 hose on the Wisper Wash and other cleaners? Market gimmic? I have a new one, and will have more to share when the weather breaks, and also if an elbow is necessary to prevent hover. I just wish the weather would break so I could use my new stuff! I got about $12 grand purchased and ready to put on the road! Can’t wait!
2 Likes
How do you change tools without a ball valve?
Nevermind I got you now, it’s late.
1 Like
Quarter inch quick connect is the same size opening that your nozzles plug into. I can explain it, show you, but I can’t understand it for you. Buy a quarter inch and 3/8’s jump line and try both. Presentation without demonstration is merely conversation.
2 Likes
so you have a qd on your surface cleaner that you just pop a gun to?
Also do qds allow swivel or do you need an actual swivel?
So what do I need to do to NOT have to use a shut off?
ok thats confusing, if you keep a gun on your surface cleaner and your have another gun thats 2 triggers, your contradicting your self.
