Force feed DS

I was saying the x jet isnt good for roofs. I can’t get over 3-4% with my machines. A 4/4 will pull more mix bit I still wouldnt count on it to clean roofs. Just domt offer that service until you can get the proper equipment…12v or some kimd of air system. If you just need a strong mix for post/ pre treating or for the occasional porous surface like stucco/ dry vit/ brick/ concrete/ etc… Then an x jet is the way to go. A small 12 v pump has the capability to put out the same high % of chems as a larger one. Just with less volume. Ive seen small 12v units cheap at harbor freight. Thier mostly geared for landscapers because of their low output but would definitely work for any other application like a roof. Down side is that ots going to be slow but it’ll beat a pump sprayer any day. Seeing as how you’re just starting out I’d go with the x jet and avoid roofs for now. Clean everything else you can get ahold of and when you have the $ saved up and space on youre trailer then get you’re self a 12 v. Other than the pump youre going to need at least 200’ of hose( I run 300’ 1/2" kuritek), a stainless steel reel, 12v battery, and chem tank. If you buy quality youre looking at about 1200-1800… Off the top of my head, don’t quote me on that. If you go the 12v route don’t buy the poly hose. It works but its honestly not tough enough to run high % sh mixes through. I regularly deal with land scraping in the 20-50,000 range and its not worth risking ruining you’re clients investment to save a few bucks on hose.

Thank you for taking the time to explain that. I think i will aviod roofs for now and just use that little pump to force feed when needing a strong mix for house wash and surfaces.

Ive never force fed but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. An x jet is only around $80… I think. Its a good tool to have in the arsenal. But I’m not trying to sell you on it. If you habe a 12 v it’s not necessary at all. Even at 2 gpms that’s plenty to apply chems to siding. You don’t want to rinse with 2 gpms but its more than enough to coat a few sides of a house. If I were you I’d still get an x jet. I have a 12 v on my trailer and really online use it on roofs and large buildings that require more than your basic ds. For me its much easier and faster to fill a 2 gal bucket with sh than to roll out 300’ of hose and mix a batch. I’m case you didnt catch that I only use a 2 gal bucket or suck straight out of a 1 gal when using an x jet. I don’t like carrying a fiver and usually domt need it. Ive never used more than 4-5 gal of sh on a house and 1 extra trip to the truck to refill is easier than lugging around a 5 gal.

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Sorry. I just came acrossed them when digging previously.

Ya im going to play around with this pump with just water and see what it will do. Then ill decide what ill use it for. Im might be getting all my equipment sooner i thought. Got a guy coming to look at my motorcycle.

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Sorrys for suckers. Man up. Just kidding… but seriously though.:wink: don’t be such a sorry sun of a :gun:.

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Side question: which can pull a stronger mix, xjet, or force-fed downstream injector?

I have a theory, but I’m curious if anyone has tested it

Im sorry he said sorry.

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Ive read they are about the same and are used for the same thing you would use a xjet for but capable of doing it with less pressure also @Innocentbystander uses it when they have to use a crazy amount of hose that way they dont have to move thier DS further down the line BUT my guess would be force feed is stronger with 200 foot or less of hose.

I think im still going to buy the hose and 35gallon tank to use this little pump for roofs like @florida_condo_cleani said itll work but itll take longer. I wont be rinsing with that anyway just applying chems.

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Yea and I’d get more then 100ft of hose. I usually keep 240 on the reel, that gpm is great for learning. Less run off and easier control. The larger pumps run into more problems I only use a 3.6 surflo

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It’s okay. I forgive you buddy.

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Thats exactly what i was thinking about i think id do ok with it. Easier to control the chems and where its going id hate to mess up with a 7gpm 12volt accidental splash off they roof or excessive chems going down the gutter all over there nice sod(i was planing on bagging and taping off the gutters if necessary)

Do your thing. What’s that costing you? ( sorry if you already posted it, I’m kind of a selective reader… Meaning I don’t read more than a couple posts before I respond😀) you can buy a smaller 12v setup for around $300(ish) from pressuretek. It comes with poly braid hose but it works. All you need other than that is a battery and a barrel. 50 gal barrels are pretty cheap on Craigslist. $15-30 in my area.

Edit: when I say smaller I mean smaller than the big units…not smaller than 2.2 that’s very small.

@Clean1
The whole reason i even considered this was someone returned a 2.2 gpm delavan pump to my job never used but missing to pieces of plumbing we discounted it for $30 which is $70 off so after my employee discount i got a pump for like $25. Ill buy the tank for $60 and the hose for $200 and use it. If the pump sucks then oh well im out $25 ill just get a bigger pump to use.

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Make sure to wire everything for the higher current of a larger pump. That way you don’t fry wires or have to redo everything when it comes time to upgrade.

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If you force feed an injector and your using a 2.4 gpm pressure washer you probably could do roofs with it. Probably be stronger than an x jet

You can always use it to transfer sh!

Sorry man! :wink:

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I was looking into this more as I just ordered a 7gpm 100psi 12v and at powerwash.com they say the accumulator can help reduce the flow also. Would that eliminate the issue of being too powerful?