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X_jets work great we just ended up having roof pumps before we bought xjets. I do like that the pw or a second pump gives you much more consistnet flow than the homeowners water source for rinsing.

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Not knocking the X-jet too bad, but I think everybody should try down streaming toto see which they prefer. In my opinion, the x-jet can produce pressure that's a little strong, too strong for stucco. If it's fanned all the way out, and you keep some distance, you're generally OK. 

I prefer down streaming with larger orifice tips then your pressure washer calls for. For instance, if you have a 4gpm pressure washer, use a 0060 and a 4010. The 0060 will give you a tight spray and can reach 25-30 feet no problem, yet you can place your finger within an inch of the tip, very light pressure. Same with the 4010. It's a 40 degree nozzle for 10 GPM. That's actually the tip in the picture below that I'm spraying my hand with.

The main reasons I prefer down streaming over the x-jet is mainly softer pressure (it even sounds softer..) and you don't have to lug the pail of cleaner around. All the cleaner stays right on the rig.

A good injector is less than 30 bucks, and the tips are only a few bucks. Lori can supply whatever is needed.


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WeWashWindows wrote:

In my opinion, the x-jet can produce pressure that's a little strong, too strong for stucco. If it's fanned all the way out, and you keep some distance, you're generally OK.



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The X-Jet has a screw in 4030 nozzle slot. I'm sure you could fit it with other nozzles as well.



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Not knocking the X-jet too bad, but I think everybody should try down streaming toto see which they prefer. In my opinion, the x-jet can produce pressure that's a little strong, too strong for stucco. If it's fanned all the way out, and you keep some distance, you're generally OK. 


In 16 years of power washing I have tried every method available.  The best & easiest setup I have found is to downstream also.  You do not need high pressure, only a good water flow and a true 20% injector.  My favorite pressure washer to use when power washing is a 13 HP 1500 PSI 10 GPM electric start Honda with a gear box.  The gear box allows it to run at a low enough rpm to suck water from a tank as the average out put from a faucet is approx 6 gpm and will lead to pump cavitation.  10 GPM pumps run about $1000 and you do not want to burn one up by starving it.  The more water & chemicals you pump the faster it cleans.  The faster it cleans the more money you earn.  Electric start is easier and allows me to remotely start or stop the pressure washer should a hose burst.

Enough about power washing.  Lets get back on the topic that this forum was created for.  We should be talking only about roofs here.  There are plenty of forums dediated to power and pressure washing.  This is the only one dedicated to roof cleaning exclusively and I would like to see it stay that way.

 



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Washed-up wrote:

1 gal sh to 6-10 h2o here. Works great with no issues



Do you add any tsp or borax



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You guys ever tried a 1/4" hose barb? Screw it into a quick connect and put it on the wand. You can also take one and flatten it out on the tip a little to make it fan out a little. It will be low pressure enough to draw chems.

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