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Here is the trigger I use for house washing.

It is an ST 2000,..these are the best triggers I've used.
There is a high pressure swivel on the inlet.
As you can see, I drilled two holes in the finger guard to store other nozzles.

Although I mostly use the triple "gang" nozzle,..the red o degree and the yellow fan nozzle are used for certain things,..such as knocking bees nest down and blowing debris from a driveway,..etc....

The gang nozzle consists of: ) 0 degree and fan soap nozzle and a rinse nozzle.

I rarely use a wand,...this is really nice,.. as it's' compact, light and easy to handle in smaller areas.

Jeff

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+1 Jeff,

Here is my ST-2305 w/ Jrod (4way)
this is what I use for downstreaming.
I use All stainless steel fittings.
I have a high pressure swivel and ball
valve on my pressure hose.
Chris

-- Edited by SP Cleaning on Monday 24th of January 2011 03:48:21 PM

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I am gonna put a high pressure ball valve on this season also Chris. Wasn't always sure how beneficial it would be,.but I think it will be worth it.

Jeff

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Jeff I use a high pressure ball valve on a triggerless wand when I'm doing large areas of moss removal on pavers or retaining walls using a turbo nozzle. Those valves are pretty tight to use under pressure. One was so hard I broke off the handle trying to operate it.

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I didn't know that Ed,..that wouldn't be what I'd want if they're that hard to operate. I don't switch implements that often really,..so no big deal either way.

Jeff

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My high pressure ball valve didn't last 3 months and I don't use a pressure washer every day. Fortunately for me, it broke in the open position. I had it hard plumbed in so I haven't changed it yet, but I'm wondering if I even want to use another.

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Good insight on these valves,...See,...you never know when you may learn something by simply posting!

Jeff

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I have not had any problems with my ball valve, and it
is very easy to turn. I got mine from Bob at Pressure Tek
here is the link

http://www.pressuretek.com/hedubava.html

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Thanks Chris,..that's the one I was planning on buying due to it's short handle,...but I will do a little more thinking about it. Maybe others will express opinions and experiences.

Jeff

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i got two ball valves and both operate perfect and i use the heck out of them. Ive had them both for over two years now.

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I started using ball valves with a straight through gun. They a little more bulky but I'm tird of guns leaking!!! Got about 3 months on one right now and love

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Ed, wondering if you got a defective valve, i got one at lowes (3/8) that I use on non triger wand. no problems in 2 seasons and not hard to turn.

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white fox wrote:

I started using ball valves with a straight through gun. They a little more bulky but I'm tird of guns leaking!!! Got about 3 months on one right now and love


Chet,..that is the the trigger I use for my pressure washer for house washing. I assume by the refferal to "Love" you're the one you mentioned  for roof mix.

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Is a trigger gun with wand necessary for softwashing? Is the main purpose of the wand just for reaching higher or lower areas? If using the JROD 4-nozzle holder, which nozzles would work best for a 3500PSI Pressure Washer supplying 5.5GPM? I'm new to downstreaming and I'm looking to purchase the correct items for getting started this year. I understand that one nozzle has to draw the soap, but I think I'm misreading nozzle charts, etc.. I just don't want to buy the wrong products. Thanks for all of the good info, guys.

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I would recommend the following.
2540 (soap low)
0040 (soap high)
0015 (rinse high)
2515 (rinse low)

These will work but over time you may change them slightly to fit your style.

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Hey Phil,...I prefer not to use a wand,..seems needless in most cases. Switching nozzles is quicker and simpler as well.
But,..adding a wand will give you more distance. With that machine and correct nozzles there shouldn't be issue with reaching any two story house,..as long as it's mostly calm.

Jeff

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Thanks, Bob and Jeff. I will be placing an order soon (Bob), I have my wish list going now, haha.

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