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Update. Just an FYI: it works fine with the spring mounted horizontal...

My old unloader (blue spring YU831) finally went out after 4 years so I ordered a new one. They have evidently changed the design since my last one. The new one is smaller and the ports are in different places. The "IN" port is now on the bottom under the spring instead of horizontally inline and opposite of the "OUT" port. My question is: Can I mount the unloader with the spring horizontal so I don't have to use more plumbing than neccessary? Thanks,

I use a super suds sucker from envirospec. It has replaceable orifices inside that you can change out to fine tune it to your setup. I also have a 2gpm delavan pump that feeds my injector so that I get the same draw rate no matter how much hose I have hooked up. I've had 1000' of hose on it and still get over 30% draw rate.

I use a 2gpm delavan and a super suds sucker. It's been a while since I did any testing but in the field, I can't tell any difference in draw rate when using 200' of hose or 1000'. At all lengths, with the pump, I get much more draw than with just the injector. Probably close to 30%.

Envirospec.com has a DS injector that can't be beat. The super suds sucker! Give them a call and they'll hook you up.

For me, 2 gal of 6% SH would be too weak. That's equivalent to 1 gal of 12%. In a 5gal bucket, I usually use 2-2.5 gal 12% SH but I use a downstreamer with a feeder pump. Back when I used an X-Jet, I used 2.5 gal of 12% SH per 5'er as well. A couple of times I was forced to use 6% SH and I just used it full strength, no mixing with water. Oh, and since you're using an X-Jet, try 10oz. of simple cherry.

just finished a condo complex with 250+ units. HOA does not pay water. I took a little sip from every building to keep my 300 gal tank topped off. water in my area is .075 cents per gallon. most homeowners won't ever even notice.

Nope. Just unhook the air supply, bleed the pressure, unscrew the lid bolts, pour in the stain, screw it back down, reconnect air and you're off. Takes about a minute or so...

Here's what I use... Wagner Hvlp Conversion Gun w/ 2.5 gallon Pressure Pot - Pressure Paint Pots I've used this setup for everything from painting latex paint on trim carpentry to spraying waterbased polyurethane on my new brazillian cherry floors. The lack of overspray means I only have to mask off a few inches from the surface I want to coat. When I did the floors, I just ran a strip of 2" painters tape around the baseboards and that's all I needed. When I use it for decks, the wind is usually blowing to some degree so I mask off a little more. But not much. This gun is also very good at getting into the little nooks and crannies as well as for the spindles. I set it to spray in a circular pattern for that kind of intricate work.

My vote is for HVLP as well. I use a 2.5 gallon pressure pot and an HVLP conversion gun.Much better control, way less overspray, less masking and less waste...

Try Stripper Cream from Ecochem. It will take anything off. Brush it on, dwell and rinse off. You'll have to neutralize and defurr again after. Watch out with that stuff! It will burn you!

If you don't mind, how many did you send out at each mailing and did you send to the same people or a new list each time. I'm still trying to find that advertising medium that at least breaks even... Thanks,

I call them up and they ship it up from chattanooga. I pick it up from their local distribution center the next day. I think they deliver too but I always pick up. yea, it's univarusa.com. sorry about that.

I don't know if you have a distribution center near you but try Univar. they have really good prices. I pay just under $2 per gallon. they have a list of locations at univar.com.

gotta go with big mike & Pat on this one. You'll need at least the 5gpm delavan. The 7gpm fat boy would be even better. try to get at least 1/2" hose but 5/8" or 3/4" would be better. take a look at the roof forum for tons of help and info. Also, Bob has a great video at Pressuretek.com that walks you through setting up a roof pump. good luck and have fun...