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Ok so I've been out of it for the last two years but I'm now up and running and getting inundated with deck request. I am truly at a loss for where pricing is these days. So where is everyone else at per square foot, call it a basic strip brighten and stain.

the next soft touch unloader is $300 compared to the $90 I paid for the VB-10 I think the $200 saving is well worth loosing a few hundred psi that i never use anyway.

well there is my answer, I actually spoke to Paul from enviro spec today about this and I'm fine not doing any damage to anything I actually am making my pump work less. Enviro-Spec is where I bought the unloader from and I've got to say they are very helpful and great to do business with. The guys at enviro spec have went above an beyond to help me, that's great customer service which guarantees they'll receive my business.

Well I have to give some trust to my vendors they should know the product they are selling and if they sell me something that knowingly causes me problems they loose my business and possibly those who hear of my issue. That being said I know that my pump is rated to 5000psi with a 24hp engine but pressure pro puts a 20hp on it and it's rated to 4000psi. I then in turn change that psi by downsizing my tips, at that point the machine isn't still making 4000psi. So if I then put an unloader on that is set at 3000psi (which I've checked with a pressure gauge) the pump isn't still making 4000psi it's limited by the unloader thus actually making the pump not work as hard as it would be at 4000psi or even 5000psi which it's capable of. Where it would become an issue would be if I was trying to raise my pressure after the pump thus straining it and causeing failure. Please if this is improper understanding correct me but my understanding is lowering the pressure is not a bad thing.

Well I bought the unloader based on the recommendation of two different vendors and both assured me it would cause no problems. Honestly not sure how it could cause problems unless I cranked the unloader above what it's rated.

oh sorry forgot to mention the vb-10 is only rated to 3200psi , which is ok with me I rarely used anything over 3500psi. I guess my question is - now that my machine is essentially a 3000psi unit - should I buy nozzles as such. And what nozzle size would I use for 5.5gpm @3000psi thanks again

ken thanks I thought i may be over thinking the whole thing. I get excited with setting this stuff up so I tend to try overshoot it. So I'll just leave it as a quick connect. Thanks for the info. Another question you may be able to help with, I switched my unloader to a vb-10 which is great but it effectivly dropped my unit down to 3000psi from 4000psi. Now I'm not sure what size tips to use to get my full 5.5 gpm. I'd like a set of tips for 3000psi , 2500psi , 2000psi and 1500psi. What sizes do i need. thanks again.

Ok I've decieded to switch to downstreaming over the x jet and have loved it on the 6 houses I've used it on. I have an envirospec super suds sucker and currently I just quick connect it when I set up but I'm moving my new vb-10 unloader to a mounting block this week and would like to see if I can also mount the injector more permanet and with a ball valve to shut it off. What I'm lost on is where to mount it and if it's ok to do this with the injector. Where does the shut off valve go before or after ect ect. Any help would be great and pictures would be the best. Thanks for the help.

Yeah I don't plan on rinsing with it too much, I am ordering one this week will post my findings after I test it.

I'm convinced that downstreaming is the better option even though I've yet to try it myself. I plan on switching over this year but have a few questions. What size chemical tank do you guys recommend? Any is the thing any good? laddersaver.com thanks for the help

i give my employee a 5-10% bonus on leads he gets that I close. If I did not have to close them I would be willing to pay 15% of the invoice , that is if the invoice is over a specified amount say $250. Also I would have to be able to up sell that customer for additional work , and have them be able to contact me directly for my services needed in the future. Not a bad idea something you're going to setup?

I agree with you 150% , the grime scene has been such as great resource to me. Honestly what I have learned here has helped me take my company to a whole new level of professionalism and quality. Here's a great big THANKS to Rod & Beth for providing such a great resource, and to all the great PW contractors who contribute to the site!

that is odd , I exclusively use the x jet for three story homes , ie walk out basements with no problem reaching all the way to the roof. You didn't mention what PSI or GPM your machine is that may have something to do with it.

Sometimes I have some left over , but most homes in my area are very moldy and I'm also not using any proportioners so I may be using abit more mixture then necessary.

I'm using one of these with my x-jet , it holds enough to do an entire 2 story house with out refilling and is easy to pull around most yards and lays flat when I'm spraying. To adapt it for x-jet use I drilled a hole in the top right in the middle and put a bulk head fitting with 1/4" barbs inside and out. The inside has a pickup hose with filter and the top goes out to 12' of hose to the x-jet on the end. RV Tote Tanks - Tote-A-Long Tote Tank, 22 Gallon