Rodgers12 14 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 What method do you guys prefer a lance or a 0400 tip for washing the siding on a 2nd or 3 rd story house. I thinking about downstreaming. I am new to the business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PPC 37 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) oo30 0040 0050 all work great with 2nd to 3rd story homes. Whats the gpm's you are using because that will make a diffarence also if you are dsing you can rinse with those tips also by putting alittle plastic ball vavle on the ds hose and switching it off when rinsing. Edited March 26, 2009 by PPC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rodgers12 14 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 My machine is 4 GPM. Thanks for the response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 David O'Connell Jr. 14 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 3 stories might be hard for a 4 gpm. maybe an X-Jet. anyone? We use 8 GPM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 You may need a long lance like a 79" and use a large tip like that to soap. As long as is is not windy you should be able to reach with that machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 David O'Connell Jr. 14 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 You may need a long lance like a 79" and use a large tip like that to soap. As long as is is not windy you should be able to reach with that machine. Yeah, wind kills even 8 GPM's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 All Surface 24 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I use a 4000 4gpm and can reach 3 stories with no problem using a 0030 or a 0040. As long as I'm not trying to knock out a hornets nest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 hoosierwindowtek 14 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I'm a bit confused. when you say 0030, do you mean a zero degree nozzle with a 30 orifice? If so, where do you get one? Thanks, H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 814jeffw 71 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I see alot of people talking about downstreaming with 0030-0040 nozzles for distance. I'm not a downstreamer, but I am looking at adding this to my application methods, so excuse my ignorance when asking questions pertaining to downstreaming. I thought 0030-0040 nozzles were high pressure nozzles,.. if used on a 3-4 GPM machine? My understanding of downstreaming is it works off of low pressure,...so how are you guys making these particular nozzles work for applying soap? Thanks, Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 chris francis 15 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I see alot of people talking about downstreaming with 0030-0040 nozzles for distance. I'm not a downstreamer, but I am looking at adding this to my application methods, so excuse my ignorance when asking questions pertaining to downstreaming.I thought 0030-0040 nozzles were high pressure nozzles,.. if used on a 3-4 GPM machine? My understanding of downstreaming is it works off of low pressure,...so how are you guys making these particular nozzles work for applying soap? Thanks, Jeff 00 means degree angle is zero and 30 orifice size of the nozzle. Downstream works off the water pressure going across the top of the valve on the injector so with soap nozzle in place or pretty much any large orifice nozzle on the lance it will drop the pressure alow soap to enter into you pressure hose to out shot on to what you are to clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John Orr 206 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 I see alot of people talking about downstreaming with 0030-0040 nozzles for distance. I'm not a downstreamer, but I am looking at adding this to my application methods, so excuse my ignorance when asking questions pertaining to downstreaming.I thought 0030-0040 nozzles were high pressure nozzles,.. if used on a 3-4 GPM machine? My understanding of downstreaming is it works off of low pressure,...so how are you guys making these particular nozzles work for applying soap? Thanks, Jeff Air chucks will screw into a 1/4" quick connects with female threads. You could also drill-out a 0 deg tip, but I like the air chucks. Just about any auto parts shop will carry them. There are several sizes available, try a few different ones, they're very inexpensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 deach 14 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 The last 0 tip I tried to drill out turned into a nightmare. I'm not sure what the metal was but, boy it was tough. Yes an 0030 will work just fine with a 4 gpm machine. I think I even have a 0020 that will shoot chemical. If it's windy though you're pretty much just out of there trying to go 3 stories, on a calm day with patience you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jnoden 15 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Im also wondering where you can get size 30 nozzles. The largest I ever see are size 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 814jeffw 71 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Ok, I was thinking these were typical high pressure nozzles that would be used,...which is why I was confused. But the suggestion of using an air chuck put it into perspective for me. I thought the numbers 0040 meant: 0 degree at 4 GPM. Thanks, Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 FullBlast 14 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I should try downstreaming again. Thats what I used when I frst started and had crazy trouble with the injectors, the ball would want to stick, I tried different ones but all were the same, but was not really impressed with them. I'll just stick to the X!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 deach 14 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I hope that worked..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Gutter Squad 14 Report post Posted April 4, 2009 Pressuretek has them (as do a few other places). Here is their link to the bigger nozzles. Just drop down to the 20, 30, and 40 sizes. These are threaded, so you do need to buy the correct corresponding quick connect (QC) plug. Spraying Systems Nozzles - 1/4" Meg Nozzles Regarding draw - I can get my 4 GPM unit to pull up 150 feet of hose with a 0020 nozzle (though not as much as with a larger nozzle). On my 4.8 GPM, I need to use the 0030 or larger. The other thing you can do is just buy a 1/8" hose barb x 1/4" MIP at Lowe's or Home Depot or where ever. They cost $2-3 and the orifice is about the same size as a 0040. As long as you have a 1/4" QC plug sitting around, you could test and see if your downstream injector is up to the task (I am assuming you have a high draw injector?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Robo_Spray 18 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 I bought a 4" long, 1/4" pipe and tried that the other day, worked good, and had a hell of a draw too. I spent $15 on the injecter and $1.50 on the tube. I tested it on my hood machine, 2.7 gpm, 3000psi and almost got 3 stories. I threw a bit of dawn in the mix too and it foamed just as good as my foaming cannon did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 gtitan56v8 14 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I pulled this thread up while searching what downstreaming was all about, Im a newbie. Anywho, I have a starter machine, 13hp Honda beltdrive w/cat pump, 3500psi @ 4 gpm. Can someone please summarize what I would need, and where to get it, to downstream. I am finding the X-jet to be too much work. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 4000psi 16 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Check this link out... Downstreaming Later I got a tip that had a smaller diameter that worked alot better. I can reach any two story. three stories with a 7' wand. Dane Edited May 2, 2009 by 4000psi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 FullBlast 14 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 I pulled this thread up while searching what downstreaming was all about, Im a newbie. Anywho, I have a starter machine, 13hp Honda beltdrive w/cat pump, 3500psi @ 4 gpm. Can someone please summarize what I would need, and where to get it, to downstream. I am finding the X-jet to be too much work. Cheers Welcome to the board!! I'm a big X-jet lover but maybe I totally over work myself!! HA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) I get 3 stories w/xjet attached to trigger only. Also I attach the container to a 2wheeler. Piece of cake. As in most of the threads I have seen on this subject, it boils down to personal preference IMO. Edited May 2, 2009 by Adrian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
What method do you guys prefer a lance or a 0400 tip for washing the siding on a 2nd or 3 rd story house. I thinking about downstreaming. I am new to the business.
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