Downstreamer nightmare

[squirtgun 122]

I bought a downstreamer a while back and have twice tried to use it with no success.

It will draw to the top of the pick up tube and would go any farther.What is causing the problem? and how can I correct it?

[CCPC 26]

How much high pressure hose are you running it with?

what gpm is your machine?

what gpm is your DS rated at?

what is the brand of the DS?

Is it adjustalble?

What kind of filter are you using at the end of the draw hose?

have you tried it with no high pressure hose attached?

Have you checked to see it the flow (arrows) are going in the right direction in relation to the QC?

Have you taken it apart to see what's going on inside?

Just some questions to help get the ball rollin

[squirtgun 122]

200 ft hp hose

5.2gpm

Not sure about DS,ordered it from Russ and he sent me one to work with the machine(gave him the mahine spec).

Not sure of the make

yes

blue plastic

it's new I really don't want to pull it apart already

haven;t checked arrows

Tried it with open ball vavle

[Jarrod 22]

Make sure the ball isn't sticking. Is it a long range DS'r?

[squirtgun 122]

Jarrod,

Is it to late for me to call you?

[CCPC 26]

It sounds like either the downstreamer is faulty, or its assembled backwards. Hooking it up with no hose basicly eliminates everything else.

[squirtgun 122]

arrows running in right direction

2.1 marked on the side of the DS

not sure if it's long range or not

[CCPC 26]

Make sure the ball isn't sticking. Is it a long range DS'r?

Would, or could the ball stick on a brand new downstreamer. You wouldn't think so. Also, if its pulling up the draw hose, but unable to enter the water stream that would seem to eliminate the stuck ball theory.

[squirtgun 122]

ok.pull it apart took out the small spring and the ball came out after giving it a light tap.

[Jarrod 22]

Hey scott, I'll call you tomorrow. Sorry, I gotta get up at 6

[Russ Johnson 141]

Scott, try it with 100' of hose and see if it works. If it does, and you want to downstream through 200', you'll need a size smaller injector. Send it back and I'll send you a new one.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

check to see if they actually installed the ventury nozzle.

Rod!~

[PressurePros 248]

I have a question. Is it possible to increase the draw through a downstreamer by intentionally using an undersized unit? I have a 5.5 gpm and 4 gpm machine. Can I use DS'ers rated at 3-5 gpm and 1-3 gpm respectively? I am looking to increase draw without sacrificing flow. I'm guessing this would be too easy and would have negative effect but I figured it was worth asking.

[CCPC 26]

I have a question. Is it possible to increase the draw through a downstreamer by intentionally using an undersized unit? I have a 5.5 gpm and 4 gpm machine. Can I use DS'ers rated at 3-5 gpm and 1-3 gpm respectively? I am looking to increase draw without sacrificing flow. I'm guessing this would be too easy and would have negative effect but I figured it was worth asking.

pwkid was just talking about how he does that intentionally, and he claims it does produce a higher draw rate. I can attest to it as well becuase the injector I use now is rated for 3-5 gpm machines, and I use it with my 5.5 gpm machine. I tested this injector, as well as two others that were rated for my gpm machine, and the undersized one I'm using now has a higher draw than the others.