Henryk 14 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 I found a thread stating you can make one from Home Depot for around 10-20, but I just wanted to try one, before buying the real deal. Does anybody know how to make one? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian 155 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 If you have not been using the xjet up to this point, just buy one. You will never look back. Use that $ from home depot to get an additional low pressure tip or go with the m5. Either way you can't go wrong. Leave the ladder at home. Although I understand the desire to build your own, I cannot help you there. You will find in this business that alot of accessorials will caost sometimes in the hundreds, but the xjet is well worth the cino spent. Anyone who knows me on this forums knows how I feel about the xjet setup. fill in the blanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod 22 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Just buy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Adrian LOVES his X-Jet! The problem with building your own or buying a cheaper knock off is that you will not get the same ratio of detergent as the original X-Jet™. That defeats the purpose of having it. If you are looking to get around the expense (you shouldn't be that low funded but that is another story) do some research on downstreaming. As long as you clean houses that have siding as opposed to stucco or dryvit, you won't need an X-Jet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzley 14 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Just a quick question about the XJet. When applying chemical to concrete, I can't see where the 40' reach would come in handy. If it is blasting 40' I am sure that it would be very messy in the sense that when spraying, the chemical and water splashes everywhere due to the pressure to get the 40' stream. Am I correct? Or am I not envisioning the XJet correctly? I don't do houses or roofs. Mainly concrete and kitchen exhausts. Would the XJet be good for either of these situations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Kitchen exhaust applications would be better suited with a foaming style applicator. The hassl of the buckets, closerange nozzles and overspray would not make the X-Jet viable in KEC. Many guys use the X-Jet for flatwork. In this application you positively want the real X-Jet. Anymore than a 2:1 dilution will just slow you down. With parts and stainless materials it will cost you at least $30 and probably much more as you waste material trying to get the thing right. Why would you even consider this for a $100 piece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzley 14 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 For $66 I guess I will give one a try. It's got to be good of OX if nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Stapleton 14 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Just a quick question about the XJet. When applying chemical to concrete, I can't see where the 40' reach would come in handy. If it is blasting 40' I am sure that it would be very messy in the sense that when spraying, the chemical and water splashes everywhere due to the pressure to get the 40' stream. Am I correct? Or am I not envisioning the XJet correctly? I don't do houses or roofs. Mainly concrete and kitchen exhausts. Would the XJet be good for either of these situations? Lays down chem fast on concrete at around 40% chem. The spray is more like 20-25 ft. With an m5 open. Wet down surroundings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustinC 64 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 where did you find a x-jet for 66 dollars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Williamson 198 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 I found a thread stating you can make one from Home Depot for around 10-20, but I just wanted to try one, before buying the real deal. Does anybody know how to make one?Thanks The "make your own Xjet" stuff I believe was started by a guy named Chuck Richard who doesn't frequent the boards anymore. He claimed to have figured out how to make one using home depot fittings, but never would explain exactly how. I don't think he ever really did it. The original Xjet has a close-range fan tip, and the M5 is adjustable for closer work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzley 14 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 where did you find a x-jet for 66 dollars? Dultmeier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzley 14 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Look at this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Chemical-Tip-for-Pressure-Washer-Shoots-50-Feet-High_W0QQitemZ250008597256QQihZ015QQcategoryZ50388QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I own about 5 of these and can confirm that they do as advertised: shoot water about 50 feet. I wonder if you couldn't drill a small hole into the side and insert a hose to feed chemicals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 That is very simply a 0 degre tip with a large orifice and a QC attached. You can actually make one in about 60 seconds for about half the price as advertised there. Drilling a hole in that would just ruin in. The X-Jet is a precision venturi system that relies on pressure to create the vacuum. What you propose, Grizzly would not work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Williamson 198 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Look at this:http://cgi.ebay.com/Chemical-Tip-for-Pressure-Washer-Shoots-50-Feet-High_W0QQitemZ250008597256QQihZ015QQcategoryZ50388QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I own about 5 of these and can confirm that they do as advertised: shoot water about 50 feet. I wonder if you couldn't drill a small hole into the side and insert a hose to feed chemicals? I've got several myself...and if you drill a hole in the side, attach a fitting and a hose, you'll simply shoot water out of the hose AND the tip. Why not just spend the money on the correct equipment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad 135 Report post Posted July 17, 2006 Why not just spend the money on the correct equipment? Well what fun would that be? :lgbounces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzley 14 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Well what fun would that be? You can buy things all day long. But when you build it yourself, or modify someone elses stuff, now that's fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad 135 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 I agree. I'm an incorrigible tinkerer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Thad you're picture haunts me. If you were outside of my house looking in I would have to shoot you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad 135 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Thad you're picture haunts me. If you were outside of my house looking in I would have to shoot you. OK. :lgtear: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 LOL, I still love ya though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 you're too much, man. I don't put out on the first date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McMoo 14 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 sick,sick sick!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad 135 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 It was just a little test. I'm not sure how to grade your answer though... FIRST date? :lgbugeyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henryk 14 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Dultmeier Can you send me a link to what you ordered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
