Powerful Improvemnts is one of my favorite channels out there ATM. You do a great job in your descriptions, and in providing the right info for a smaller company like myself to learn from.
Been running xjet with a backpack setup and it’s working great. I put a waterproof barrier between me and the backpack so I don’t have to worry about any chems getting on me. So now I only have the one hose and can get a stronger mix if need be. Also rigged the xjet hose with a quick disconnect so I can go from chem to rinse in one click and have it so I can use a Jrod or m5 twist if I want. So far I’m loving the set up.
I agree with you a 100% on the 12 volt I have had so much problems man I can’t even tell you how bad it’s been I am only going to use my 12 volt for touch up small jobs and roof I couldn’t agree with you more I am so done with trying to 12 volt a house Thanks for the video
I'm using a 12v still. I'm just not getting alot of work. But I'm knocking on doors and handing out cards. As soon as I can , I will be trying to get to a downstream set up.
Just curious.. is downstream that expensive to set up? I thought it was basically the injector right at the output of the PW.. instead of at the gun with a bucket. Still learning so not sure why it would be a problem setting it up? Need a more powerful machine maybe?
Hey just learning. At 3:52 it’s okay to be that close with the fan mode on m5? I know you don’t want pressure because oxidation but that’s not considered pressure right?
Loving your videos Joe, been fun watching your journey with your sons. Finally starting this year with my son! You ever have issues with spotting aged cedar shake roofs from overspray?
It’s ok to shoot up under the soffits like that second house on water? I thought the moisture would get up in there and mold. Also, you don’t worry about water getting up under siding when shooting from the ground? Thanks
I’m on the home stretch of the trailer build! Runnings came in clutch for the hardware to mount everything to the trailer. Mounted everything yesterday for the most part. I just have to mount the reels, the battery box, the pressure washer, and do plumbing and electric, and I am done. Ready for house washing/down streaming. Waiting on my softwash system from a company who has been taking their sweet time. If it doesn’t get out this week, I’m canceling the order and I’ll go with a company that can actually get me a softwash system in a reasonable amount of time.
@@powerfulimprovements yeah I might. initially when I put the order in I wasn’t as comfortable/confident as I am now in my piping/plumbing abilities. I honestly plan to upgrade to the x6 like you have eventually once I drum up enough biz. That things impressive.
I love this business! You said leave them 12 volts alone and downstream which is great advice time is money. Now you have to get on that comet-p40 or ar45 10 galling per minute 60’ reach! Even more efficient. Let me know what you think
First.. what is the 1.8 vs 2.0.. is that a tip you're using on the gun? Also.. wth is 12volt..?? Are you using an 8gpm or so machine to wash that fast? Are you rinsing house first.. then downstreaming with 1% or so.. then rinsing again? Or do you just do one coat/one pass.. and thats it? What is the range of that stream.. seems like 50+ feet you're able to shoot the water. Lastly.. what sort of charge/price is this per house?
I love down streaming but man, I do not get that kind of flow or distance upward on a fan pattern with my M5. I am using a 5.5 GPM machine, maybe that is why.
Ok so I hear people talking about needed hot mixes, 4-6 percent for certain areas. Maybe roof and drive way and in some cases people using a 3 percent for siding. If you’re only getting about 1 percent on down stream does it not affect your cleaning?
@@powerfulimprovements So.. as I am learning.. no soap.. so pure 12.5% SH.. and the downstream injector pulls just enough to put a 1% mix out? How do you adjust the mix amount.. is that a different injector unit.. or valve you can adjust on the injector or what?
@@b3owu1f hey Kevin. Correct? You swap in a different size injector to pull a different ratio. Stronger or weaker. Depending on the project. Max is roughly 1.25 % Downstreaming. However Most stuff comes clean with .75-.90 also. So a larger size injector saves a bit of chemical on houses that aren’t too bad
Hey Joe, this is Rahmoun from Master Clean Enterprise in new Milford Connecticut I do about 20% power wash and 80% of Hood exhaust system. Looking for new insurance company. I have Nationwide They don't cover pressure washing market anymore looking for new company before my policy expire what company do you use? If you can help anyone out there can help I appreciate it thank you.
Yeah, why carry it with all the weight if you dont need it? Its and arm saver without it. Only put it on when you know your going to use the surface cleaner.
@@rcrbrewster7840 you’re making it more confusing than it needs to be. If you have 12.5% shock and you are pulling 10:1 the easy math is to divide 12.5 by 10 = 1.25%. [ it’s actually a little less cuz 10:1 is 11 gallons, but let’s keep it simple ]
The 5.5 is a great machine. Ran one for a long time. You can get a lot of work done. However, the eight makes a huge difference if you’re able to add the water capacity, I highly recommend it.
I can do a house in 20-30 mins with 12 volt. Downstreaming doesn't get the really bad stuff off and I end up having to get the 12 vilt out anyway. I'd rather just use one that can do everything.
20 min house wash with a 12v wow I can’t imagine the amount of chalk boards you have created. Whats your process? Water plants then post treat the siding and wrap up the hoses?
@@nxt-gengaming8453 You need the slap from a gas pressure washer and m5 to get that treated heavy stuff off during rinse.I saw the x6 I think it was and it worked good but you can't beat downstreaming man.
i tried putting mine in series with each other & just close the valve to the one not using...excellent principle but like one guy performance went down hill too much restriction
Folks 12v houses 😂😂. Why use a battery operated pump when you can use a gas powered machine putting out volume and can shoot twice as far. It blows my mind too, I don’t understand it. Downstreaming is the most practical and efficient way to soft wash anything. 12v is for roofs and post treating stubborn driveways. We did 14 building apartment complex in a week, no way you are doing that with a 12v setup. The 12v bandwagon is strong and I don’t know why. Scott
Come to FL bro. Some of the stucco we have to clean DS doesn't cut it. Not for the bottom 3ft of some of the houses. I was running a Davis injector 2.1 w/ss check valve off my 8gpm and would have to pull out the 12v to finish a lot of projects. I did just pick up envirospecs super sud sucker and put the check valve on it. I'm going to run a bucket test with it on all 4 of thier orifices and see what's the hottest mix I can pull. I was told you should be able to get like 1.75% if so that should solve my issues. We'll see I will make a video on it.
@@GorillaSoftwash I’m in Alabama and have no issues with downstreaming. Get a 1.8 injector. You can Xjet as well, no proportioner and get around 3%. Very rarely so I use my 12v on anything but roofs and post treating driveways that haven’t been cleaned in 10+ years.
@Iron City Power Washing yea see I'm thinking this Davis injector is failing or just needs to be hotter. I'll know over the weekend how hot I can pull with the sud sucker. Normally, I would say my 12v would be used for the same.
Powerful Improvemnts is one of my favorite channels out there ATM. You do a great job in your descriptions, and in providing the right info for a smaller company like myself to learn from.
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In the groove again! Nice hustling pal 👊🏻
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Been running xjet with a backpack setup and it’s working great. I put a waterproof barrier between me and the backpack so I don’t have to worry about any chems getting on me. So now I only have the one hose and can get a stronger mix if need be. Also rigged the xjet hose with a quick disconnect so I can go from chem to rinse in one click and have it so I can use a Jrod or m5 twist if I want. So far I’m loving the set up.
Downstreaming
Why would you want to carry around chemicals on your back when you can just downstream? Once you do, you'll wonder why you didn't sooner.
Nice works as always Joe
I agree with you a 100% on the 12 volt I have had so much problems man I can’t even tell you how bad it’s been
I am only going to use my 12 volt for touch up small jobs and roof
I couldn’t agree with you more I am so done with trying to 12 volt a house
Thanks for the video
Yet to have an issue. 3/4 plumbing and 5/8 hose
No slap. Weak
What's that gun & tip ?? I Need that in my life.. Where can I purchase?? Thanks, great video
M5 twist
I live in NC, could you tell me a little about your seasonal contracts?
I'm using a 12v still. I'm just not getting alot of work. But I'm knocking on doors and handing out cards. As soon as I can , I will be trying to get to a downstream set up.
Just curious.. is downstream that expensive to set up? I thought it was basically the injector right at the output of the PW.. instead of at the gun with a bucket. Still learning so not sure why it would be a problem setting it up? Need a more powerful machine maybe?
does this system remove oxidation thanks
Hey just learning. At 3:52 it’s okay to be that close with the fan mode on m5? I know you don’t want pressure because oxidation but that’s not considered pressure right?
@@Actristt M5 is very low pressure
@@powerfulimprovements okay good to know, so I won’t have to worry about disturbing it that way. Thanks!
Killing it!
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Loving your videos Joe, been fun watching your journey with your sons. Finally starting this year with my son!
You ever have issues with spotting aged cedar shake roofs from overspray?
Very rarely
Hey man, I love the vids. It amazes me how busy you are, (I only get like 1-2 jobs a week- but I’m new). How do you land so many jobs? 😂
It’s ok to shoot up under the soffits like that second house on water? I thought the moisture would get up in there and mold. Also, you don’t worry about water getting up under siding when shooting from the ground? Thanks
YOU IZ DA KING OF CLEAN !!!!
Picked up my first order from AgroChem yesterday. What a difference buying in a 55 gallon drum vs 5 gallon pails
I just started using drums too. God it’s such a quality of life change.
Their quote for a 55 drum with shipping is nearly the same price as buying local in 1 or 5 gal containers.
@@SL_PressureWashing I live 30 minutes from their plant so I just pick it up.
@@Dinomitsios Nice and convenient, its only a 2.5 hour drive for me lol
I’m on the home stretch of the trailer build! Runnings came in clutch for the hardware to mount everything to the trailer. Mounted everything yesterday for the most part. I just have to mount the reels, the battery box, the pressure washer, and do plumbing and electric, and I am done. Ready for house washing/down streaming. Waiting on my softwash system from a company who has been taking their sweet time. If it doesn’t get out this week, I’m canceling the order and I’ll go with a company that can actually get me a softwash system in a reasonable amount of time.
You can make your own. Easy
@@powerfulimprovements yeah I might. initially when I put the order in I wasn’t as comfortable/confident as I am now in my piping/plumbing abilities. I honestly plan to upgrade to the x6 like you have eventually once I drum up enough biz. That things impressive.
I love this business! You said leave them 12 volts alone and downstream which is great advice time is money.
Now you have to get on that comet-p40 or ar45 10 galling per minute 60’ reach! Even more efficient. Let me know what you think
so your enot using the4 12 volt anymore whats your set up now and what % sh are you using please ?
Can you please explain down streaming and your nozzles you use for it?
Lots of videos on the subject. I’ll make another one at some point
I remember the third house that's so crazy, I see they added a porch over the garage lol. Nice work!!!
Wow. Great memory
good work
First.. what is the 1.8 vs 2.0.. is that a tip you're using on the gun? Also.. wth is 12volt..?? Are you using an 8gpm or so machine to wash that fast? Are you rinsing house first.. then downstreaming with 1% or so.. then rinsing again? Or do you just do one coat/one pass.. and thats it? What is the range of that stream.. seems like 50+ feet you're able to shoot the water. Lastly.. what sort of charge/price is this per house?
What do you use to clean the black off the gutters
Sh
Hey brother what do you do to avoid vegetation from dying? And do you tape off any electrical hazard or holes to avoid water going in the home?
I wet sensitive plants as needed and rinse thoroughly and of course we tape as needed
When you downstream when you switch to rinse fresh water doesn’t the pressure spike up how do you compensate thanks
The M5 Twist has a very large orifice and the pressure spike is minimal
What is a 1.8 injector?
Do you ever feel a need to pre rinse anything? Doesnt seem as you do? Even with oxidated surfaces ? TIA
I do. Lots of stuff happening that’s not caught on camera
We crank some houses out in a day but man it seems like time stands still for you somehow. Respect 👊🏼
Much appreciated
It makes no sense
@@seattleprowash5464 downstream
@@powerfulimprovements what kind of machine are you running?
I love down streaming but man, I do not get that kind of flow or distance upward on a fan pattern with my M5. I am using a 5.5 GPM machine, maybe that is why.
The 8 rips for sure but you should be hitting height with a 5.5 no problem.
@@powerfulimprovements Yea I mean my jrod hits heights big time but changing tips all the time is a drag lol.
@@JoshParkerWI truth
You may need a smaller M5. Maybe try a 2-3 gpm M5 for more punch and distance.
@@CustomPowerwash agreed
Ok so I hear people talking about needed hot mixes, 4-6 percent for certain areas. Maybe roof and drive way and in some cases people using a 3 percent for siding. If you’re only getting about 1 percent on down stream does it not affect your cleaning?
3% on siding is way tooooo hot. 1 % works like lightning on most surfaces. 2-3% on brick or stucco
@@powerfulimprovements so in youre chem tank are you running straight sh with saop?
@@kostadinospehlivanis993 no so ap
@@powerfulimprovements So.. as I am learning.. no soap.. so pure 12.5% SH.. and the downstream injector pulls just enough to put a 1% mix out? How do you adjust the mix amount.. is that a different injector unit.. or valve you can adjust on the injector or what?
@@b3owu1f hey Kevin. Correct? You swap in a different size injector to pull a different ratio. Stronger or weaker. Depending on the project. Max is roughly 1.25 % Downstreaming. However Most stuff comes clean with .75-.90 also. So a larger size injector saves a bit of chemical on houses that aren’t too bad
How long do you let it set before your rinse?
A few minutes
Do you down stream brick homes as well ? Cause I usually have to bring out the 12v and do a hotter mix
I do. But if it doesn’t move I pull the 12 volt
Joe, do you use those downloaders that have a softer engagement? Mine on my 4gpm jerks pretty much when I pull the trigger.
Yes. Flow actuated unloader. K7
When you say injector is that in your gun or on the injector at your machine/tank ?
The injector is by the machine
do any houses in your area have any brick or just siding
Yes. We have brick stucco stone, wood vinyl, hardy board painted siding cedar shake you name it.
Hey Joe, this is Rahmoun from Master Clean Enterprise in new Milford Connecticut I do about 20% power wash and 80% of Hood exhaust system. Looking for new insurance company. I have Nationwide
They don't cover pressure washing market anymore looking for new company before my policy expire what company do you use? If you can help anyone out there can help I appreciate it thank you.
Manzi insurance in Woodbury CT just got mine through them
@@tpanagrosso33 thank you Taylor I appreciate it .I'll give them a call first thing tomorrow
How have your hoses held up with the bleach running through it? Just a cost of doing business?
We go through three or four hoses a year.
@@powerfulimprovements Thanks Joe!
how are you getting so much pressure while down streaming soap?
M5
what mix do you use for downstreaming? My downstream dilutes the mix 10:1.
I pull straight shock
@@powerfulimprovements 12.5% sh solution?
What did you use for the gutters?😮
Blower
What chem did you use to clean the grime
@@marc4232 Sodium Hypochlorite
Keep up the good work just upgraded my ram 3500 to a ram5500 👌
Nice!!
Do you wash a lot of concrete? That’s what slows me down to only 3 -4 houses per day
We do not have much concrete in the area
But your downstream flow is great too!
Still crushing it
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Are you hitting the fireplace with just shock? That's been my trouble area
The brick ones?
Yeah buddy. Dwell time helps. 1.8
I think the shock down here in bfe is weak. Must be
@@bradsnyder978 I can tell you the Agrochem shock I get is hot. My 1.8 is putting up at least 1.25% is not 1.5%
Just realized you don’t have a ball valve?
Yeah, why carry it with all the weight if you dont need it? Its and arm saver without it. Only put it on when you know your going to use the surface cleaner.
Nope. Only as necessary
What percentage are you able to get with the 1.8 injector?
1.25%
@@powerfulimprovements money
@@powerfulimprovements Does 1.25% actually translate to 12.5% chemical to 87.5% water💧?
@@rcrbrewster7840 you’re making it more confusing than it needs to be. If you have 12.5% shock and you are pulling 10:1 the easy math is to divide 12.5 by 10 = 1.25%. [ it’s actually a little less cuz 10:1 is 11 gallons, but let’s keep it simple ]
@Powerful Improvements oh OK... Thanks for response 👍
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I’m not sure what this was about
It’s about washing houses
Pretty similar to your videos, what’s the confusion?
@@NYindep7 I’m just giving JD a hard time. It’s all good.
@@davidintili6647 I’m just giving JD a hard time. It’s all good.
personally it is nice having the 8gpm but for 5.5 is best for me no running out of water issues LOL
The 5.5 is a great machine. Ran one for a long time. You can get a lot of work done. However, the eight makes a huge difference if you’re able to add the water capacity, I highly recommend it.
Shout out to Quinn 😄
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I can do a house in 20-30 mins with 12 volt. Downstreaming doesn't get the really bad stuff off and I end up having to get the 12 vilt out anyway. I'd rather just use one that can do everything.
No slap
Need more volume and slap like said.I would rather more slap less chemical.
20 min house wash with a 12v wow I can’t imagine the amount of chalk boards you have created. Whats your process? Water plants then post treat the siding and wrap up the hoses?
Yeah in 20 minutes and the house will still look dirty lol, stop lying to your self, it’s good for roof washes though
@@nxt-gengaming8453 You need the slap from a gas pressure washer and m5 to get that treated heavy stuff off during rinse.I saw the x6 I think it was and it worked good but you can't beat downstreaming man.
I just don’t understand how the math goes to get a mix of 1%. Example a 5gallon bucket, 2gallon pump sprayer? Or even a #2 downstream injector???
What is your application process?
@@powerfulimprovements sadly a 2.3 GMP power washer from the big box store. I have a 2.0 downstreamer
I need a way to switch between 1.8 and 2.1 without swapping injectors… hmm
Only takes a minute
2 dsi with a 3 way ball valve.....lol.....probably lose performance but it could work
i tried putting mine in series with each other & just close the valve to the one not using...excellent principle but like one guy performance went down hill too much restriction
DS FTW🤓👌
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DARB (Downstream And Roll Babe!)
I like it
If you are using a bleach solution, do you use any respirators or mask? Just curious :)
Rarely
you get alot of work
I used to do this work 30 years ago it used to take me about 4 to 5 hours a house but brushed the whole house combined with power washing
You can’t DS everything though. I agree DS is the way when you can
8 am that's the trick. But 3 houses by 10am? I can't. No noise complain from the Karen's yet? I've had one so far
None yet
Folks 12v houses 😂😂.
Why use a battery operated pump when you can use a gas powered machine putting out volume and can shoot twice as far. It blows my mind too, I don’t understand it. Downstreaming is the most practical and efficient way to soft wash anything.
12v is for roofs and post treating stubborn driveways. We did 14 building apartment complex in a week, no way you are doing that with a 12v setup. The 12v bandwagon is strong and I don’t know why.
Scott
Come to FL bro. Some of the stucco we have to clean DS doesn't cut it. Not for the bottom 3ft of some of the houses. I was running a Davis injector 2.1 w/ss check valve off my 8gpm and would have to pull out the 12v to finish a lot of projects. I did just pick up envirospecs super sud sucker and put the check valve on it. I'm going to run a bucket test with it on all 4 of thier orifices and see what's the hottest mix I can pull. I was told you should be able to get like 1.75% if so that should solve my issues. We'll see I will make a video on it.
@@GorillaSoftwash I’m in Alabama and have no issues with downstreaming. Get a 1.8 injector. You can Xjet as well, no proportioner and get around 3%. Very rarely so I use my 12v on anything but roofs and post treating driveways that haven’t been cleaned in 10+ years.
@Iron City Power Washing yea see I'm thinking this Davis injector is failing or just needs to be hotter. I'll know over the weekend how hot I can pull with the sud sucker. Normally, I would say my 12v would be used for the same.
Hey Scott
@@GorillaSoftwash yeah I don't know maybe the organics we have here are tougher stuff.
You're gonna have to delete this video now.
🤣 got me