Flow Test. Draw Test. Red Gun. K1 or K7 is key.
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- Опубликовано: 22 фев 2022
- Very impressive results. K1 or K7 is key. Trap pressure vrt3 does NOT work. Trend setter. You saw it here first. ✌🏼❤️ #Hustle #OneManOneTruck #PowerWashing #HouseWashing #GutterCleaning #Drawtest #FlowTest #RedWashdownGun #Trendsetter #downstream
Another great video Joe ...thank you! have a great year!
Thanks Joe! I purchased my Red gun last year and thought I would use it with my 12volt. I upgraded to an 8GPM machine with the same flow unloader last month and am very excited to finally be able to use the famous Red gun. Thanks for testing and posting your results.
Give it a try
I wish I could like this video twice. Outstanding content. Thank you, Joe.
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Great info…Thanks Joe!
One key turn baby!!! What a great video, as always very educational and full of information. Really enjoy watching and learning from you, thank you.
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best video so far for the flow and ratios!! thank you bro!
No problem
That was totally impressive. I wasn't aware that unloader did that. I did buy one for my 5.5gpm just to keep the shock off of my hoses. Should last a lot longer that way. Need to test your SC and turbo tip next with that unloader to see what the pressures are.
Thanks Joe. Very informative video.
You are welcome
The flow is magnificent, def will be upgrading to this set up shortly this was a perfect show n tell for me!! Big help Joe 🙌🏿
Happy to help
@@powerfulimprovements what connectors did you use to convrrt the AR45 1/2 bsp to a 3/8 ?
Hi Joe,
Wow!! you fit all the new equipment on that truck. As always Great Information in allbyour videos. This is going to help a lot of people.
I can't wait to get all my equipment back once I settle with my new life and journey. Watching your videos is helping me through some tough times and seeing hope at the end of the tunnel..
Thank You for spending and sharing your time with all of us.
Wish you the Best this year 2022..
Michael C - (WA)
Hey Mike. Give me a call anytime
Great video and info on 8gpm and flow. I have been wondering same thing about red/blue guns on hp unit. Thank you Joe
K1 or K7 is key
Great content Joe 👍 thank you for sharing 🦈
Great info Joe.
Awesome video!! Still crushing it!! I learned a lot! I will have one! Good stuff Joe!
I know you will !!! Get it
Game Changer! I've been anticipating this video ever since you mentioned it a few videos back. I'm a big fan of the M5 too, but seeing them side by side really makes the red gun shine in both distance and the quality of the spray pattern, red gun is much more condensed looking. Can't wait to hear your thoughts after a couple of in the field runs with the new set up.
Soon!!!
awesome !!!!
thank you for testing the red gun under downstreaming psi,
i have the blue gun and wondered if it would work
now i know!
thanks!!
man!! u are going to have so much fun this season!!
K1 or K7 is key
Good stuff Joe !! This set up will shave time off your washes !! Time is money excited for you !!
Can’t wait to try
Great video.
Great stuff Brother. Truly an innovator in our industry. The best part about it; you are making the “Softwash” guys cry because they have been trying to convince everyone to wash without pressure washers in their trucks 🤷♂️ - rightttttttttt
😂😂😂 right?!?!? If this proves to work well on the daily, a lot of people will follow my lead. I still think an AR is great because you can achieve higher ratios when needed. But I rarely need more than 1% and my pressure washer can do so many other things an AR can’t. Surface cleaner etc
That is awesome, now it looks like I have to buy a Red Gun.
Thanks Joe
Yep 🤷🏼♂️
Great video Joe. You may have convinced me to try the K7/Red Gun set-up.
Also, I really liked your results and comments regarding your flow test and FlowPro.
Absolutely. Really a big difference and flow on this particular set up. Very impressed.
I think it is important to note and correct me if I'm wrong, but for those that want to upgrade your gun you will need to upgrade to the K7 unloader as well. As Joe was showing, he is getting 200 psi at the gun with that unloader. The red gun is rated for 350psi max, so if you are using a green spring unloader you will get max pressure at the gun and that is not factoring spike pressure which can jump to 4-5K psi. Great video, Joe!
100% correct. K1 or K7 is the key. Trap pressure unloader will not work
Great content Joe. Thank you! My flow pro is being shipped tomorrow. I am going to do the same draw test on my igx 800, 10gpm. After watching your results I might want to have the actuator on the bypass line to get a higher % mix. We will see. Looking forward to seeing how your winterizing method works out. Thanks again from Western NC.
Thank you Craig
Do you think putting the actuator there would actually yield a stronger mix? Curious to see some results if you end up doing it.
I just did the math for you to do flow test while pulling soap based on start and stop time of 100 seconds 6:37-8:17 In video. While pulling soap you’re getting about 6.75 gallons per minute (or about 25% less flow) I would say the flow pro definitely works. The funny thing is back a few years ago I suggested this idea on PWRA and people laughed. At the time flopro was not a thing and I was trying to find a company that had an electric ball valve to make one myself. I ended up going with the Schertz box which I don’t regret, especially now that I’m using the AR 45 Way more than the pressure washer. I only recently reinstalled the downstream injector because now I’m using it for neutralizer. I’m also putting my ball valve bypass back in place so that I get full flow when not needing to use the neutralizer. Don’t really want to spend another $600 for something I’m going to rarely use but in hindsight it would’ve been nice to have this option in the first place. Btw, you should reverse the strobe light so that it blinks when you’re pulling soap not when you’re rinsing. It’s more important to know that you’re soaping than if you’re rinsing. Keep up the good work man!
Super informative content!
Thank you
I like your draw test and flow comparisons that you've done. I know this helps a lot of people that can't figure out how to do it.😁
I'm surprised that you'd have critics. They must have issues about their own value.😂
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Celebrating with you! Great accomplishments, from 4 gpm to 9 gpm...Powerful Improvement!
He had a 5.5gpm last season that put out 6gpm.
Much appreciated Chris
@@PlatinumPowerWashing He had a 4gpm 2years ago
That m5 twist is great. I get the same distance with the M5 twist as I do with the Davis shooter tip.
I love the m5
Great video
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Thanks Joe ! That red gun is a game changer. Theres a dew other company's that make washdown guns that handle higher psi but with that unloader your all good brother !
It’s slick
Hey Wash-Rite, I’ve been looking for a tougher/higher psi washdown gun. Who sells them?
@@PreferredSoftWash I just search and found some online. Ive got this gp and a waterboss 750. Also vican makes a decent one too
@@417CAR thanks!
I set mine up like that last year with the red gun. It’s next level for sure. I think your profits just went up this year!! 💪
I’m excited to hear that!! Any issues?
@@powerfulimprovements I freaking love it for myself. Not sure I fully trust it for employees. The internals of the gun feel a little “stiff” over time. I close my ball valve instead of letting off the trigger. There’s been 1 or 2 times that the hose will build more than a safe pressure if I let off the gun too slowly. But for the most part, it’s fantastic.
I use that red gun on my gas system.
M5 twist made it easy not to switch nozzles.
This gun makes it even easier, no need to adjust anything, as lazy as it sounds, it's a huge time saver.
It’s going to be slick
Also, that unloader is great. It's more expensive, but I'm guessing you actually save money in the long run since the pressure won't be busting your hose as often.
Time will tell
Great video and info as always Joe. Is there a certain way to set up the K1 unloader, not sure if you did a video on that? I wanted to add one on my Honda 630 5.5
Nothing special
Are you able to adjust the gun to make an even tighter stream or was that maxed out? I use my davis shooter tip to blast all my gutters to get all the crud off them and would not want to have to carry an extra gun with me if I needed to go back and forth.
That good info mate
Great content man keep it up
Thank you
Love the k7.
Great video, I may order the parts tonight. Sounds easy enough. A K7 unloader adjusted to 3,500psi at the unloader. With the red wash down gun you get about 200psi on trigger, 0psi off trigger. That unloader has to save on wear and tear. Thanks
Absolutely
@@powerfulimprovements I ordered the parts at almost midnight from Manatee and they have already shipped. Just received my FlowPro, so I'll be able to add the K7 at the same time.
I just got a pressure pro belt drive 8 with the Honda 630 this year as well, moving up from 3.5-4gpm mi tm units, which I am going to Siamese this year as well, were did you get the 1.8 injectors at and the red gun?
Looking forward to seeing how things go with that unloader
You and me both
This was another great informative video joe ! How do u get it for there to be no pressure when your off the trigger ? I’m getting too much back pressure and my injectior hose pops off my chem line . Could it be I don’t have the correct inner diameter hose
K1 or K7 is key. If your injector is popping the hose you need to replace the ball and spring inside it
Nice! I got the same red gun! I love it. I have it hooked up to my 12V
Sweet
What kind of 12v system are you running and how does the gun work with it??? I would think a 12v system wouldn’t have enough flow for the gun to be effective unless your using a 24v 10gpm pump setup.
@@MrRjs803 I’m just running it hooked up to a flexzilla hose leading to a 12v pump drawing from my chem tank. I can reach 2 story houses perfectly fine with no issues. Never had an issue with it.
mr.deery
here is something to consider,
to clean/rinse your injector
if you put a 1/4 2way valve between the injector and your sh tank , then a 1/4 line to the buffer tank ,it will give a chance to rinse the injector while the pro flow is in mix mode by selecting water to flow to the injector not sh
thanks
Yes sir. We have purchased the valves to do this. Just need a warm day to finish plumbing
It appears your choice of unloader is the key to Red gun working with pw...... Well thought out and well played 💪👍
Thank you ✌🏼❤️
Fantastic flow bro👌
Crazy right!?
Think about needing pressure every time you use a surface cleaner: adjust unloader back and forth unless you have dedicated pumps.
The pressure is set at 3500 at the unloader. It’s the nozzle that effects pressure at the tip.
Well I was all kinds of irritated because I wasn’t able to stop for lunch until after 2. This turned my afternoon into Christmas!!! I’m running a Cat 5.5 and have been waiting to see how that K-1 did with both guns. Gas roof pumps are nice, but this gives the same result with the ability to surface clean with the same machine. I think this setup and my Pumptec X6 for roof cleaning and a backup is the way to go. Thanks for all the great content!
This should be pretty slick
gas roof pump are very nice indeed. And they also put out much more chem than Joe's pressure washer with the FloPro so the results are very different. This distance for either system should be about the same and water volume from an AR45 is still significantly much more than the 9gpm. Both systems are a must for the big boy washer!
Sweet video Joe......thanks!
@@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757 thank you. An AR is on the horizon
@@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757 That’s why I think this setup is right up my alley. We focus on residential homes. Most are 4000-7000 sqft and condominium complexes are a small part. Two of these on a rig seems to be a great fit for what we do. I’m highly impressed with the AR’s. I had one on order last year but the timeframe went from 3 weeks to 3 months so I canceled. Somewhat glad it happened because it seems costly to operate and not always a quick fix on repairs. None of that is a big deal for me personally but it seems to be a potential nightmare with employees. I could be wrong as I have zero experience with them.
@@powerfulimprovements definitely
Awesomeness
Thank you Ron. I appreciate your support
Joe I want to buy one for my 4 GPM 4000 psi pressure washer for downstreaming and house washing. I’m being told you can’t use this gun for that. I though you had it hooked up to your pressure washer? Thank you
So I run the Legacy 10.3 gpm pumps with the Kohler 26.5 EFI engines. I also have a gas operated soft wash system. I seen your vids last year and so on. I can hear it in your voice how exciting its going to be when your not standing there all day long waiting for water to fly out of your nozzles. Now its gonna be more like you can move as fast as you can move. I also do surface washing and when i went from a 19" surface washer to the Mondo 49" washer it was a game changer especially when i'm washing 4,000 sf restaurant patios. Meaning speed, speed is money.
I agree 100%. A lot of what I’m looking for now is efficiency in movement. I need to save footsteps and save my body as much as possible to be able to operate at any volume long-term
@@powerfulimprovements I'm in MN so i cant wash here for another 2 months but I am NOT looking forward to making my unused back muscles work out again at such a pace. Probably need to hit the gym and do alot of rowing and pulling exercises. so many pulling muscles.
That was Awesome when the window went up and you had that little giggle. Lol...Did you happen to check the psi on the gauge when you were half trigger in fan mode on red gun?
It makes no difference in pressure
I like that gun!
will you still be able to surface clean with low pressure from the k7
Sure, sure, it's great and all, but what does Mike Carmody say?
Awesome video Joe. Safe to say this new red gun is going to retire your last seasons gun setup for house wash?
It’s looking like it 🤷🏼♂️
Can’t wait to use my flow pro this season 🔥
I may need a red gun now to 😂
Yep. You do
@@powerfulimprovements I already ordered one 😂 what is that coupler you used is it 1/2 to 3/8 ? Thanks
Great info Joe, did you have to adjust the unloader?
Set up at 3500. The nozzle controls pressure at the tip
Hey Joe, what is the actual name of your red gun and where did you buy it
So it's been about 2 years since you tried the red gun..
So what are the pros and cons to it ... Would like to know why you're not using it anymore.. With the K7..
Thank you
Very important video you made Joe. Youre doing all the same stuff I am doing but youre more knowledgeable. My only concern is if your putting up more volume while soaping, are you also washing off the soap that your trying to let sit on the surface. Could you be washing off your chemical too?
Nope. 1% is 1%. You can just move faster cuz you cover more area quickly
If I don’t already have a red gun, would I get similar distance with a shooter tip? Would like to see this comparison with a cheap shooter tip to see if for a cheap start up I could get that extra reach by switching tips instead of buying a new gun.
A shooter tip will improve distance
what pump are you using with the red gun?
How did you get the psi so low at the gun to be able to use that red gun?
Hey Joe! Where did you get that red gun at? Also did you just use a quick connect to easily interchange the red gun to a different trigger gun? Thanks for your help!
Washmart
I just used the blue gun today on my 3500psi machine with a regular pressure trapping unloader and it did just fine. I put a block to keep the trigger from ever shutting off, and cut the gun on/off by using my ball valve. I pit a pressure gauge on and it only built around 80-100psi wide open. What's the issue with a regular unloader?
The issue is not being able to use it without going through all the steps you have
Joe thanks for the genus experimental demo, I would like to know where do you purchase the small 3 way block fitting you have the downstream and bypass connected to, thanks
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Thanks man, I appreciate it I know how frustrating it can be when certain people want to critique you for every little thing you didn’t do or how you should do it…just ignore it and keep doing what you’re doing, your videos are very good in my opinion.
@@powerwashingprosinc.lawren922 I really appreciate your feedback. I’d love to have a conversation with you at some point. Feel free to give me a ring if you ever have time. 860-942-3855
Okay so where do we get this gun?
Hi Joe
Coming at you from Australia
I understand no pressure at the gun when not on trigger. But how do you keep the psi down to 200psi with the trigger engaged
I have one of those red guns but use it on an electric pump. Never thought to hook up to my pressure washer
The gun has such a large orifice it’s impossible for it to achieve higher pressure. Big hole low pressure. Small hole high pressure. I use the K7 flow actuated unloader. Set at 2200 with a green tip.
Ofcourse. Makes sense. Thanks for the reply.
Have a great day
Good stuff brother! Are you running any 1/2 hose or is it all 3/8?
All 3/8
@@powerfulimprovements your hose 1 wire or 2 wire?
Joe, can i use this with a 4.2 gpm 4000 psi machine? Or do i need to buy the k7 unloaded so the back lash isn’t insane?
K7 is the key
Put the DN 10 in line on the rig before the hose reel. Having it on the end of the gun just adds unnecessary weight to just once in a while switch over to a surface cleaner or a different gun. Also if you get the smaller 3 to 7 GPM M5 you will get a little more pressure and a little more distance. Also imagine using the red gun being able to spray like that but with whatever percentage you want. Get yourself the AR45 next you have enough pressure washers lol
Yess as h it was a toss up this year between the AR and the GX690. Went with the pressure washer to charge battery and increase rinse speed.AR is on the list for next season
@@powerfulimprovements I use the AR far more than the pressure washer. It’s a much cheaper machine that’s easier to replace cost wise. Also getting more flow with the 5/8” hose. If you get a big job doing stucco or something invest in it earlier. With the hydromixer I became more excited about it than the kubota 8gpm hot pw from Hydrotek. Major game changer for stucco, awnings, roofs and flat work that can’t safely accept pressure. My tech and I use both machines regularly and I love rinsing with both guns same time at 17gpm
Hey Joe I like the red gun where do I buy? Also is this still the best gun? I like the size thank you
Manatee. You must have a K1 or K7 unloader
Hi Joe. Great video. What's the best place to buy the gun and parts for this set up? I have the GX690 with 8gpm. Thanks, Mike Long Island
The K7 or k1 is key. Most vendors carry. I used manatee
Thanks Joe I have used them as well.
Hey Joe. I’m still part time runnin a 4gpm residential only. Maybe moving up in gpm this year. Do you know the difference between the red and blue wash down guns? GP’s website says the same thing for both. Thanks.
Red is stainless. Do not recommend blue. Brass
@@powerfulimprovements preciate cha
Looking for something similar to the Red Gun that would work w/a 12V (1/2" hose connections...)
A regular Gilmore gun works well
Is it possible to adjust the unloaded to give you 300-350 ponds pressure? I only did an initial k7 tune with my surface cleaner to 1500 lbs because out of the box I was doing damage
I’m not sure if you can turn it down that low. I will be adjusting mine down when it warms up and testing more
the Red Rocket!!
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Ok so now where do I get the red gun? lol This is great.
Manatee
Just purchased the red gun, do I need 1/2 to 3/8? How are you hooked up? Thanks
Yes. Needs a reducer
Joe just curious, where did you order your red gun from? Thanks
Most vendors are carrying them
Can you put a link to the unloader you are using? I have the same machine and I’d love to run the setup with the red gun as well. Thanks!
Washmart has the kit
Do you run a surfactant when down streaming? If so how are you pulling it?
Yes. I run Elemonator. Last season I ran through my proportioner. This year I’m making something a little different
How much are the pressure spikes when you switch the gun on or off?
There is another video showing the spike. 700
One question for you now, what orfice tip are you using inside the injector?
My injector has a stainless check valve and a 2.3 pulling 11:1
@@powerfulimprovements got it so your getting 11:1 with the 8gpm using the smallest orfice tip. That’s a major advantage with the flo-pro. When I got my Schertz box (great product, awesome guy, just doesn’t have the full flow feature by design) I didn’t like how slow it was with even the 3-5. For a while I ds using the 5-8gpm orfice and while it was only 18:1 with the sss I liked the flow and even the soap application time better. It was painful to soap with the smaller ones felt like I was back using my old 5gpm machine. Pulling pure sh worked for most jobs and once in a while considered putting my little pump back on to forcefeed the injector for a hotter mix but just dealt with the slow 7gpm 12v. (Which is really 3gpm at best with 200’ of 1/2” hose). We have a lot of stucco out here in Cali plus with doing more commercial jobs really needed the ar. I haven’t ds sh since I got the ar lol. Your doing great though man I’ll keep following your content. Not sure if you watch the pressure washers channel here on yt but that guy is the pinnacle of equipment and knowledge. Check him out to get some really good insight into the big leagues!
How’s the trigger pull on the red gun compared to the 2305
Easy
With the k7 showing 0psi off the trigger and only about 200 while on the trigger with a soap nozzle, I wonder if the hoses will last longer with much less psi going through them? Can anyone confirm my theorized hose longevity?
Yes. I believe they will
So you have the unloader set for about 200psi at the gun?
Unloader is set at 3500 with a green tip. Psi drops according to tip. Big hole is low pressure
what unloader is that? It's awesome not to get pressure at the gun when off trigger
K7
@@powerfulimprovements thanks I gotta have it
Would the zk1 unloader do the same thing?
It should
Could you use the red gun with a 5.5 gpm pressure washer?
I don’t see why not. Just need K1 or K7
Hello Joe!
Hey Brian!
Can you explain the unloader you are using and why it’s necessary to use for the red gun?
The K7 unloader does not build up pressure in the line when off trigger
@@powerfulimprovements I just ordered the kit from Washmart. Hoping to accomplish what You’ve done with your rig. Was the unloader easy to install and adjust? Any tips? Thanks bud
Did you check the draw with red gun. Also when you work with 8 10gal you will want to use any less
11:1
Hey Joe what unloader would I need for my 5.5 ? What do you have on yours?
K1 or K7 is key
Thanks
Hey Joe is that the #1 orifice from the super suds sucker in it?
Also do you have any promo code for your subscribers for the flowpro?
I do not
It’s the # 2
@@powerfulimprovements great thanks. I commented a couple weeks ago with my testing using the new 8gpm and super suds. Looks like we had almost the same exact results. Youve got me enticed on that k7 unloader now. Keep grinding out the vids!
@@premierpowerwashing6634 yes sir!
So can i replace my steel braided hose with flexzilla garden hose now?
😂 nobody said that
@@powerfulimprovements I know . I was just wishful thinking
What brand Chim injector is that?
GP
Well crap. I guess I’m gonna have to buy a red gun now lol
How much is the red nozzle
130$
Did you have to change anything to your flow pro when you got the 8GPM machine?
No sir. Still 3/8
@@powerfulimprovements what is the 1/2 inch version for??
@@Abel3270 higher gpm
@@powerfulimprovements so for like a 10GPM??
@@Abel3270 correct