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Matt Gibson

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x-jet
« on: January 09, 2014, 01:38:36 pm »
I have been looking into one of these, seems i can only get them from the states. Look good for applying chems to cladding/not having to use access equipment sometimes.

From what ive seen, the nozzle looks very similar to a wetblast nozzle. am i right?

Obviously all it is is a venturi but with a different nozzle to keep the pressure low and fire it further.

Could you make one out of a venturi and a wetblast nozzle?

Chris, didnt you talk about buying one a while ago? Thoughts?

chris scott

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2014, 06:06:47 pm »
I imported one...they are good but not as good as the yanks make out. Ideal for applying detergents to large areas quickly.
They are a bit of an odd thing to make yourself .This is roughly the same thing. http://www.amazon.co.uk/GENERAL-PUMP-Soap-Shooter/dp/B00GTPQ6L2
It is definitely a worthy addition to the pressure washers arsonal!
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Matt Gibson

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2014, 02:45:50 pm »
Cheers mate.


Cowan

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2014, 09:47:21 pm »
Matt, I have just over the last two weeks been in touch with the company in the states who manufacture these and sell them.  I am awaiting a reply regarding the shipping costs after providing my full address!  Will keep you updated regarding the final price and fwd the emails to you.

Cheers Gavin.

Cowan

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2014, 08:14:00 pm »
Hello Matt and All

I sent an enquiry to the below company for a price to supply and sent one of their X jet nozzle.

http://www.xterior.com/page/page/5830386.htm

Below is their reply

I am sorry, I did not see the e-mail with your address that you sent. Your price for the X-Jet including shipping is $341.75 USD. UPS will bill you directly if there are any duty and taxes. Thanks, Ken.

So it would be approx £210 and possibly more if UPS deem there is duty and tax to pay!  Does anyone know of a Uk supplier cheaper or if the one Chris put a link to is any good?

I do not have any specific job in mind for it but think it would be handy for applying chemicals/detergents to buildings ect.

Any thoughts or recommendations welcome...

Thanks

chris scott

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2014, 08:32:08 pm »
http://www.pressurewashoutlet.com/  Talk to kimberley wilson  :P I think mine was about £150 ..x-jet M5.
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Roland S

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2014, 09:19:39 pm »
http://www.pressurewashoutlet.com/  Talk to kimberley wilson  :P I think mine was about £150 ..x-jet M5.

yeah that's where i got mine

Smudger

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2014, 04:52:37 pm »
Same here,  just under £150 with all the add ons (tax etc...) original x-jet as I was told it's better than the m5 version

Some1 was trying to import but not having much success last I heard.

A good add on for applying chems

It's not a complicated to make from an engineering point of view, just depends if there is enough of a market to make it worth while doing a production run

Darran
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Matt Gibson

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2014, 02:30:29 pm »
Darran,

Who told you the original x-jet was better than the M5? I assumed the M5 would be better as it had the adjustable nozzle (adjustable fan - pencil) and the chemical restrictors included.

 

Smudger

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2014, 04:07:11 pm »
Nat jones

And I'm sure that's the general opinion on one of the other forums

Darran
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Gray1

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2014, 09:17:26 pm »
I don't know what job you have in mind, but Qwashers used to do what they called a 'Ladder Saver' on youtube .  Looks likes a wet sand blaster and less than £40.

Just thinking.

Smudger

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2014, 09:25:28 pm »
Only had a brief look but It looks like soap and chems still travel through the pressure washer unlike the x jet

Darran
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Gray1

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2014, 06:53:18 pm »
Some confusion. On youtube there are two vid's  laddersaver.com from the USA and Ladder Saver from Qwashers/Q services.ltd 

With Qwashers/Qservices.ltd  you drop the pickup tube for the chem/soap into your drum and it is syphoned upto the tip not the pump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT827tGOUPk

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2021, 08:08:15 pm »
http://www.pressurewashoutlet.com/  Talk to kimberley wilson  :P I think mine was about £150 ..x-jet M5.
iscthis an American company?

yeah that's where i got mine

Carl@Cwc

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2021, 08:42:12 pm »
Only had a brief look but It looks like soap and chems still travel through the pressure washer unlike the x jet

Darran
im looking at getting an x jet , i have a 42lpm machine running at 21 lpm, what sort of lpm would you use the x jet at so i know which one to order please.
many thanks if you reply

Smudger

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2021, 11:56:38 am »
I use mine on 21 LPM

Darran
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the king

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Re: x-jet
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2021, 11:43:37 am »
My mate has the m5xjet from Rutland pumps he allways raving on how good it is ill be getting one in the near future  8)