[Smudger]

Matty - I didn't buy the m5 I was advised by others to get the original  everything you need is here
http://powerpressurewash.com/x-jet-original-long-distance-spray-nozzle.html

Gd - nothing if you know what your doing 

Cowan - they come with a range of Venturi's  that allow different strengths of mix the hose goes direct into the neat chem barrel. Email them and they will supply with the correct nozzle combo.

As above I brought the original, I don't shoot it up 20 ft never mind 40 .  I use it connected to a converted CLX  and throttle back the PW so most distances of the nozzle to the treated surface is 18 inches, for large drives it beats filling watering cans and spreading (messy and inconsistant) or using  a pump up sprayer, time is money and I can hypo 300 m sq. in around five minutes.

Darran

[Richy L]

This sounds like a H&S nightmare!
I bet your insurance company wont pay out when you damage something/someone

[Smudger]

Is the concept of shooting chems 40 ft a nightmare or using hypo the worry ?

Whether you use a watering can, pump up sprayer or x jet the H&S with relative risk and precautions are the same,  the x jet is extremely controllable and acurate and has the advantage of not having to decant chemicals from container and container so exposure to them is less.

Darran

[Richy L]

The X-Jet.

Wouldnt there be a lot of potential overspray if there was the slightest bit of wind?

[Smudger]

On a day like today  with high winds of course, but that would be the case with a pump sprayer as well.

I've never had any drift when using the x jet, but as I say  hypo is applied with low pressure, soap I use with a bit more oomph  and get a fan spray approx 3 ft wide.

What do you reccomend for applying hypo ?

Darran

[Darranvps]

We use a very special mix for this which we have made in Sweden and have it shipped over - it smells of MINT
It has been formulated specially for render cleaning and will NOT HARM FISH - WILL NOT DISCOLOUR LEAD - IS NOT HARMFULL TO PLANTS ETC - this means we can use it on the environmental agency and DEFRA buildings - using other products may get you into trouble if allowed to discharge down a drain..........

We buy 10,000 litres per month! This is the MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT 

[Great Outdoors]

Is the concept of shooting chems 40 ft a nightmare or using hypo the worry ?

Whether you use a watering can, pump up sprayer or x jet the H&S with relative risk and precautions are the same,  the x jet is extremely controllable and acurate and has the advantage of not having to decant chemicals from container and container so exposure to them is less.
 ;
Darran

from your original comment we use x jet I was under the impression you was using x jet to spray large distances however it now appears you are using it as a simple chem injector 
I would be surprised if richly would go into details on here 

[chris scott]

We use a very special mix for this which we have made in Sweden and have it shipped over - it smells of MINT
It has been formulated specially for render cleaning and will NOT HARM FISH - WILL NOT DISCOLOUR LEAD - IS NOT HARMFULL TO PLANTS ETC - this means we can use it on the environmental agency and DEFRA buildings - using other products may get you into trouble if allowed to discharge down a drain..........

We buy 10,000 litres per month! This is the MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT 

Send me some…please.

[Richy L]

There are different ways to apply all chemicals depending on the job.
Does the xjet just work as a chem venture? but with a shooter tip?

[chris scott]

There are different ways to apply all chemicals depending on the job.
Does the xjet just work as a chem venture? but with a shooter tip?

Its a "high "pressure venturi which works because of the pressure drop …as its mounted on the tip of the lance. Others don't work at high pressure. Good but not brilliant..worth having one in the van.

[Smudger]

Is the concept of shooting chems 40 ft a nightmare or using hypo the worry ?

Whether you use a watering can, pump up sprayer or x jet the H&S with relative risk and precautions are the same,  the x jet is extremely controllable and acurate and has the advantage of not having to decant chemicals from container and container so exposure to them is less.
 ;
Darran

from your original comment we use x jet I was under the impression you was using x jet to spray large distances however it now appears you are using it as a simple chem injector 
I would be surprised if richly would go into details on here 

That was not my original post, earlier I stated I use it on a clx pole usually 18 inches away from the surface being cleaned, the x jet web site states you can shoot chems 40 ft, I wasn't sure If richy was referring to that or how I used it.

Darran

[Richy L]

Is the concept of shooting chems 40 ft a nightmare or using hypo the worry ?

Whether you use a watering can, pump up sprayer or x jet the H&S with relative risk and precautions are the same,  the x jet is extremely controllable and acurate and has the advantage of not having to decant chemicals from container and container so exposure to them is less.
 ;
Darran

from your original comment we use x jet I was under the impression you was using x jet to spray large distances however it now appears you are using it as a simple chem injector 
I would be surprised if richly would go into details on here 

That was not my original post, earlier I stated I use it on a clx pole usually 18 inches away from the surface being cleaned, the x jet web site states you can shoot chems 40 ft, I wasn't sure If richy was referring to that or how I used it.

Darran

I meant it seems unsafe to shoot potentially harmful chemicals 40ft.

[Smudger]

I agree, very little control used like that, without going back and re reading the complete website I doubt x jet promote shooting bleach 40ft either, I think they possibly had soap in mind for the m5 x jet

Darran

[Matt.]

Thanks Darren,

Matt

[Cowan]

We use a very special mix for this which we have made in Sweden and have it shipped over - it smells of MINT
It has been formulated specially for render cleaning and will NOT HARM FISH - WILL NOT DISCOLOUR LEAD - IS NOT HARMFULL TO PLANTS ETC - this means we can use it on the environmental agency and DEFRA buildings - using other products may get you into trouble if allowed to discharge down a drain..........

We buy 10,000 litres per month! This is the MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT 


Would you consider selling this product on? If so how much would it cost me to have 50L delivered to Edinburgh, EH12? Would be very keen to try this out 😀

[hasti]

About 3to1 - usually apply with x- jet

Heavy soiling 2to1

Darran

Do you actually spray hypo using a x-jet ?

Yes

Hello Darren, as you prob no am new to this pressure washing and am learning as I read, with regards to the x jets, I have just googled them and there are a few different bits. If I was to buy from this link what exactly am I buying.

Sorry for the question.

http://powerpressurewash.com/xjets.html

I have family just local who will ship it over for me, is it just the part and hose

Thanks mate

I think this thing use too much of your solution and can waist it, why not just get a back pack, put the solution in and just slow pump it in to your water fed pole brush, we do that all the time  and not only safer plus don't have hardly any waist.


here is a video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f44hl2teb8o

 

[richarddavidson]

Hi..I have an american style softwash system  as well as an x jet. Whilst the x jet does certain things very well what it doesnt and cant do is spray a roof hypo mix on as the x jet cannot mix it to the 40/60 or 50/50 water /hypo mix that is most often used. It will clean areas that require a much lower hypo to water ratio i.e. 4 to 1 or greater.
Invest in a dedicated softwash pump as they are not expensive and can be bought in uk or euro for around 100 pounds .Eveything else needed can be bought in uk.
The x jet does shoot a fair distance but if you search there are much smarter methods of delivering your mix up 4 ,5  or even 6 stories.