Making the x-jet easier to use

[Deck Guy]

I made an X-jet bucket with a free square fiver (I keep several on hand) from the car wash, drilled cap out (it's already threaded)bought a drop tube and hose barb from farm supply store, used hose that came with x-jet and found a 3/8 barbed shut-off on ebay. Total cost...about $10.

[PLD]

Originally Posted by jbruno

If you get abot 20 more feet of x -jet line, you can usually get 2 sides of a split level house from 1 corner. Thus the 15 gallon jug on a hand cart is how I use my x-jet. I also have a helper so it does make it easier. I like this set up because I know I'm not going to run out of house wash

For me: 5 gallon bucket, black proportioner, 50ft hose. Moving is a breeze. Bungee the bucket to a hand cart and go. Placed on a corner, it does 2 sides w/o a move. One bucket does a whole house. Smaller houses use 3gals.

As for the backpack: It's a great idea, but a trip over a root could put you on your face and get the back of your head (and eyes, ears, mouth) soaked in bleach. I have scars on my legs from sloshed 12% (pouring) and I long ago vowed that 12% (or any caustic/corrosive) never comes above knee level unless it is inside a hose being pumped.

[Jarrod]

Philip, that is a good idea. 1 bucket per house. What's your mix for that black proportioner?

[Jarrod]

I'm not trying to hijack, but you guys who have helpers on house wash jobs got me wondering. One big reason for the x-jet is eliminating the need for a helper. The x-jet IS your helper. Everything we do is a one man show - except for fleet washing and deck staining. I'm just curious.

[HotShot]

that's a great ideer man, but there is NO WAY I'd strap chems on my back...this is my GP 5000 foamer setup...I have a bucket underneath to catch any spilled chems....

yeah, yeah, I know it's not an x-jet, but my point is the dolly is the best method in my humble opinion..

[mbryan]

The GP-5000 foamer gives me wood!!!

[PLD]

Originally Posted by Jarrod

Philip, that is a good idea. 1 bucket per house. What's your mix for that black proportioner?

2 gal bleach, 2 gal Citrus Cleaner, 2qts other stuff, top off with water.

[PLD]

Originally Posted by HotShot

I have a bucket underneath to catch any spilled chems....

My equipment is very similar and it works great. One question, though. Do think it's better to let the ice sit in the water, or do you drain it off?

[Christopher]

I like it. I also like the Top Secret info blocked out. I totally understand. I got the last piece today to build mine. I will post pics when it is done. I need to get a camcorder to Fear The Foam.

[HotShot]

Great Chris...you're gonna love it dude

[jnoden]

15 gal tank on cart with large inflatable wheels works great and no spillage. the hose that comes with the x-jet is not long enough so I bought a 50 ft hose. The 5 gal enclosed pail that sunbrite sells works great for applying wax after the house wash.

[CLASSICPW]

Jarrod, I use a helper for a house wash because we will do 1 deck/1 housewash or 2 housewashes or 3 housewashes in one day. I like having someone do the setup/cleaup so I can get on the phone with customers or write up the bill etc...

another 5 gal bucket tip... I drilled a hole 2in from the top of the bucket a little smaller than the tube so you have to force it through, it stays put and is watertight, then snap on a lid.

I used the 15gal setup a few days ago and loved it. The only thing I have to do is get straps, bungees didn't work, and make the tube entrance watertight.

[CCPC]

I find the X-Jet to be a waste of time when you are properly equiped for downstreaming. I've used my M-5 maybe twice in over a year.

[PLD]

Originally Posted by CCPC

I find the X-Jet to be a waste of time when you are properly equiped for downstreaming. I've used my M-5 maybe twice in over a year.

Lance,

I think you mis-posted. This is the "Making the x-jet easier to use" thread. The x-jet vs. downstreamer thread is in a different forum.

[CCPC]

Originally Posted by pldoolittle

Lance,

I think you mis-posted. This is the "Making the x-jet easier to use" thread. The x-jet vs. downstreamer thread is in a different forum.

Au contraire monfrair, no mis post here. The key to my post is that the original question is a trick question, because everyone knows that there is no "easier way to use the X-jet".