Maintaining X-Jet

[rick77]

I left my X-Jet connected to the gun after the first two uses. I disconnected it prior to the third use and noticed there was quite a bit of corrosion between the connections.

It's obvious to me now that I need to take the X-Jet off of the gun after each use and dry it. Should I also put something like WD-40 on it to prevent corrosion?

The corrosion makes the quick connect hard to disconnect.

[Lightning Gene]

Switch to stainless fittings and your problem will be solved...brass corrodes

[rick77]

Originally Posted by Lightning Gene

Switch to stainless fittings and your problem will be solved...brass corrodes

Yeah man......the brass corrodes quickly! I've looked for stainless fittings for my X-Jet at the local box stores but no dice. Anybody know of a good online source? I've looked at several sites but could not find the stainless fittings.

Thanks!

[rick77]

I found a site that has the stainless fittings. Xterior.com

I've emailed them to get the part #'s so I can place an order.

Do you guys that have X-Jets use stainless guns as well as the fittings?

[Lightning Gene]

Originally Posted by rick77

Yeah man......the brass corrodes quickly! I've looked for stainless fittings for my X-Jet at the local box stores but no dice. Anybody know of a good online source? I've looked at several sites but could not find the stainless fittings.

Thanks!

everyone sells them
pressure tek
sunbrite
invirospec
ect
ect

[Beth n Rod]

We get our stainless fittings from ACR PRODUCTS and Delco Cleaning Systems of Fort Worth, Pressure Power Washers

Beth

[PressureX]

I just noticed the same problem on my my X-Jet. Def. is rusted.

[Beth n Rod]

Replace all your brass QC's with stainless - get rid of your headaches.
Beth

[James]

Just rinse them well or a little acid will reverse the action. I've had the same connectors from the start.

[rick77]

Originally Posted by James

Just rinse them well or a little acid will reverse the action. I've had the same connectors from the start.

What kind of acid do you use for this?

[rick77]

Originally Posted by Beth n Rod

Replace all your brass QC's with stainless - get rid of your headaches.
Beth

I got the stainless QC's the other day. Zero sign of corrosion after 7 hours of use yesterday. No need to rinse with acid, just a quick rinse with straight water.

These stainless QC's are so much better than the brass QC's!
Thanks for the tip!!!!!!

[Lightning Gene]

welcome come again

[rick77]

Originally Posted by Lightning Gene

welcome come again

Ooops, I forgot to thank you Lightning Gene! You were the first in the thread to suggest that I switch to stainless. Great advice! Thanks