Really glad to see someone put together one of these budget setups. Thanks so much!

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

It has been a progression, still on my cart currently just have moved onto a wall mount setup with an even bigger DI system.

Gentleman, you got yourself a new subscriber. Thanks for all the info! Also, I loved how clean your set-up was. Legit.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. Got lucky finding that cart. Nobody else has one.

Love your videos. No fluff , no nonsense and tons of useful information. Thank you

@CarsWithKeav

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

WOW! Was looking for something reasonable, this is it! THX KEV!

@CarsWithKeav

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, just be prepared knowing what water type and quality you have can change how much spotless water you get drastically.

Very good video Kevin, very good information, I am not a professional of detailing, I am a simple guy who takes a good car shampoo and a hose and voila, plus the bloopers, they gave a touch of joy to the video ... cheers

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I was the same way just kept adding things over time. If you like to use just the hose check out my video on the Gilmore hose end foam gun. Works really Well.

Great info !!!! Thank you very much, please keep up the good work! Love the cars !

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Thankyou man, im starting my own mobile detailing buisness rn and a pressure washing setup plus a steamer is bascially everything else i could need. You probably just saved future me a few hundred.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

I would say if you can afford it the CR Spotless will be a more durable and better setup for mobile. Less often to change resin and can handle way more flow. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZ6FqrF6cpabmJs.html

the Bloopers are the Best!

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, why not show the bad and the good. LOL

I'm definitely going to try this system out!! 👌

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Its great and is not too much money.

Thanks for the video. Love the bloopers 😂

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome, I'm a natural at bloopers. LOL

@416born4

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Helpful info. Those bloopers were...refreshing! 🤣 The struggle is real, right!?! 🤣👍

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Very real! 🤣

Helped a lot! Planning on using a deionizing system to clean solar panels👍🏽

@CarsWithKeav

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, there are some crazy setups out there for window and solar panel cleaning. Doesn’t require as much flow so the RO systems come in real handy to save money on resin.

Love your Bloopers at the end of your videos, hilarious. But man I watch your videos til the end, no skips to see your bloopers

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that. I have started doing giveaway announcements at the end of videos as well.

@G-Secret

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav I, just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the awesome videos, especially those bloopers. I smashed the notification bell to stay posted

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

@@G-Secret Thank You, I have a lot more coming.

love that cart set up

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

This is a game changer for my black car!

@CarsWithKeav

11 ай бұрын

As long as you maintain the resin and filters it does so well. Quality of your water will impact how many washes you can do before replacing.

Love the wash cart👍🏽

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

😂😂😂 very informative the bloopers are worth watching the whole video

@CarsWithKeav

21 күн бұрын

I’m very good at bloopers. 🤣

Great information, subbed!

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Thank You

Loved the bloopers 😂

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

I’m really good at making those. 😂

Your bloopers remind me of my recording experience! lol. Thanks for sharing man!

@CarsWithKeav

11 ай бұрын

This used to be a gaming channel years ago for Clash Of Clans. I stopped for 5 years the changed this over to car washing about 3 years ago.

@TalonGaming_YT

11 ай бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav hey, that's pretty awesome! I've been so busy lately, my game review time has pretty much come to a halt unfortunately. I'm considering another format to save all of the video editing headaches that take me so much time. Good luck with the channel, appreciate all of the great suggestions in your videos!!

Luv the setup.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

That's incredible, I got to get one.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Bro you are the king of car washing

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, but I'm just a peasant. LOL

@henrysmifth536

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav naw bro I've watched "obsessed " from the beginning and he's ocd crazy and manic all in one But you seem like you're enjoying it and having fun

Hey there, thanks for posting this video... I've been looking into a budget type system to use and I think this is a great option. One question I had is do you know how much resin the canisters take to refill. If I bought a 10lb bag of resin, how many times do you think the canisters could be refilled if you have a rough estimate? thanks again for the video... very informative

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Each canister takes about a pound of this color change resin. So if running both about 5 times. Some other resins weigh more and fill up the canister quicker. I would go with 1 lb per canister as an average.

Great videos thanks for the time and effort you spend. I just got this system and checked out a couple of videos and the have links to different refill resin. Which one do you use now? Thanks again

@CarsWithKeav

6 ай бұрын

I’m using this right now amzn.to/48icREq

Awesome video question could we use this system with a kranzle power washer for all steps? Not just a hose rinse ? Also would it be possible to run the four stage filter system through the pressure washer without losing GPMs ?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Max flo is 2.5 pm based on their soecs, but I can’t say for sure pushing through at 2 gpm the resin would have time to fully de-inonize if the water quality was not good.

Really enjoy the content. I put together something similar. Thanks for the tips!

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, That's awesome, how is it working?

Definitely going to be getting down on this. I can't really justify the cost of the CR Spotless setup but this looks like a killer bang for the buck solution. BTW, I just picked up a new Marina Bay Blue Metallic X3M Competition from the guys over at United BMW in Alpharetta this weekend. Super low miles and the previous owner had it ceramic coated last year and took very good care of it. It's my first BMW and so far I'm loving it. I just finished a Tesla Model 3 performance 3 year lease so it's good to be back in something making some awesome noises and something that excites me when I drive it. The Tesla was fast but that's about all it had going for it.

@CarsWithKeav

9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome on the purchase. Have lots of friends with X3M and they all love them. Test your water first to make sure you won’t be changing the filters constantly since the capacity is so small compared to a cr spotless.

Great post. Thanks for sharing. What cart are you using?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Its a Shuter Tool brand, very hard to find. I got lucky and found it on Amazon as the only one for $100. like winning the lottery. I see them every now and then on industrial supply sites for $600.

Don’t these lawn guys know we’re trying to make content 😂 nice video brother 🙌🏽

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I know right. LOL

This is -exactly- what I’ve been looking for! I’m on well water. Which means mineral water. Which means mineral spots. Which means I get very pissed off. Laughs. Thanks very much.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Should help out a lot, just remember the harder the water the quicker the resin with degrade and have to be changed out.

Thanks

@CarsWithKeav

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

Great setup. I had one question that I’m confused on. At the beginning you give the fittings that you use on the exit side of DI system. I have the aquatic life setup and on mine the exit side came with the fitting for a garden hose but noticed a plastic piece inside it that I think reduces water flow. Do I still need to use this or would it be ok without and go with your setup? Please help and thanks

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

That reducer is there because the aquatic life can’t flow as much water as the Max Water system I use. You could remove it I think, but unsure if it will fully filter before the water exits. It might work though, need a ppm meter to measure and make sure it’s 0ppm.

Nice explanation and content, but the bloopers kill me!! Jajaja, I see myself trying to do videos, for that reason I surcribed!!

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Nice 👍 setup’s like the info

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Thank You

Thanks for the video. How many washes do you get before you have to replace the media?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

This all depends on the water quality going in. My water is pretty good at 60ppm so it lasts around 200 gallons. Which is most of the washing season. If you have bad water say 300ppm it would be less than 100 gallons most likely. I couldn’t say exactly.

Sweet setup! Do you have a vid for your first setup without the deionizer? I need me this setup!!

@CarsWithKeav

11 ай бұрын

Yup, right here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqOputd7gdvRpMo.html

Hey Bro this is the best setup car wash station I ever saw very cool Thanks The fun started after 9 minutes which was awesome Keav :)

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that.

000 thats unbelievable. Wow!

This video is awesome. Where did you get that cart? I love that this system is on wheels!

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

That cart is a one of a kind find. Was the only one on Amazon for $99. It’s on some industrial supply sites for like $600. I think I got a pallet return that somebody listed.

Nice setup! I'm definitely going to try out this system. I'm a weekend guy who wash my vehicle and a few vehicles in the family. How long do you think this system may last?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Its all going to depend on your water quality. If you have 50 PPM water like myself it will last all wash season if you are using just for the final rinse. If you have higher ppm water it will degrade quicker.

@eddiestokes5916

Жыл бұрын

How many gallons does it treat ?

Great vid 👍🏼 Do you have city water or well water I’m going to try this with well water With a water softener System with carbon filter (fleck 5600) I find it easier when I do the last rinse to just take the nozzle off

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

I have city water at a pretty low 60ppm. Higher the ppm the resin will lose its effectiveness faster. To save on resin a lot of people with well water will run an RO system before the DI.

good info thanks

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome

Would you suggest this size for a mobile detailer or personal use? How often would you have to change out the resin?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Hardest to know is how long it will last. That will all depend how much flow you have going through it and the quality of the water going in. I have very low TDS water from the house at like 60 TDS and washed twice a week and it lasted 6 months. Works great for personal use. If I myself was running a mobile detailing van I would have a big water tank in the van and would rent DI tanks from a service and fill the tank in the van with it. Using the DI water for the whole wash process due to most likely washing in the sun.

Do you know what the gpm rating for the pre filter is? I don’t want to overload it. Thanks for an awesome video!

@CarsWithKeav

10 ай бұрын

Pre-filter shows close to 4 GPM. It’s a whole house unit so must keep up with the needs of a home. Resin needs more time to filter so it’s around 2 GPM.

Just came across your video. Excellent content and set up. I'm thinking of adding solar panel cleaning to my pressure washer service. I'm in San Antonio, Texas and we have some of the hardest water in the nation. Research is showing to use deionized water for cleaning. Would these filters work in your opinion?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

They would, but depends on the ppm of the water you are using. These small filters will get worn out quickly with higher ppm. This is what many windows guys use and would assume the same process for solar panel except the panels are not as scratch resistant as glass. I would suggest a CR Spotless or one of the other big 20 inch filter housing which would get you way more gallons and not have to change so often. For sure would need a 2 stage before the DI filter to help break down the solids as the resin is much more expensive. A couple of 1 micron carbon filters would help.

@markjohnson6328

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav thanks a bunch for the detailed response. I'll do some more research. Good luck to you buddy.

Intresting

Great video. I am looking to duplicate this setup with quick connects to my pressure washer. I am confused on the which sizes go with what. I just need to go from my water hose to the deionizer to another hose that connects to my pressure washer. Can you please advise?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

3/4 NPT male needed to connect to the deionizer on both sides and the other sides would be GHT/MHT in 3/4 thread with one being male and the other female. here are some links amzn.to/3UrHFMj amzn.to/3WJEmBN

Subscribing after this.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that

Can the DI canisters be used laying down flat? I’m just looking for something for home use because my water is awful, but I’m worried about them falling over and cracking the cases while in use.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

They can, but the effectiveness and longevity of the resin will be compromised. It will work way better vertical as it makes the water travel equally through the resin.

So you only use as a rinse off,are there any adjustments with yours hoses when using the pressure washer?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Just quick disconnect swaps no adjustments needed. Water going into the unit has a QD that I disconnect and goes to the Deionization then the QD for the Hose reel is taken out and connected to the QD from the deionization. Thats it.

definitely a life saver price wise....couldnt see myself paying over 400 for this system😁😁😁

@CarsWithKeav

8 ай бұрын

You always pay more for more capacity. I ended up getting the $400 one because it gave me enough flow to run my Active 2.0 with it. The poorer you water quality the more often you change refills. Some places you might get just a few washes out of this small one.

Hi bud. I live in central Texas where the water here is so heavy. I do mobile car detailing from my 02 civic. I’m thinking of getting one these water filter and bring with me and connect to the water faucet so I can have some clean water to work with in the sun. What’s your take on opinion? Thank you

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

It will work, but if your water is heavy it will degrade the resin and not last long as long as softer water. Adding a two stage pre-filter might help using cloth and carbon filters to help with sediment and help make the resin last longer.

No water spots that's pretty legit. BTW all those beads on Helen 😍

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Have no have spotless water with that many beads. LOL

A sea of beads 🤩

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we try to keep her dialed in.

Where can I get the other e fiters to make it 4 filters all together like you did and also where did you get the cart as well or did you make it yourself.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Cart unfortunately you cannot get anywhere at the moment. I got real lucky there. The following link will get you a good resin filter. amzn.to/3KrDa0i Then you can buy resin in bulk and use to replace in all 4.

Nice rolling cart. Where did you get it or how to build one?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

They have not been on Amazon since I bought it. I seem to have gotten the last one for a good price. You can find it on industrial sites, but they want $500.

Can you re do this set up for a wall mount garage system with a wall mounted pressure washer. This is the budget I’d like you to stick with.

@CarsWithKeav

19 күн бұрын

I couldn’t at the moment my whole system is built around a cr spotless, but the concept would be the same as they both use the same thread size. I loved to a bigger setup because in the wall I wanted more flow and longer resin duration. This one is perfect for a mobile cart, but if going to the wall I would always suggest a bigger system. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqB6mtpvpMmWp9o.htmlsi=lQo042Ea07AI3sdy

Are you using an actual pressure washer (didn't hear one running) or just the hose and nozzle from one?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

For the DI rinse I use the hose and a nozzle that has a good stream. Pressure washer is not on just water running through it. If you want to run with a pressure washer beat to go with a CR Spotless. You could run a Ryobi or a lower flow unit like that, but anything over 1.5 gpm I think this filter system would struggle.

Excellent video. I learned a lot. I just need to be able to put at least 2gpm through the filters as easy as possible. Any ideas.

@CarsWithKeav

28 күн бұрын

With this size filter you will need some decent water. If your water is hard you will have to get a much bigger system to consistently do 2 GPM and not have to change filters every few washes.

@chrisw.7039

28 күн бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav Thanks. What I really want to be able to do is use my pressure washer which is 2 gpm. Will this set up work. How many gallons do you think your set up would make? I want to use deionized water through the entire wash process. It pulls dirt away from surfaces than tap water because it's purer.

@CarsWithKeav

28 күн бұрын

@@chrisw.7039 To be honest to flow 2gpm through the whole process consistently it needs to be a bigger system. This unit with good tap water might get 100 gallons. You would use probably 15 to 20 gallons during a wash. Going spotless water can get expensive with the resin. I personally think the tank style is the best way to go. I just bought the Griots one which can run 4gpm and do 10x the amount of water as this little one. It also has a built in bypass all for $299 which I think is a great deal. If you were doing just the final rinse this little unit is feasible.

@chrisw.7039

27 күн бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav Thanks for the help. I will definitely look into a larger unit.

I'm confused on what hose can fit the outlet that comes out of the system. Can I connect my regular garden hose to the side where the water comes out, or do I need a specific kind of hose?

@CarsWithKeav

2 ай бұрын

You need an adapter that converts the threading to a garden hose on both sides. I go over them at the 1:15 mark in the video.

Is there a link to the first part (1st stage) of this system? Is it a RO system?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I did a video on it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqOputd7gdvRpMo.html

Where did you get your cart, to which you attached the filtering systems etc? I liked it, pretty functional

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

I got very lucky somebody was trying to get rid of one on Amazon for $100. They were $240 on Walmart. All sold out though. Only place I know is some industrial tool supply companies have the same brand and similar cart for around $500. The brand is Shuter so you can check their website and see who retails them.

@tirunagariuttam

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav thanks

Howdy, Great video! Question: with this setup, how long before having to re-new the beads?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

That will all depend on the water quality you have. It can fluctuate from a hundred gallons to a thousand gallons.

@randylhopkins3836

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you!

@no_matterwhat8401

11 ай бұрын

@@randylhopkins3836 3 car washes and its time for new filters. it will cost you hundreds to wash your car using this ridiculous filter system.

This setup is the same setup I used for making saltwater for my reef tank.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

Do you have a video on that whole cart setup.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I do, but see you already commented on it. I replied there about the cart.

Hello Keav, just wondering how is the Maxwater-BUDGET DEIONIZATION holding up? I notice your reason setup with CR spotless system. I'm also in Georgia and tested the tap water with 38 tds. Thinking about getting the BUDGET DEIONIZATION. Would you still recommend it? I also notice that it's currently out of stock at amazon when I clicked on your link. Thanks.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Works great. I moved onto the CR spotless due to inline tds and more capacity. It also does .5 more GPM. 38 tds is great and this should last a long time with that number. This world sucks with supply it has gone out of stock several times and they changed from a clear filter holder to white. If you find a unit that can do 2 GPM you can buy the resin filters separate and build your own. The aquatic life one others buy is cheaper and good, but it’s flow rate is much less.

@achan7396

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you for the quick reply. Yeah, has been holding off to get the aquatic when I found out only has .75 gpm. And the CR spotless is just too much form me. upon looking at the amazon description, the maxwater also only output 075 gpm. Wonder if it's correct?

How many times can that refill you linked refill the cartridges?

@CarsWithKeav

6 ай бұрын

Usually enough for both filters with a little left over.

They dont have the resin no more on Amazon. Where can I get the refill now?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Weird I had just bought some refill about a month ago. This is a good rated one and should fill both filters and is color changing. amzn.to/3soxDA3

How often do you need to change the deionizing agent and at what cost?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Depends on your water quality going in. I did an update and refill in the following video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o61k05ipitmqYLQ.html

how many rinses did you get before having to replace resin?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I just replaced the Resin a few months ago so it was 6 months or so. Never totaled the amount, but my TDS is low so just based on my normal two washes a week probably close to 50. I changed it out before it even showed signs of going bad. Wanted to switch to color change resin and its part of my normal spring maintenance.

It wont build more pressure at the water discharge, it will not build more pressure before and within the filter, it will reduce the flow volume at a given source pressure, if you increase the conduit size after the converging point, the pressure will be reduced at full volume due to viscous drag at the point with the narrowest diameter in the supply source circuit

@roachwerks3043

4 ай бұрын

lol all the engineering nerds heard him say that and were like “OMG NO” 😆😆😆

Is the pre filters a regular filter and then a carbon filter

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Cloth filter and then a carbon filter.

Looks like the clear bottles (or sorta clearish purple) is either a different model (per your link)? Or did you update and switch them? I assume threads are the same.... ?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

They used to come clear, but they changed to white. Same exact ones just not clear. I reached out to them and they said due to supplies they couldn't get clear. There DI Resin doesn't color change so they didn't think it would hurt the overall experience. If you are refilling with color change then it would be a problem. You can buy cheaper systems and use their bottles or there is the Aquatic life system, but it is regulated to .75 gpm and this one does 2gpm.

@Gale_Force_Raceway

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav Awesome, and thanks for both super fast responses! ((Lovin yer channel!))

What did you use to connect the two GE water filters, and which filters did you use in them?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

I made a video on this and you can check it out here kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqOputd7gdvRpMo.html

@reaper727.

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav awesome, thanks!

Can you use any brand of resin? Does it have to be max water?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

No, in my second video on this system I try out a new resin as well. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o61k05ipitmqYLQ.html

We’re did you buy that detailing cart?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

I got it on Amazon, but has been sold out for a very long time. It is available on some industrial supply sites, but they want $500+.

Damn u got great ppm over where I’m at it’s mid 300s

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, got real lucky with the water system we have.

Hey Kev would this setup work for airplanes?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

If you mean to rinse one then yes for sure. No residue would be better.

Is that a vinyl wrap on the BMW?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. 3M Satin Psychedelic

I used this same set up. After 3 car washes the hard water came back. Our tap water is 240 PPM to begin with. What do you recommend for this type of harness?? I don’t have the carbon pre filter. Not sure that would help

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

240ppm you will be going through DI resin pretty quick. A Reverse Osmosis system would help, but expensive to filter at a good flow rate. A much larger DI system such as Cr spotless might be a little more efficient due to its larger capacity, but really you are just making it to where you change filters less often. Still the same amount of resin in the end.

@mrprfct7069

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav which RO do you recommend?

Do the filters restrict any pressure or water flow?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

The filters themselves don't but the housing does and for good reason as if you go over 2 gallons per minute the filters cant properly clean the water and will lose effectiveness.

How long does the DI system last?

@CarsWithKeav

5 ай бұрын

Depends on the quality of the water going in. Mine at 50 ppm lasts about 150 gallons in this setup. Every time you double the ppm cut the gallons in half so at 200ppm you might get 40 gallons and as ppm gets higher it’s not worth it. You have to go to a much bigger filter setup to handle the harder water.

With a system like this, how many gallons of water can you get out of it?….nice video, thanks for sharing!!!

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

That's the hardest thing to figure out. Every water source would have a different result. I know it lasted 6 months so far. I might get a meter to gauge how many gallons I use.

@Trust_but_Verify

2 жыл бұрын

​@@CarsWithKeav Do you see water spots after 6 months to determine it's time to replace the resin?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

@@Trust_but_Verify I use the TDS meter every wash to check that it’s 000. Switched to color change resin for this spring it’s easier to know when it loses its filtering ability. Version 2 of this setup is in the following video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o61k05ipitmqYLQ.html

do we know how many gallons you got out of your system at about 50-60

@CarsWithKeav

3 ай бұрын

This setup it would be around 120 to 150 gallons.

i got a water softener, is it safe? if it is do i still need this?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

It is safe for sure the softer the water the longer the filter will last. In order to prevent water spots you still would need the deionization as the softener uses sodium to balance out the calcium and other hard minerals and it will still have minerals that will dry onto the car. You have to remove them fully. A TDS meter is a cheap $10 or so device you can use to check your total desolved solids or TDS. Anything over 0ppm can leave spots.

what is the name and brand of the wash cart you're using?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

It’s a company called Shuter, but I have not been able to find them anywhere outside of industrial suppliers at $500. I got a miracle of a deal as the last item in stock on Amazon for $100. New video coming out next week on a new cart as an alternative.

my pressure washer is 1.2 gpm. would this set up work for my mobile detailing business

@CarsWithKeav

8 ай бұрын

It would, but is going to depend on the water quality. If it’s high ppm you will be changing resin quite often. Sometimes a larger setup is better especially if you are using this in a business. I like the Waterdrop which has more capacity and a great bypass system or the cr spotless. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZZ2qKppZ6mok8o.htmlsi=EEBR7ejM0iCG5pgF

still waiting on walmart to get this cart in stock! can you recommend anyone? thanks

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling it was somebody trying to get rid of one and they listed on Amazon and Walmart. I might have gotten the only one. At least on Amazon most likely. Walmart was charging more than double. I have seen it at some industrial supply websites for between $500 and $700.

Hi Kevin. Great video, thank you for sharing. I am starting my own mobile detailing business and I have watched 20 plus videos about washing and rinsing. So you use the Max Water 2 Stage "strictly" for rinsing? I could hook the Max 2 directly to my pressure washer, correct?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

You can, but not anything more than 2gpm. The flow is restricted in the unit to about 2.5 gpm or so. I have not tested if it can run a higher end pressure washer without getting starved of water. If you have the budget for mobile detailing the amount of water and abuse CR spotless might be a better go. This 120 or 20 are real good. In-line TDS meter as well.

@TheZuk224

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you Kevin for getting back with me. I have the Ryobi 2300 PSI 1.2 GPM High Performance Electric Pressure Washer, so it sounds like your set will work. I also like your thoughts on the CR Spotless 120 or 20. I have looked at them both and would go with the DI-120 because of cost. Thank you again

Where can I get it,and can I clean my solar panels.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

You can get here- amzn.to/3yNH8bZ I have had several window and solar panel washers say they are using this. I would suggest a pre-stage carbon filter setup to pull out chemicals that DI Resin will not pickup.

Have you tried it with the pressure washer on and running with a different tip? I’ve almost purchased the Aquaticlife Deionize system but didn’t know if it would stand the pressure from the pressure washer. And about how many rinses have you’ve gotten out of yours? I have a water softener system already but I wanted to use this as a final rinse for detailing.

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know exactly how many rinses, but it lasted a whole season. Their soecs say it will last 200 gallons at 50 ppm and each time the ppm doubles the gallons get cut in half. 100 gallons for 100 ppm or 200 ppm lasts 50 gallons for example. The system is rated for 2.5 gpm so enough to run a pressure washer just can’t say for sure at a higher flow rate the resin might not de-ionize fully. The aquatic life I didn’t buy because they didn’t list flow rate. They do ship it with a .75 gpm regulator to ensure water is filtered fully.

My tap water is over 400 ppm I’m wondering how many gallons I’d get with that filter

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Hate to say, but not that much. You would need a more robust filter system IMO most likely a dual bed system like the On the Go system. Mixed bed resins tend to run out quicker. Pre-filter system with carbon filters will help as well.

Can I just use this with a regular hose?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

For sure that’s a regular hose going in and you can do the same going out. Just need the fittings to convert the housing from 3/4 pipe thread to 3/4 Garden Hose thread. Like the ones I show in the video.

What pressure washer are you using

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

Active VE52, they are on sale right now for 20% for one more week. shop.activeproducts.com/products/active%E2%84%A2-electric-pressure-washer-m22-16?sca_ref=2600661.YNbljSrmHt

I did something similar to yours and only worked for one carwash. After that didn't work. What do you think could have gone wrong?

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

You mean it stopped flowing water or you started to get more than 0ppm? Trying to understand exactly what the issue is to figure out a possible solution or reason it happened. Did you use an electric pressure washer with it? ?Was this just hose water? What is your ppm from the spicket?

@mdiax3572

Жыл бұрын

Hi. I used only water hose the problem it's seems like the filters are not working properly. I can see a lot of water spots on my truck after is dry.

@tbrennancreative4958

Жыл бұрын

@@mdiax3572 get new hoses- might be sediment built up in old hoses

I have about 250 ppm out of the gate from city water. What can I do to pre filter aside from a carbon filter? 250 is high to begin with, you have 52. A carbon filter won’t do anything to lower PPMs.

@CarsWithKeav

Жыл бұрын

A lot of the guys I know running higher ppm use a reverse osmosis system to get it down before the DI resin process.

@mrprfct7069

Жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav currently from 250 using this system I can get it down to 7. Which RO do you recommend? Most RO systems I know of are the ones I put under the sink for drinking water.

Is it still okay to use pressure water with hard water? I don’t have a garage so it makes it difficult to setup a spotless pressure washer system.

@CarsWithKeav

2 ай бұрын

Should be no problem to just use with the tap water you have. I hope that is what you are asking I was confused a bit there.

@spawnandbatman6975

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@CarsWithKeavyes because I have the active ve52 and I just use regular tap water. Eventually I will setup a better system like you showed in the video so I don’t have to worry about water spots etc. lol

@CarsWithKeav

2 ай бұрын

@@spawnandbatman6975 I would go with a larger system if running with a VE52. Its so much flow you need some filter with more surface area.

Does this profuct come with the resin when you first buy it?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does and the filters are refillable.

@elsaromero5735

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarsWithKeav How come the one you have is purple but the one on amazon is white? And do you remommemd this one over the aquaticlife?

@CarsWithKeav

2 жыл бұрын

@@elsaromero5735 They changed the outer part to white, but its the exact same its just not clear. Not sure why could be because of shortages or since the resin is not color changing having it clear isn't worth the extra. I have heard the aquatic life is okay, but also heard it doesn't handle a lot of water very well. It was designed for aquariums and this one was created for whole house filtering. Also, the resin filters on mine are refillable and I don't think the aquatic life ones are. I just bought some new Resin for this year and will be doing a refill and version 2 of the setup soon. Only $26 for the refill bag so not bad.

Reducing size does not increase pressure, it decreases pressure due to more flow restriction

@CarsWithKeav

8 күн бұрын

If you flow the same amount of water from the source pressure will always increase when you reduce the size it goes through. For centuries this is how the hydraulic mining is done by taking a big creek and slowly decreasing the area and forcing it through a pipe that gets smaller and smaller creating a pressure stream enough to tear down mountains. Same goes for pressure washer nozzle you increase size the pressure decreases and allows more water flow. Exact opposite when you decrease size PSI increases and water flow decreases. Smaller size decreases water flow (GPM), but increase pressure (PSI).