With all the tropical plants down here in Florida I use the 2.3 however I do use a 2.1 when the algae gets super bad, great video Mike. Downstream is a fantastic way to clean.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you my brother. You do a ton of work!

@tomalley798

11 ай бұрын

Get after it

Another knowledgeable video! Thanks Mike

@TheFreshRinse

25 күн бұрын

@@kmc669 You are very welcome brother

Thanks Mike great information to know.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend

11:15 … You mean Russ Johnson at South Side Equipment. Which btw, I’m fortunate enough to live 20 minutes from him. 😊 As always, great video Mike. ✌🏼

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I caught that after I uploaded the video

Great video mike! Very informative!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you brother!

Great video Mike !

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Enda

Here's my message I pass along on Facebook and Reddit about this subject the 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm is the orifice size that's inside the injector. This varies your draw rate. These are general pump sizes Metric-Inches- similar tip size 1.45mm-0.057"-(5) 1.5mm-0.059"-(5.5) 1.6mm-0.063"-(6.25) 1.8mm-0.071"-(8) 2.1mm-0.083"-(11) 2.3mm-0.091"-(13) 2.5mm-0.098"-(16) The smaller the orifice means higher pressure which means a stronger draw through the venturi effect Also like an xjet your gpm is also going to vary your dilution ratio.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Are you sure it’s the small hole/pressure combo that draws a different ratio? Or, is it large hole adds more water, thus diluting the mix?

@MannyAguilarJr

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse they both work hand in hand with each other because just like nozzles smaller orifice means higher pressure and lower gpm so it's less diluted but also at the same time higher pressure from the smaller orifice is creating a stronger vaccum through the Venturi effect on the other size of the orifice where the barb is bringing in chemical faster. I would say with a stock injector that has the same barb size, the orifice makes the bigger difference in dilution more than the pressure created vacuum does. Reason being, the barb could and probably does restrict how much more chemical could come in with the higher pressure created vacuum. If the barb were larger to not cause restriction on the chemical intake then I would say the pressure causing vacuum would be what makes a stronger mix more than the amount of flow the orifice allows.

I agree with your field data. I have only used a 2.3 with a igx 800 10gpm. When it is in the 60degree range and less I usually have to reapply the solution. Good video. Good suggestions.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I’m grateful. Thank you!!!

Love this information for sure. Very valuable.

@TheFreshRinse

Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend!

Awesome brother!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you kind sir!

Keep up the hustle Fresh!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

BOOM!

Like your video/info. Mike 👍 And Yep, ordered & changed back to 2.3 DSI last month for my 8gpm as well after a few mishaps in this heat. FYI, a Gardener said that even watering plants if very hot, direct sun, dry conditions can cause problems with plants. Recommends a very Light mist/fog to cool, second heavier mist to wet, and even a third pass to soak… then you can wash/ rinse. Im also adding a neutralizer for a secondary pre or post treatment. It’s definitely more work/time/cost but, I can’t afford to destroy any more plants. 😢

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

You are the best. Thank you. May I ask what neutralizer you are using?

@vin-techservicesexteriorcl8558

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse I am looking to get the raw chem (can’t recall tech. name) and mix my own, I was using “Agent Halt” from The Power Wash Store in Nashville when I started out but there are several brands on the market.

I soft washed my house (well x-jet) for the first time this weekend. Thank you for your videos…. I saw my neighbors watching, wondering “what is the mysticism?” Seriously tempted to go into business for myself!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching brother!

I need to get me a few different orfices now.Between those and the ball/spring rebuild kits I think the injector housing will last a good long while!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely

You can change the orifice out with the quick connects on. Asduming your allen key is long enough.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I’m in the habit of removing it because I used to have the plug on that end. But yes, you are 100% correct!

I exclusively use 2.3 during spring and summer and I'm super fast and efficient. I even sometimes close my 3 way valve to my bleach a tad. Come late fall and early winter I go with a 2.1 or 1.8. the comments that state that a 2.3 is a chemical saver are spot on and I get the same, fast results during warm weather

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

100% correct

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@derrickslodysko963 That will work

I appreciate the test and it gets me re-evaluating my own process. I have ordered by accident when I didn't know any difference; the 2.3 and didn't notice any difference. But something to consider in your own process is that when I am using a 2.1, I am typically using a batch mix of about 10% SH, so that means that my off the gun mix is probably about 1% with the 2.1 and when you did your house-wash with straight bleach and a 2.3 orifice, you are probably also about 1% off the gun. So there are different ways to accomplish the same thing and I think your test is about exactly what I would have expected. As an additional point, I have never felt the need to switch the orifice size and have just accepted that my hottest mix is going to be about 1.2% and if I need hotter then I switch to a roof pump or XJet and so far that has been fine.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

💯 % agree!!!

@bearnakedbull

11 ай бұрын

You are probably right, I just assume when it is cleaning good then it is in the 1% zone. Well I can also tell by the amount of sting in my eyes between hot and not. Super scientific I know.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@UtahPressureWashing I’d say your numbers are close.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@@bearnakedbull There’s nothing overly complex about what we do. The ol “sting in the eye” trick works most times.

Great information Mike! A new channel?? Oh yea!!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Thank you good man!

You should check out the pipe vise portable vise. I bought one. Really like it!!!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I’ll have to do that. Thank you?

@brianfletcher7942

11 ай бұрын

Amazon for the vise?

Great Detail. Thank you! Question… how do you handle customer when killing plants? Do you offer replacements right from the start?

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, pretty much. I’ve killed a few. I never argue. If they feel the plant(s) are toast, I say “Please let me know what I can do to help resolve the situation. I’ll stop at nothing to make it as right as I possibly can.”

I've been using a 1.8 with my 5gpm. Been working great

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

That’s a powerful combo

@johnwiechel

11 ай бұрын

@TheFreshRinse Yea, I have been sure to wet everything very well, so far I've haven't had any issued lol. I may switch back to the 2.1

Did the homeowners say you killed plants or did you notice? I haven’t killed anything in 2 years other than my own grass at home when priming my 12v lol. But seriously just wondering. I bought a 1.8 injector and didnt even think to be more careful on plants. Does that 1% if even 1% make that much difference on plant life?

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I’ve had several customers call. I get it. It doesn’t seem right. I can only chalk it up to the severe lack of rain.

Hey Mike! Wouldn’t you be better off doing a better job watering plants than changing the size of the injector?

@TheFreshRinse

2 ай бұрын

That’s a great question Jose. As the temperature rises, a strong mix is not as necessary. Perhaps doing both would be beneficial.

any way to test the water to get an exact mix ratio? pH testing strips or something?

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

It’s a great question. I’m sure… but in the end, if it eliminates the organic growth, it’s strong enough. Still a great question.

How do you determine SH percentages when using the different orifices wirh different gpm machines?

@TheFreshRinse

3 ай бұрын

I determine it by the temperature. Sounds crazy but, when it’s cold I use the 1.8 because it’s more potent. When it’s warm I use the 2.1. And when it’s hot outside I use the 2.3

Running 12% 3500 hp 4 gpm downstreaming 100ft hose is a safe for vinyl

@TheFreshRinse

10 күн бұрын

@@williamlamendola-xi5eq Yes, that will work

@williamlamendola-xi5eq

9 күн бұрын

Thanks learning a lot from you easily to understand the way you simplify

I heard a rumor that you don't use surfactant on roof washs anymore? Is that true and why if it is? I am new to the game and have done to roof washes both was her fact that I'm wondering if the extra expense is necessary.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

See for yourself! kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3mqxKOOddSYZNI.htmlsi=4D4tWjHD27a5w5rM

How long will the M5 twist last? It’s oraficessss will enlarge as well

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

You are correct. I’m currently using last year’s. But I should probably update

For a 2.8 gpm pump do recommend a 2.3 if I am trying to get closest to that 1% mark?

@TheFreshRinse

4 ай бұрын

You can go ad low as you want. A 1.8 will work. Probably a 1.8 would do great.

@LostAStep

4 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse Would I get a higher or lower percentage if I went to a 2.3?

Where do you buy the replacement orifices?

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Southside Equipment in Kentucky.

@johnwiechel

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse Thanks sir

What brand DS injectors do yoy buy? Does it matter the brand are the orfaces universal. I have 2.1 GP injectors.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I buy GP

What unloaders do you run?

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

VRT3

What size injector would you recommend for a 4gpm?

@TheFreshRinse

10 ай бұрын

2.1 or 2.3

@lifeontheroad_

10 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse Thank you for answering so many question.

So I should stick with the 2.1 with my 5.5 gpm

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Yes sir

Are you running a half inch injector bypass off your 8gpm or is it all 3/8?

@TheFreshRinse

9 күн бұрын

@@DiamondHandsDetailingLLC 3/8”

5.5 comet pump with a 3 orfice in a super sud sucker is getting a 14:1. That with 12.5 sh gives 0.8% final.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

What plants were you killing? Tomato plants by chance? That's about the only thing I've had issues with

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Nothing in particular. It’s just been so crazy dry.

What's new channel called?

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I’m not sure yet. In the works as we speak

Would you say that a 10gpm would be too much? I'm thinking that a 10 could be quite versitile if configured properly: you can do both flatwork and house washing without having to jump around between different machines. Just thinking out loud.. let me know what you think

@TheFreshRinse

7 ай бұрын

I love my 10, and use it from time to time for house washing. It’s a bit overkill. It can ware out your arms.

@jonmitchell9213

7 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse Yes, I can imagine with all of that power! Would you recommend using dedicated softwash systems for roofs/houses and just downstream for flatwork?

@TheFreshRinse

7 ай бұрын

@@jonmitchell9213 I have an 8 for house washing, a 10 got flat work, an AR 45 for roofs and pretreatment and postreatment of concrete and a 12 volt for roof washing.

@jonmitchell9213

7 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse Awesome! Sounds like a solid set up

@TheFreshRinse

7 ай бұрын

@@jonmitchell9213 I’m extremely minimalistic in my approach… yet efficient. No fancy knobs and switches. At 53, I just want to get the job done. Nothing very impressive.

The orifices from there Not a dollar Each. They are 3.50 each Plus shipping. If you happen to find them anywhere for a dollar, let me know cause I need to buy some more. Thank

@TheFreshRinse

2 ай бұрын

Prices increase all the time. I would encourage you to buy them at $3.50 as you can. $3.50 is the new $1.00

2.3 works gtreat above 70 for sure

@TheFreshRinse

8 ай бұрын

Yes. You are correct.

Well, I am surprised that it took 3x to hit it to get that algae off which wasn't that bad..Too much time for me..But thanks for the video

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

2 times, not 3.

You’ll go back to the 2.1 😉

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I believe I mentioned that I would on the really dirty houses, and when it’s cold.

@simplycleanpressurewashing758

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse yes….you did say that. I was thinking for you long term, 2.1 would be the go to injector for 8 gpm. I’ve tried 2.3 myself…..seems like longer wait times and more applications, but that’s me. Thanks for the videos, their great.

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@@simplycleanpressurewashing758 2.1 seems more legit, in my opinion. I agree.

It’ll never work, now it’ll take all day. You should use the 1.5 so you can soap and then rinse instantly 😂

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Come to think of it, I have two machines. I should soap with one (1.5) and rinse with the other… at the same time!

@powerfulimprovements

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse why haven’t you been doing that all along

@brianaird2193

11 ай бұрын

I’ve heard of guys that work that way, one guy soaps the other follows and rinses, (some guy up in CT maybe, LOL) my son and I just divee it up when we arrive, “ I’ve got near and rear, you do front and far”. As a solo act Fresh, you get to drag your two guns and hoses around and soap and rinse at the same time. Good luck not running out of water with an 8 and 10 sucking you dry at the same time. We run 2 6s and struggle to maintain water in the tank, or as Joe says, “chasing water”. Keep up the great work guys!

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@@brianaird2193 I’m using the new waterless X12 hydroblaster 2.0.

@powerfulimprovements

11 ай бұрын

@@brianaird2193 always chasing

I would rather put a slightly stronger mix down and not have a call back

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

Perhaps you missed the first minute of the video. LOL

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@UtahPressureWashing LOL

@jayslo914

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinseI'm extra careful w plants and just really make Sure to pre rinse; post rinse, and rinse rinse the plants 🤣

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@@jayslo914 I should consider doing that. LOL

@rayf268

11 ай бұрын

@UtahPressureWashing😅

At 2:38 you messed up and said you're changing from a 2.1 to a 1.8 whereas you were supposed to change to the 2.3

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I hate myself so much right now already!

Maybe you killed the plants like I did that one time on a house because I forgot that I did not switch my down the stream injector back to rinse 🤣🤣🤣🤣 talk about a big "oops"

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

I’ve done that before with my AR45. Big mistake

@deadfishporter

11 ай бұрын

Did a similar thing when prepping to wash a deck and started by wetting down the white cedar siding 🤦‍♂️ Fortunately the owners liked the "fresh" look they got along the back of the house. They even asked for a price to do the whole thing 💪

@TheFreshRinse

11 ай бұрын

@@deadfishporter I forget all the time to pre-wet fences that bump up against the house.

@deadfishporter

11 ай бұрын

@@TheFreshRinse I'm glad I'm not the only one with a sieve for a brain 🤦‍♂️