xjet powered by a shurflow

K Gauthier

K Gauthier

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got a question maybe some of you math guru's can help me with.
i plan on hooking up my 1.8 gpm 60psi shurflow up to my m5 xjet so that i can pull chemical from my trailer, instead of pulling a bucket around.

my question is will the flow from the shurflow pump change my ratio of chem.?

thanks.
 
ive only down streamed roofs in the past and it sucks. see my prob is that i have an inclosed trailer and no room for any more than my 50 gal tank. wich i hold my chlorine in. i would love to get a bigger tank and just shurflow but i was looking for a way to mix with out having to pre mix in my little tank
 
well ill test it out and let you know how it works. i know its common sense just spraying it on with the shurflow. but i needed to come up with something because of the lack of a big chem tank.
Thanks for the replys

Kevin
 
Why not just mix the final product in the already existing 50 gallon tank? That is plenty of product to do at least one roof or a couple of small ones. Maybe I'm not following, as that has been known to happen, must be from to much chemical exposure.

Jeff
 
K Gauthier said:
well ill test it out and let you know how it works. i know its common sense just spraying it on with the shurflow. but i needed to come up with something because of the lack of a big chem tank.
Thanks for the replys

Kevin
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You wont use as much chem with a shurflo and 50 gallons is more than enough for a home.
 
814jeffw said:
Why not just mix the final product in the already existing 50 gallon tank? That is plenty of product to do at least one roof or a couple of small ones. Maybe I'm not following, as that has been known to happen, must be from to much chemical exposure.

Jeff
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you are right i would be able to do a roof with 50 gal mix. but that would make me have to run to my chlorine guy every day to refill. and thats a pain. and if i had more to do than just a roof in that day I would not be able to have the chemical to do anything else. i would have to go refill and thats not good. i hope im not making anyone mad . i apreciate your input and knowledge.

but if i do decide to go with using the xjet with the shurflo do you guys think that the flo would change the mix.?

thanks
 
if i pump straight sodium hypo to the xjet via the shurflow how much would the 1.8 gpm 60 psi change the mix when it exited the xjet.

the xjet will already with no proportioners meter chemicals from 1.5:1. will that ratio change if the pump pushes instead of just being fed from the bucket.? if so whats the math to figure this crazy word problem out. I should have payed attention in math class. thanks
 
yeah i do have a 4gpm cold 3700 psi. did some testing today. you might be surprised . i know i was. test began by seeing how much chemical the shurflow hooked up to the xjet w/ no porportioner pulled. i filled up a 5 gal bucket and squeezed the trigger for 1 min. results were about 1.8 gal of chemical pulled in 1 min.

test 2 was i just used the xjet the way they make it. stuck the 15ft hose in the 5 gal bucket. pulled the trigger for 1 min and it pulled exactly the same around 1.8 gallons.

so i guess the lil shurflow dosent affect the ratio just helps it get a few hundred feet up to the xjet. so if anyone is gonna use this crazy PITA idea than there is your answer.
 
like i said im bad with math. i think 40% is to much. ive been pressure washing for a few years but have always down streamed everything and never messed with these numbers. so bare with me. lol ima lil slow DEE TA DEE
 
That ratio depends on shingle vs. Tile roof.

If it is tile so may want it a little stronger.

Here is something from Hanson Tile ( Pioneer )



HANSON ROOF TILE
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. 119
July 30, 2001
CLEANING OF CONCRETE ROOF TILE
As part of a normal roof maintenance program, concrete tile is often cleaned to remove
dirt, grease, algae, fungus and molds. The skill of the individual doing the cleaning and
the method employed will determine the ultimate appearance of the roof.
Roof cleaning requires an experienced individual who understands what he or she is
doing. When done by a professional the roof can look new, but when done by an amateur
a roof can be irreparably damaged. Furthermore, if the individual is inexperienced in
walking on a roof he or she may break tile or fall and suffer serious injury.
The method used in cleaning the roof is dependent on what needs to be cleaned off. If
the problem is algae, fungus and mold a dilute solution of bleach is recommended. The
bleach is diluted to 5 to 7% and applied by low-pressure spray. The area is allowed to sit
for a few minutes until the algae, fungus or mold is killed. The plant materials will visibly
lighten in the bleaching process. The roof is then washed off removing any remaining
dirt.
On roofs where kitchen vents have left a layer of grease a solution of TSP and detergent
is used. Sometimes the roof needs to be scrubbed with a soft brush if the grease is thick.
A scraper is used to remove the thick areas before cleaning.
In summary, roof cleaning is a job for professionals experienced with roof tile and
cleaning roofs. Allowing an in-experienced individual on your roof is a risk not worth
taking.
 
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