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Can I hook up a hot box to my cold water unit? How does it work. I was under the impression that the cold water cooled the machine and hot water would not cool properly. My machine is a honda 13hp 3500/4gal/min

Also, what is a downstreamer...I keep hearning about that. (i have a pretty good idea)

I have ordered several catalogs from the internet for parts, equipment, supplies etc, but the only one I have actually received is Northern Hydraulics. They have a limited supply of equipment, parts etc. Can anyone recomend a PW company who supplies all the products we need and is reliable to send me a catalog. I am especially looking for a surface cleaner.

I have been in this PW industry for 9 months and an active member of this BBs for 4...somehow I feel like I know less today or that I am just confused on a hiogher level. Anyway i am striving to be the best in my area, but i know it takes time, energy and practice.

Kevin
 
When you hook up a hot box to a cold water unit the water is heated after the pump. It is that way in all hot water machines. A downstream injector means it adds your chemical after the pump and after the heating coils. Upstreaming means your chemical is added before the pump and can be applied under high pressure. Most people downstream. Upstreaming should be done by someone who really knows their machine and the chemical they are using. You can apply chemical under high pressure with a X-Jet but the only need for that is to shoot the chemical on a surface where your downstreamer can't reach.
 
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ron p/ kevin

i think you should get a subscription to cleaner times www.cleanertimes.com
there is some good info there you you.
I dont want to list all the vendors out there but there are lot's that advertise in cleaner times.
When it comes to a surface cleaner you should research weather you want a wheeled one or a hover type, and/or do a search here on this site.
I think it is best to try and set-up your parts and chems with the same co. if you can.
Saves on shipping and you get a good repour.
At the risk of getting some of the vendors here mad at me try www.envriospec.com to get you started. They are a little hartless but it will get you started.
 
ron p

if you want the hover style ROTOBLASTER?
Go to google.com
type in "water cannon presser washer"
that will take you to there site.
They sell the rotoblaster for $399
I think thats a better deal because the spinner is greaseable and rebuildable.
just my opinion i never used any other type of surface cleaner.
2 pins and it comes apart for storage.
 
Re: ron p

ron p said:
if you want the hover style ROTOBLASTER?
Go to google.com
type in "water cannon presser washer"
that will take you to there site.
They sell the rotoblaster for $399
I think thats a better deal because the spinner is greaseable and rebuildable.
just my opinion i never used any other type of surface cleaner.
2 pins and it comes apart for storage.
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no matter what surface unit you get buy the high pressure in-line water filter for it. It will save your spinner[get 2 they clog up-but are easy to take apart and clean the screen].
 
You guys are great. I have subscribed to cleaner times and began my quest for a surface cleaner. I will continue to look for a used unit unless i get another job, then it will be new. I am also looking for a hot box if anybody has one.

Also, I think the PWI should have a " My Saved Thread Section" I currently copy and paste useful info onto my hard drive. Just a suggestion.

Kevin
 
O'Brien Services said:
Also, I think the PWI should have a " My Saved Thread Section" I currently copy and paste useful info onto my hard drive. Just a suggestion.

Kevin
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Kevin,

Interesting idea...........maybe the software designers will do something like that in the future.

In the meantime, you can save the links, or do it like you have been. I occasionally save things on my hard drive too......I'd rather do that, at least I'm sure I won't lose it (I back my stuff up frequently).
 
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