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krisp23

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Now that I have my 3000psi @ 5.6 Tuff skid, I am looking get some accessories, however, I need some advice.

- I am looking at a Dirt Killer turbo nozzle, but what size should I get? I've tried using the chart in Delco's catalog, but I want to be sure before I spend the $ or buy something that will mess up my machine. From the chart it looks like I should get a 6.5, but the Dirt Killers are only made in a 5.5 or 7.0. Is it better to go higher or lower?

- I also am going to buy a 100' pw hose. Again there are so many different sizes, 1/2" or 3/8" and 1 wire or 2 wire. Any suggestions?

- Finally, if I want to use my machine on a deck, I know 3000psi is way too much. What size nozzles should I buy to get my machine down to "deck strength", 2000 psi I think?

Thanks!
 
Chris,
Call the folks in Fort Worth and tell them the specs of your machine and they can send you the appropriate nozzle for that application. I usually use a 1500 psi set for decks and back off a little to lower it even more. I sometimes use a dual lance nozzle if you are familiar with one of those.
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ron p

my suggestions
order 2 water filters for the turbo tip and 1 rebuild kit.
take off the brass quick disconnects and put on stainless steel ones
if your pressure line NEVER gets run over
1 wire is lighter to use, if it gets run over get the 2 wire. The 2 wire is heavier but lasts longer. Get the 3/8 unless you need to use the downstreamer at the pump and over 150 ft of hose.
longer runs then that then you need the 1/2 inc or place the downstreamer closer to the wand.
Also you should unroll ALL the pressure hose from the reel when you use it, so you might be better off with 2 50 ft hoses[if one gets damaged you only loose 50 ft not 100]
i would get a duel lance for the decks[nice and easy to adjust the pressure at the wand]
you should have ordered all this with your unit it would have saved a lot of shipping.
get a water filter and some o rings while your ordering things motor oil and pump oil also.
 
Ron, you said to unroll all the hose from the reel? I have 200 feet of hose on mine and did not know you have to do this. Will it work if I leave the hose rolled up on the reel? I just got the reel and I have not used it yet.I have a job this weekend and if I dont hear from you, I guess I'll find out. Thanks Mark W.
 
Mark

If you dont unroll all your hose you might find out the hard way when your hose reel gets damaged because it couldnt withstand the pressure of the hose wrapped around it when operating your unit. Some reels are better than others, dont know what you have but still wouldn't take a chance. What do you wash that you need all 200ft on the reel? Leave 50 or 100 and add on if necessary at the job.

Just my 2 cents:D
 
Krisp,

What do you plan to do with the turbo? I used to use them but find them not of great use on flat work. Also skip the rebuild kit as it cost just a few pennies more for another new one.

Another option that some do is not even connect your feed line to the hose reel but have QC on end of hose, just use reel for storage of hoses, that way you can unwind as much or little as you need.

Still trying to figure out why 200 feet of hose if your just starting out. Did the vendor talk you into that one?

Some here will disagree with me however that is nothing new:)


Jon
 
Jon, that was me with the 200 feet of hose. I got that much so I can keep my washer on my trailer and be able to have enough hose to do just about any job. Sometimes I cant park my trailer in front of the house so having more is better then dragging the washer all around the house.
 
ron p

mark rubbing and heat build-up are not good for your pressure lines its also hard on the quick disconnects.[this happens when the line is left on the reel when under pressure]
my turbo was $80 and the rebuild is $32 it may be diffrent for JON
at 200 ft you will have some pressure loss [friction loss] and will have problems with your downstream injector getting a draw.
what are you washing and how and what are you applying[chem]
you will need to use a independent pump system[flo-jet] or move the injector to the 100 ft connection or use a x-jet type injector[at the tip type] or upstream and use a duel lance[some chems are not good to upstream, they can hurt the pump and/or coil].
my suggestion is keep 100 ft on the reel and 2 50 ft hoses coiled up with a velcro strap on the truck
i wish someone out there stressed more about stainless steel couplers when i got started
i think they are well worth the extra cost
NO RUST TO FLAKE OFF and mess up the inline filters, plus much easier to work with.
my other suggestion is if its house washing your going to be doing look into a X-JET NOZZLE
NO FAKE ONES.
 
Its better to use a higher number nozzle.........get the 7 rather then the 5.5


I have 200' of hose on each of my washers..........and I always always always unravel all 200 feet every time...........unless I am doing something real close, then I'll do like Jon said and disconnect it at the 50' or 100' mark and connect directly to the washer, but that is rare.

Off the reel I have one 100' section, followed by two 50' sections..........all with stainless steel quick connects. I use two wire, 3/8th hose.


Also, the whip hose that runs from the washer to the hose reel...........mine was worn from rubbing on the trailer floor all the time..............worn real bad! So, I replaced it with new, then wrapped it with another thicker hose, sliced so it slid over the whip hose...............now, the outer hose rubs the trailer and the whip hose is protected inside................try it.
 
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