Rigid X-jet Hose

Doug Rucker

Doug Rucker

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My x-jet hose is very rigid, Very tough to straighten out sometimes. It's not the cold weather, cause it does this in the summer times. This is one of the reason I don't use it a whole lot, but would like to start using it more. Any suggestions on how to soften it up a bit or is there a different hose I need to get?
 
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dougr said:
My x-jet hose is very rigid, Very tough to straighten out sometimes. It's not the cold weather, cause it does this in the summer times. This is one of the reason I don't use it a whole lot, but would like to start using it more. Any suggestions on how to soften it up a bit or is there a different hose I need to get?
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Hey Doug....you mean like this? Yea...I have the same problem. What I do is unravel the xjet as soon as I get to the job site before I even start setting up with chems, tank fill and etc.

I just stretch it out and lay it off to the side somewhere. It does not completely unravel the xjet hose but have found that it helps with it being so rigid.

Some guys have wands that they specifically attach the xjet hose to (Len Sutton does this) where he ties or secures the hose right onto the wand.

I think cold weather/temps do play a part in this but I also know that during the summer months I have the same problem. This might be another reason or excuse to DS.
 

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Doug Rucker

Doug Rucker

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New Look said:
Hey Doug....you mean like this? Yea...I have the same problem. What I do is unravel the xjet as soon as I get to the job site before I even start setting up with chems, tank fill and etc.

I just stretch it out and lay it off to the side somewhere. It does not completely unravel the xjet hose but have found that it helps with it being so rigid.

Some guys have wands that they specifically attach the xjet hose to (Len Sutton does this) where he ties or secures the hose right onto the wand.

I think cold weather/temps do play a part in this but I also know that during the summer months I have the same problem. This might be another reason or excuse to DS.
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Yeah, but yours looks a lot softer than mine. Mine actually stainds up in places. Probably to old. Gonna Check out the link that MArk sent me right now. Prob time to replace.
 
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Hey Doug-- I have in this trailer somewhere[spin] other X-jet hoses that are like what Carlos shows above that we can clip on to a bucket when where spraying other chemicals but for house washing we have this setup. There is probably 30' of hose on it along with the M-5 x-jet. You can pull this hose straight no problem because of the weight of the water and chemicals in the tank. You never want to leave the x-jet down on the ground with this tank set-up because all of the chemicals will just pour out right there.

One thing I have to do next year is to get my guys to disconnect the M5 after every day when there done or better yet I'm going to put a shut of valve on the hose right next to the M5 so they can run water thru it after each house wash to clean it out. We go thru at least 5 of these a yr because the Chlorine rots out the metal inside the x-jet and these M5's are worth there weight in gold but there not cheap. I probably pay around $125 each so right there where burning up at least $600 of these if not more every year.
 

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Chad Cobb

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Change to ds guys, no buckets to haul around, one hose change your tip and you are rolling. I still carry a x-jet for special jobs win I need a little chem for a little area
 
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I removed the post/comment I made. After I thought about it I realized it was probably not the most appropriate thing to say.

My apologies to the gang!
 
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Clean County

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chris francis said:
I have question on the Xjet and the M5.
How fare of vertical draw does the both have like can you go 20-50 feet vertical still draw soap.
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They can shoot at least 40 - 45 ft. and they have zero problem drawing from your tank because they have there own line to draw from. This is one item you have to have in your tool box.
 
Grime Busters

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If we had a thumbs up smiley to use, I'd use it here.

No issue drawing chemicals from 40 to 50 foot, and unless it's a very windy day, you can easily do a 3+ story building from the ground, even higher with a fiberglass extension pole.

But more times than not, we rent an articulating boom lift, which ensures we are able to properly get all the vertical surfaces 2+ stories up.

Rinse, then rinse again. Rinsing is the most important aspect of this scope of work.


Clean County said:
They can shoot at least 40 - 45 ft. and they have zero problem drawing from your tank because they have there own line to draw from. This is one item you have to have in your tool box.
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underpressure said:
I find that when I roll up the hose I make big loops instead of the small ones. This has helped.
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Yep!!!

Also...when I am done using it for the day/night....I take it out of the box that I store it in. I hang it on a nail in the garage until the next job comes up...which is usually later that day or night!!
 
Doug Rucker

Doug Rucker

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New Look said:
Yep!!!

Also...when I am done using it for the day/night....I take it out of the box that I store it in. I hang it on a nail in the garage until the next job comes up...which is usually later that day or night!!
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Just bought some new hose. I'll try these techniques. Thanks guy's.
 
chris francis

chris francis

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Grime Busters said:
If we had a thumbs up smiley to use, I'd use it here.

No issue drawing chemicals from 40 to 50 foot, and unless it's a very windy day, you can easily do a 3+ story building from the ground, even higher with a fiberglass extension pole.

But more times than not, we rent an articulating boom lift, which ensures we are able to properly get all the vertical surfaces 2+ stories up.

Rinse, then rinse again. Rinsing is the most important aspect of this scope of work.
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Is that 40-50 feet vertical with the hose or it will spray 40-50 feet.n I have 35 gallon on the ground what to spray roof or taller building.
 
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