X-Jet Problem?

[Bob Gates]

I have new M-5 X-Jet....Used it yesterday for first time.
3500/5.6 Machine....Size 13 Orifice....

Now for the question....As long as the X-jet was not drawing soap it performed normal.....a good stream up to 35-40 feet.
As soon as I opened the valve to start drawing soap the stream dropped down to about 20 feet and was a spray.... not a good solid stream...turn the valve off and sha-zam....nice tight stream and distance returned. Was using the hose that came with it and only 50 feet of HP hose....Anyone have any clue?

Thanks....
Bob

 

[Mark]

Bob,

Welcome to the Power Wash Network!

Was the siphon hose submerged in liquid when you opened the valve? Do you have any other orfices that came with the x-jet?

 

[Bob Gates]

Mark....
Hose was in liquid.....no other orifices on hand......Have thought I might try a number 9.....then go from there..

Thanks for the reply and welcome...is a nice board!!

 

[Dan S]

Welcome aboard the BB .. Bob Gates ..........dont be a stranger!!

 

[Bob Gates]

Thanks Dan......

I mostly read on the board....tryin to educate myself......however; the more I learn the more I realize just how little I know....I appreciate all of you "Pros" sharing you knowledge....

Thanks.
Bob.....

 

[Bill B]

Bob, I'd be sure that there are no air leaks.

 

[Gwas]

X-Jet - Joe Namath ????

 

[Stan]

Originally posted by Bob Gates
I have new M-5 X-Jet....Used it yesterday for first time.
3500/5.6 Machine....Size 13 Orifice....

Now for the question....As long as the X-jet was not drawing soap it performed normal.....a good stream up to 35-40 feet.
As soon as I opened the valve to start drawing soap the stream dropped down to about 20 feet and was a spray.... not a good solid stream...turn the valve off and sha-zam....nice tight stream and distance returned. Was using the hose that came with it and only 50 feet of HP hose....Anyone have any clue?

Thanks....
Bob

I had the same thing happen on mine. My pump is the same specs as your.

your draw is 2.5-1 meaning you are pulling over 2 gallons of water per minute thru the x jet - giving you over 8gpm from the m-5. In giving this answer I am asuming that you are not using a proportioner and have the 3/8 inch suction hose on the M-5. The 3/8 inch suction allows better draw and less restriction and therfor better output than the 1/4 inch hose. This is the sumation of what I have been told and the little usage with mine.
I use a propotioner and it works fine at throwing water long distance and adjusting the fan spray..