How to Use a Super Downstream Injector for Pressure Washing

[@Powerwash]

Read more about this super downstream injector for pressure washing and you can also buy it now at www.powerwash.com/super-downstream-chemical-injector-kit.html

[@Alaska610ish]

Thank you! Finally an expert, with clear examples how it works. Oh... and how to install.

[@Powerwash]

Glad it helped!

[@nickyp3510]

Thank you so much. That was the most beneficial video& easy to understand I have viewed on Downstrain injector. Hands down . Right to the point easy to understand. Keep up the awesome informational videos I appreciate it very much as I'm sure thousands of others 👍.

[@Powerwash]

Thank you Nicky. So glad it helped you

[@bobbyjbear]

💯

[@raymondj8768]

THOSE 2 TIPS ARE COOL AS HELL !!!!!!

[@bobbyjbear]

Thank you so much! You did the most wonderful job explaining this.

[@Powerwash]

Thank You

[@ronaldhall1097]

Thanks Mike for being so informative on how to properly use a downstream injector and using other various equipment.

[@Powerwash]

You're Welcome

[@ronaldhall1097]

My brother and I are starting off with a 2.5gpm Simpson with a softwash wand, 2 guns and a high pressure ball valve with a 15" Simpson surface cleaner. Hopefully we can work our way up to hang with the big boys.

[@Powerwash]

@@ronaldhall1097 I wish you much success. When you're ready to upgrade your equipment please reach out to us.

[@markwilliams4388]

Love your videos on Powerwashing, very educational

[@amywhite2873]

Where can my friend Roy get them tips? He just started washing down in South Carolina I think he love them wand tips❤ Holidays are here lol

[@Powerwash]

powerwash.com/ or give us a call at 1-800-433-2113

[@matthewbalg6097]

I have 200 feet of hose and as you said it doesn't draw but what I found that works is idling my machine down a bit and it pulls hard enough to collapse the bottle ! Does affect the distance a little but not to much

[@MyrtleBchsweeper]

Great info 😎

[@Justforall7]

Thanks for great tips.

[@Powerwash]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Powerwash]

That is great feedback Billy. Results do vary because of the variables that can affect the draw strength. Thank you for commenting.

[@EBPization]

Could you put a downstream injector in line with a garden hose with normal water pressure and have it draw out soap from a bucket?

[@michaelknowsstocks5170]

will the soap nozzle that comes with the unit work like the one's you demonstrated? just got my pressure washer and cant wait to try it out!! trying to determine what is different

[@Powerwash]

The should

[@freeagent6203]

can you add 2 injectors inline to get up to 1 to 10? or even 3 injectors?

[@Powerwash]

Great question, the answer is no. Only one injector at a time will work.

[@freeagent6203]

@@Powerwash how about a dual barb injector? Does it push double the juice?

[@Powerwash]

@@freeagent6203 I have not tested but I believe it will do more I just don't know how much more.

[@pedromatosmatos1767]

​@@Powerwash I'm glad I found someone talking about more than 1 downstream. In line it shouldn't work because of the back pressure, one from the other. I ask, what about in parallel? I've seen in videos the application of fertilizers in the irrigation system by injectors in parallel. What do you think of the possibility?

[@Arnnnnn]

Does it matter which side the 3/8 plug goes into as long as the arrow is pointed out towards the hose ?

[@TheBridgebuildr]

Thanks Mike,Being new at the business I am looking at info on my Dewalt system.Thanks for the info.It was basic and helpful.

[@CoreyEngh]

Hi Mike, Any tips on how I can get an injector to work with approx 300ft of 3/8 hose?

[@Powerwash]

Move it closer to the end of the hose. Insert at a quick coupler

[@richiepettet2498]

Where can I get a nozzle like that

[@jaycon303]

Hi. What is the working pressure of the pressure washer?

[@Powerwash]

In this video it is 4000 PSI at 4 GPM

[@04mzito]

Please put a link to the roll over tip you used. Great info thank you for the video.

[@Powerwash]

Is this the one you want? www.powerwash.com/roll-over-nozzle-head-valve-1-4.html

[@Powerwash]

Here is the other on used in the video www.powerwash.com/double-nozzle-holder.html

[@colorfulbloops9891]

Can a downstream injector and an unloader be connected at the same time? So a downstream injector won’t work with 150’ hose?

[@rickdel73]

Thanks for the informative video!! Great explaination of how the downstream injector works.

[@NoName-be5ir]

I have this type of down stream injector and I’m not getting anything. I can drop the injector in water and blow in tube and get air bubbles, and as I close it the bubbles stop. I set it a lowest pressure with a black tip and slot went up in pressure and nothing. Tried it with out a tip and nothing. I have a 4gmp , 4000 psi machine. The injector was listed for 3-5 gmp . Any ideas. I like the roll over tips, will be ordering that .

[@Powerwash]

Give us a call at 1-800-433-2113. Always happy to help a customer

[@j0shua40]

do they have these installments for ryobi pressure washing machines

[@Powerwash]

I don't know

[@kman4842]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@kevinwenger2049]

Why couldnt you put your injector right before the gun? Say you are doing a tall building and cant get your machine with in 150 foot, but you have a 5 gallon container that you can easily bring to where you are working. Are you going to get a better detergent pull from right next to the gun?

[@xtremepowerwashing1815]

The closer the injector is to the gun, the stronger your mix will be . 👍🏻

[@BornOfAsh]

is 1 to 20 enough ratio for Bleach to water in order to 'soft wash' a house? or does it need to be like 1/5 ratio. Thanks

[@Powerwash]

You might get by with it on a house wash but it will vary depending on the amount of accumulation.

[@ap-mb3sm]

Have you figured this out yet? 1in 20 sounds pretty diluted. I wonder if you can change the ratio

[@bronzzcolt8479]

so I have a question about which way the injector kit was put on, in the link for the kit, the arrow is pointing towards the open end of the quick connect, meaning the nipple end is supposed to be going into the outlet pump. but in this video you put it on the opposite way with the nipple end into the line for the gun.. can you explain?

[@bronzzcolt8479]

did you just swap the ends of the quick connect on the chemical injector?

[@Powerwash]

@@bronzzcolt8479 we may have it plumbed different than you do. The flow of the water is supposed to follow the the arrow. That is how we plumbed it.

[@bronzzcolt8479]

@@Powerwash alright thank you, I was just a bit confused because the injector in the description had the arrow facing the opposite way that you put it on. I’m very new to this stuff so I’m assuming you can put the quick connect fitting and plug on either end of the injector to ensure the right direction of the water flow. Most of the KZbin videos I’ve seen have the fitting adapter on their outlet where they plug their injector into, but the way you have it set up seems to be what I need.

[@Powerwash]

@@bronzzcolt8479 Glad to help. The injector will not work if the flow goes in the wrong direction.

[@every_thing_wood1251]

My question is, if you're using this for say house washing. And you want a certain percentage mix(idk maybe like 2%) how do you achieve that? I don't understand it. If its 1:10 or whatever ratio, how do you get the right percentage? Or do you just guess and check?

[@sethburkhart1021]

If it’s 1-20 the best you can get with 12.5% bleach is like 3/4 of a % SH. With the adjuster valve all the way open. Half open would give you have strength. You just have to calculate the 100% open and calculate a proportion. Google how to calculate a proportion maybe. I’m still wondering how I can get up to a full 1% strength if you are only able to shoot a 1:20

[@easymoore1846]

I really like both tools you explained . I would love to put those items to the test.

[@bustermartin7720]

I have a Karcher model G 2600 VH washer. I ordered the downstream injector featured in this video. However, the coupler is to small, 3/8", to fit the outlet tube on my washer. The tube is also for the washer hose fitting. Anybody help?

[@augustpavone6264]

Thanks much ds with jrod or xjet when needed cool thanks for ds infor wash on brother

[@tylerhovdebo]

Do you know which downstream injector I would use for my 10 gpm 3000 psi pressure washer I will have a 50 foot, 5/8” whip hose from the machine to the hose reel And 1/2” pressure hose for the first 100’. And 3/8 for the last 150’. I want to be able to put the downstream injector nearer to the reel on the whip hose. If there is no 5/8 ds injectors. I will reduce to 1/2” a few feet before the reel for the injector placement I want to inject 2-3% I as well have another 10gpm unit in my trailer that I am going to siamese with the first one so I can do 5 storey hotels and other high buildings with 20 gpm flow Any help as to correct my design Locate the proper ds injector Would be fully appreciated

[@Powerwash]

This is a very unique situation. We do sell a 10 GPM 1/2" chemical injector that you could use for this machine. However, the issue is that through 250" of hose, the backpressure on the line will probably be too heavy to get any chemical draw. Your best option to get that kind of draw with that much pressure hose is to either move the chemical injector up through the line so the injector itself has less pressure hose to work with, or to cut down about 100'-150' of pressure hose on the line. If you were looking to order this injector, please give us a call at 800-433-2113 as it is a special order and cannot be found on the website.

[@GoneAgain-Outdoors]

Will the chemicals find a way back into the pump using this thing??

[@Powerwash]

No it will not

[@Workfourit]

Is this item still recommended being that it is 11 year old video ? Thanks

[@Powerwash]

Absolutely, down stream injectors are very popular

[@Varsitelle]

A regular downstreamer can only at most pull 2% of SH, does this super downstreamer pull higher than that?

[@Powerwash]

It is going to be about the same

[@rkpowerwashing0429]

My husband bought an injector but it does not suck up the chemical, what it does is that the water comes out of the injector hose, what is happening?

[@Powerwash]

You need a check valve on your strainer and it only works with low pressure with the black nozzle. If he is using high pressure it will not work.

[@hisnameisiam808]

When I stop pulling the trigger the water then starts going back down into my bucket. Anyone know why? The psi is at 2500.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

What would cause a downstream injector to suck water in vs pulling the chemical? It is not mounted backwards and the ball/spring was just cleaned out with wd40 I'm getting frustrated..

[@Powerwash]

I am not sure I understand the question. How is it sucking in water. It is supposed to draw / suck. Pardon the question but is the draw tube in the chemical solution?

[@colbyreneau7018]

Hey man, I have a quick question for you. You are way more knowledgeable about this PW stuff than me. I have a 4200 4gpm Honda GX390. My question to you is, how can I downstream through 150' of high pressure hose? It will only draft from shorter hose lengths. I've seen alot of your vids and know you have the same machine. And no way you only use 50 feet of hose. What's the secret?

[@zxyturtlezz1171]

In the same position as you brother.

[@vinceking7878]

So useful thanks. How do you inject chemicals at high pressure? Do you have to use a pump? When you use high pressure with your setup, does some detergent still leak in?

[@Powerwash]

Upstream injection is the way to do soap under high pressure. Here is a link that will show how to set it up kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYbcn36no9mVo5I

[@stanleysurjanto5572]

1:10 i think he uses that meter ring to turn off soap/chemical injection and go back to regular high pressure water once hes done soapin/chemical everythin

[@mikebonge7206]

could i inject liquid tree fertilizers with your products...

[@jimmytate7587]

what do you do with the factory installed injector? is it ok to just leave it?

[@Powerwash]

Yes you can just leave them

[@hablemos-crypto]

My pressure washer already has one of those included.. what does that mean ?

[@Powerwash]

Sometimes the are built in with the unloader. A lot of home owner models are that way. When something goes out you just replace the entire pump assembly

[@hablemos-crypto]

@@Powerwash I think it’s comercial one!! 4000 psi

[@hablemos-crypto]

@@Powerwash I would like to start my own business on this !! I have 2 machines 1 surface and money to invest.. but learn about chemical are killing me!!

[@1975DLR]

Thanks for the video. I think I understand a little better how the venturi works now. And the examples of how back pressure can happen are things I wouldn't have thought of. To overcome the gravity back pressure would you need two sections of hose?Thanks again from Kent, WA

[@raydoucet2805]

I use a Downstream injector, when Water isn't going through the gun, the chemical container fills with water, I need to turn off valve on injector to stop water going into chemical container from washer hose. Have I set up something wrong? Is there a problem with the injector? Running back to Machine to turn off valve is not a good use of time and wastes chemical. Thanks in advance.

[@Powerwash]

Yes, the check valve is stuck. If you can unscrew the hose bard you will find a small ball bearing with a spring inside. Clean it and put it back. It should stop this problem. To prevent this from happening again make sure you rinse after every use.

[@raydoucet2805]

@@Powerwash Thanks very much for your advice.

[@SpeedyChevy72]

by putting that down stream injector after the pump, wont it decrease the pressure? Also say you didn't want to use soap at all on a job site, could you tighten/close that metering valve so it wont suck in any air?

[@577buttfan]

You just put a shutoff valve on it.

[@WalterFieldingJr]

From varying sources, maximum suggested length of hose for the Venturi effect to stop working for a chemical injector is in the region of 10-20m (33-65ft). I’m not saying these sources are correct, as there is nothing that backs up their conclusions. Your estimate of 150ft (45m) is more than double, which suits me as I have a 30m hose, but I obviously want to make sure. I am about to buy a foam injector actually which I think works roughly the same way but at a slightly higher pressure. The foam gun nozzle has a smaller aperature than a standard detergent nozzle. I can’t find anywhere a formula that I can use to calculate maximum hose length using pressure washer specs, nozzle size, hose diameter, hose length etc. How did you calculate the maximum is 150ft?

[@Powerwash]

That is based on experience and recommending a conservative length so the use can be fairly certain it will work. Now I have run up to 300' with some injector but there a varying factors that can impact the distance. I wouldn't so caught up in finding a exact formula. Just be away of averaged and what will impact and you will will find the performance you desire.

[@WalterFieldingJr]

That was quick 💨. Thanks for your reply. I’ve since found another source saying the same as you, 150ft. Strange how there is differing opinions on this as you would think the science of the whole thing would prevail. Out of interest, are you using a 3/8” high pressure hose or 1/4”? Is your injectors designed and made by you or are they available from other countries. I’m in the UK.

[@Powerwash]

@@WalterFieldingJr using a 3/8" pressure hose

[@leo-jp8ru]

Sorry for the dumb question i got confused at the "when it comes into the machine itll dilute it" Does that mean i dont need to have a bucket of Bleach surfactant and water mix to put the hose in as the machine will already dilute it ? So i only put the hose in bleach and the machine will automatically dilute it 50/50 or 60/40. How do you control the ratio.

[@Powerwash]

It is not automatic. You will have to adjust the valve on the injector to get the desired mix ratio.

[@chrisrubio2218]

@@Powerwash but how exactly do you know what % your getting ?

[@andreamanning6486]

neat idea like the first way better. god bless you!

[@benderprofessionalservices9018]

What will strength be at gun if drawing 20% and using 12.5. Tku

[@Gotovodacha1291]

2.5

[@lathancram5184]

I want to start a pressure washing business but am unfamiliar with how to properly operate a pressure washer or surface cleaner.

[@Powerwash]

Check out www.PowerWashU.com

[@andresaragon3011]

Definitely wait and learn. I know a few people who went out and wanted to start buisness not knowing anything and messed up people's houses pretty good.

[@lathancram5184]

@@andresaragon3011 Too late. My court date is next week lol

[@dustinpeterson4039]

@@lathancram5184 Wait are you serious?! What happened?

[@lathancram5184]

@@dustinpeterson4039 Lol nah man I was joking

[@anthony8194]

is that a direct drive pressure washer

[@Powerwash]

Yes, the one used in this video is a direct drive

[@hauloffjunkremoval8304]

How long do those double nozzles usually last?

[@Powerwash]

No way to give you a solid answer. The more you use the shorter the life span, the obvious answer. And other factors will depend on the strength of chemicals used and if your rinsing it out after every use. It will be different for everyone. But if you are fulltime guy using it everyday with average strength product, give 3 to 6 months a year if you take good care of it.

[@hauloffjunkremoval8304]

@@Powerwash awesome. Thanks for the reply!

[@seattleprowash5464]

I tried this it doesn't work, even with soap tip

[@Powerwash]

Something with you set up is not right or you have a downstream injector that isn't working properly. Check the arrow on the injector to make sure the flow of water is going thru it in the right direction.

[@HouseWashingRick]

Where can I buy one of those double nozzles I want to try out both nozzles

[@Powerwash]

You can buy from our website at www.powerwash.com/super-downstream-chemical-injector-kit.html

[@Powerwash]

Here is a brass dual port www.powerwash.com/general-pump-gp-high-draw-dual-port-fixed-chemical-injector-m-m.html

[@Powerwash]

Here is the stainless steel dual port www.powerwash.com/general-pump-gp-dual-port-stainless-steel-chemical-injector.html

[@drivegreencarcare]

I got 1 question went you are using the injector Do you have to have the garden hose running in the pump in order for the injector to start pulling liquid from the injector hose

[@dshdetailing6193]

So when you’re spraying it low pressure it’s still shooting out chemicals, whenever you switch it to high pressure it’s still shooting out chemicals correct?

[@raymondj8768]

NO HIGH PRESSUE NO CHEMS COME OUT

[@Logos_Unveiled]

Awesome

[@sunny753]

Now I understand what the heck is downstream means

[@Powerwash]

It helps to know how it works

[@oscarvalle9508]

Anyone know where to get those nozzles?

[@michaelc7283]

I know, they were pretty cool. I would like to get the switch style.

[@michaelc7283]

Hi, I found it. If you are still looking for them. This link is over nozzle, but you can scroll the page and find the tap style (the first one). www.powerwash.com/roll-over-nozzle-head-valve-1-4.html

[@oscarvalle9508]

@@michaelc7283 I really appreciate you finding this! You are awesome.

[@missionron]

Where can i get those hose fittings?

[@Kgoutdoor]

1:20? What’s the point. Lol mine is 20% ans I have another that is 10%

[@BDJ4mTex]

I've been having issues but I think is due to my hose being too long.

[@antoniorivera1311]

How long is the hose?

[@chrisjohnsonleadershipservices]

If your hose is over 200’ it will kill the suction. If you have to run more than 200’ of hose then use an X jet for that one part of the job.

[@Powerwash]

Quick couplers can be found at PowerWash com under the parts tab. Call Us toll free at 1-800-433-2113 If you have any further questions.

[@MetaDecker]

Excellent video and clear examples. Thanks so much for this video!

[@jeanbellucci]

Very helpful thank you!

[@Powerwash]

You're welcome!

[@hisnameisiam808]

When I stop pulling the trigger the water then starts going back down into my bucket. Anyone know why? The psi is at 2500.