Red Gun Testing -Truth

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[@tonycalabrese8438]

I know you've said it many times... your channel is just documenting your progress. But Joe, it is much more than that! Thank you for the wealth of information you provide, you don't realize how valuable your knowledge is! Thank you!

[@powerfulimprovements]

✌🏼❤️

[@lynchburgprowash5867]

Ya Know… If it weren’t for you Joe and the almost scientific approach you do for your tests, I’m sure many of us would be stuck just figuring it our for ourselves. I put you and Mike Carmody in the same statement when I say that, while you don’t have many views, its about the quality of the people who are watching your videos that matters. You two guys are making a HUGE impact on hundreds of business owners all over the place. Don’t get frustrated by the naysayers and internet trolls. You guys are the hustlers and teachers we all need. Wash on brother.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Much appreciated

[@DFDZig]

100%

[@easternsoftwash]

Great video and explanation! Thanks for taking the time you do to make these videos.

[@rja820]

If you ain't first your last!! I'm last.....Thanks Joe!! loving all the new season videos

[@ronjclm8590]

Another useful experiment. Thanks Joe !

[@ironcitypowerwashing1630]

Some of these questions 😂😂. Lord help us Joe. Great content as always. Scott

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yeah. It’s almost as if you don’t even wash bro!?!?😂✌🏼❤️

[@littlespressurewashing]

Great video buddy 👍

[@uniquetechnoologies]

Thank you for taking valuable time to put this information together. It’s extremely valuable to the Power washing community!! I Love my Red gun.

[@powerfulimprovements]

You’re welcome ✌🏼❤️

[@scottferguson9399]

Great video Joe!! Love the experiments thanks for sharing have a good one brother 👍 👍✌️

[@powerfulimprovements]

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[@417CAR]

Probably the most versatile and efficient setup for house and flat work ! I bought some 1/2" flexible pressure hose cheap on a whim, running 1500psi on my k7 i got right at 9gpm out if a 7.5gpm on a 390 honda Frankenstein buiild. Run the red gun with all 1/2" fittings and ball valve. Seems that alot of fittings have a different id and arent consistant so the friction just builds thru the lines. Fun stuff man !! Thanks Joe

[@BrianWarr33]

Last year was my first year and I just upgraded to a 8 gpm machine and an AR45 gas system. I love my red gun. After watching your videos, I’m considering changing my unloader to the K7 and downstream as a backup. I know your videos are to track your progression, but you help so many people with these. Thank you sir!

[@powerfulimprovements]

Thank you

[@MNpicker]

Awesome stuff Joe!! I was waiting for this one👍

[@powerfulimprovements]

Thank you

[@webcrawler3332]

I had a feeling you were going to do this test after the other dudes vid. It’s almost like the red gun is acting just like your ball valve except you can control the pattern with the gun. Good vid!

[@powerfulimprovements]

Thank you!

[@stevesoucy5217]

Nice work, Joe! Thanks for sharing. Valuable information that helps everyone. 😎💪👉🇺🇸👈

[@powerfulimprovements]

💪🏼👍🏼

[@MrRjs803]

I love it!!! The soaker gun debates are heating up lol!!! Joe I completely agree with everything you are saying. A year ago when I started experimenting with it when the hype of the soaker guns started, I was told by a certain channel that will remain nameless that it wouldn’t work. I didn’t believe that and neither did you. The only thing I will say is that by turning down your unloader you are essentially turning down the volume of water. Everything else is spot on and I love watching your tests to prove if your opinion stands against the industry standards. I love it!!! To many other people think they have all of the answers and when something comes along to test their beliefs and standards they turn a blind eye to it. Keep up the great work man. I support you!!!

[@MrRjs803]

I take my comment back about the flow test. I commented prematurely and didn’t watch through to the end. I was just excited to add my 2 cents about the gun debate lol!!!

[@powerfulimprovements]

✌🏼❤️ so you see no restriction in flow. Still 9gpm. Love it so far. Thank you for following and commenting

[@MrRjs803]

@@powerfulimprovements ❤️

[@Bennn__nnn]

Hey Mr Ryan.... you are running the same red soaker gun without a k7 unloader? I'd definitely like to add 1 to the truck!

[@johnwitt586]

This was an awesome test. Not only less pressure but still great distance and GPM. BOOM! 💣

[@powerfulimprovements]

💥🔥

[@adamcolquhoun671]

Hey Joe love the video’s mate, you have got me started on my side hussle! I almost enjoyed building my rig from your vid’s as much as washing. 1. I hope I don’t steer you wrong as I have zero experience but I believe that small spike you see is what the unloader requires to detect the flow has stopped so it can divert the flow to buffer tank. 2. Cutting the unloader down shouldn’t really affect your flow until you start reaching higher PSI values near the setting you have it too. EG if you set it at 2500psi you most likely won’t have full volume at 2500 but should be fine softwashing at 150 👍. It is more recommend from other channels to drop pressure using tip size as it puts less pressure of the unloader. 3. Watched an old video the other day when you had the mixer connected to downstreamer and tried to cut SH% with the SH valve. That would only strangle the suction flow, you would be better just adding in small amounts of water to cut % down. You might run SH at 3/4 and water at 1/8 for example 👍. Like everyone has mentioned you are such a great example for so many people to get out there and follow there dreams. All the new idea’s and things you try are what we all wonder but can’t be bothered trying to everyone gets so much excitement from them 🤙🍻

[@powerfulimprovements]

Hi Adam. Thank you for following. You are correct about the spike. I flow tested at 2000 psi and no drop in volume. The proportioner theory is correct but doesn’t necessarily work as expected in practice because the valving is so much larger than the draw line. Valving would need to be 1/4”. At least this is what I’m finding in practice

[@Rick-kp6wf]

Yeah I seen that video too and knew who he was referring to.🤣 Amazing video as usual.

[@powerfulimprovements]

I don’t know what you’re talking about 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Rick-kp6wf]

@@powerfulimprovements Lol!

[@darrendeblance6235]

I saw it as well. And yea I knew what was going on. That JD for following up.

[@stevemartens7650]

Love ur videos joe ive been pressure washing 4 18 yrs

[@powerfulimprovements]

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[@FlashTechEngineering]

Hi Joe nice rig great setup 👍

[@craigstackert22]

Hey Joe. Because of your channel i have upgraded my rig to having a flow pro and red gun. I also have a K7.3 unloader but with the igx800. It has made me more efficient and extremely happy. It's all your fault! By the way we got 8 inches of snow in Western NC today. Should be the last of the white stuff this season.

[@powerfulimprovements]

That’s awesome. I’m done with the snow!!!

[@417CAR]

Thanks Joe

[@srdjannakalamic5856]

And boom the Mike drops...... New tag line for Joe " How do you like me now"

[@powerfulimprovements]

😂✌🏼❤️

[@ryanduren2739]

Still crushing it!!! Great video!! Red gun to the Front!!!

[@powerfulimprovements]

👊🏼👉🏼

[@EdwardsBoys4343]

Can’t argue with that 💪🏼

[@powerfulimprovements]

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[@dieselkenny4568]

The fact you tested a gun for jobs using psi from 100-800 maybe on a 5000 psi range gauge. Then have a max a 3500 psi makes this review need a do over

[@powerfulimprovements]

Feel free to take the wheel

[@indigo_home_services]

I wonder if it surges at all if you slowly release the trigger? Seems like a trigger stop would make sense but have it setup so it can be moved that last 1/4” so the gun can completely close. Like the clip that folds out preventing the ability to pull the trigger.

[@MrDarrinSmith]

I have a similar setup. 3 questions please. What size DS Injector? What do you think your percent of sh is? And have you tested that? How much hose in on your reel? Thanks for all your videos. You are upgrading everything so fast its awesome.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Couple videos back shows all that. 1.8 injector pulling 11:1 gets me 1% at the tip on 200 feet of hose

[@actionpowerwashllc6215]

Hey Joe good to see you back at it How many gallons of SH should I plan to use per square foot for a roof wash @ 6%??

[@powerfulimprovements]

Sorry. Too technical for me

[@penmaster615]

Hey man love your videos, new sub. Question: were do i buy a red gun, is it me or i cant find it ez?? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@powerfulimprovements]

Google. RB65. Red wash down gun

[@SoftWashFactory]

Yup done and done

[@powerfulimprovements]

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[@mlhm5]

There is no question the Red and Blue guns are far better constructed than any PW gun available. It is all stainless steel and over moulded unlike PW guns which are two piece. If you are putting 2000psi into a 50' 3/8" hose the psi at 50' would be 1985psi, 1880psi at 100' and 1522 at 200'. If you reduce the pressure to 1000psi the psi at 100' would be 880psi, at 200' 522psi. 3500psi x 100' x 3/8" = 3022psi 3500psi x 200' x3/8" = 2545psi

[@Mark_The_Mayven]

Test one using the wand with a tip(green) inserted is creating back pressure, but your follow up test on the “red“ gun is never going to have back pressure as it’s basically a wide open orifice which is allowing flow. From what I recall more flow = less pressure More pressure = less flow 🤔😳

[@powerfulimprovements]

? ? Large hole = low pressure Small hole = higher pressure Does not necessarily restrict flow unless you go too small.

[@davidstearswindowcleaningr2677]

What diameter hose? Is the hose pull all The way off The reel ? I like your videos Joe 👍

[@powerfulimprovements]

3/8

[@stevemartens7650]

Joe. Did i say i am 71 yrs old and still pressure wash.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Steve that’s awesome and inspirational

[@daco8252]

Seems to be working okay, but for hotter mix for tough jobs; like roofs you will have to change machines. A roof pump is cheaper, and you can regulate the percent of sh for all percentages with a proportioner.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yep. I 12 volt roofs etc. we may have an AR in the future

[@justinwest7765]

Love it! What’s the difference between the k1 and k7 unloaders?

[@bradlwykfulbright]

I think they are all butthurt on that fb lage that they didnt think of this, first! Go you, Joe Derry!! Wash on, brother!! I did my own softwash setup in my channel, NOT a SESW setup, but Lowes garden hose setup and 2 everflo pumps. I prefer using my pw for flat work, only. To each their own!! Bless ya'll!!

[@powerfulimprovements]

😂✌🏼❤️

[@palmtree8604]

Hell yeah Joe get that red gun go out there and slap some algae around 💪💪

[@powerfulimprovements]

😂😂😂

[@robertfling6173]

Question Joe, do you have a line back to your water tank that recirculates water when you are off the trigger and not flowing? I have to be careful of how long I am not flowing water so I don't over heat my pump.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yes we recirculate into the buffer tank

[@fenceman53]

Red gun for the win. Now Mfr. needs to come out with orange or black gun rated at 2000 psi

[@symplemynd57]

What size green tip are you using? Is it for your 8gpm or for your 5.5gpm? Your pressures will vary greatly. The red gun shouldn't be used with a pressure trapped unloader. Your flow sensitive unloader doesn't put out that kind of pressures because of the size of the red gun nozzle.

[@powerfulimprovements]

It’s the 8 gpm of course. Cmon 😂👍🏼

[@JDMSoftWash]

More proof this is next level .

[@powerfulimprovements]

💥🔥

[@kennethmanning7908]

Might be a dumb question, but how do you turn down the psi on your machine? Does it affect gpm output?

[@powerfulimprovements]

The unloader has an adjuster on it

[@benderprofessionalservices9018]

I was thinking of upgrading to a 5.5 but wth I think I’ll just get an 8gpm Tku Joe.

[@powerfulimprovements]

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[@BrianWarr33]

First! I’m sorry Mike!

[@l.j.briesath4487]

Sorry to be so late to the video, I use the blue gun for soft wash, in your opinion would that also work the same?

[@powerfulimprovements]

I expect it would but is brass. Red gun is stainless so I feel it’s better made

[@MrDarrinSmith]

Ok so i bought this gun and running 8.5gpm and set my pressure at 2500psi at gun with correct tip and the zk1 unloader valve. I change to the red gun and i cannot get it to adjust to a straight stream. It's kind of a triple steam that don't really shoot very far. Any thoughts as to why i cannot get it to adjust to a straight stream as you seem to be getting? I'm really bummed out and disappointed. I was pretty excited to buy this after watching your video. I can try dropping my pressure to 2000psi but not sure it will make a difference. Any thoughts on this? Thanks again for all your videos.

[@powerfulimprovements]

The screw on back adjusts

[@MrDarrinSmith]

@@powerfulimprovements come on bro, i been adjusting that screw since I got it, i just cannot get it to shoot a straight stream without it getting stuck on. I was wondering if you had any issues. Maybe i got a defective one.

[@watsontv13]

I have a Honda GX 390 5.5 gpm PW! Would this spray gun be fine to use with that PW to only rinse with it?

[@powerfulimprovements]

Not likely enough volume

[@gixxerguy6280]

What about the red gun and a 2.1 GP high draw DSI, will it still draw chem/soap?

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yep

[@derrickbell3087]

Something off is going on with the red gun. It’s suppose to gauge at what the machine is putting out. That’s why most people were saying the gun wouldn’t hold up. I had my gauge at the machine so I could know what pressure my hose was seeing. It’s not suppose to change no matter what gun you use because it is the output of the unloaded/machine. It should only change when you are shooting because of the flow the gun allows through it. It’s strange. Lesson for all of us!

[@powerfulimprovements]

It’s the K7 unloader that makes the difference. It’s flow actuated not trap pressure like a vrt3 which is likely what you have. Not the same thing

[@derrickbell3087]

@@powerfulimprovements yes, sounds like total opposite of what I have. That’s why I like to bounce ideas off each other. Good learning! That makes it, make sense now! Keep rocking out!

[@cookingwithwebby]

Have u ever tried the red gun on your 12v joe love to no how that works

[@powerfulimprovements]

I have not. I would not expect much performance. It’s made for a much higher flow rate than my 5 gpm pump. But who knows? Could be an interesting little experiment

[@mansfieldservices319]

Have you done the flow test through the injector with the red gun at 2000?

[@powerfulimprovements]

I have not.

[@powerfulimprovements]

But you know I will

[@big_kapp4425]

So I run 44@4 is this gun good for that also can I run SH with this gun or the blue gun for that matter or is both guns solely for rinsing? Thanks 🙏🏾

[@powerfulimprovements]

Do you have a K7 flow actuated unloader?

[@big_kapp4425]

@@powerfulimprovements no I have a regular pressure washer 4k @ 4gpm I’m downstreaming with my setup thinking about going softwash but I can get same results with black tip and white/green for rinse just want to give the appearance of soft wash without buying softwash system if I don’t have to

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@big_kapp4425 ok. Red Gun will not work for you. Need K7. Rinsing with white or green tip is high pressure. You need an m5 twist for soap and rinse. And either a manual or remote injector by pass. This cuts the soap off. This is how we rinse with volume and low pressure.

[@big_kapp4425]

@@powerfulimprovements ok thanks now I don’t have to waste my money on something that will not be beneficial to my setup

[@DFDZig]

What makes the red gun better than the gun set up you used with the M5

[@powerfulimprovements]

One hand fan to needle. Instant. Faster

[@darrendeblance6235]

I was using a jrod. So went from switching between multiple tips down the the M5 and a shooter. So now I only have to change between the two. The red gun just makes it a no switch adjustment. Just squeeze for the spray you want. Only issue I see is getting the projectile spray I get with the Davis shooter tip. Will I get it with the red gun or will I get the same spray as I get with the M5? I’ll have to try it.

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@darrendeblance6235 so far the red guns has a nice beam. Plenty of slap and much less fray than the M5. However the m5 and shooter tip is still a killer combo

[@symplemynd57]

Number 28

[@powerfulimprovements]

😂

[@frankpirrone6032]

57 feet with no shooter? Did you try vertically?

[@powerfulimprovements]

3 stories

[@MrDarrinSmith]

Where are you buying your red gun? I want to order right now. Thanks

[@powerfulimprovements]

Panhandle has them currently

[@TheFreshRinse]

Poor dog!

[@powerfulimprovements]

👊🏼

[@jdayconstruction]

How many GPM is your pump?

[@powerfulimprovements]

8 but flowing at 9

[@Johnnyreengo]

Have you been watching “The Pressure Washers Channel”?

[@powerfulimprovements]

Nope.

[@BronxTimes]

Do you need the k7 unloader to use the red gun?

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yes you do

[@Hvpowerwash81]

5th