Common Tool Questions

[BIG WOOD]

For the hydro force sprayers, is there any that allow you to go easily from 8:1 to 4:1? What’s industry standard for not having to mix yourself? 4:1?

You need to leave it at 4:1 setting. It gives you room to dilute it more for less soiled conditions, but if it's trashed carpet, you can go 4:1 and get the desired results

When it's set at 8:1, it's harder to dilute it properly on the job, because you're using more powders and less water when you mix it. I've tried both and 4:1 is the best method

 

[hogjowl]

LOL

 

[alexcarpets]

You need to leave it at 4:1 setting. It gives you room to dilute it more for less soiled conditions, but if it's trashed carpet, you can go 4:1 and get the desired results

When it's set at 8:1, it's harder to dilute it properly on the job, because you're using more powders and less water when you mix it. I've tried both and 4:1 is the best method

Are all Hydro Force sprayers 4:1 by default? How are dilution rations adjusted? By switching a knob, or is it more complicated?

 

[BIG WOOD]

Are all Hydro Force sprayers 4:1 by default? How are dilution rations adjusted? By switching a knob, or is it more complicated?

If they don't have the adjustment knob on it, you'll see a yellow tip inside of the hose that goes into the jug. Just unscrew the yellow tip and put the clear hose back on, and you're set at 4:1

 

[alexcarpets]

If they don't have the adjustment knob on it, you'll see a yellow tip inside of the hose that goes into the jug. Just unscrew the yellow tip and put the clear hose back on, and you're set at 4:1

perfect!! Thank you again sir

 

[Living The Dream]

perfect!! Thank you again sir

I think @Mikey P has a video breaking down the science of the hydro-force and how to go from 8:1 to 4:1 on YouTube. I like 4:1 in residential and 8:1 on commercial.

 

[hogjowl]

It doesn’t take a video and it’s not complicated
But if you follow dweebs advice be prepared to go through a hydroforce jug every three or four rooms

 

[Mikey P]

I'm an 8 to 1'r all the time now.

 

[hogjowl]

Me too
So it’s no surprise that Mats dIfFerEnt

 

[Cleanworks]

I prefer 4-1. I have extra jugs. Most of my residential jobs are only 3-4 rooms, stairs and hall anyway. Majority of my commercial is VLM.

 

[hogjowl]

Yeah but you’re Canadian

 

[Mikey P]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTfucai40k

 

[Cleanworks]

Yeah but you’re Canadian

Smart like a Georgian, oops.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Me too
So it’s no surprise that Mats dIfFerEnt

I'm glad you're a Mikey Wannabe and I'm the dIfFerEnt one

It keeps this board entertaining