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How is the trigger action? ( Carpel Tunnel issues)

KIM R

-- Edited by Presidential Pressure Washing on Sunday 19th of September 2010 01:54:05 AM

And the cool thing about a ball valve is that you can make different lengths of wands for bigger and smaller roofs and not be out alot of money

You can control the flow with the ball valve.

Ball valve, been using for years simple and easy, plus if needed I just throw a trigger sprayer that you would use for a garden hose, mostly all plastic if needed. Usually get 40 to 50 roofs out of the ball valve, 20 or so out of a nozzle that is only 2.39 at lowes.

Ball Valve is the only way to go.  We are using a Ball Valve from Home Depot and We are nearing 100 Jobs on the same one.

If you are an owner/operator check out the Suttner ST-2700 SS Spray Gun.  It has a feather touch trigger that makes it nice for quick touchups.  You cna get it for $65 from Sunbrite by ordering it on the web, normally they are about $135.  Google ST-2700 for your best price if Sunbrite's price has changed.  

If you have employees that are going to use it,  use a ball valve as they are cheap and you get what you pay for.

ST-2700 SS Spray Gun
Applications:
All stainless steel internal components create a durable long lasting trigger gun, especially suitable when using corrosive chemical. Comfort technology designed trigger system actually helps the operator keep the trigger open. Fatigue is reduced, allowing longer work periods.

Features:
All stainless steel components create a durable, long lasting trigger gun. Suttner exclusive relax-action trigger and comfort grip reduces trigger force up to 20% and holding force up to 60%. Easiest opening and holding trigger in it's class. Proper spray angle for optimal positioning of pressure points. 12 GPM

Unitized valve for easy repair.

Forged brass housing for maximum strength.

Im using a garden hose nozzle as well but did have a problem today with one sticking open. That was fun comming done off the ladder crimping the hose til I got down.
I finally got it to work and it seems to be doing fine now.

-Mike

After a recent white roof job I finally realized pitch is a problem sometimes. Going to try and make a wand or gun that will shoot both distance and fan spray. Any suggestions?

I think that the gun (black one that looks similar to a gas pump gun) is made by PA and marketed by General Pump as well as others.

It is a YG1732 by GP's part numbers. Our everday price is $114.34.

The ST2700 is $66.76 no matter where you purchase it. It does not come with the ceramic ball. You need to check the ceramic ball repair kits to make sure that it is actually a ceramic ball. Suttner accidentally mislabelled a bunch of the repair kits that should have had a ceramic ball and instead the unknowing customer receives and installs a ss ball.

If you guys are serious about finding other options. Check out high flow sites such as products related to water blasting.

Should you have any requests or need information, please send an email or give me a call!

-- Edited by Pressure Washer Products on Tuesday 21st of September 2010 09:36:06 PM