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I just went and bought the exact same parts from Home Depot at lunch... $22.00. And looks like a beast. Can't wait to try it. The larger handle on the shut off valve is worth the price alone to me.
I agree that the bottleneck doesn't matter much when hooked up to a pressure washer, but there are times where I don't feel like dragging out the unit, pulling out all the hoses, plugging it in, etc. My garage setup doesn't allow me to put it in a more convenient location, unfortunately. I am considering a wall mount solution and longer pressure hose and reel though.
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Re: DIY Full Flow brass garden hose shut-off valve
Originally Posted by DaytonaJae
I agree that the bottleneck doesn't matter much when hooked up to a pressure washer, but there are times where I don't feel like dragging out the unit, pulling out all the hoses, plugging it in, etc. My garage setup doesn't allow me to put it in a more convenient location, unfortunately. I am considering a wall mount solution and longer pressure hose and reel though.
Exactly the opposite is true. In a pressure washer the water pressure coming out of the line does not matter but flow rate matters as in Gallon's per minute. This Mod makes sense for those that have a pressure washer and makes no sense for guys using a garden hose to wash their cars as the restricted flow increase's the pressure at the nozzle.
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Re: DIY Full Flow brass garden hose shut-off valve
Wow where did you get it? Please let us know!!!
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Re: DIY Full Flow brass garden hose shut-off valve
The Eley Garden Hose Quick Connect Set cost is $20 but they r the best!
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Yes but where did you order them from? Can't find it on amazon or anything. Can you give us a link????
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Re: DIY Full Flow brass garden hose shut-off valve
Originally Posted by silverfox
The problem is the quick disconnects. They are huge flow killers.
What is your goal for GPM flow for washing a car? I used 5/8-in hose running with disconnects (1/2-in ID), et and getting plenty of water to run a pressure washer (3 GPM). With a fire hose nozzle, I find it plenty.
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I want the best 3/4 all the way
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Re: DIY Full Flow brass garden hose shut-off valve
Originally Posted by ferret1980
The Eley Garden Hose Quick Connect Set cost is $20 but they r the best!
That's awesome! Thanks man!
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Re: DIY Full Flow brass garden hose shut-off valve
Just ordered one plus two extra connectors. Sweet!
Their hose reel looks pretty hefty as well. My hose reel, I suspect, has a restrictive 1/4" connector.
As for our goals for GPM, I don't believe we have any, just want to know that it's as unrestrictive as possible. It makes us happy.
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