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Offline ericheartsu

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water nozzles
« on: December 02, 2012, 02:29:00 PM »
We have an ink washout sink that is separate from our emulsion wash out sink. We keep going to Home depot and buying the 5 or 6 spray pattern nozzles that they sell, but they seem to break so quickly. Is there a more industrial grade one, that will last a little longer?
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Re: water nozzles
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2012, 03:03:58 PM »
What I find fails on those is usually the "O" ring or other seals needed for the rotating face plate that changes the pattern. (and I also seem to wear them out and toss 'em)
How about just a more standard brass nozzle?

Otherwise, I have also seen hand held shower type sprayers, on/off kitchen type, and my favorite for years is the garden tank sprayer type (with no wand)
I still use the garden tank sprayer type for developing.



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Offline tonypep

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Re: water nozzles
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2012, 07:12:10 AM »
I use a pressure washer and the wands last for years.

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Re: water nozzles
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2012, 09:36:05 AM »
We use the pressure washer for cleaning off our emulsion, just no need to when just cleaning ink off
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Re: water nozzles
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2012, 10:07:14 AM »
I have been thinking about trying one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Ontel-WJET-MC6-Water-Power-Washer/dp/B00315HTGE/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1354546904&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=water+jet+power+washer

and no, I am not expecting it to be like a pressure washer.  But I thought the extended hose, and the fan attachment would be really handy for using less water and standing further back.  Might work, and for about $15, might save some water too.