Spray Jet Alternatives

Ok, I admit it, I am always checking out the machines of other industries to see what ideas I can steal to improve my cleaning. I was talking with an installer working on a automatic car wash today and I was looking at the supplies in his van. He had a drawer full of spray jets that looked interesting and so I hit him up for the details. They were ss 1/4" jets, but had ceramic inserts. According to the installer, the ceramic inserts will last years before needing to be replaced.

So, I check out Dultmeier to see what the details were on these jets. Interesting, they are 1/4" MPT, handles pressures up to 5,000 psi, and spray patterns in 0-40 degrees. Orfice sizes run from 02 on up to a 12! Prices seem to run just over $9 each.

This is the first time that I have heard of ceramic jets, has anyone tried using these before? I might have to order some to see if they have potential.

I have looked into these also and I think the problem would be the degree angle only goes to 40 and most jets we use are 80, 95 & 110 .
Give it a try and let us know.

Good point Larry, I didn't think about that. It still makes me wonder why our industry hasn't tried going ceramic...properly designed of course. Who wouldn't want a 3-year jet on their wand? Especially the tile guys pushing high psi all the time.

Sounds worth the money to me for the extra life of them.

I'm sure the industry hasn't pushed or " hasn't tried going ceramic" because they are not made in the sizes we commonly use.  

And I can only assume there's not enough demand for them in wider angles for it to be profitable to the manufactures to make them. ?.....could be wrong though, it's happened before. :albino: