SunJoe SPX3000 longer hose?

Killerheroin said:
Hey yg1829,

No problem it had been a while since Snellvillauto posted about this as his post regarding parts was posted on page one so I may or may not get a response which is understandable.

I will atleast post what I have learned so far about the SPX3000

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1) Easy to setup, took me about 20min in total from unboxing to getting everything put together.

2) Unit out of the box work well

3) MTM Foam Canon Attached easily to the standard SunJoe Wand using a 1/4" quick disconnect.

4) Matt from Obsessed Garage as well as allot of other people on this forum and other forums are correct about a few things that become annoying very quickly:
- Pressure Washer Hose is way to short that came with the unit unless you feel like dragging the pressure washer everywhere.
- Installing the MTM Foam Cannon on the front of the long wand is manageable but very unstable
- the stupid M22/15mm fitting that they use on the machine are extremely stupid. there is no reason for this at all SunJoe could have used M22/14 fittings which almost every manufacturer uses (note who used M22 fittings) ( I will be writing a long letter to SunJoe about this as this is completely stupid)

5) Action Plan Going forward:
- Swap out SunJoe hose with Norther Tools's (NorthStar Nonmarking Pressure Washer Hose — 4000 PSI, 50ft. x 3/8in., Model# 989401980)
- Install NorthStar Pressure Washer Quick Coupler — 3/8in. Female, 4000 PSI, Brass, Model# ND10003P on Both ends of hose
- Install M22 Female 15mm Twist Connect x 3\8 NPT Female (Non Standard M22 Connector) - EBay Item onto SunJoe Wand & Pressure washer along with 3/8" Coupler
- Use MTM Hydro M407 Gun (3/8" couple on inlet port with mosmatic swivel) and 1/4" quick disconnect on outlet port. Purchased all of these items on Amazon along with the MTM foam Cannon as a bundle had to purchase the mosmatic swivel seperate.
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Great post thanks. I actually have a greenworks pressure washer and the connectors are standard but I still had to change a lot of stuff. Hose real was in a terrible spot so I relocated it, bought a 50 ft hose so I can actually keep it in my garage while I use it and some other things too.

Be careful going with the 3/8 hose those. Some one on the forum said up sizing the hose made the pressure washer run worse. I don't think it was the sun joe but still something to think about.

I bought a 50ft x 1/4 flexzilla and it's pretty awesome.

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Killerheroin said:
For everyone who are Obsessed Garage followers, if you are looking for the Mosmatic Pressure Washer Gun with Built in Swivel and Mosmatic 20" bent Spray Wand you get get these parts at:
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-56...KvM4qtxFntLi-3GrGzWFCpYim_WMP58T-0BoCkOXw_wcB

they are 37% cheaper then purchasing them from Obsessed Garage.
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Wow I didn't realize kleen rite had all that stuff. I bought the mtm gun from Matt but I bought the 20" straight wand from kleen rite. It uses a recessed 1/8 meg nozzle which I really like. I like that the nozzle is protected and my paint is protected from the nozzle.View attachment 55886

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yg1829 said:
Great post thanks. I actually have a greenworks pressure washer and the connectors are standard but I still had to change a lot of stuff. Hose real was in a terrible spot so I relocated it, bought a 50 ft hose so I can actually keep it in my garage while I use it and some other things too.

Be careful going with the 3/8 hose those. Some one on the forum said up sizing the hose made the pressure washer run worse. I don't think it was the sun joe but still something to think about.

I bought a 50ft x 1/4 flexzilla and it's pretty awesome.

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Thank you,
1) Great to know that Green Works uses standard fittings.
2) regarding the Hose Reel, that's why I didn't go with the SPX3001 as the SunJoe Reel looks like junk and I know it won't handle 50'
3)Regarding the 3/8 hose, I guess I will find out when ever my parts arrive from eBay. It will suck if it doesn't work but atleast I will know a good 1/4" hose to try.
4) from what I have seen so far with the unit the noozle really created the pressure along with the office size.

time will tell tell soon
 
Killerheroin said:
Thank you,
1) Great to know that Green Works uses standard fittings.
2) regarding the Hose Reel, that's why I didn't go with the SPX3001 as the SunJoe Reel looks like junk and I know it won't handle 50'
3)Regarding the 3/8 hose, I guess I will find out when ever my parts arrive from eBay. It will suck if it doesn't work but atleast I will know a good 1/4" hose to try.
4) from what I have seen so far with the unit the noozle really created the pressure along with the office size.

time will tell tell soon
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I wish you the best with your hose. It should be fine. Like you said orifice size means a lot. I made sure I researched that very well with my greenworks machine. I wanted to be as close to factory spec as possible and definitely feel I achieved that.

Definitely keep us posted on your hose and progress. Posts some picks when you can.

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yg1829 said:
I wish you the best with your hose. It should be fine. Like you said orifice size means a lot. I made sure I researched that very well with my greenworks machine. I wanted to be as close to factory spec as possible and definitely feel I achieved that.

Definitely keep us posted on your hose and progress. Posts some picks when you can.

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Will Do, Here is one Pic of the MTM HYDRO M407 gun with Mosmatic 3/8" swivel to 3/8" Quick connect Plug on the inlet and 1/4" quick connect coupling on the outlet.

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Sun Joe SPX3000 available from Lowes for $139:
SPX3000@Lowes

Needed a new pressure washer anyways - so pulled the trigger - looking forward to the list of parts to turn this thing into a foaming beast!!!:props:
 
grovlet said:
Sun Joe SPX3000 available from Lowes for $139:
SPX3000@Lowes

Needed a new pressure washer anyways - so pulled the trigger - looking forward to the list of parts to turn this thing into a foaming beast!!!:props:
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Grovlet,
Congrats on your new purchase.
I used mine once so far and I am pretty happy.
if you look at post #79 I posted I listed all the parts I used,

i purchased everything from Amazon, Northern Tool and EBay.

The first item you need to buy if you want to use a longer hose or make everything a quick connection is the M22 /15mm to 3/8 Female NPT which I have been only able to find on EBay

As soon as my EBay order arrives I will begin posting photos of everything.
 
Well - mine finally arrived last week - Haven't even plugged it in yet - but have been busy ordering parts:
Ordered:
EBay:
EBay - M22 (15MM) F to 3/8 F (Non-Standard Adaptor) - Qty: 2
Amazon:
Apache 1/4" - 50ft Hose
MATCC Foam Gun - 1L

Waiting until Ebay adaptors show up to go to Home Depot/Lowes for connectors, or will add needed ones from NorthernTool when I order gun?

Thinking about this gun from NorthernTool vs the Mosmatic
NorthStar Non-Fatigue 5000 psi Gun

:buffing::buffing:Im the MAN:props:
 
grovlet said:
Well - mine finally arrived last week - Haven't even plugged it in yet - but have been busy ordering parts:
Ordered:
EBay:
EBay - M22 (15MM) F to 3/8 F (Non-Standard Adaptor) - Qty: 2
Amazon:
Apache 1/4" - 50ft Hose
MATCC Foam Gun - 1L

Waiting until Ebay adaptors show up to go to Home Depot/Lowes for connectors, or will add needed ones from NorthernTool when I order gun?

Thinking about this gun from NorthernTool vs the Mosmatic
NorthStar Non-Fatigue 5000 psi Gun

:buffing::buffing:Im the MAN:props:
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Congrats on your new purchase
so far I am really liking my setup.

My eBay parts came in last week and I connected everything to test for leaks on Saturday and everything worked well.

the only thing I have left is to pick up the mosmatic 20" bent wand from Kleen Rite as I think this will be better for me instead of switching back and forth between the SunJoe gun and my MTM hydro short gun for rinsing the car.

hope to have time to upload more photos and maybe a video this weekend
 
Took it out for its maiden voyage today:props: - I bought a deck brush - and cleaned the deck!!

Also tried out the Foam Gun on the car:autowash:

Discovered a few things:
#1 - The hose I bought wrapped itself up in knots more often than expected... But it was only 60 Deg. - so it may get better with some heat.
#2 - I had a set of Quick connects left over from my former Karcher PW - they fit and actually worked well on the gun side - so no M22 to 3/8" conversion used there.
#3 - Dry the car next time - I was busy with the deck for most of the afternoon - and car wash was a late trial - typically I use the Backpack Blower to dry the car - and did not - and noticed water spots everywhere....:bash::awman::doh:

So for the first use - it was successful - a few things to work out - but so far so good!:righton::cheers:

I'll probably get the same Quick Connects I had on the Karcher - and just use those - makes a cleaner setup - but have the M22 convertors if needed. Still debating gun - stock was not too bad - so I'll try it few more times before deciding.
 
grovlet said:
Took it out for its maiden voyage today:props: - I bought a deck brush - and cleaned the deck!!

Also tried out the Foam Gun on the car:autowash:

Discovered a few things:
#1 - The hose I bought wrapped itself up in knots more often than expected... But it was only 60 Deg. - so it may get better with some heat.
#2 - I had a set of Quick connects left over from my former Karcher PW - they fit and actually worked well on the gun side - so no M22 to 3/8" conversion used there.
#3 - Dry the car next time - I was busy with the deck for most of the afternoon - and car wash was a late trial - typically I use the Backpack Blower to dry the car - and did not - and noticed water spots everywhere....:bash::awman::doh:

So for the first use - it was successful - a few things to work out - but so far so good!:righton::cheers:

I'll probably get the same Quick Connects I had on the Karcher - and just use those - makes a cleaner setup - but have the M22 convertors if needed. Still debating gun - stock was not too bad - so I'll try it few more times before deciding.
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Grovelet,
1) glad to hear the pressure washer is working out for you.
2) If you find where to purchase the M22/15mm to quick disconnect let me know. I could not find them. In a earlier post one person mentioned them that they got them from a Northern Tool. I ordered the same part number they did and it was M22/14mm to quick disconnect so that was to loose.
3) Regarding water spots you have two options. Option 1 is to do a final rinse of the car with a hose without a sprayer. This acts like a sheeting action and works well. Option 2 purchase a DI system and use that for your final rinse after you pressure wash the soap off the car. Expensive option but really the best way to ensure no water spots. I hope to buy this option later this summer after I get my detailing business up and running to justify it.
4) regarding using the stock spay gun vs after market. I got my MTM Hydro gun up and running this weekend along with my mosmatic 20" bent extension and wow I will never use the stock gun again unless I am cleaning the house or concrete. The short gun is amazing to clean wheels and it makes it so much more managable with the foam cannon. The 20" bent mosmatic wand make it allot easier to wet and rinse the car the bent angle is just perfect.
 
Are some people finding that they can replace the hose with a non SJ model and connect without any special adapter (15mm to 14mm) and it not leak?
 
cooper58 said:
Are some people finding that they can replace the hose with a non SJ model and connect without any special adapter (15mm to 14mm) and it not leak?
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I have not found this but I only tried the 15mm adapter with a standard pressure washer hose
 
From what I can see (& it seems to hold true) is that 15 mm is for electric & 14 mm is for gas powered PWs. That's based on the video from Obsessed Garage, discussing the connectors. I just bought the SJ SPX4000 & will need to buy some of the M22x15 non-std quick connectors.

HTH
 
AllanS said:
From what I can see (& it seems to hold true) is that 15 mm is for electric & 14 mm is for gas powered PWs. That's based on the video from Obsessed Garage, discussing the connectors. I just bought the SJ SPX4000 & will need to buy some of the M22x15 non-std quick connectors.

HTH
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allan,
I got min on eBay, it is the only place I found them.
I think I posted a link on a earlier post regarding this subject in this thread
 
does anybody have the SPX3001 with the hose reel? I do and would really like a longer hose on the reel. The factory one connects into the swivel on the reel with some strange fitting that has an o-ring on the end and is held in place by a clip. If anyone can provide insight into what this connector is and how to work around it I would be grateful. I kinda regret getting the sunjoe because of the short hose and the non-standard fittings that they use. why couldn't they have just made this easyier for the consumer?
 
Ride92 said:
does anybody have the SPX3001 with the hose reel? I do and would really like a longer hose on the reel. The factory one connects into the swivel on the reel with some strange fitting that has an o-ring on the end and is held in place by a clip. If anyone can provide insight into what this connector is and how to work around it I would be grateful. I kinda regret getting the sunjoe because of the short hose and the non-standard fittings that they use. why couldn't they have just made this easyier for the consumer?
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Hello, I don't have this model of Sun Joe but would be willing to help if I can. Can you send a photo of this connection?
 
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