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Equipment we put to work, explained by Charles Worthley. Original footage, practical observations, and manufacturer references help you understand what each component does and where it fits.
Featured technical article
One small valve. Several important jobs.
Charles Worthley explains the MTM Hydro DN10 with operating footage, a real injector-bypass photograph, and an interactive flow diagram.
Manufacturer specifications and field observations are identified separately. The internal diagram explains the general mechanism; it is not a DN10 parts drawing.
Read the DN10 feature →Field notes
Each entry identifies field observations or hands-on use. Product scores are not assigned.
Machines & pumps
Hands-on testGeneral Pump TSF2021 (on our rig)
The pump that carries our whole rig. High flow at mid-range pressure is what a pro rig needs, and it has earned its keep on real First Coast jobs.
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Hands-on testPredator 670 V-Twin (on our rig)
22 HP of cheap, reliable muscle. The engine on our pump rig has been a workhorse, with the caveat that it needs normal small-engine maintenance.
Read the notes Field notesSoft wash pump systems
The right tool for siding, roofs, and cages. Low pressure plus the right mix beats pressure almost every time.
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Hands-on testBall valve (flow control)
Cheap, unglamorous, and the thing that gives you instant control of flow where you stand. Every pro rig should have one.
Read the notes Field notesSurface cleaners (rotary)
The fastest way to clean concrete without the zebra stripes a wand leaves behind.
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Safe Touch handles exterior cleaning throughout Jacksonville and the First Coast. When you want gear advice for your own property, ask — we will tell you straight.