200$ bucket filler ? or ...

[Mary B]

I seen this the other day, a 2ft. Bucket filler.
At 200$ w/ QCs all Stainless. Out of my reach.




He does offer a better priced version. For 30$.



Nice, but somewhat limited in use.
(plus blue won’t match my Zilla green PW set-up )


I would need it to not impede the use of a PW.
The nozzle should operate 1 handed not 2.
Would like a nozzle to have several spray patterns.
Fill a Foam Cannon bottle at a comfortable height.

So off to HD to try and Mary Rig one.

Several QCs, a 6’ hose, a 5/8” Grip-Lock male hose
mender by Orbit, a wand style nozzle w/ 8 patterns
and thumb controlled, rubberized of course!
Last but not least, an all metal Y connection
for the spigot.



The new QCs had this metal seat valve, that would rest
on the flat inside of the Y connect and the Grip lock.
Actually plugging them.



Here’s a look at an older one, no seat valve.



So, I needle nosed the inside,



Then pulled it free from the front.



Cut my hose, pushed it into the Grip Lock.
Dry assembled.
Everything was good.
Thread taped and put her together.



Fully pressurized, no leaks, correct length. Open spigot
for my PW.




And Quick disconnect wand to fill my Foam Cannon, as many times as needed, at a comfortable height.
Without disturbing the PW set-up.



She breaks down to fit nicely in the drawer of my cart.







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[jtford95]

Cool. Thanks for sharing

[mobiledynamics]

You`re still limited by the splitter though.
You can get creative with plumbing fittings and full port shutoff valves....

The GH bib is not full port but still better than the very reduced ID of the splitter.
Just some food for thought

[Mike lambert]

I just use a braided wash machine hose. Very nicely done!

[atgonzales]

Nicely done, Mary

[Stokdgs]

Mary B !
Innovation is one of the key talents that Detailers need - all the time ...
Congrats on your project success here !
Great job !
Dan F

[rlmccarty2000]

Nice! Great way to save $200.

[Mary B]

You`re still limited by the splitter though.
You can get creative with plumbing fittings and full port shutoff valves....

The GH bib is not full port but still better than the very reduced ID of the splitter.
Just some food for thought

I just Googled "Full port" explains alot, Thanks.
I think the Y connect is not Full port and will drop my pressure on the PW side.
There are some YouTube vids.
I`ll be watching. Thanks again.

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[SGM2008]

As always, nice work Mary. Thanks for sharing!

[showbbq]

I like the ingenuity. The bum in me would just get the $30 option.

[Swanicyouth]

For $200 I can’t even wrap my head around what that dude is selling. I use this on the end of a hose

[RaydiantDetail]

For $200 I can’t even wrap my head around what that dude is selling. I use this on the end of a hose

He is targeting a very different market. I have a similar set up as yours but I use the small brass control valves.
$6 vs. $200 lol

[fly07sti]

Nice job Mary.

[Setec Astronomy]

For $200 I can’t even wrap my head around what that dude is selling.

LOL, yeah, I just came across it by accident, now I understand why Mary started this thread. I believe his full time job is also taking people`s money, but I`m quite the cynic, so don`t go by me.

[PearTree]

LOL, yeah, I just came across it by accident, now I understand why Mary started this thread. I believe his full time job is also taking people`s money, but I`m quite the cynic, so don`t go by me.

If you are referring to Matt moreman, he does the retail business full time. He used to do wealth management.

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