Ware's FlowZone TeeJet Nozzle Mod

Ware · Mar 4, 2020

So I like the FlowZone sprayer, but for the type of spraying I do I really prefer using my TeeJet nozzles.

FlowZone sells this attachment that accepts TeeJet nozzles, but it is currently backordered. It also does not work with TeeJet Quick Caps, have any sort of check valve to prevent drips after shutoff, and it will not accept a tip strainer - all the nice features the dfw_wand spoils us with.

So in the interest of sensible overkill, I ordered these parts:

And arranged them like this:

Then screwed it all together so that it looks like this:

The FlowZone shipping price for that little QD to 11/16 adapter was pretty ridiculous, so one thing I might recommend doing different is either calling them and try to negotiate down the shipping price (surely it is a glitch in their settings) or maybe finding a pressure washer QD plug with 1/4 NPT threads and a 1/4 NPT 45 elbow - then purchasing the 1/4 NPT version of the TeeJet Diaphragm Check Nozzle Body. There are several different ways you could put that together - you would just have to make sure that 1) the QD plug matches the socket on the end of the FlowZone wand, and 2) all your 1/4 NPT male and female threads are pointed in the right directions. :thumbup:

And of course the natural progression of this setup would be to put together a 2-3 nozzle boom that attaches to the FlowZone QD socket. :spiteful:

SoCalBermuda · Mar 4, 2020

I was searching the interwebs for a set up like this and came across this type of adaptor for the quick connect as I'm too impatient to wait for the back ordered one from FlowZone https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200635348_200635348
Fingers crossed it works and is reliable.

SoCalBermuda · Mar 4, 2020

Here's what I'm planning to order. I'll be applying the Holy Trinity aka Bermuda Triangle per the Bermuda Bible. Any suggestions or is there something I may be missing? Also, are there any items I should buy multiples for as backup? Thanks for the inspiration as always. It's been about a week since I've joined TLF and I've learned (and spent) so much.

Dhark · Apr 9, 2020

SoCalBermuda said:
I was searching the interwebs for a set up like this and came across this type of adaptor for the quick connect as I'm too impatient to wait for the back ordered one from FlowZone https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200635348_200635348
Fingers crossed it works and is reliable.

Did this work?

Dhark · Apr 10, 2020

Has anyone tried this? Can't tell if the 45 degree is 11/16-11/16 or 1/4-11/16? Or 1/4-1/4 if that is even possible? Is the end the where the cap an tip screw on always 11/16? Is so then I can order the check nozzle body and forward correct? What about those washers didn't see part #s or links for those. Thanks and sorry for all the questions this is all new to me. @Ware I plan on getting those 3 tips you linked as a good starting point, do they need special quick connect caps each or will 1 work for all 3 tips?

SoCalBermuda · Apr 10, 2020

Dhark said:
Has anyone tried this? Can't tell if the 45 degree is 11/16-11/16 or 1/4-11/16? Or 1/4-1/4 if that is even possible? Is the end the where the cap an tip screw on always 11/16? Is so then I can order the check nozzle body and forward correct? What about those washers didn't see part #s or links for those. Thanks and sorry for all the questions this is all new to me. @Ware I plan on getting those 3 tips you linked as a good starting point, do they need special quick connect caps each or will 1 work for all 3 tips?

This is what worked for me: 1/4" female pressure washer quick connect ordered from Ebay, TeeJet 1/4" 45° Nozzle body adapter, TeeJet 11/16" - 16 Thread Adapter.

I bought several tips and quick connect caps and mesh strainers from SpraySmarter. The quick connect caps arrived with washers.

SoCalBermuda · Apr 10, 2020

Dhark said:
Has anyone tried this? Can't tell if the 45 degree is 11/16-11/16 or 1/4-11/16? Or 1/4-1/4 if that is even possible? Is the end the where the cap an tip screw on always 11/16? Is so then I can order the check nozzle body and forward correct? What about those washers didn't see part #s or links for those. Thanks and sorry for all the questions this is all new to me. @Ware I plan on getting those 3 tips you linked as a good starting point, do they need special quick connect caps each or will 1 work for all 3 tips?

Sorry, totally forgot to answer your questions.
I totally ordered the incorrect 45° adapter on my original order and had to make a second order for the right adapter. You don't need one cap per each tip but they're so cheap I got a different color cap per each tip for quick reference.

iFisch3224 · Jun 5, 2020

The Flowzone adapter is back in stock. But my Cyclone is out of stock so they are shippijg everything together, whenever the sprayers become available again. Cant wait!

Ware · Jun 5, 2020

I haven't had a chance to use mine much. I was going to the other day, but my FlowZone battery wouldn't take a charge. :bd:

iFisch3224 · Jun 5, 2020

Ware said:
I haven't had a chance to use mine much. I was going to the other day, but my FlowZone battery wouldn't take a charge. :bd:

Ouch. :?

SoCalBermuda · Jun 5, 2020

Ware said:
I haven't had a chance to use mine much. I was going to the other day, but my FlowZone battery wouldn't take a charge. :bd:

Same thing happened with my backpack FlowZone. I reached out and they sent a replacement. The process was surprisingly painless.

Che98008 · Jun 5, 2020

Pinecone · Jul 6, 2020

@Ware How did you line yours up straight? Teflon tape?

Ware · Jul 6, 2020

Pinecone said:
@Ware How did you line yours up straight? Teflon tape?

Yes.

Pinecone · Jul 11, 2020

Test run today. Just a diagnostic. No rubber washer on my 1/4" NPT Female pressure washer adapter and didn't notice any leaking. The diaphragm check nozzle is a must! Without it the whole wand empties everywhere. The TeeJet red tip mists a ton as mentioned. I threw in the red tip (Knockoff) from my Chapin 24v and it has less misting, but slightly smaller spray pattern. 1 gallon spray times at 60 psi were 2:10 (TJ) and 2:03 (Chap tip). Great build and excellent addition to the FZ!

bulldog5 · Oct 29, 2020

@Ware
Anyone have an issue with this on a Cyclone 2, where it stops spraying when the tank gets very low but there is still enough fluid that the pickup is submerged. I have to pull the adapter out of the wand quick connect, pull the trigger to prime it again, then I can put the teejet adapter back in. Seems like its picking up air, which isn't over the 10PSI to break the opening pressure of the check valve.

GA250 · Apr 1, 2021

So I have everything for this mod except the 11/16 quick disconnect adapter. Does anyone know where I may find this??

Breebz · Apr 1, 2021

So I have everything for this mod except the 11/16 quick disconnect adapter. Does anyone know where I may find this??

https://shop.fzspray.com/collections/adapters/products/quick-connect-to-female-m18-adapter

GA250 · Apr 1, 2021

Breebz said:
So I have everything for this mod except the 11/16 quick disconnect adapter. Does anyone know where I may find this??

https://shop.fzspray.com/collections/adapters/products/quick-connect-to-female-m18-adapter

Thanks...is this the only option you know of?

jha4aamu · Apr 5, 2021

GA250 said:
Breebz said:

So I have everything for this mod except the 11/16 quick disconnect adapter. Does anyone know where I may find this??

https://shop.fzspray.com/collections/adapters/products/quick-connect-to-female-m18-adapter

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Thanks...is this the only option you know of?

A much simpler conversion would be cutting off the flowzone handle and getting a 1/4 × 1/4" barb adapter. Thats basically all you need to do to use a dfw wand and teejets on the flowzone

Ware · Apr 5, 2021

Agree. I'm not a huge fan of the FlowZone pressure washer handle/trigger.

Jamie Adams · Apr 15, 2021

Ware said:
Agree. I'm not a huge fan of the FlowZone pressure washer handle/trigger.

I'm not a fan of it either. I purchased Flow Zone's "2-nozzle extendable boom" and upon receipt, the quick connect that attaches the boom to the wand allows the boom to rotate or spin around. Obviously this makes it useless. I've called customer service a few times and their first solution was to rig it myself (they suggested tape! ha!). I wasnt OK with that so i'm now in the process of replacing the pressure washer handle/trigger with their "27.5" standard Fiber wand". This does not have the "quick connect" attachments and should solve the problem.

by the way, for the boom I have upgraded to the nozzles from the DFW sprayer setup and realized that there is no check valve. I absolutely need that.
would this check valve fit into the nozzle body used on the DFW wand setup?
https://www.spraysmarter.com/teejet-check-valve-11750-pp-5.html

Ware · Apr 15, 2021

Jamie Adams said:
by the way, for the boom I have upgraded to the nozzles from the DFW sprayer setup and realized that there is no check valve. I absolutely need that.
would this check valve fit into the nozzle body used on the DFW wand setup?
https://www.spraysmarter.com/teejet-check-valve-11750-pp-5.html

I haven't seen one like that, but I use these. Alternatively, you could use diaphragm check nozzle bodies:

mjh648 · Oct 11, 2021

Ware said:
Agree. I'm not a huge fan of the FlowZone pressure washer handle/trigger.

did you swap yours out with something else or just learned to deal with it.

Ware · Oct 11, 2021

mjh648 said:
Ware said:

Agree. I'm not a huge fan of the FlowZone pressure washer handle/trigger.

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did you swap yours out with something else or just learned to deal with it.

I ended up giving the sprayer to a friend. If I had kept it I probably would have swapped the wand.

mjh648 · Oct 11, 2021

Appreciate the quick response and nice gesture by you. Was there another backpack sprayer you had that won out? Looks like these flowzones are pretty top notch.

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