Imeg vs meg nozzles for touchless wash?

[wash12]

I know this has been brought up before but before I spend the money changing out all the nozzles I want to make sure this is the right move.

I currently run a PDQ 360 plus with all meg nozzles at 1100 PSI. It lacks a punch to the car anymore then 6 inches from the nozzles the pressure is not to the point where it would sting your hand. I want a stronger surface hit to the car and from what I read my best options would be to switch all nozzle to the imeg version from spraying systems.

My question is has anyone gone from meg to an imeg and seen a difference in cleaning? My biggest issue is removing road film so the harder I can hit the car with water the better. My machine is about 15inch spray from the arch to the car.

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Greg Pack]

If you compare the IMEG and regular MEG side by side you can tell that the IMEG has more of a "knife edge". However, I think the
difference is negligible at 15".

Wasn't there another thread recently about Veesprays being a better choice?

 

[Greg Pack]

Wasn't there another thread recently about Veesprays being a better choice?

Yeah Greg you handsome devil, this one:

http://www.autocareforum.com/showthread.php?16194-max-distance-from-nozzle-to-vehicle

 

[carwashireland]

Today I received some imeg nozzles and some pmeg. I could not see much difference with the imeg but tge pmeg definitely kept its shape without misting for a longer distance than the meg. My complex impact testing meter (my hand) felt more impact with the pmeg. For a few dollars it would be worth switching. Just change the megs for the same size pmegs!

 

[wgwagg]

You may also look into getting Imeg nozzles with a vein. I was also a little disappointed with the lack of punch from my 360 and talked to some guys at Spraying Systems about it. They suggested I try getting nozzles with the vein and said those would fit my application (a laser 360 spray arch) better. I could tell a visual difference and I believe they seem to pack a little more "punch" too with the hand test. I'm sure PDQ has a reason for not putting them on there standard from the factory, but I've been pleased with the switch.

 

[wash12]

You may also look into getting Imeg nozzles with a vein. I was also a little disappointed with the lack of punch from my 360 and talked to some guys at Spraying Systems about it. They suggested I try getting nozzles with the vein and said those would fit my application (a laser 360 spray arch) better. I could tell a visual difference and I believe they seem to pack a little more "punch" too with the hand test. I'm sure PDQ has a reason for not putting them on there standard from the factory, but I've been pleased with the switch.

Where did you buy the Imeg with the vein, I don't see them on kleen rite. I only see the vein sold separately not sure if you can insert these in or how does it work. Here is the part # CP11226-14

 

[water guy]

Would they work on the Laser 4000 also?

 

[wgwagg]

I ordered mine from Dultmeier, part # SS14IMEG1504VA for the 1504 tips. There are a few other tips on a laser ( a 2504 & 4004 I believe) that you would need also, but you can easily find them through dultmeier. They are a little more expensive, but I think its worth it. Water Guy, I've only owned Laser 360s, never a 4000, but I cant imagine why they wouldn't also work on a 4000.