How do I fix the hose tail on a Craftsman Pressure washer?

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Mike R

I have a Craftsman 2550 PSI pressure washer. I need to replace the "hose tail kit". This is the part that you attach the suction hose to for the detergent. My problem is upon receiving the replacement part I have found that I don't know what order to assemble the parts. There is a new "valve" but it came with a small spring, metal ball, and a washer. Does anyone know in what order these parts go?

Answer
You should be able to download a diagram from craftsman.com and see for sure how to assemble.

If I have to guess it sounds like you should the valve should go on the outside followed by the washer, ball, and spring. It is essentially creating a check valve inline so that it can only suck up the detergent and it won't put water back into that bucket.

Which pressure washer can receive hot water at 120 degrees?

d_awood

I just installed a new water heater and installed a spigot so that I could connect a pressure washer after it so I would have hot water that is soft to wash my car and for general use.

I don't want to have to purchase a pressure washer that heats the water. which pressure washers can receive hot water for the intake?

Answer
doesn't sound hot enough to be a problem for the washer if it has a brass pump, but that is hot enough to scald someone - a mixer valve were you could temper the water would be safer

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