How can i tell what pressure my pressure washer is at?

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N/A

I have a 3800 psi dewalt pressure washer and im wanting to turn it down to about 3000-3300 psi but im not sure to tell what psi im at while turning the pressure down.
If anyone could help me out id appreciate it!
Thanks!

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What you would have to do is connect a pressure gauge between the end of the hose and the gun. Run the pressure washer with the gun's trigger pressed so there's water flow and check the pressure it is shooting water. To adjust it to the pressure you want you can either use the unloader to regulate pressure or adjust the engine's rotation which would also regulate pressure.
If you need a gauge here is the link to a 5000 psi one. There are more on the website in case you think this one is too much.
http://www.roncoshop.com/GAUGE_KIT_5000_PSI_85305001_p/85305001.htm

Why I have no pressure on my pressure washer?

Ken H

My pressure washer starts quickly, runs good, but my pressure stopped. Hoses not clogged, have water coming thru wand, but no pressure. How do I fix this?

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If you've ever run the pump without water pressure being on it then you can suck the seals loose. Sometimes they will reseat, other times not.

When you last used it - if it was last year, before winter, and you didn't winterize it the seals may have dried out. Just about all hardware stores carry a seal conditioner for pressure pumps. It lubricates and conditions the seals while also removing water from the pump so if the weather freezes you don't crack the pump housing. I've bought many pressure washers that have experienced this problem. People in my area fail to winterize their pumps and end up with junk. They still have a good engine on them, but the pump must be replaced.

With your pump, check for leaks. If it's not leaking anywhere then that's a good sign. There is a pressure regulator on the outlet side that when there is sufficient pressure the high pressure water is diverted back to the inlet side. That's so the pump doesn't stall the engine or blow the hose.

CAUTION: IF YOU MESS WITH THAT SETTING YOU CAN DAMAGE THE PUMP OR EVEN DAMAGE YOURSELF. YES, YOU CAN GET HURT IF IT'S NOT DONE RIGHT. If you DO remove it, make sure you carefully count the number of turns to put it back exactly as it was before you took it off. There MIGHT be soap residue keeping the pump from building high pressure. The water can be going in circles.

There's a lot to pressure washers you wouldn't think of. These are just a few possibilities.

Best of luck with your project. AND BE CAREFUL.

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Is a PSI 1700 pressure washer powerful enough to clean a deck?

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Anthony F

Is a PSI pressure washer powerful enough to clean a deck and siding on a house? I want to prep my deck for painting and also want to wash the siding on the house. Thanks

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â¢1500 through 1850 PSI â suggested best for cleaning decking, patios, sidewalks, or garage doors


â¢2000 through 3000 PSI â propose using this for cleaning larger decks, such as marina piers, siding, stucco, or fences

http://www.best-pressure-washer-reviews.com/pressure-washer-information.html

Would a 2200 psi pressure washer remove latex stain from a deck that is already pealing?

DOUG W

Would a 2200 psi pressure washer remove latex stain from a deck that is already pealing? its a 250 dollar pressure washer. How good could it be?

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It should, but be careful. 2200 psi can do a lot of damage to wood. Using a good cleaner will help you immensely. Sherwin-Williams makes a great 3 part system for revitalizing decks. It starts with Stain and Sealer Remover. Use that to get the old finish off of the deck. The next step is called Revive. It neutralizes the remover, and cleans the deck. After this product, the deck will look brand new. Then you apply their Deckscapes stain. It comes in oil or latex based formulas, semi transparent or solid, and in a variety of stock colors. It's an excellent system, the only one I would ever use. Hope this helps.

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Fossil fuels? ( Natural Gas && Coal )?

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mora.iseni

NaTuRaL fUeLs:
does anyone know anything that contains heating or generating electricity?

CoAl:
does anyone know anyfacts about coal?

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But most people have no idea where their electricity comes from or how it is made. We used to joke about people who thought that milk came from bottles, not cows. Well, electricity is like that today. Here is a story that makes the point:
How important is coal in generating electricity?

Very important. More than half of the electricity in the country is generated using coal. (See the Power Generation Chart below.)

Meet your old friend coal.

Ask somebody "How much coal do you burn?" You're likely to get an answer like this. "A silly question" they will say. "We don't burn coal in our house! People used to burn coal, but they don't anymore."Then you say "Well yes, that's true, but only because somebody burns it for you -- the electric company. Got lights? A fridge? Hot water, a washer, air conditioning? Telephone, TV, VCR, maybe even a computer?" Most likely they'll say "Of course, almost everybody has that stuff."

Now you have them. Just tell them:

Here's why. Almost all electricity is made by spinning a magnet, called a generator. Most generators are powered by high pressure steam blowing through a sort of fan, called a turbine. Coal has always been our primary source of the steam used to make electricity, for several reasons. First and foremost, coal is abundant. It is found all over the country and it is easy to get to. In many places it can be mined right from the surface. In other places the miners go underground to get it. Because coal is abundant and easy to get to, it is very cheap. It is also easy to transport and store, compared to other fuels.

If you look at the Power Generation Chart you can see how we have made our electricity over the last 25 years. Oil and gas also have been burned to make steam, especially gas. They compete with coal primarily in places where coal is not found locally where they become competitive. But in most places oil and gas are more expensive than coal, especially oil. New gas-burning steam power plants are being built today. In addition oil and gas are burned in internal combustion engines to drive electric generators.

Since the 1970s, nuclear energy has become an important source of steam to make electricity, and it is now our second largest source of power. However, nuclear power has become very expensive because of concerns over its safety, so no new plants are being built. Water power can also turn a turbine, without steam, and hydroelectric power plants have always been important. However, they can only be built in special places, and some people object to the dams they require, so no new hydro plants are being built.

We also use a tiny bit of solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and some other stuff. But not enough so far to even show up on the chart.

So it is mostly coal and gas that we depend on for new generating capacity.
"Well it all runs on coal, or mostly coal. Same for the stores, the malls, office buildings and factories -- they all run on electricity, which means they run on coal. True, we also use nuclear power, some gas and oil, even some good old-fashioned water power to make electricity, depending on the electric company. But mostly it's coal, coal and more coal -- one billion tons a year or more. Almost four tons a year for every one of us. Four tons! Even today."

But coal is at a crossroads. We depend on it today, and we desperately need to build more generating capacity. Should we burn more coal or do something else?

Some people say it is too dirty to burn any more and we should stop using it. Some say we can burn it cleaner and should do that. Some say we burn it clean enough now, a whole lot cleaner than we used too, clean enough. Then there is the issue of whether burning so much coal is affecting the earth's climate? And if so, how? There's lots of disagreement about that. (See Coal and Climate Change)

Some want more nuclear power plants instead, but others don't want any. Many people want to burn natural gas instead of coal, but the only extra gas is in places like Texas and Canada, a long way away and very expensive. Some say we should just use less electricity, but that is hard because it is so useful. What to do about coal is a very big question. One we all need to think about. (See Why Not Stop Burning Coal?)

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How do I figure the size for Pressure Washer gun Steel ball check valve?

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danbo

Hi, I have a cheap Anlu pressure washer (Harbor Freight special from a couple years back) which had the inlet fitting on
the gun break after about 2 hours of use. Well, I was able to get a
replacement fitting, but somehow when I took the gun apart, the steel
ball for the gun valve fell on the garage floor and bounced into
obvlion. I looked for about 2 horus and couldn't find it. Anyway, I
can't get any help from Anlu, and all I want to do is find a stainless
ball the right size to fit. I'm in Portland, OR and don't know of a
local steel ball retailer, so I was going to order some on the web,
but I don't know what size it is. I suupose I could guess, or how can
I figure out from the valve seat how big the ball should be. I figure
it's got to be a pretty common size (probably metric, somewhere
equivalent to about 1/4", I would think).

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A really good hardware store will have these, It is probably 1/4- 5/16" Take the valve to the store and try both sizes

Pressure washer for Car?

bibi

my husband is thinking to buy a pressure washer , main reason is to wash his car, but also to use it around the house, drive way etc...but we have no idea which one to buy, which PSI is strong enought to clean the car without damaging the car. He baby his car very much!
Does anyone know what is the PSI at the car wash?? is there any pressure washer that has adjustible pressure?
Thank you!
does anyone know what is the PSI at the Coin car wash.

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on pressure washers the PSI is not as important as the GPM (gallons per minute) so look for pressure washers that have a higher GPM rating. also you adjust the PSI by changing nozzles. make sure there are a variety of nozzles avaliable or the nozzle itself is adjustable. this ensures a wide variety of uses. you would want low pressure to say clean exterior of house vs clean car or driveway. a typical car wash uses 500 to 700 psi. you can find them at sears, lowes, home depot, harbour freight and many auto parts store.

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If I purchased an item with a credit card at Walmart 1 year ago, how do I get the original receipt?

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Dinosaur

I need to return a pressure washer for warranty, but the manufacturer needs either the original receipt or the credit card statement. Only problem is that I forgot around what month last year the item was purchased. I called Walmart and they said they would not be able to locate it without knowing an exact date. I called the local Walmart store where I bought it and they said they can only go back 1 month. Other retailers seem to be more helpful in these cases because I didn't know the date of purchase of an item and they found it just by me telling them what item I purchased from them. What else can I try?
I contacted the credit card company, but the other issue is this. I paid with cash ( I believe) when I purchased the item and put the rst on my credit card so when the copies of the credit card statements arrived it was still very hard to determine what month I purchased the item from Walmart. I thought if I called Walmart's credit dept. and told them what I bought they could find it, but they told me they can't....weird.

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contact the bank that holds the credit card you used and ask them to send you a copy of the card statements for the months that you might have bought the washer in. for instance if you can narrow it down to april or may of last year then tell the bank that those are the years that you need. you may have to pay for the statements depending on the bank you use but at least you will have the exact date of the purchase, and can then get the reciept if you still need it from walmart.

What kind of soap fluid does a Husky Power washer need?

dvls2007

I have a gasoline Husky pressure washer. What type of soap fluid do I need? Model number is HU80432A.

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The user manual says "Use only detergents designed for pressure washers; household detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, solvents, flammable material, or industrial grade solutions can damage the pump. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle."

Searches at a few web sites for pressure washer soap returns hits. Home DePeau has a 'packet' thingie that looks like it'd get pretty expensive if you need much. Walmart has a few options.

The main intent of this is that you don't use any solvents, acids. alkalines, bleaches that might damage the *pump*.

Since this is the kind of thing that you're going to be blowing soap all over the landscape I'm a big fan of Simple Green and other environment-friendly biodegradeables, so I looked that up too. The first URL below has a whoooole page of SG FAQ, including power washer. See that for details about dilution, eye protection, and watering lawn afterward to push the residue into the ground.

Ahhhh, the simplegreen.com site says they have a pressure washer specific cleaner. Doesn't say what's 'different' about it though. There's a FAQ page that says "Pressure Washers & Power Washers â Are Simple Green® products pressure washer safe? Simple Green is pressure washer safe. Simple Green also offers products specifically designed for use in pressure washers. These pressure washer concentrates can be located on the Products page of the Simple Green website.

The third URL is a press release. Actually they have a whole *line* of pressure washer specific stuff for different purposes. But again they don't really say what's 'different.' Unless they say something specific, it's all marketing-speak to me designed to sell more stuff. YMMV.

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Would I notice much of a difference between a 2700 PSI pressure washer vs a 2000 PSI?

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Midwest Gr

I am looking at 2 pressure washers that are $100 difference in price. One is 2700 PSI running and the other is 2000 PSI running. For the purpose of cleaning my garage and concrete driveway, would I notice much difference if I went with the 2000 PSI one?

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Generally it makes a difference in how wide a swath you can spray (assuming the nozzle is adjustable). So the higher pressure machine might be able to clean a 6" wide swath, where the lower pressure machine might only be able to do a 4" wide swath with the same exit pressure.

If you're trying to earn a living, the higher pressure machine may get the job done more quickly, and will likely pay back your investment sooner.

What's a fair price for this used pressure washer?

Q. What's a fair price for this used pressure washer?
It was bought new June 2005. Briggs and Stratton 2900 PSI. Price was 487 new. It's been used 3 times by my dad. My dad wants to buy it from me. What should I ask for it. He found a new one at Lowe's 3000 PSI for 389.

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He's you dad ? I would just give it to him, sounds like he is the only one who used it. You haven't used it in almost three years. On the other hand if he is like my dad who insists on paying for everything I would charge him $75.00 and then take him out to lunch....my treat. :-)

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gas power wont shoot out high pressure water?

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spampinato

karcher 2400 psi power washer sat in storsge for 2 years runs fine but i had to put a new wand on first start i had pressure let go then no pressure now look at owners manual said to purge for air so i did and nothing i have no leaks or blockages pump seems alright any help would be great thanks

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This is one you can fix yourself and pretty fast. The relief valve is stuck in the open position. Remove it clean it of grease it up put it back in and you are away. This is a very common problem with all household type pressure washers. I have three and have to grease up at least two of them after sitting in the garage over winter.

Karcher high pressure power washer serial no. 465468. Where can I get a diagram?

Bill M

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http://www.karcher-usa.com/manuals.php

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Can you use a pressure washer attachment on a regular water hose or is the high-pressure machine needed?

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Willing2Wo

My needs are modest. I simply want to do things like reach some high spots on my house to get rid of spider webs, or light dirt.

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By an attachment I assume you mean the WAND and SPRAY TIP for the end of the hose.

The distance the water travels and the force that it cleans with are directly related to the PRESSURE, as is the volume of water that discharged.

If you reduce the pressure to that of a Garden Hose Spigot on your house your reach is correspondingly reduced.

The bigger issue for you is that the Pressure Washer Wand does not have the same threaded connections as a Garden Hose, and some do not have common connections.

If you are not prepared to purchase even the lower pressure range household pressure washers, sold by people like Home Depot or Walmart for as little as $85.00, then you might want to try a Lower cost alternative to a Pressure Washer Wand first.

There are Garden Hose WATERING Wands, up to 48" long, with Female Garden Hose Thread on the inlet and Male GHT on the outlet.
You can also buy short SWEEPER nozzles with GHT that have a small diameter outlet that concentrate the flow and maintain the pressure in the line. This works like when you were a kid squezzing off the flow at the end of the hose with your thumb and the water shoots farther, or in simple terms restict the flow and the water pressure behind it increases (up to a point).

I have seen these in Garden Supply stores, Hardware Stores (seasonally) and Home Supply stores, like Lowes and Home Depot (seasonally).

Another nozzle that can restrict the flow even further is an Adjust-a-Power Nozzle, which is a short twist nozzle that has an interior rubber tube pinched by bearings to create a finer stream with the most hitting force and reach possible from the 100 PSI or less available from your household water supply.

Keep in mind that the smaller the nozzle orifice the smaller the flow rate, at a given pressure, and if it is the volume of water you are depending on to do the cleaning, you may take a while.

If you go the route of a traditional Pressure Washer Wand and tip, you will need to make sure you get an adapter (or a series of adapters) to convert to the thread needed for the inlet connection on the Pressure Washer Wand. That done you are again limited by the 100 PSI or less available from your household water supply.

Good Luck

What is the best cheapest pressure washer from walmart?

Jason R

Answer
McCulloch 1400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer for $79.56 if they have it in stock at your local store.

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What is a good pressure washer for cleaning decks/patio?

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Trev

I am interested in purchasing a pressure washer that is durable, reliable, and can clean wood surfaces without damaging them. Gas or electric which would be able to perform the job with minimal effort

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Sam's club or walmart ene can damage wood if you hold it in one spot to long .you need a small electric one.you can also rent from a rental center

Insecticide in a pressure washer?

Jennifer

I am wondering what is a good sprayer for yard/garden insecticide and liquid fertilizer. I just finished pressure washing my deck and got to thinking it would be nice to have something like this -- electric and powerful -- for my yard, for my very tall fruit trees, 1-acre grass with ants, general fertilizing. I bet one could get that done in no time flat.

I have a Craftsman hand-pump which I was never, ever happy with from day one. I dread the thought of using it.

Anyone ever put anything like that in a pressure washer ?
On 2+ acres infested with ants, I think it's time to spray. I'm sure the 3 neighbors would prefer to see the lush green lawn I used to have . . .

Trust me, they won't/can't sue and wouldn't do that anyway, not like that here, thank goodness

Answer
Prune your fruit trees. Get those high suckers off. Tall tree do not produce much fruit,(especially on the higher limbs). These types of trees are being yanked for a more tighter intense production orchard.
The excess sucker growth just makes the tree weaker (and a weak tree basically gives off a scent that attracts bugs).

As for putting insecticide into a pressure washer.....you seem to have overlooked that insecticide and poison are the same thing. It will kill you just as well as a bug. You really want to be careful with it and not contaminate the entire neighborhood. Besides it needs to be ontop of the leaves, (not in them.) Same would apply to the fruit. A poison apple is not worth much to anyone.
Orchardists try using as little pesticides as possible.(it cuts into their profit margin)
I wouldn't use it for getting it out of the pressure washer will take ages.(and maybe the next thing you pressure wash is the picnic table).without even thinking about residue.

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how do i change the oil on a troy bilt pressure washer?

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Randi M

I need help finding out where the oil plug is located on a troy bilt pressure washer model number 020344 before I can change the oil. I would like to do this before I use it this summer.
Thanks for any help.

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The manual states you can change the motor oil from the top by tipping it over and drain it from the dipstick hole with the air clearer side up as you tip it. You can drain it from the bottom by removing drain plug with a ratchet and square extension, oil can be drained from engine bottom. Also you must change the pump oil every 50 hours or once a year according to the manual. To change the pump oil, use a 8mm allen wrench to remove black pump oil cap between high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet. I have this pressure washer and I change the oil from the bottom. There is no drain hole near the dipstick on mine

I have a Troy-Bilt pressure washer 1 year old. I can not get any pressure there was dirt in pump outlet pipe?

PC 20-04

I have a Troy-Bilt pressure washer 1 year old. I can not get any pressure there was dirt in pump outlet pipe. I cleaned out the dirt but now it will not build up pressure. Motor runs fine and if you wait a minute it will build up some pressure by not pulling trigger but will quickly drop.

Answer
check your water intake
" " your filters

" oil the pump throws!!

good luck

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how to unclog main drain with pressure washer?

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Dave

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You can build or buy a sewer jetter attachment for your pressure washer for less than $150. A sewer jetter is a thin, high-pressure hose with a jet nozzle that pulls the hose into the drain and breaks up the clog. With a sewer jetter you typically start from the main drain cleanout outside your home or in your basement, or from a drain opening such as an inlet under a sink that's upstream of the clog. Search online for "build or buy a pressure washer sewer jetter."

can you change a pressure washer into a sewer jetta?

LARRY

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Yes, just install the kits to convert them into sewer jetter.Set up your pressure washer outside to get started. Attach your pressure washer hose to your pressure washer and run this hose to the inside or outside drain you want to clean. Remove your gun/wand and attach the provided ball valve, jumper hose and hose reel. Install the provided jetter hose onto the hose reel and attach the desired nozzle for the job at hand.

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Karcher pressure washer gas engine won't start?

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Walter H

I bought a 2600 PSI Karcher pressure washer with a Honda 160cc engine at Sam's Club at 15% off the list price. It was a display model, but the spark plug was dirty, so maybe someone returned it after using it. I am getting a spark to appear by holding it disconnected next to the engine.
I added new fuel, changed the spark plug, check the lines for blockage, but it won't start. I squirted gas into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and it started for a few seconds. However, it won't stay running.
Is there anything else I should try before returning it?
I followed the directions, in that I did check to make sure that the oil was full, the choke was in the start position and the fuel line was set in the open position, and fuel was reaching the carburetor (by taking off the fuel line and letting it run). I took off the spray nozzle and water was running freely. Previously, I tried starting it with the trigger depressed too.

Answer
It sounds like the needle valve in the carburetor is clogged. Clean the carb and it should run.

Pressure Washers: HONDA vs. BRIGGS & STRATTON engine?

Orion

I am considering buying a pressure washer.
My uses: cars, decks, siding, and concrete/brick walkways.
Honda engine: 160 cc, 2600 max psi, 2.3 max gpm. ($339)
VS.
Briggs & Stratton engine: 175 cc, 2700 max psi, 2.3 max gpm. ($299)

As you can see, my dilema is trying to justify paying for a more expensive Honda engine that has less power ratings.

Which should I buy? and most importantly...why?

Answer
I have a Honda pressure washer,it has been in regular use for several years,without any trouble.

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Is there a nozzle that I could buy for a hose that would give me enough pressure to effectively wash my deck?

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WarrenerFa

I do not want to invest in a power washer, and need to seal my deck soon. There are a few dry days coming soon, and I want to clean my deck of dirt, etc.

Are there special nozzles that would make the pressure of the water coming out strong enough to get everything off?

Answer
Hi

The inlet pressure from your household water supply is the ultimate limiting factor on the outlet pressure at the nozzle tip.
Generally household water pressure is 100 PSI at a maximum. While Pressure Washers used around decks generally operate at 800 - 2400 PSI maximum.

So you cannot get anything like the cleaning force of a Pressure Washer from a garden hose.

Now if you do not want to purchase even the lowest cost Pressure Washer from folks like Walmart for about $85.00, here are some suggestions for low cost options that should be an improvement over your typical garden hose nozzle.

Just as pinching off the flow with your thumb at the end of the hose as a kid, the more you restrict the flow at the end of the hose the more hitting force (pressure) and consequently the greater distance the water will travel.

At almost any hardware store or home center you will be able to find a SWEEPER Garden hose Nozzle. These are un-valved short nozzles with small orifices (openings) at the end, which is able to focus the water and let you use them to sweep dirt and debris forward with the water.

Another somewhat more expensive, but still relatively cheap, nozzle that has an even more restrictive orifice (opening) is an Adjust-A-Power nozzle. This nozzle has a rubber tube pinched by ball bearings to create an extremely fine focused stream. This is used by forestry services, where water supply is limited, for fire mop ups. It is also sold by some car wash specialty companies. Most Industrial Rubber companies have access to this nozzle through Dixon Valve.

Keep in mind with the lower water pressure the water flow will be greatly reduced vs. a pressure washer as well. So if the volume of water is needed to clean the surface, it will likely take dramatically longer to complete the job vs. a Pressure Washer.

Good Luck

What is the easiest and most effective way...?

Kate

to get paint off of a wooden deck...my parents are making me just scrape it and it's a pain to do and takes forever...is there a better way to remove the paint? Some of the wood comes up to when I scrape so it's not good...I seriously need help and some good truthful answers from your own experiences please

Answer
Rent a power washer from Home Depot, or your local home improvement store. They're available for a few hours, or overnight. You can call for pricing.

The water pressure makes it much easier, although you need to take care not to over-do it. If you sit the pressure in one spot, or hold the nozzle too close, you can damage the wood. Ask the salesman to give you a few tips when you pick it up.

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Searching for users manual for coleman pressure washer model QL-3100G?

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thegerbilg

Any help? The pressure wand sprays water out, but water then starts to leak out of the part where the handle connects to the wand shaft. Please help!
And yes, i did go to the website and searches for it, but noting came up.

Answer
I work on pressure washers for a living and see this daily! It's just an "O-Ring" has split and is allowing water to leak out. Find the o-ring that isn't an "O" but more of a "C" and replace it, problem solved! Sears has o-ring kits in the stores with several sizes of o-rings in it. Use the instructions included to select the right ring!

I need the users manual for coleman pressure washer model QL-3100G?

Joey

Same pressure washer was advertised under other manufacturer name but same model number

Answer
Coleman have technical service hot lines (800) that u can call and request to send u copies of manual. They can either mail u the manual or fax it to u.

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What are good hose replacement for AR 383 pressure washer?

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Mr. Aztec

I have a AR 383 (blue clean) pressure washer which it came with a detergent bottle (which I find it useless). I want to replace the hose and as upgrade the gun with the wands. Anyone recommends me a good pressure gun to buy where I can attach a foam cannon and as well with good wands. Also I would like to replace the hose in order to make it compatible with the pressure gun.

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The AR Blue Clean line uses proprietary connections so that you cannot use standard hoses and guns as replacements. This is like what Apple does with the iPhone. Fortunately, there are some adapters out there. Home Depot sells one, I'll put the link in my sources below. With this you could now attach standard hoses and guns/accessories. BE makes good guns and foam cannons, and goodyear makes good hoses. There are many other quality guns and hoses out there as well, BE's are just easier to find than some of the others.

Looking to buy a pressure washer for around the house...?

love my ba

I have decided I would like electric to keep it low maintainence. My husband borrowed a friends pressure washer & ended up tearing up our lawn swing cushions. I just want to make sure that doesn't happen again. I just want to do basic cleaning a couple times a year on the house siding, driveway, cleaning the fence, cleaning the finished deck & maybe occasionally cleaning the car without damaging anything. What should I get? Accessories & cleaners needed? Please be specific.

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I wouldn't get a cheap one. You get what you pay for. A 1800 to 2400 psi would do for your needs. They usually come with three nozzles and that will be all you need. Try to get one that you can control the pressure for different jobs.
Do your home work and see the different models and their extras and how much you want to spend. Good luck

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what is the best engine to buy to make a small light homemade go kart go fast?

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Troubled C

and i am looking for cheap alternatives
and if u live in australia like me where could you buy them

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if you want a "utility " type engine like whats on pressure washers, mowers etc. the honda style is a good choice. the honda gx160-200(5.5-6.5 hp) and or its cheap clones is common in most parts of the world and is pretty sweet. bathtub head with push rods, but puts out pretty good power. to get revs over 4800 rpm pull the springs from a briggs 5 hp flat head and cram them in. the briggs 5 hp is good too as is the briggs OHV 6.5. the robin subaru EX design is a nice engine but limited in RPM. if you can do a setup that uses a engine/trany from a dirt bike that works good and can be very fast but is a lot of work for most people. just use what you can i guess. with the mower type engines you get a bit more high rpm output if you port/polish the head/block often like with the briggs and hondas. custom fitting bigger carbs, exhaust pipes, special cams, higher comp ratios, methanol fuel etc also are options but more work. its hard to be cheap and get a fast kart unless you put in a lot of work. for simple small karts i like the honda gx 200. with 10/1 compression and methanol fuel it goes fast.

why won't pressure washer build pressure?

WENDY

Troy bilt 2550 psi pressure washer with Briggs & Stratton 6.5 hp engine. Working fine until yesterday. Began to leak oil. Later after I stopped to change locations, now it won't build pressure. Are these problems related? How to repair?

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Sometimes the nozzle on the spray head is opened too much for pressure to build up. Try adjusting that.
Your oil leak is probably a seperate problem and much more serious.

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what distinguishes a good pump on a pressure washer?

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^glen^magn

Pressure washer gone bad. Repair business stated this type of pump is not rebuildable. So I am looking for a new pressure washer but want to make sure the pump is serviceable.
How do you tell?
What do you look for?

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Call the guy back and ask which brands he would recommend

When buying mine all the research I did (google) said to stay away from aluminum pumps, I opted for a Generac pressure washer with a brass pump, also they need to be winterized or kept where it won't freeze during the winter months.

Brand new petrol pressure washer wont start?

Jonathan

I am very familiar with petrol pressure washers and the way they work. My old one failed after 4 year of working all day everyday, so ice bought a new one. Cane today. Won't start up.
I out fresh petrol in, filled the oil to the correct level (so it can't be the low oil cut off not doing it)
I've ran water from the tap through and pulled trigger to release all the air in the new pump. I've got the fuel on and the choke on (all the same routine as I always do)
The kill switch is on the "on" position.
Been pulling the pull start till my hands get blisters and its still not starting. Not even attempting to. Releasing water pressure in the pump of course each time.
I have had alot of petrol pressure washers from new and always been fine and not done anything differently. Please someone help I really need to use it ASAP and can't afford the time required to send it back

Please anyone help????

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Pull the spark plug out and see if it is damp......if so your getting fuel. If not check your fuel lines for blockage. Pull the air cleaner off and make sure the choke is opening and closing. Try using some starting fluid in the event the engine is not priming itself and puling gas into the carb bowl. If these solutions are not correcting the problem you only have may have to cal their customer service to see if they have a local warranty repair shop near you.

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How do you clean a metal roof?

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kmisa

I have an industrial size pressure washer (the kind that has to be hauled on a trailer). We have only had the metal roof for about 1 1/2 year and I am afraid of damaging it with the pressure washer. What chemicals should I use and is there anything natural that can be used?

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Hire a professional to avoid chemical and water damage to your home. The money spent for a professional will outweigh what you could end up with in repairs!

What kind of Pressure Washer should go with?

king

I am basically build a mobile detail trailer (but for personal use), what is a good Pressure Washer, generator that i should get. and is there anything else beside the water tank that i will need. Also do i need to buy the parts to hook everything together? Keep in mind i am trying to do this without breaking the bank. Thanks for your help

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I think the first thing you are going to want to ask yourself is which type power washer you are going to want: a cold or hot water power washer. There is a big difference in price between the two, but most professionals that I know doing it full time start off with a cold water machine and as their business grows move up with equipment as most businesses do. Once you decide in type, ask how many hours a year you are going to be using this washer. Most homeowners use theirs once or maybe twice a year so a five year warranty works for them and they let price guide them as to pressures and brands, but if you are going to use this commercially the manufacturer warranty wouldn't cover it for long so you should concentrate on a machine that is more commercially oriented to last longer. The generator in my opinion if you can afford one is a Honda, super quiet and with care will last forever. Probably the best advice I could give you would be to see if you know anyone or their friends that currently own a pressure washing business and pick their brains.

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