Coleman Pressure Washer: 2014-05-25

Sabtu, 31 Mei 2014

Help with mobile pressure washer?

Joe

am starting up a mobile pressure washer business and I need help finding a cheap pump to transfer water from my holding tank to a pressure washer. I know i need a "on demand" pump or one with a pressure switch, but i just dont know which one to use... also how could i hook it up to my portable generator. this is the generator i have http://www.lowes.com/pd_166734-24212-6110_0__?productId=3449766&Ntt=generac&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgenerac&facetInfo=

i know you dont NEED a pump but my set up is not the best and does require one

Answer
Mobile car wash systems, pressure washers and car wash business opportunities are available at Detail King.pressure washers are designed to be able to drawl water from a standing tank (static source). It does not matter if the pressure washer is a 2000, 2500 or 3500 psi tank it is how the valves were designed in the pump. Check out our line up of pressure washers. Most are equipped with soap injectors and are very easily mounted to floors of vans, pick up truck beds, and trailers. We also offer mobile detail trailers, water tanks and car wash soap for power washers, and pressure washers.

How do I connect a pressure washer to a water supply tank?

shawn

How do I hook up a pressure washer to a water supply tank?
I'm trying to expand my business by adding a mobile detail unit and residential pressure washing. I know I need a gas powered pressure washer and a 50-250 gallon water supply tank but how exactly do I connect them together for the water to work?

Answer
use metal hose fittings and get some ""heavy duty"" hose to connect the water supply tank to the pressure machine === I would go with the reach of the pressure hose extensions and leave the ""pressure machine securely mounted to the truck [[ rounded head bolts are called stove/carriage bolts and at night add some big link chair and a big=visible lock to discourage any would be night time shop=lifters //// that's what I would do ]] hope it works for you ................

I have a Coleman pressure washer that Coleman says is obsolete. I need a part for it. Where can I go?

ramsler

Model # pw0701210.01

Answer
Depends where you live and what part you need.

Its likely that some parts of that washer were used in other Coleman products. A shop specializing in small machine servicing (lawn mowers, compressors, golf carts etc) might be able to offer some suggestions.

I know of two such shops within 10 minutes of my office (near chicago) but if you live in a smaller city they might be harder to come by.

pressure washers?

gfhfgh g

whats a good pressure washer for residential use . siding ,decks,driveways,etc. thanks

Answer
Sears, Lowes, and Tractor Supply are all good places to buy Pressure Washers.

Be careful of the Coleman PW's in Lowes. They are made in China and are basically junk.

2000-2500 PSI should be enough to handle almost any job.

Lowes does carry Honda powered PW's, but the Briggs and Stratton powered PW's are much cheapier with almost un-noticable quality differences.

Jumat, 30 Mei 2014

Starting a detail/washing business?

Anthony Ko

I'm 16 years old and I want to start my own washing/detailing service. I am going to be legit and buy from top notch companies and always do my best. I was wondering if this is a smart investment for my age. I'm going to spend about $600 of my own money in this business. How can I start the business and expand it? What should I start out with and what should my prices be? My family has owned multiple full service car washes and one day I will take over but why not start now? Any advice is helpful thank you! Also what pressure washers would you recommend

Answer
1. Do your Homework before you invest.
I suggest you rent a pressure washer for the weekend or if you already have one or can borrow one, pressure wash your own house. Keep in mind it will be harder for you at this stage because you will not have all the right tools and the experience. (IT GETS EASIER)

2. I suggest starting the business on the side (Don't Quit your Day Job). A lot of the work can be scheduled around your schedule on Nights and Weekends.

3. Create a catch name that reflects what you do.
examples.
Mikes Pressure Washing
Water Blasting of Crystal Beach
Ship Shape Pressure Washing (*Specialize in cleaning Hulls of Boats)
you get the idea.

This is going to be important when it comes to advertising especially online advertising for SEO purposes.

4. Now that you have a Name. Let's get set up with the basic equipment to get STARTED (*This is just a list of things to get you goin')

Purchase or Acquire the following items.
* 20" Flat Surface Cleaner - $400 or more
* Turbo Nozzle - $60
* X-Jet - $130
* 24' Extension wand - $150
* 100' of 3/4" quality water hose - $50
* Get a Website or Landing Page - I can set you up on www.pressurewashingpowerwashing.org/yourname.html for a $25 setup fee and provide content for a 1 page landing page.
* Get a list of Equipment rental companies to rent equipment
(I suggest rent equipment for the first 5 jobs so the business can pay for its own equipment) Home depot rents pressure washers for about $60 per day you may also try other rental companies also.

5. MARKETING

Let's get this party started.
* Have web page created ** MUST **
* Open Google Adwords Account Deposit $100 into this account ** MUST **
* Open CraigsList Account ** MUST **
* Business Phone # ** MUST **
* Business Cards - This can actually wait if you want to
* Go to Office Depot and get a simple sale receipt book.

6. I am assuming you already have a truck or van or trailer you can tow.
Search eHow for articles on setting up a business
*Checking Accounts / Financial Software
*DBA / Regulations / etc.

If a cord is plugged into an outlet, is your electricity still running?

CeeCee

If you have a cord plugged into an outlet, for example: a lamp cord, and you are not using the lamp and it has not been turned on. Is your electricity still running its power through that cord?

Answer
Well, yes and no. There are different ways of measuring electricity. I'll explain Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage to you.

Voltage is how much "pressure" the electricity has as it tries to push it's way into something. Think of voltage as water pressure in a pipe. That is why you see DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE signs, if you get close enough, electrical energy will force it's way into you much the same way a jet of water from a good pressure washer will tear a hole in your skin.

Amperage is how we measure electrical current. Think of it as water flowing thru a pipe. The faster the flow, the higher the current. Electrical current is measures in Amperes, or Amps for short.

Wattage is simply a measure of power. Volts x Amps = Watts. If you want to put that into perspective, 1 horsepower is 746 Watts, so a 1/2 horsepower garage door opener for instance uses 373 watts of power, not including the built in light.

Now, if you leave your lamp plugged in, there is "electrical pressure" (voltage) present at the switch on the lamp, but since the switch is open (OFF) the light bulb itself is cut off from the voltage. Without any voltage to create a current flow (amperage) in the wires, the light bulb can't consume any power (wattage) or affect your electric bill in any way.

What comparable replacement trigger gun can I buy for a Karcher pressure washer model 2.56m?

Dinosaur

http://www.amazon.com/Karcher-47753890-Trigger-Gun/dp/B000JR4YQ0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-1104667-7560941?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1180060877&sr=8-1
I have this kind now and water is coming out of the trigger area. How do I get to the o ring inside of the trigger gun?

Answer
I would call Karcher and ask them at 1-800-387-3394.

Here is the website:

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

http://karcher-usa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/karcher_usa.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

I have a Karcher electric pressure washer and water is coming out from the trigger area, what's causing this?

Dinosaur

Here is the one that I have:
http://www.karcher-usa.com/showproducts.php?op=view_prod&param1=232&param2=&param3=

when i turn the water hose on water comes out from the trigger area and it won't stop. i made sure that there is a washer where the hose plugs into the unit also.

Answer
YOU HAVE A SEAL/RUBBER WASHER THT IS BAD

Kamis, 29 Mei 2014

Best chemical solution to use with a pressure washer?

WenchOtheW

I will be using a pressure washer for the first time to clean concrete sidewalks and building exteriors for a large condo association. What cleaning solution should I use? Keep in mind I am trying to be cost efficient as well and I will most likely require several gallons. Thanks.

Answer
I just use bleach. It's diluted so much you can't smell it and it seems to work fine on the mold and dirt that accumulates in Florida. You have to soak the building or sidewalk first, then go back over it with high pressure. There's also Rust Out, or mix a solution of Iron Out. But bleach is the cheapest and usually the high pressure will be enough to clean whatever needs to be cleaned and you also want to be environmentally friendly.

Any ideas on removing mud stains from concrete using high temp, high pressure washers? Chemicals?

Bama M

Answer
If you are talking about mud from dirt, high pressure washer should be sufficient. Careful about chemicals; some could be harmful to surrounding plants or grass.

Pressure Washer Trouble?

timetolear

I have the water hooked up to the pressure washer and the gun the water shoots out of hooked up as well. I started it up and the water that came out the gun was not as strong as it usually is. I am not sure what the problem is, I have run on and I have the lever towards the rabbit, and it has a full tank of gas. Anyone know what could be causing the gun not to shoot the water out with as much pressure?

Answer
From your description, you have a low priced pressure washer, probably 3 hp engine. There are two possible problems. The pressure relief valve may be leaking by or stuck partly open or the pump may be failing. The pressure relief valve is usually part of the pump, so either problem requires dismantling the pump assembly. Most of the low priced pressure washer pumps are "throw away," not worth repairing. You may be able to buy a replacement pump from the manufacturer, but the cost of the part and shipping is usually more than the washer is worth. Good luck.

Can I turn a pressure washer into a air compressor to fill up paintball tanks?

Derek Medi

Like buy parts to do so.

Answer
Simple answer: No

Complex answer: Why do you think you can turn a pressure washer into an air compressor? Air compressors and pressure washers are two completely different animals. You can't even use a regular air compressor to fill up a paintball tank. The best place to fill up your tank is to go to your local paintball field. If you don't have one nearby, you can ask your local fire station to fill it up if they allow it.

Hoseless pressure washer?

xxfirerica

I have a townhouse with no access to water hose. The front entrance always gets bird droppings around windows and stucco and get dirty. Is there such a thing as a hoseless pressure washer to blast away dirt and keep front entrance clean since i have no access to water hose?

Answer
Yes there is, but they cost a little extra. You can get a tank for your pressure washer so that you will not have to hook it up to a faucet. Most of these pressure washers come on a trailer or a skid, though, since the tanks are so large. You will then be able to fill the tank somewhere else, and then use it around your townhouse. It should be noted, though, that a hose is still required to run from the outlet on the pressure washer to the wand or attachment you are using to clean with.

To clean stucco, you will not want to use too much pressure. I'll include a link to a guide in my sources that says you should set your washer somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 PSI and still test it on an inconspicuous area before washing the whole wall with it.

where do I find the best & cheapest pressure washer? Is Troy Bilt 020344 good?

janastav05

This is for general deck and vehicle cleaning.

Answer
Not sure where you live, but watch the local ads. Bought mine at Farm and Fleet which is a 2550 psi B&S gas engine. So far so good 2 months in service. I'm not quite sure you'd want to go much beyond the psi I have for general household cleaning. My nieghbor is using mine for his cedar fence, and the results are excellent. Another thing, If you have a subscription to Consumer Reports, they can guide you through all of the washers out there.

How do I connect a pressure washer to a water supply tank?

shawn

How do you correctly set up large chemical tank to my 5000 lb pressure washer?

Rick

Have large pressure washer on my farm. Want to install a 300 or so gallon water and chemical tank. Need to know what chemicals to add in the correct ratio, and if a water pump is needed between the tank and the pressure washer water inlet. At the present, I have a direct drive pump which i think runs at 3500 rpm under full load.
Need chemicals for the polebuildings, tractor grease and stuff like the concrete pad as well as the wood buildings.
Also if you suggest an injection unit for the chemicals, do I need a pump for that also as my suction one doesn't pull enough chemicals (when fully open & cleaned out ) for me.

Answer
Gravity flow will handle the pump feed from the tank to the washer you just have to remember that the tank needs to be up hill from the washer when the volumn in the tank gets low. As far as the chemicals you want to use for cleaning I've found that an auxillary sprayer, not high pressure, is best for that application since the pressure washer doesn't give the chemicals time to do their job.

Rabu, 28 Mei 2014

cleaning outside of gutters, I have a high pressure washer. Whats the best cleaner to use?

wanttolpve

Answer
For cleaning outside the gutters, the high pressure washer will do the job. I live in Guam where its very humid and mold is a constant problem. The pressure washer handles the job.

Once in a while I use some simple green. I soak the area down, saturate it with simple green, scrub it with a fox tail or puch broom, then pressure wash it. Simple green is biodegradable and does not hurt the environment and it actually works very well.

Good luck

Would a 1600psi 1.5 GPM Pressure Washer be strong enough to clean gutters and remove paint from wood?

Answer
I have a pressure cleaning business and can tell you it will take longer than necessary if you have a lot to clean especially if you are removing paint. It will only take off very loose paint and not very well, if you want to repaint. If your gutters are packed with wet leaves you would be better to remove by hand, that size pressure washer will be a waste of time. Your best bet would be to rent a more powerful pressure washer 3000psi or higher for half a day. You can do an entire house in 2 or 3 hours depending on the square footage. If you live in Tampa, Fl write me back and I will give you an estimate to have it done.

Plz Help...? about a pressure washer?

Daniel

I have a Coleman Powermate 2400 PSI 2.3 GPM Pressure Washer and when I hook the water up to it, it makes it die. What is wrong with it? What can I do to fix it?
i have the water hooked up and when i pull the trigger it boggs down and dies

Answer
daniel, it could be a whole lot of things. you should have the water hooked up and running before you even start it.
does it start easily; how long does it run; has it been fine, and just started this; have fresh gas; clean air filter.
have you checked anything on it or know how.
would be glad to try and help. post some update or email or such.

Engine has compression, spark, fuel, air, and exhaust...still won't start?

Steven_K_M

This is a 10 HP coleman engine, attached to a generator that someone gave me.
This engine doesn't even want to putter.
Yes sir, the spark plug is wet with fuel. I just checked the spark at the wire. Maybe I should buy a new sparky.

Answer
Does it have fresh gas. The gas may be contaminated or old. If it has just a small amount of water in it, it will not start.

I see this all the time in generators, pressure washer and things like that because they are usually used once and sit for long periods before they are used again. Gas starts to go bad in a month to 6 weeks.

my pressure washer has clicking noise when tryin to start?

chico

i have a 6.75hp briggs & stratton pressure washer that was workingfine and then it cut off due to gas and then iadded gas and 5 min into washing it turned off and the pull cord was stiff and trying to pull it so many times it finally pulled but now has clicking noise when pulling and it will not start any suggestions onhowto fix.........

Answer
Look under the cover of the pulley that the cord is wound around and make sure the little metal tabs are down flat against the pulley. Also, the bearings on the pulley may be bad. It is also possible the cord has come out of the pulley and making it harder to pull the cord. If it has come out, you will need to remove the cover, raise the little metal tabs and get the cord back onto the pulley. Be careful taking it off because if the recoil spring comes out, it is a real pain sometimes to get it all back together. If you don't think you can repair it yourself, you may need to take it to a small engine repair place and let them fix it for you.

Washer trouble?

Melissa

I have a Samsung front load washer wf210anw/xaa that will not run a wash cycle. It will suck in a little water spin the load to weigh it, some times it will do this for 5-10 minutes than pop up a nf code that's no water. It will however run a rinse spin cycle no problem so it's not not getting water. We have checked hoses, water pressure, filters and just about everything else we can without tearing it apart. Any ideas what the problem could be

Answer
I don't know the answer, but here's how to solve it. Call an appliance repair shop as close as possible to your home, or go in to their shop. Tell them the symptoms and tell them you would like to replace whatever part is bad yourself to save money. If they know the answer, they will tell you, they'll sell you the part and tell you how to install it. If they don't know the answer or if the repair requires expertise, they will offer to do a service call and fix it. All of the ones I ever dealt with are honest and skilled. They like to advise people and are very good at figuring out what's wrong just by listening to the symptoms.

Mayan

I have a Coleman pressure washer that Coleman says is obsolete. I need a part for it. Where can I go?

ramsler

Model # pw0701210.01

Any ideas for what i could do with a spare 50cc 2 stroke engine??

lukebandyc

I've got a spare 2 stroke 50cc engine which runs great but i don't know what to use it for...I was thinking of putting it on a micro scooter for jokes and welding a sprocket onto the back wheel but it's gonna be hassle.....any ideas for anything interesting i could use it for?

Answer
a go-cart would be cool or a high pressure washer or a paint sprayer. how about a motorized skateboard? you could send it to me. theres all kinds of things. a grinder a sharpener. a heavy duty vacum. a commpressor motor?

Selasa, 27 Mei 2014

how do you get a sears 2450 pressure washer to accept soap?

beabearfan

I have a craftsman 2450 psi 2gpm 6.75 hp ,that is suppose to be able to take soap thru a siphon hose but it isnot working. Suggestions , thanks.

Answer
Hose pump system is probably plugged, I believe the soap is picked up from the hose by vacuum created by the water pressure across the soap hose port. You may have to dismantle part of system to repair. But would first try to blow air through the hose and break up the plug do this gently as not to blow a seal etc. If you get it free be sure to run water through it each time you finish using soap as it will keep the soap from plugging.

why my pressure washer does not spray soap?

sinsonsin

just bought a pressure washer and it does not spray soap, at the beginning it worked fine but after the second time I had this problem.
It doesn't have exchangeable tips, I just have to rotate the nozzle.
I was told that it might have some air.
thanks every body.

Answer
soap will only come out with only the hose pressure only. you must put the soap in the bucket and add a little water so it can flow easy. after that you have soaped what ever you are cleaning you can star the washer up and clean.

Power craft pressure washer?

wiggy

when i turn on my power craft pressure washer it keeps starting & stopping like thump thump thump and the pressure is low can you tell me what might be the problem.

It came with a 3 year warranty so hoping that it might be able to get fixed, if i can find the receipt that is

Answer
what is the water pressure from the garden hose to the unit??? is it possible there is a filter at the hose connection to the unit??? those machines make a thump noise as it is normal.. go to another location and try the pump washer to see if it works ok... the hose needs to be on medium force but the unit cannot handle full force.

pressure washer will not hold pressure

Gerald D

Answer
When dealing with a "Pressure" problem always start from the source.
Then by process of eleimation, find out what is wrong.

First check the water flow/pressure from the inlet...insure the filter is not clogged.
Next check the pump....remove the hose from the pressure washer, turn on the water source and then turn on the pump. There should be a marked difference in the flow.

Keep checking...Could be a few things.
Pressure Regulator Bad
Temperature check valve bad
Internal check valves stuck/bad

Generally if it is not "Holding" pressure while gun is in the off postion, water is bypassing somewhere.

Pressure washer ratings?

2up

I am looking at buying a pressure washer. The headline on the advert sells it as "130BAR" pressure. When you read further down the description/spec it says it has an "Operating Pressure of 65 BAR" Wheres all that pressure gone!? I assume the lower pressure is what you ACTUALLY get (which is crap for a power washer), so where does the 130 BAR figure come from? Heres a link to the item in question:: http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00020/pressure-washer-130bar-1400w/dp/TL10021?Ntt=tl10021

Answer
1 Bar = 14.5037738 Psi (Pound Per Square Inch)
So if you do the math 65 X 14.50377738 = 942.74 PSI
That a tad weak for a pressure washer of you ask me. Will it get the job done yeah, but Id look for something a bot stronger personally. It works out at 130BAR is claim to be rated at about 1900 PSI.
That sure seems like a huge loss from 1900 to 942. But im no pressure washer expert. Worst case buy it use it not happy sent the thing back. Look for Karcher brand pressure washers. Ive had the best luck with that brand myself. Good solid units.

Leaking faucet problem?

First let me say that I'm a renter so I'm not willing to spend alot of my own personal money to fix it, and also if it becomes a major problem then I'll definetly contact my management and have them come out to repair... I'm just wanting to know if there's anything simple or inexpensive I can do myself for now.

The faucet that is for the laundry where you hook up your washer's hose is leaking. It is the left (if you're facing it) one, so probably the hot water. The hose is on there tightly and the O-ring is fine but it drips quite a bit... it also even drips when I turn the handle of that faucet off all the way. It seems strange too because those faucets come vertically straight up the wall so I'd think with no water pressure because I turned the valve off it shouldn't be leaking. Any ideas or ways I might be able to fix this? It's overflowed the little basin around the faucets a few times and gotten the floor very wet, and I think the water bill is a little higher then it should be probably because of the constant water drip. Any recommendations on quick fixes are appreciated.

Again, I'll contact management if there's nothing I can do myself.
I actually don't want the water shut off because I need to use it for laundry... I just shut it off for now until I can find a solution.

Answer
You might be able to do something yourself.Just from your description its hard to say,a picture might help.
But i would advise you to have the landlord (supervisor,manager,whatever your particular arrangement is) take care of it.If you should break something the liability is going to be on you.And you can bet if you do fix it the landlord is not gonna say "hey nice job,why dont you forget about paying rent next month,its on me".
Plumbing repairs can be unforgiving,I tend towards advising homeowners to let professionals handle all but the simplest of these repairs.But on somebody else's property (ie your landlords) I really cant think of any instance where there's anything to gain by a layman messing with the plumbing.

Minggu, 25 Mei 2014

Briggs & Stratton pressure washer question?

chuckbird8

Ok, well i got a pressure washer at a sale a few weeks ago, and i'm having what i believe to be carb problems.... I've looked up this pressure washer, but haven't found anything, and thought that someone might be able to help me with like the year it was made and such

It's a 5HP motor
Model # 133212
Type: 0159 01
Code: 9504052 D

Answer
Briggs & Stratton have been around for a long time and used for a wide range of applications.The carb. system is very basic and most problems can boiled down to dirt it the system, water or sticking linkage etc . The year it ws made is not that important parts for it can be found by model number.You may want to redifine your question to the accual problem yoou are having and I may be of more help

Karcher 2500 pressure washer pulsating?

Jamie

I have been working on a karcher 2500 pressure washer I got in a garage sale. I have taken down the pump and replaced some of the valves and the spill valve. The hose it came with was cracked, but I didn't get a new one until I thought I could get every thing working. Once the pump was put back on it ran fine with the cracked up, but the pressure was lower than I thought it should be. I figured it must be the hose causing my pressure problems, so I got a new one. Ever since I put the new hose on the pressure wash pulsates (It has full pressure for a second or two then it loses pressure for a second or two.) Any ideas what could be causing this?

Answer
This should be an easy fix. The unloader valve is sticking....quite a common problem for Karcher machines. On the top of the pump you will find a black plastic cover with a chrome button on top of it. Pry the button off and lift the black plastic cap off. You'll find two star or hex screw under it....remove these and carefully lift the plastic retainer up. You are now looking at the unloader valve assembly. You'll need needle nose pliers to to remove it. Look down into it and you will see a tab to clamp the pliers onto. Gently twist it pulling up slightly at the same time. Once you have it out, clean it and apply some silicone grease to it and replace it. Put everything back together the way you took it apart and your done.

pressure washers /how much psi to strip stain from deck?

David

Answer
Yeah I'm afraid Jimmy is right here. Good stain {oil based types} can penetrate deep into wood. With luck it was applied quick and thin and can be dealt with by a drum or belt sanding {caution these tools require practice and can gouge wood or separate strips off}. The Johnny Homeowner orbital sanders even with heavy coarse sand paper will give you carpal tunnel before you see any color change lol. Not that bad but after sanding a deck for three days you begin to think it. My deck is two elevations of 12 X 20 each and before I added the second tier I used Johnson water seal, Did you just hear a collective sigh from experienced deck fixer-uppers? lol That luckily sanded fairly easy being only one coat for one season. It did take me and the wife three days with an orbital sanders to complete it. At that point I made up my mind to do some research and get the right stuff.
Ironically I just started a rebuild on a winery here in the Napa Valley and was fortunate enough to hook up with the craftsman custom woodworker on site. {Quick reference the old building of the winery was built in 1889 using the biggest timbers of redwood I have ever seen between the floors. They pulled these timbers 14" thick and 36" wide and some as long as 20' and sent them to be milled for building all the wood applications in the new winery. Making some HUGE doors 14"X8'X10' high of the deepest looking wood ever} So in talking with this guy who was using a stain you can only get from Italy told me about his favorite stain/water-seal. It is called "Duckseal" and comes in various tones, water based, and not on the inexpensive side {$112.00 5gal 4 years ago} Yep 4yrs haven't touched it since. Sealed and stained beautifully, so much it spawned the second tier, a shadow garden, and two 6' high fences either side of house 60' each. {warning I did go cheap on fencing with cedar planks and am still kicking myself. It came out a different tone then the rest of the yard fyi} If you are able to remove enough to allow it to accept stain for a even color I would recommend "Duckseal" if not that then I recommend not cutting cost here or its back on the knees every other year lol. Hope this helps Good Luck to you and remember work goes faster with help so grab a kid lol.

Electric pressure washers?

Mike S

I have seen these Husky 1800 psi electric pressure washers at Home depot for about a $100.00 and I was wanting to know if these units are any good. I have read some user reviews on the Internet and have talked to some people about these and I am getting conflicting answers if they are any good. I was thinking about buying one to use around the home. Such as, cleaning the patio, porch, the driveway and so on. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.

Answer
I used a Karcher 1500 psi model to clean a 100 foot driveway heavily soiled from oak leaves for 3 years and it worked great although a bit slow. Also used it to pressure wash a deck, garage and siding with no problems...I'd recommend them for minor jobs.

Task Force Pressure washer Wand help?

I bought this Task Force Pressure washer Model TF2000 about 3 years ago at Lowes. I tried taking it back to Lowes but they discontinued this product. The problem I am having is: the gun wand extension is split. So when I try to wash, a lot of water sprays all over the place.

I want to buy a new part but can't locate it. I found on Amazon (i left the link below)
"Pressure washer 80005 Universal Pressure Washer Extension Lance with Fan Nozzle"

http://www.amazon.com/Powerwasher-80005-Universal-Pressure-Extension/dp/B000EEQ9KW/ref=sr_1_13?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1338061743&sr=1-13

Will this work with my Task Force TF2000 Pressure Washer? A lot of the reviews say that it fits some, but not all.
Any help?

Thanks in advance.

Answer
I don't know where your pressure washer is cracked but this website shows how to repair a cracked pressure washer pump housing, this same method may work for your cracked pressure washer as well
http://repair-fix.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-repair-cracked-pressure-washer.html

high pressure washer has very little pressure?

lemondrop

2400 psi....used to have to hold the gun with both hands now I just go along with one hand on the nozzle and it takes FOREVER to clean just the walkway and I have to practically touch the cement to get it really good. There is a white, green, red, and yellow attachment. The red works really well but is pin point (draw your name type) and would take a REALLY REALLY long time to do anything. Any suggestions. I'm obviously not very technical so I would appreciate detailed information please and Thank YOu Very Much!!!! Engine runs fine just little pressure.
It's gas powered if that makes a difference lol

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This could be several things....possibly the seals, or you may need to check the pump oil. Go to Sears, they sell pump oil, as well as several products designed to lubricate the pump and clean it as well. The attachments you describe are the different nozzle tips for various spray patterns. Do you run any chemicals through the unit?? If so - make sure that they are approved for this type of use, and NEVER run bleach through the unit (unless you thoroughly flush it out afterwards). You might also want to carefully dis-assemble the wand and make sure that there are no mineral deposits blocking anything. Check the water inlet screen (where you attach the hose, there should be a screen) make sure it's not clogged or blocked. Finally, consider using a chemical to "help" the pressure washer do it's job....for concrete, Home Depot carries gallon sizes of "Rust Aid" - use a pump-up garden sprayer, apply the Rust-Aid, let it "work" for 5 or 10 minutes then blast it off with the pressure washer.

I've got a Husky 1750 psi power washer. Want it for my carpet cleaning wand. Too much psi? hot water okay ?

paulj0557-

Alright, I know many of you might be saying 'why in the heck do you want all of that pressure for a carpet wand which usually only needs about 300-500 psi even from a truck?! Well, I do have a nice Cat brand truck pump and yes, I run it at about 300 psi. Anything higher wastes water, and when switching to a hand tool for steps and upholstery you really need even less pressure.
So after all of this why use a 1750 psi? Well, it's all I have and I need to clean a high rise building so I have to use portable equipment. I DO have plenty of suction power so I'm sure that the extra pressure I'm putting down will get extracted fine. So this is not an issue.
Soooo my questions are these:
1. Can the seals in this pump ( typical cupped rubber seals X 4) handle the hot water supply from a typical hot water tank?
I do have a post inline hot water heater that I will heat the water further AFTER it leaves the pump.
2. Is there an inexpensive ( cheap DIY way) means to reduce the pressure from the pump? Also, since I have 4 jets on my wand will this pressure of 1,750 psi be reduced by 4, thus about 425 psi per jet?
Thanks for any help. No answers will be too far fetched considering I am on a budget here, and there is a short time frame in which I have to get this put together.

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If I were you i would look at your insurance policy very carefully. You are using equipment outside its designed parameters, and if anything goes wrong you will be completely on your own.

high pressure washer has very little pressure?

lemondrop

Lost Black Soap Dispensing Nozzle for Pressure Washer?

Chet

I have a project coming up tomorrow to pressure wash a very large fence and lost the black chemical nozzle. I have been to 5 different stores with no luck. Is there anyway around this? Can I attach a slip lock fitting and plug it into the end of the wand and then screw in an adjustable nozzle to create more back pressure to dispense the soap? Where the tube fits into the pump it looks like a pressure ball fitting that would need pressure to open the flow. If this were to work I could only find a plastic slip lock fitting. Would this hold up to the pressure or do you think it would break sending my helper to his knees? Any jimmy rig ideas that would last a couple days of spraying? Thanks
I'm sorry missed the most important part!
It is a ExCell ZR2800. Here is a link to it.
http://www.ppe-pressure-washer-parts.com/zr2800-replacement-parts-repair-kits

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It looks like I am a little late to answer your question at the current moment...however if you are looking to still purchase a replacement nozzle here's a great place to buy online: www.sunbritesupply.com

My fav place for my pressure washer.

The thing to know about the chemical injector is that they require a low pressure draw. Actually dropping the pressure is what causes the soap to be sucked up by the tube into the injector. A normal soap tip is a size 40 orifice. Find something close to that and you should be in business.

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