Coleman Pressure Washer: 2014-06-08

Jumat, 13 Juni 2014

Where do find carburetor parts for Coleman Powermate pressure washer.?

AL THEJUNK

Answer
Any small-engine repair shop should be able to help you. Failing that, Coleman has a customer-service website.

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

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!

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

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!

Answer
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

Please explain how pressure washer work and its pressure generating principle.How big psi can 12V can generate

adhikari_s

I am looking for a pressure pump(washer) that generates 1500-5000 psi applying 12V DC battery. How many batteries required ?
Can I buy such pumps in the market ? please give more information on it.

Answer
My pressure washer has a 5 horsepower motor and creates about 200 psi. The short answer is that car starter motors create 5 to 10 hp for a short while but get hot fast. One battery will do the job for a very short while. The easier way is to use an electric washer, convert the 12 vdc to 120vAC with an inverter and wash away. The amount of batteries will depend on how long you want to operate at high pressure. The more the better. Can you buy such a pump, sure, convert a small home electric unit. Another good source for this stuff is West Marine, check their website and they have a great tech staff and no I don't work there.

Kamis, 12 Juni 2014

How my does it cost to get a house pressure washed?

Kennisha W

I have a 4 bedroom 1300 square ft house I was interested in getting pressure washed! I was wondering does any one know how much it cost

Answer
Depends on many factors and I would stay away from cheapest price. Try to find a contractor accredited with the Power Washers of North America and find examples of similar jobs from them to see their workmanship.

Factors that will effect the price are:

1) substrate - vinyl cladding homes are easier to clean than a brick home
2) level of dirty
3) access - if the house is difficult to access some parts this will take longer
4) degree of difficulty - It may be a large house with gables which will require high ladder work.

You may as well may a little extra to get the job done correctly.

How many PSI do I need for a home power washer. I am planning on using for my deck, siding etc.?

Aaron R

I am only planning on using it for my deck, driveway, car, siding etc.

Answer
Do not use over 1300 psi on your deck - higher pressures will raise the wood grain. Your siding can take a higher pressure but use the 1300 psi unit (these are available at Lowes/HD etc.) with a cleaner appropriate for you siding.

Remember units with high pressure, say over 2,000 psi can be very dangerous if the direct stream comes in contact with the body.

why my earth wise pressure washer keeps stopping every two min and what i can do to prevent it?

Terry

how to keep my earthwise pressure washer from stopping for 90 seconds when you use it for 3 minutes

Answer
it might need a larger size inlet hose to provide more water flow. if you are using an extension cord on it the wire gauge is not large enough.

Husky Pressure Washer?

xps_kyle

i got a Husky Pressure Washer 80522 and i was taking out the small green things that controls the water, and the tip of the extension spray came off, and i lost a small metal ball. I can't seem to get the small red thing to fit in. can you help me?

Answer
The only thing I can suggest is to go where they sell the same type and look at those; maybe ask someone that works there.

Sorry I can add more

Rabu, 11 Juni 2014

Very Noisy water Pipes?

S0methingc

Hi,

I've recently noticed that every time my washing machine runs and it's taking in water, there's a loud noise coming from the pipes. I'm not sure if it's air pressure or what not but it's a really loud boom that goes on and off every 2-3 seconds.

Anyways, I was wondering what is causing it? Also is it dangerous, as in is there a possibility that the pipes will burst? Also, is there any way to fix it without spending hundreds of dollars on a plumber?

Thanks!

Answer
It sounds like one or both of the inlet solenoid valves in your washer is (are) chattering. Note whether the sound occurs when you set the washer for cold water, or hot water only. The faulty valve will make the pipes chatter with the corresponding water setting.

What's happened is your washer solenoid valve has gotten sticky, preventing the solenoid from fully engaging the valve, so the valve just chatters. This pressure pulse train is felt (and heard) down the pipes.

Know anything about conditions in which a person faints when hearing about te circulatory system?

patsy36ss

I know it's strange, but anything to do with the circulatory system-- the heart, veins, arteries, etc., if someone goes into detail about it I'll get faint, and pass out if I dont get away from it. The same occurs when I'm getting needles, even my blood pressure taken.

I've always been very interested with how the body works, and I can study and discuss in depth anything else, like the digestive system, reproductive, nervous system, etc. It seems like as soon as a blood vessel or something along that line is mentioned though I become very weak and will faint.

I've always just delt with it, as I know it will happen. The circulatory system I don't consider to be a phobia or anything like that. I feel like my mind can be interested in topics that pertain to the circulatory system, but my body just reacts on it's own. I know this isn't nesessarily what's happening, that's just how it feels to me.

Does anyone else have a similar problem, or know more about this?

Answer
I have a similar problem, but it does not go so far as "discussions" about circulatory functions. I cannnot touch another person's or my own pulse anywhere on the body. I had worked in a hospital many years ago as a "clinical assistant" on the psychiatric unit. I was kind of a counselor, shoulder to lean on, and chief cook and bottle washer to the patients. One of the things I was expected to do when I worked a double shift, replacing the nurse's aide on the nightshift, was to take the patient's TPRs (Temp., Pulse, and Respirations) in the morning when they first got up. The thought of touching another person's pulse gave me the "willies" so bad that I almost got sick over it. I asked whichever nurse I was working with if they would do it for me. Mostly they were okay about it, but a few thought I was shirking! I even have trouble putting my hand on my heart for the Pledge of Allegiance. I will put it nearby with very little pressure. That is enough to make me feel weak all over! When I have my blood pressure taken, and the device is tightening around my elbow pulse, I begin to almost hyperventilate at the thought of what will come next. That being my pulse getting louder and louder until it feels like it is going to burst! Sorry for the illiteration. I know that hearing that, or should I say visualizing that, would have turned me into a jellyfish! Sorry again!! Even when I saw my son's fetal video there was a sense of discomfort in the kind of undulating movement of the fetus with a heart monitor loudly (BA-BUM BA-BUM) broadcasting his heart rate! I'm getting the willies just writing about this. When I mention the willies, I'm referring to that weak feeling in my wrist pulse area that goes all the way down my hands, into the tips of my fingers that make my hands feel detached, weak, and kind of dead with a little tickle inside my wrist pulse area. All the while, I am feeling weak all over, nervously yawning a lot (sometimes), and I feel like lying down real badly! Do you relate to that description? I would think that you would, that is, if you haven't passed out yet!! I used to get the same feeling when I gave blood, but for some unexplainable reason, I've worked through that. I do not see this as a great debilitation, as I have a neurological handicap that takes up most of my complaining and whining time! As well, I've found somewhat effective ways to deal with, and to avoid the discomfort. Some of it I have even outgrown. I do not know your age, but from your writing you seem to be someone who is old enough to know themselves, or you are a younger person who is extremely bright and way ahead of your years. I've never expressed this particular problem before, and it feels good to be able to share these unique issues with others on this forum. Your situation seems a bit more pervasive than mine, if for no other reason than the fact that you speak of sometimes "fainting" . However, you seem to have a good handle on it, and have found ways to cope with it quite well! Good luck to both, or should I say, all of us!!

Selasa, 10 Juni 2014

How to Rent a Pressure Washer?

balle ball

Answer
Just go to LOWE's or Home Depot or any type of Home Center .I think even Aco /ACE rents them out too ..You can also look on the WWW for Pressure Washer in your area ~ Have fun & go easy 'cause they are a real BLAST! & If used impropertly ..can do abit of damage too ..

Best Pressure Washer Setup for Less Than $300?

I'm looking for a pressure washer that I can use for cement driveways, decks, etc. I also am looking to get a flat surface cleaner. I have tried looking on the Costco since I heard they sold some website but I couldn't find them. I also don't want a junk piece of plastic. Thanks for the help.

Answer
You won't find a commercial grade pressure washer for less then $900. Anything with a pump that mounts underneath the motor is considered a home owner use pressure washer and won't hold up to consistent use. Plus when they do breakdown, they are more expensive to fix than what you paid for them.

Grainger sells Mi-T-M, which is a quality pressure washer. Home Depot's sells a high end Dewalt pressure washer with a Cat Pump.

Do research and talk to your local pressure washer distributor to make sure you get a quality machine.

Ben
Great Lakes Cleaning Systems

How good is a Karcher K 310 1100 PSI electric pressure washer?

My Beautif

My brother in law just gave me a Karcher K 310 1100 PSI electric pressure washer that he doesn't use any more. The thing is probably older than 10 years old but he is meticulous about caring for any of his power equipment and I'm sure it's in fine working order (I haven't used it yet).
Most of the pressure washers I had considered purchasing prior to his giving this one to me were at least 1400 psi. Is there that much difference between 1100 and 1400 psi? I'm just going to use it to clean mildew off of my siding and other light residential use.

Answer
Useless in my opinion. I had one, Karcher 1300 PSI if I remember right, and hated it so much that I threw it away when I moved even though it was still "working". I didn't want to inflict it on anyone else. I now have a 2200 PSI gas model and the difference is remarkable. I can wash things twice as fast with less patchy results. You have to get very close up with the lower PSI for any effective cleaning, so your spray pattern is very narrow and it takes forever.

Can anyone suggest a brand for a good power washer. I was looking for 2600 to 3000 psi. (siding and concrete)?

ivette s

I'm hoping for something in the $150 to $300 range

Answer
Karacher makes a wide variety of washers. I have one of the smaller electric power models. that I use for the patio, steps, and porch. It is easy to use, works well and is fairly cheap.

Most home improvement centers have them.

http://www.cpopressurewashers.com/categories/electric_pressure_washers/1400_1550_psi.html

There are others on the website.

Senin, 09 Juni 2014

Will a 1750PSI attachment fit in an 1800PSI Pressure Washer?

heheman140

I just purchased used 1800 PSI pressure washer but I did not come with a variable lance, or a turbo lance. After doing some research I found a kit (in my price) which includes both the attachments and also comes with a new gun and a hose. But the only problem is that the max pressure is 1750 PSI for this kit. I was wondering if this kit will work with my 1800PSI pressure washer. I have attached a link below for the website.

http://www.pwmall.com/website/Nproductdetail.aspx?ITEMNMBR=OAK-KIT-2&BCATCHILDID2=1&ID=123464

Also if anyone knows any websites where I would be able to purchase similar attachments for the pressure washer, please post it.

Thanks
Thanks a lot fred k. Yes i am looking for a US supplier.

Answer
There is not a problem with the small pressure difference.
Pressure washers are advertised with a Maxiumum pressure rating but that only really applies to the best possible operating conditions.
As soon as the jet leaves the lance, the effective pressure is reduced. At the tip the pressure is enough to cut through soft materials but 5m away you will just get wet.
The only proviso is making sure the accessories fit the gun, but as you have chosen a complete kit there should not be any problem.

As the link is in $US, do you want a US supplier?

I just started a pressure washing side business, is there any secrets to cut cleaning time?

Richard S

i have a 3000 psi pressure washer with extention.Looking for tips,tools,or chemicals that would help

Answer
Yes, I've been doing it full time for 3 years and learned that a good surface cleaner and a 6 ft. wand are great time saving tools. Best money I ever spent. Ex: Almost everybody will want you to do their driveway or sidewalks along with the house. Do a driveway by hand and it will take hours and give you a sore back. Use a surface cleaner and it will take 60-90 minutes and do a better job than with a wand. Good surface cleaners last 10 years and have few moving parts to break. New ones cost around $1500 but will pay for themselves in a month. The 6 ft. wand. When cleaning the eaves, soffit and fascia of a house, you have to hit it from several angles to get it clean and a 6 ft. wand saves you from lugging a ladder around the whole house so you can get the nozzle at the right distance to the surface. The area I work in is hilly so many of the lots are sloped and suddenly a house is much taller at one end. Normally, you would need to get a ladder or extension pole. With a 6 ft. wand, you can still reach the area and move on to the next. A 6 ft. wand also has a tendency to keep you drier when working. Ex: when you are cleaning mold from a slab, it's easier to stay dry. 6 ft. wands usually run about $150, but are totally worth it. Get one with a variable pressure handle and it will save the wear and tear on your machine, but specifically the pump. Also, a 12 ft. ladder with a 6 ft. wand will allow you to clean most 2 story houses without having to use a 24 ft. extension pole. Extension poles are great for the abs but it gets old as the summer goes on. I'll be happy to talk with you about chemicals I use, just contact me. No charge.

pressure washer runs for about 10 seconds then stalls, the pull string was rock hard afterward?

Brett

Trying to start this pressure washer (water hose was hooked up and everything), got it to start and it ran for about 10 seconds before it just stopped, sounded like the line was pushing water and getting stuck somewhere cause when I went to restart it the pull start was hard as a rock and when I finally pulled it something blew and water was coming out the bottom around the outlet tube, I had everything hooked up right I just wanna know if there is something else that would cause this
oh actually no water at all was coming out the end of the wand even if I pressed the trigger down

Answer
This is typically caused by a build up of pressure in the pump. Depending
on the pump on the washer, that build can be caused by a bad unloader or
even a stuck check valve. Please do not run the unit without the water
running, doing this can cause the internal parts of the pump to overheat
and possible become damaged. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer
of the pressure washer for a parts break down on the pump. Typically the
unloader and the check valves are simple to replace.

Water Hose to pressure washer quick attachment?

Q. I'm looking for the quick attachment that goes from the pressure washer to the water hose. My Pressure washer is the (Briggs & Stratton "chore master" > Model CV-2100-OMBC). I'm not sure if I'm looking at the wrong parts or what but everything I find doesn't work for my hose. Please help.

Answer
Although the engine is a Briggs & Stratton the pressure washer was manufactured by a different company. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer of the pressure washer; Mi-T-M. They will have the information on what size fitting the pressure hose is.

Can you rent a power/pressure washer in Detroit, MI? Is it easy to use? Is it better to use a contractor?

P L

I want to get my house pressure washed. I don't know of any companies off hand and I don't know if I can rent a machine.

Answer
Yea you can definately rent a pressure washer. I'm guessing you dont live in downtown detroit so i dont know where to tell you to go. My best advice is to grab your yellow pages and look under rentals. You can rent it for a few hours for dirt cheap. It is easy to do as well as long as you don't mind getting a little dirty. You can buy some soap that you can spray onto the house and then hook up the presssue washer and spray off the house. If you want to get a contractor to do it i would say go to yahoo! and in the search page type and type:

pressure washing + (your city),mi

Then click the link just down from the top that says local results for pressure washing near (your city),mi. It will have a list in order of distance from closest to farthest and a way to contact them... hope this helps!

Minggu, 08 Juni 2014

what should I have checked when taking a long road trip?

Kevin

I have a 92 cadillac sedan deville and I am goin on my first road trip from south carolina to new york and I don't know much about cars, so I wonder what should I have checked on the car. I know I am goin to change oil and balance and rotate tires, but what else should I have serviced? Please help!!

Answer
Check the following:
1) oil
2) tires & pressure
3) coolant level
4) brake fluid level
5) front & back lights
6) drive belts for wear or cracks
7) washer reservoir
8) wiper blades

Then relax and enjoy the drive!

What should I do to my 1985 impala before I drive it to Myrtle Beach from Rochester New York?

Chris

The car only has 65,000 miles on it and rides very well

Answer
If you've owned it for a while and know it runs well then just do what you would do with any other car for a long road trip. I just sold an '83 Cavalier that I used to pull a small trailer between my house in West Virginia and South Carolina, about a 500 mile trip. I have a '94 Escort with 260,000 miles on it. I drive it regularly between the two houses. You know new cars break down too!

OK, check the tread on your tires and the air pressure. Check your fluids; oil, radiator, brake and power steering. And don't forget you windshield washer fluid. Keep your windshield clean so you have good vision. If you don't have one, an auto club like AAA or All State (mine) is a great idea.

Don't put a lot of emphasis on the '85. Take a look at the broke down cars along the road. Most of them seem to be newer cars. We have 4 vehicles. None newer than '97 and I wouldn't hesitate to take any one of them on the road. In fact we will be taking our '96 Rav 4 to Virginia Beach next month.

So make sure you have checked out the Impala and enjoy the ride to Myrtle. I would rather ride in an '85 Impala than most cars of today.

Plumbing. Low pressure @ kitchen sink, good pressure for toilet and Washer. Items to troubleshoot?

bigdaddyoy

Recent remodel construction of single wide trailer. Water pressure is good when toilet flushes, and good for using Washer, however, pressure in shower and kitchen sink is definitely low pressure. What items should I troubleshoot to fix flow problem? Thanks

Answer
a constriction in the water supply line that is in the path of the shower and kitchen sink is my guess. To test that theory, if you can get access to view the water lines, look to see if there is a clear path from the water main to the fixtures running well. Then look to see if there is an offshoot that serves both the sink and shower. The constriction would be on the part of the service that serves both the slow fixtures and neither of the fast ones. That should narrow it down to a pretty short portion of the water lines.

Low cold water pressure to kitchen sink. Any fixes?

kerry s

I have a mobile home, all my water pressure works fine except for the cold water in the kitchen, it is a small stream. Any ideas on what is wrong and how to fix it?
I didnt see a way to reply so I will just add details.

I live in a trailer park so it is not a well, basically city water.

I have nowhere to turn the water off under the sink, the water lines just lead under the floor and back to the hot water heater I guess.

It is not the faucet because I have a line leading out of it for my refrigerator ice maker/water dispenser and that is also getting low water pressure.

Thanks

Answer
first of all do you have a well?
second did you check under the sink to see if it is turned on all the way?
third if it is on all the way then you need to clean out you pipe to the faucet.

1.) turn off the water under the sink
2.)look for a screw,allen hex,screw or a emblem on the handle if you have two handlesflip up the top and there should be a screw.
3.)take off handles and there should be a plastic insert in there.
4.)pull out butr make sure you see how it comes out so you know how they go back in so your water turns on & off the same way ( take pictures with camera or phone).
5.)turn the water back on just a little to blow out anything in the line.
6.)check washers on plastic piecemight want to go to home depot and pick up a set of universal set of rubber o rings (washers).
7.)after you turn the water off unhook the cold water line ind check the screen on the water line (if you have a well you may have some mud or debree in this screen).
8.)put back together ( hope you took pictures or you got a good memory ).
9.)turn water backon and water should be good now.
Total time should be 30 min to 1 hour depending on you.

Best Buy Hot Water Pressure Washer?

DMPUS

I need to purchase a hot water pressure washer for commercial use.
I am looking at several options, but I am not sure what to look for: engine, brand, PSI, HP and etc..
I am looking at an interesting offer on ebay for a china made engine pressure washer for $2585 shipped. It looks nice, but I am not sure if that China engine will be reliable. On the other hand if I look for Honda engine HWPW I will probably have to sacrifice the 4500 PSI with less and will eventually pay more than $2600..
Here is the ebay deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/Powerland-4500-PSI-Gas-Power-Hot-Water-Pressure-Washer_W0QQitemZ290335600732QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item439959b05c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
What do you guys think and suggest?

Thanks,

D.

Answer
Here is my suggestion --- take it for what it's worth, which is speculation. Unless someone has purchased such a washer and knows....everyone can only 'speculate'.

So....if this is your first washer, and you're using it for business purposes, buy one locally. Pay the money and get one with a warranty from a company that looks like they will be in business at least for one year (yeah I know). That way if anything happens, you can take it there and let them deal with it and get it back quickly. Otherwise you run the risk of having something happen, then taking it somewhere and no one being familiar with it and either you're waiting forever for parts, or paying thru the nose for labor...or both and being without it for who knows how long.

After you buy your first one and you're good......then go buy one off ebay, then if anything happens, you're covered. If it turns out to be a good deal, then buy another one, but for the first one...for business....buy local.

Keyway for Honda GX270 pressure washer?

TylerK

Hey at my work we use a Honda GX270 pressure washer. I had to replace the crankshaft on it, but it didn't come with the Keyway. Now I am lost running around in circles trying to figure out where I can buy this part? Anyone know? HELP ME!!!!

Answer
Lawn Mower Repair shop.

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Pressure Washer Problems?

Metisse

I have a Husky (gas) 2600 psi HU807720. It was working fine and then the next day I went to use it again and as soon as I turned it on, I had pressure for about 10 seconds then it went off and the Thermal Release Valve starts spraying out water and that was the end of pressure washing. What does this mean? I cannot locate a repair manual online and my basic owners manual is worthless. I am getting proper pressure from the faucet, the motor runs and initially the pressure loads. I talked my husband into letting me take off all of the little valves that we could locate but noting was blocked. I have thought it could be the pump but it does get pressure for a few seconds. Anyway, any suggestions would be appreciated?

Answer
Take the tip of the sprayer off and run it that way to see if you get a steady stream with the trigger pulled when starting it up. Release the trigger and then try again to see if the same stream comes out. If when you release the trigger and pull again and no pressure the relief valve is bad or something is stuck in it. Other issue is the nozzle was clogged and blow back into it. If the steam stays good while cycling the trigger you had something stuck in the hose that was clogging the nozzle.

Coleman Pressure Washer

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