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.

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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Where to buy a sewer nozzle ?

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Q. For out design at university we need a sewer nozzle type thing . Where I can order one apart from ebay ?

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Pressure Washer Spray Nozzle can be identified by the nozzle "number", a four or five digit number that is stamped on the nozzle, which indicates the spray angle and orifice size. In all cases the first two digits of the nozzle number indicate the spray angle (disperse) in degrees.

EXAMPLE: 00 is 0 degree, 15 is 15 degree, 25 is 25 degree and 40 is 40 degree. The last two digits of the nozzle number indicate the orifice size, a standard industry designation. EXAMPLE: 06 is a 6.0 orifice, 55 is a 5.5 orifice. These numbers correspond to the actual dimensions, giving the size of the orifice.

They do not however directly indicate gallons per minute, flow rates or inches in diameter of the orifice. Some power washers come with an adjustable nozzle (called Vari Nozzle) that is attached to the end of the wand. The fan spray may be adjusted by turning the nozzle, chemical may also be applied by pulling out word on the nozzle. or more information click on source link.

The cons of a pressure washer?

Q. Sand blaster/pressure washer. Besides the price?
Perhaps damage? Thanks!

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Depending on the tip size and how close it is to the surface, it can peel paint, leave dark streaks on bare wood like a deck, and even peel the skin off your hand! So just keep the nozzle about a foot away from the surface and sweep back and forth evenly to get even cleaning that doesn't damage it.

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Water hose pressure washer adapter at lowes?

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Iron

Does lowes carry the adapter you can put on your garden hose to use it as a pressure washer? Also does this thing work good, anyone used it? Thanks.

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Pressure washers INCREASE the pressure of the water entering the washer by means of a HIGH PRESSURE pump. Nothing that does not reach similar pressures will have the same effect.
(Pressure washers usually operate up to 1500 - 3000 PSI, up to 15 - 30 times Household water pressure.)

There are a few items that use compressed air to additionally pressurize the water, but they require a separate air compressor and a second hose and never reach really high pressure. (These can discharge at up to about 250 PSI, up to about 2 1/2 Times Household water pressure.)
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/staun/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBAT4G55T0
These are usually only used in industrial applications where compressed air is already available.

I am assuming that this is the sort of item you were looking to find.
http://www.asseenontvvideo.com/511962/Water-Jet-As-Seen-on-TV.html

This type of item DOES NOT increase the pressure coming into the device,
it merely maintains more of that pressure and hence has a somewhat increased force to the stream of water coming out of the tip, by simply reducing the size of the orifice (hole) at the end of the nozzle. (Household water pressure is usually under 100PSI.)

There are quite a number of common nozzles that achieve much the same effect at a much LOWER COST.

The Adjust-a-Power nozzle is a common one widely used by forestry fire fighters, and car washes.
http://www.dixonvalve.com/dpl/dpl_page/2007/239.pdf
http://www.jmesales.com/item/143575/Dixon-Adjust-a-Power-Nozzle.aspx
You may even find this type of nozzle at Lowes, Home Depot or your local hardware store.

An even cheaper unit to try that is sure to be available at Lowes, Home Depot or your local hardware store is a SWEEPER nozzle. Which has a smaller orifice than a regular Garden Hose Nozzle, but larger than the Adjust-a-Power nozzle.
http://www.dixonbrass.com/dpl/dpl_page/2009/029.pdf
http://www.jmesales.com/item/148800/Dixon-Brass-Sweeper-Nozzle.aspx

Keep in mind that when the orifice is smaller LESS water comes out per minute (or per hour) if you are at the same pressure, so with these devices if the water is doing the real washing it may take significantly longer to achieve the effect you want as well.

How do you remove the windshields washers nozzles on a Ford Taurus 1996?

**The star

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The nozzle itself is a bend piece of tubing welded to a piece of sheet metal, held down with one screw. Remove the screw & the rubber hose... The squirt end of the tube is crimped to reduce it's size & increase the pressure of the washer fluid.

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The cons of a pressure washer?

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Heather

Sand blaster/pressure washer. Besides the price?
Perhaps damage? Thanks!

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Depending on the tip size and how close it is to the surface, it can peel paint, leave dark streaks on bare wood like a deck, and even peel the skin off your hand! So just keep the nozzle about a foot away from the surface and sweep back and forth evenly to get even cleaning that doesn't damage it.

Brand new pressure cleaner won't start?

mustang el

I've hooked up the water supply, added oil, added gas, hooked up high pressure hose to pump and gun, there's a choke(rabbit or turtle) a lever beneath that is a grey ? no idea what it's for...then a lever beneath that that has an arrow pointing right and then the word start(so I push it to the right) and there's a totally different switch for on/off...yes it's switched on. I've never started this thing once and it's brand new.......I pull, and pull.....nothing. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EASERN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT TWP3200
STANDARD FEATURES 3200psi, 3.5 gpm pressure washer powered by Locin 9 HP 270cc single cylinder 4-stroke OHV air cooled gasoline commercial grade engine. The TPW3200 model is equipped with a Danau triplex pump with brass. This pressure pump is engineered to heavy duty use with high gloss finish. Unit come with 5 spray tips, want, gun and 33â of high pressure hose. It is cover by a 1 year limited manufacturer warranty



SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Speed:
Engine speed 3600 RPM

Output:
3600 RPM 10 hp OHV

Starter:
Recoil Starter

Fuel tank cap:
1.7 gal

Lube oil cap:
1.5 quarts

Max water temp
215° F

Pressure
3200 PSI

Hose size
0.31 inches (8mm) x 50 ft

Flow
4.0 GPM

Nozzle type
Quick connect 0°,15°,25°,40° and 84° chemical spray tips


















Additional Product Features



⢠3200 psi, 3.5 gpm pressure washer

⢠Ideal for heavy duty applications

⢠10hp, 270cc engine w/ low oil shutdown

⢠Durable triplex pump with high gloss finish

⢠Unique folding frame design for easy storage

⢠Adjustable pressure regulator

⢠Quick connect 0°,15°, 25°, 40°, 84° spray tips

⢠Quick connects on 33â hose

⢠Galvanized and powder coated frame

⢠Never-go-flat wheels

⢠Detergent injector and siphon hose included

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A friends pressure washer wouldn't start when he bought it. There were 2 places where you had to add oil. He only filled one and didn't notice the other. I found the other and we filled it and the thing started right up. Look for a 2nd oil fill.

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Where to buy a sewer nozzle ?

pressure washer nozzle size image

Q. For out design at university we need a sewer nozzle type thing . Where I can order one apart from ebay ?

Answer
Pressure Washer Spray Nozzle can be identified by the nozzle "number", a four or five digit number that is stamped on the nozzle, which indicates the spray angle and orifice size. In all cases the first two digits of the nozzle number indicate the spray angle (disperse) in degrees.

EXAMPLE: 00 is 0 degree, 15 is 15 degree, 25 is 25 degree and 40 is 40 degree. The last two digits of the nozzle number indicate the orifice size, a standard industry designation. EXAMPLE: 06 is a 6.0 orifice, 55 is a 5.5 orifice. These numbers correspond to the actual dimensions, giving the size of the orifice.

They do not however directly indicate gallons per minute, flow rates or inches in diameter of the orifice. Some power washers come with an adjustable nozzle (called Vari Nozzle) that is attached to the end of the wand. The fan spray may be adjusted by turning the nozzle, chemical may also be applied by pulling out word on the nozzle. or more information click on source link.

The cons of a pressure washer?

Heather

Sand blaster/pressure washer. Besides the price?
Perhaps damage? Thanks!

Answer
Depending on the tip size and how close it is to the surface, it can peel paint, leave dark streaks on bare wood like a deck, and even peel the skin off your hand! So just keep the nozzle about a foot away from the surface and sweep back and forth evenly to get even cleaning that doesn't damage it.

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