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

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Mike R

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

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

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

Which pressure washer can receive hot water at 120 degrees?

d_awood

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

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

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

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Where does the thermal relief valve go on a Honda Excell XR2600 Pressure washer?

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Greg

I have a 5hp Honda Excell XR2600 pressure washer. I talked to the reps on the phone and they told me it was the thermal relieve valve was the problem I was having. It would make pressure sometimes and then othertimes not. I got the part 16484 and I just don't see where it goes. I have had the pump off and I still don't see where it goes. Any help would be appreciated.

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I'm afraid the rep may have mislead you. The thermal relief valve only activates if the pump over heats by releasing hot water from the pump to make room for cooler water. It does nothing for making pressure. The pressure problem you describe would be connected with either the pressure relief valve, or the pump valves, or both.

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

Mike R

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

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

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

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

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Mike R

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

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

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

Which pressure washer can receive hot water at 120 degrees?

d_awood

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

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

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

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pressure washer still doesn't pass water after inspecting check valves. What next?

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tonymonton

Check valves look fine. It's an industrial pressure washer. 7.5hp, 240v, 3phase motor and diesel burner. Previous owner reports not used in 10 years, but functioned fine then. Any ideas?
I have 3 phase power, and the electric motor runs fine.
The motor spins, but the pressure doesn't rise. I tried it 6 days ago. Only for 5 to 10 seconds, not to ruin the pump. Today, the pump check valves were dry, as well as the visible internal parts of the pumps I could see.

Answer
When turning on the unit, does it sound like the motor spins fast then loads up?? Like it is trying to build pressure?? If not water is not getting to the pump. If it is, there could be corrosion in the hose and plugging up the tip. Try removing tip and see if it works..


Is there a holding tank that the fresh water fill before the pump??? If there is there will be a float on it just like a toilet, make sure there is water in there and the float is working..

Why wouldn't a pressure washer be putting out any pressure?

Arch Bisho

I've had this pressure washer for 2 years, I just sold it and the guy says 'the pump cut out and won't come back on'. Its a 13hp Honda engine, on a 3600 psi 4gpm pump. What would cause a loss of pressure? If the pump seized, would the engine still run?
Its hooked up to a house spiket, I think it flows 6-8 gpm.

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You didnt give much information as to what brand pump is mounted to the honda engine. But to venture an educated guess I would say Cam is right. The unloader valve is stuck in the unload mode. It could also be the "Easy-Start Spring" has broken and is locked in the start mode. (low pressure mode for easy starting of large horse power engines)

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