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Comment on Which uses more water, an electric pressure washer or a garden hose with a fire hose attachment? by John Darmanin

John Darmanin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:23:57 +0000

Garden hose will use more water. Suds will depend on the type of soap used. The hose is easier on the car but you might need to use a pressure washer to remove road salt and mud if they are difficult to remove. You are better off using a hose, good quality auto soap and and a soft cloth. Pressure washers are tough on the paint finish if not used properly.

Comment on Which uses more water, an electric pressure washer or a garden hose with a fire hose attachment? by donnyv

donnyv — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:23:57 +0000

A hose with a hand controlled sprayer and a bucket of water and car wash soap , a long with a brush and a few towels set aside and some music , the best . A high pressure wash , are you serious , this will only knock off film and not to much dirt. turn it up or change the valves and your gonna start peeling off paint.

Comment on How to run electric power washer off a 5 gal bucket of water? by dtstellwagen

dtstellwagen — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:58:19 +0000

I’m not thinking "gravity feed" is going to give you enough volume to keep the pump primed.

If this is something you need to do for an ongoing problem I would recommend using a more solid tank that could hold pressure. If you attached a sealed non-leaking tank to a supply system it would charge up to the pressure available from your system by compressing the trapped air. (Or you could introduce fittings to increase pressure, but air space needs to be present to compress.)

Comment on How to run electric power washer off a 5 gal bucket of water? by Dan B

Dan B — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:58:19 +0000

It’s possible using PVC. You can drill a hole and install a bulkhead adapter. Then buy the plumbing connectors to mate everything together. You’ll get at most about 1-2 minutes of spray time as pressure washers spray about 3 gals per minute. Gravity should be enough to supply 3 gals per minute.

Comment on How to run electric power washer off a 5 gal bucket of water? by tew3020

tew3020 — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:58:19 +0000

Might work. Best chance for success is using adapters, not caulking. Adapters are available at home improvement stores so you can connect ordinary garden hose. Drill a hole in bucket. You may then be able to just screw in the hose adapter with maybe only a washer. Maybe can get a faucet with on/off handle. Convenient when disconnecting.
Hang it as high as possible because it will increase water pressure. Hang it high up on a tree if possible, using rope.
Do only very short blasts.

Comment on Electric power washer 220 v? by Dahelper

Dahelper — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:18:39 +0000

The thing your asking can have consiquenses. You see there is single phase 220v and three phase. You probably have single phase at least it sounds like it as you can also see the plug looks different. Since your over seas you can also be dealing with 50 hertz instead of 60 hz like here in the US. If you use a step up transformer since its 220VAC if you plug into a 50 hz line it might cause a smoking of your power washer. Also with 220VAC you need proper phasing if you measure 220 single phase if installed correctly it has two 115vac lines which you wont get just taking normal taps off a regular step up transformer you probably will need an auto transformer so you can have three leads.That said consider the current draw which I assume will be in the 10 amp range that will tell you the wire size you need probably 10 ga to be safe with the correct plug you can do it. I forget what we used but are you supplying this from yellow gear or not if so use american parts if not well you better have proper circuit protection as well as isolation. So consult with an electrician who has been doing this for a while You will probably end up with smoke checked gear if you don’t . Do you see how complicated the issues your dealing with can be its not just plug and play my friend. Best advice be safe and since your in Spain check all safety devices as well as let an electrician do the wiring even if your just helping Electricity used correctly can be your friend but make a mistake and you could pay with your life. DO YOUR RESEARCH and SAFETY COMES FIRST. There s someone waiting for you to come home safely.

Comment on Electric power washer 220 v? by Irv S

Irv S — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:18:39 +0000

Compare nameplates.
That transformer has a power rating, (Watts or Volt/Amps.),
so does the power-washer.
The transformer must be rated for as about 1 1/2 times or more
power than the machine uses.
(Motors draw a ‘starting current’ highter than their running load.)

Comment on I have a pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the pressure coming? by Dan B

Dan B — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:04:49 +0000

Not at all if you have 2-3 gallons per minute. Read your pressure washer manual to see how many gallons per minute it sprays. The pressure washer converts low pressure, high volume water flow to high pressure, low volume water flow. Air is not good in the garden hose or pressure washer lines. Before you turn on the pressure washer, turn on the water supply and purge the air out of the garden hose. Then connect the hose to the washer and hold open the trigger on the spray handle for about 2-3 minutes. This purges the air out of the lines pressure washer.

Comment on I have a pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the pressure coming? by chris

chris — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:04:49 +0000

Electric pressure washers are garbage!!!!! I bought one from sears and used it a few times the first season and 2 things happened. The plastic hose quick connect started spewing water and I had to stand there holding the trigger for like a minute before the damn thing would kick in. I returned it and got a new one and the same thing started happening the following spring. I finally returned it and upgraded to a gas one and the difference was amazing!!! Works every time like it did when it was brand new.

Comment on I have a pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the pressure coming? by GTB

GTB — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:04:49 +0000

It is not likely. The pressure washer must have sufficient flow rate of water entering it. The pressure washer boosts the exit pressure.

Look at your system specifications. It will tell you the minimum inlet flow rate required as well as the exit flow rate it will produce.

Remember that a pressure washer is not a high flow rate device, it is a high pressure device. If the exit flow is 1 gal / min the inlet water should be at least 1 gal / min.