OT: Pressure Washer

Bill · 2018-09-20T05:42:11+00:00

Was thinking of buying this pressure washer. I've never had or even used one before, but my driveway and deck suggest I need one. indicates the price is good, compared to the usual price. Champion 3200-PSI 2.4-GPM Dolly-Style Gas Pressure Washer Does this one seem okay, or better to buy something by Generac. I really don't have that many uses for a pressure washer, but I don't want to buy "junk".... Thanks, Bill

OT: Pressure Washer

Sep 20, 2018 42 Replies

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Jack 7 years ago

Same, and I keep holding to reduce pressure whilst I start the engine.

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Leon 7 years ago

Normally the water comes out immediately but not this time.

I suspect the pump is not a direct connection to the engine like a connecting rod to a crank shaft. Probably more like a cam pushing a lifter and the pump piston got stuck in a closed position. No water came through the hose at all for several minutes, and after the engine was started. I have learned to always hold the nozzle valve open when starting.

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Michael 7 years ago

Agree with Larry Kraus. According to the instructions on my pressure washer , before starting the engine and with the water hose connected and turned o n, I'm supposed to hold down the trigger on the wand until there's a steady stream coming out the wand. Takes about 20 seconds. Then I can fire it up. The pump is like a boat motor. You're not supposed to run it without water .

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