Pressure Washers Thread

[JayL]

I'm trying to repair and at the same time mod this flimsy assembled Pressure Washer.It has good power and worth spending some time to make it better.

To start off the base is wobbly thus making pulley alignments difficult to do.

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3049.jpg

When it's done I am planning to install Quick Disconnect Couplers for the hoses and connections.

Anybody know where I can get such couplers?

[jarod]

Those car wash style air pressure washes are as sturdy and as modifiable as it looks. Are those better than the Chiwanese compact ones that you also had?

[JayL]

Those car wash style air pressure washes are as sturdy and as modifiable as it looks. Are those better than the Chiwanese compact ones that you also had?

Probably more durable but not any better. The Travino compact one I had has lasted 3 years now of DIY cleaning with one change oil in between. Maybe I'll change it's oil anytime now. Last time I used 3 in 1 oil for it.

[eavesdropper]

Sorry for Ignorance sir....Does pressure washer have to change oil? How? TIA...

[JayL]

Sorry for Ignorance sir....Does pressure washer have to change oil? How? TIA...

Yes. You need to change oil to make the tool perform better and last longer.

[violaine]

let me ask..malakas ba konsumo sa electricity ang mga pressure washers? say 30 minutes cleaning a car?
thanks!

[JayL]

I decided to rebuild the pump.

This is a very common pressure washer design. I'm posting some random pics of the rebuild for my notes as well as those who have this type of tool. Being able to see the inner mechanism gives a good idea of problems that might develop during normal wear and tear usage.

The oil port.

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3051.jpg

Front

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3052.jpg

Pressure indicator

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3053.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3054.jpg

[JayL]

Grease Ports

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3056.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3058.jpg

The Pressure Pump

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3059.jpg


http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3060.jpg

[JayL]

Pressure Regulator

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3061.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3063.jpg

Random pics

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3066.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3067.jpg

[JayL]

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3069.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3070.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3071.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3065.jpg

[JayL]

Here the rebuild is done. Mostly needed cleaning and replacing of a few O rings.

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3072.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3073.jpg

Motor is working fine. I'll just give it a new coat of paint.

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3074.jpg

This is the main weakness of this pressure washer assembly. A very flimsy base. Will have to think of a way to beef it up. Any suggestions welding boys? See the belt tightening mechanism. Only one screw in the center. Adding 2 more at the sides might make alignment and tightening better.

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/IMGP3077.jpg

[spyghost]

i was thinking of using sort of an tensioner bearing somewhee in the center. in that way the mounting for the bases of the pump and the motor would be stable, sort of fixed. the only thing that one will have to move is the tensioner bearing.

as for the design of the bearing mounting, a good one, but a bit tricky is to use a similar concept with that of a mitsubishi lancer 4g1x 4g9x alternator/wp tension - it uses a long bolt to hold the tension intead of having it held by a tight bolt (friction).

this is a interesting rebuild you got here. where did you get the replaceables (non-reusable parts)? seals, rings being those

[spyghost]

hi,

just bringing up an old thread on pressure washers. i'm planning on buying this kind of pressure washer (belt driven) instead of the branded ones like karcher, b&d, etc... - sort of a xmas present for myself.

the motor is 1.5 hp. given this, it has to run on a separated line from the main with its own breaker. i took a peek on my housing and i don't have any spare breakers anymore (pity).

suggestions? (besides tearing up apart everything and getting a bigger housing)

[JayL]

I'm running a 3 HP Air Compressor using household electrical lines rated 20A ( compressor draws 15A max ) . None the less I don't plug anything else on that particular wiring run.

Tip : If applicable MOD the belt tension. If the belt is tensioned properly or in my case a bit tighter then the water pressure will be very strong. I just don't know the exact effect on pump's longevity. However in my case I'm more concerned about higher water pressure. So far my pump has been holding out well naman.

[spyghost]

I'm running a 3 HP Air Compressor using household electrical lines rated 20A ( compressor draws 15A max ) . None the less I don't plug anything else on that particular wiring run.

Tip : If applicable MOD the belt tension. If the belt is tensioned properly or in my case a bit tighter then the water pressure will be very strong. I just don't know the exact effect on pump's longevity. However in my case I'm more concerned about higher water pressure. So far my pump has been holding out well naman.

ok, this seems reasonable.

any idea on what's the current pricing on the market nowadays? sulit price ranges from 5k-5,5k. wondering it could be lower if "non online ads."

are there fake pumps motors of this sort? - just keeping an eye of what to watch out for...

[JayL]

ok, this seems reasonable.

any idea on what's the current pricing on the market nowadays? sulit price ranges from 5k-5,5k. wondering it could be lower if "non online ads."

are there fake pumps motors of this sort? - just keeping an eye of what to watch out for...

Try to call Best Achievers in T. Alonzo St. for current pricing. I find them to have the better prices among dealers in Binondo.

http://www.eyp.ph/search?q=best+achievers&loc=&vstype=basic&fzq=&x=42&y=20

[spyghost]

for sure i need to bring a vehicle here (even though i don't want to). i'm thinking of just leaving it in cubao and take lrt, but i guess it's a dumb move considering how heavy this is even though disassembled.

any route suggestions? and a safe parking space?

[bigfoot2]

Sometimes there is street parking, or pay parking lots along Soler st nr cor of T Alonzo.

[joey81]

for sure i need to bring a vehicle here (even though i don't want to). i'm thinking of just leaving it in cubao and take lrt, but i guess it's a dumb move considering how heavy this is even though disassembled.

any route suggestions? and a safe parking space?

My usual route, not necessarily the best. I also come from the east.
- take Recto going to Divisoria
- go past T. Mapua and T. Alonzo, you can't turn left there.
- make a U-turn before you reach Abad Santos (I think 2 streets after T. Alonzo)
- you're now along Recto going to Quiapo, make a right on T. Mapua
- make another right on the first street, that's Soler
- there is a parking lot on the right, after BPI and before the wet market. P40 flat rate kahit na per-hour ang sign.

I like that parking lot because they don't require you to leave the keys. And also everything is "within walking distance". :D

[spyghost]

are there things to look out for in a kawasaki pressure washer? - fakes, refurbs, motor brand?

i am also looking at sulit sellers (primarily due to convinience - qc, manda sellers). recto is quite far coming from marikina, but might as well get there if really necessary.

[zepol]

i bought a small kawasaki pressure washer from Lys;at Recto, the portable one. At 3k+ it's cheap and fulfills my requirements. If you live in Marikina, it's easy to get there since it's just a short walk from the recto lrt station. I usually don't bother canvassing anymore, the prices in that store are usually much lower than competition.

There are lots of water pumps and washers in Evangelista St. Apparently it's the raon of water pumps. I canvassed for a small submersible there, 1800 at Evangelista vs 1900 sa Recto. I bought at Recto - security and convenience was worth the php100.

[spyghost]

how small is the small one? what's the portable one you got?

commute on the way to recto is no problem because of the mrt - that's my usual route. i'm just hesitant in bringing my ride there, but i might as well bring if it's inevitable.