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One day last week, after restarting my pressure washer I forgot to turn the water hose on. I ran all the water out of the system through 100' of hose before the pressurized spray stopped. Realizing I wasn't getting water, I quickly shut the system down. Once I got the water back on it seemed...

I have a dilemna. I was advised by the people who sold me my pressure washer to adjust the pressure by adjusting the unloader. I did that to lower my pressure in order to wash a fence. I have a 13 hp Honda with a comet pump that I have been informed by the seller should be a 3500 psi 4 gpm...

I just greased my Whirl Away Scrubber with Lithium grease via the grease fitting on the spinner. I have been told that only Silicon grease should be used to protect the seals. Is there a problem using lithium grease (can't find silicon grease cartridge to fit in my grease gun) instead of...

I'm not sure I understand the full impact of the unloader on my pressure washer. I was able to reduce the pressure at my wand tip by adjusting the unloader for doing a fence and it worked fine. I assume that the rate of flow was not changed and it still delivered 4 gpm at the reduced pressure...

Having a new interest in deck and fence restoration I was wondering if there were any ideas for an inexpensive spraying system that would serve all around general purposes for someone getting started who is trying to conserve money. I have a 3500 psi 4 gpm machine with wand and chemical...

I'm new. Just cold water washed (economy home project), with no chemicals, a two year old privacy fence bought at Lowes. Adjusted my pressure to just remove the dirt and grey. Looks good except for the stains that run downward from the staples in the slats. Would a good cleaner have removed...

I have read with interest the many posts related to choosing a deck sealer. Many have noted better results with an oil based product over a water based one. Can you share some specifics about how you clean up your gear after you're finished spraying? If you use a solvent, how much do you need...

I'm new at pressure washing and am a little confused about dilution of cleaning chemicals. Many of the formulas that I have read about on this forum say to mix bleach, liquid Tide (or comparable), dish liquid, and some type of dishwasher spot eliminator liquid. It seems that these ingredients...

I have opportunity to do a 55,000 sq ft concrete parking lot used for 18 wheeler deliveries. There are 19 truck bays with a little bit of oil stain. I plan on working this job with another pressure washing company, but the job may entail repairing the expansion cracks and hairline cracks in...

I've read a number of posts on house cleaning formulas. Many suggest mixing in some liquid Tide amongst other things. Any reason liquid Purex or another less costly brand wouldn't be as effective? Does Tide contain something that others miss? Anyone have some experience with this?

I am considering taking on some jobs doing residential homes. It has been recommended that a gallon of bleach, an ounce of liquid tide and some jet-dry will do an acceptable job of cleaning using a cold water pressure washer of 3500 psi and 4 gpm. I am working in the Jacksonville, Florida area...

I have a 3500 psi 4gpm cold water pressure washer with a 16" Whirl Machine with two nozzles on the spinning bar. Is it safe to use this equipment on asphalt? I want to clean the surface so that it can be sealed. Any suggestions on chemicals to use, etc. Thanks!