PSI

[Hot Shot Power Clean]

O.K. my machine is a 3000 PSI unit. Tiny I know, But I put guage on it today and it read 3500, should I turn it down? run? leave it?

 

[David O'Connell Jr]

turn it down

 

[Russ Spence]

yes turn it down , if it is a 3000 psi unit you will compromise even more water flow coming out of the wand, if it is turned up to 3000 you should get the 3.5 gpm it is rated for but at 3500 you are more like 2.5 gpm also check to make sure the tips you are using are 3.5 to 4.0 gpm tips they should read 1540, 2540, 4040 ect or 1535, 2535, 4035

 

[David O'Connell Jr]

Was the reading while the trigger is pulled?
You should get approx 500psi difference between an open gun and closed. Our 8gpm, 3500psi pumps run at 2600psi after 100 ft of hose. Where are you reading the pressure?

 

[Russ Spence]

I always check the reading at the pump

 

[Hot Shot Power Clean]

@ the pump, trigger not pulled.

 

[Russ Spence]

@ the pump, trigger not pulled.

Pump trigger pulled

 

[Hot Shot Power Clean]

Alright pump trigger pulled @ 2600, Tried to get more out of it but the nut alone won't turn, the whole bolt twists.