Are you blowing the pump clear of water and using Pump Saver?
A pressure washer that works?
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Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Buy a real pressure washer, and a long hose. There's no reason to take a pressure washer up onto the roof with you.
x2. Northern Tool has nice pressure washers with Honda engines and Cat pumps. They also sell 100' hoses.
You don't run the wand while standing on a ladder do you? Rather than rocket man, you'd be pressurized water man.. in a bad way.
No, I actually stand on the roof...
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Buy a real pressure washer, and a long hose. There's no reason to take a pressure washer up onto the roof with you.
x2. Northern Tool has nice pressure washers with Honda engines and Cat pumps. They also sell 100' hoses.
You don't run the wand while standing on a ladder do you? Rather than rocket man, you'd be pressurized water man.. in a bad way.
No, I actually stand on the roof...
Originally Posted By: grampi
How much would you say the Summer Joe weighs?
The website says 28lbs. But I don't think that includes the hose and full detergent tanks. It's heavy enough that I wouldn't carry it up on a roof, but it's as light as any other electric unit that I've ever used.
How much would you say the Summer Joe weighs?
The website says 28lbs. But I don't think that includes the hose and full detergent tanks. It's heavy enough that I wouldn't carry it up on a roof, but it's as light as any other electric unit that I've ever used.
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If one is buying the cheapest item from HF or a box store, likely quality shouldn't be assumed. For long lasting capability, a gas unit is lbetter. Any unit can fail prematurely if not put away properly. I also noticed in an electric unit Ive used, that there's a difference in performance and heat if properly primed with tap pressure water, letting all the trapped air out.
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: sleddriver
Are you blowing the pump clear of water and using Pump Saver?
No and no...I didn't know either were required...
Yep...makes a big difference in longevity. Also, you never want to start one dry as it'll quickly ruin the pump.
Originally Posted By: sleddriver
Are you blowing the pump clear of water and using Pump Saver?
No and no...I didn't know either were required...
Yep...makes a big difference in longevity. Also, you never want to start one dry as it'll quickly ruin the pump.
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Originally Posted By: sleddriver
Are you blowing the pump clear of water and using Pump Saver?
Is Pump Saver an antifreeze too? I am guessing you'd just run it through the pressure washer until it comes out the other side?
I blow the pump clear of water, then add PumpSaver. It prevents corrosion.
Originally Posted By: sleddriver
Are you blowing the pump clear of water and using Pump Saver?
Is Pump Saver an antifreeze too? I am guessing you'd just run it through the pressure washer until it comes out the other side?
I blow the pump clear of water, then add PumpSaver. It prevents corrosion.
Generac One Wash works well.
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