big guy Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) I live on a well and just used my new pressure washer for the first time. It worked well for the first 15 minutes or so, then the rest of the time pulsed, it was really ineffective. Is it because the pressure system in the house got drained and couldnt keep up? Do gas models build their own pressure? Would i be better off with one those? Thanks Edited April 20, 2020 by big guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I’m going to say no id you water system can’t keep up to an electric a gas one will not be any better a high pressure washer should use less water then a garden hose should use on full 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 The supply should have been able to keep up, they really don't use that much volume of water.Check the screen at the input , it may have got clogged if the tap has not been used all winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) As Terry points out your hose watering a garden uses more water than a power washer ! Edited April 20, 2020 by irishfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsongulf Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 As someone else said, ck the screens for blockage and make sure there are no leaks at the supply line. Mine did the same last year and it was as simple as the washer at the inlet connector. I saw a very small dribble at the inlet and didn't think that it mattered. It mattered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big guy Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Crimsongulf said: As someone else said, ck the screens for blockage and make sure there are no leaks at the supply line. Mine did the same last year and it was as simple as the washer at the inlet connector. I saw a very small dribble at the inlet and didn't think that it mattered. It mattered. Ya everything flows fine, but youre right, the hose that connects the house tap to the hose reel does dribble a bit, so i will try some washers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big guy Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Terry said: I’m going to say no id you water system can’t keep up to an electric a gas one will not be any better a high pressure washer should use less water then a garden hose should use on full Yes, 1.4 gallons/minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 If you used a lot of water just before like showering, laundry etc you might have temporarily drained your well pipe. Remember never run the pressure sprayer without water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 I have a pressure washer that pulses and was told the pump seals are not functioning causing pressure drops. If it’s a new unit, I’d try returning it for another or borrowing one from someone that knows theirs works. I’m not convinced it’s a water pressure issue from your supply. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 The pulsing on your pressure washer is because of air in the lines and pump. Hook it all up and turn the tap on. Hold the nozzle trigger down till all the air and hissing sounds are gone and you have a steady stream of water. Now turn it on and get at er. They also dont like to be running and just laying there waiting to be used. Your better to turn it off and restart when ready to wash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Hope it wasn't left all winter with water in it , you need to at least pump some plumbing antifreeze or better one of those squeeze bottles of seal conditioner and antifreeze thought it till it come out the pressure side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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