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Questions tagged [pressure-washer]

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Can I use my pressure washer without using the chemical injector feature?

I'm replacing the pump on my pressure washer. The new pump has a chemical injector valve. My unit doesn't have a reservoir. Will my pressure washer still operate without chemicals?
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What’s wrong with this pressure washer nozzle?

I just got this Husqvarna pressure washer and used it to clean my back patio. I moved it to the front to do the driveway, and now it is spraying out of the sides of the quick-disconnect nozzle joint. Not very high pressure at all! I noticed there…
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Safety equipment for a pressure washer

I'm planning to use a pressure washer for the first time, as a "once off" task, to clean and remove caked-on and ground-in mud, dirt and debris from rebar and concrete beams, before I pour concrete to embed them. The pour was delayed for over a…
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Cleaning and staining a fence with segments of different color and age

I have a fence that I share with my neighbors and I have a couple of questions related to how to properly clean and stain this fence. You can see it in the picture below. There is another segment perpendicular on what you see there and to make the…
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Did pressure washing damage my composite deck? See photos

I recently bought a home and hired a contractor to perform general clean up. He pressure washed my composite deck. Afterwards, I noticed the following damage but I'm not sure if he caused it or if it is pre-existing. Before I accuse him, I thought…
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Using a pressure washer to prepare a deck for refinishing

I have an ironwood (ipe) deck which has weathered to grey where it is exposed to the elements. Previously I have refinished it by sanding (very laborious) before reapplying stain/finish. I am considering trying to use a pressure washer to replace…
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How to clean wood stain off of vinyl porch?

I refinished our dining room furniture out on the porch, and stupidly didn't put a tarp or anything down. Now there is woodstain all over. The porch is plastic (maybe vinyl, not sure what the difference is). Is there any way to get it out?
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Pressure washer will not start after replacing carburetor and cylinder head

I have a Simpson PS3835 pressure washer with a Honda GX270 engine. Background When I was replacing the spark plug for the first time, the threads stripped out of the cylinder head as I was removing the spark plug. (Yup.) And I didn't use the…
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How long can I leave a wood fence after pressure washing, before staining it?

If I were to pressure wash my fence in mid-spring, could I leave it and not stain it until fall? The reason I ask is I have the time to wash the fence and my house, but I probably couldn't stain it for a few weeks, until it would be hot, and I'd…
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Can I store a small engine with fuel in the tank?

I have a gas pressure washer. Some people tell me it's important not to leave the pressure with gas in it because it can clog the engine and stop working. So, I tried running the pressure washer until it's out of gas. But, then sometimes letting the…
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What is this green stuff on the fountain?

If it matters, I'm west-coast USA. I have this water fountain: I'd like to clean it to remove this green stuff on it, but I don't know what it is. I'd also like to remove the white around where the water is [when it's turned on]. How should I…
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Pressure washer adapter for Portland pressuer washer and Sun Joe attachments

I bought a Portland Pressure Washer (I think STYDDI connector), not knowing a whole lot about pressure washers. I wanted to clean my gutters, and bought a Sun Joe kit (SPX?) to help me use my pressure washer to clean the gutters without having to…
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Repair pressure washer around area where hose attaches to machine

I have a pressure washer that I can no longer use because the area around where I attach my pressure washer hose is broken. I don't know much about pressure washers so I can't be any more helpful but I've attached some pictures of the area that is…
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What are my chances to revive a (gasoline) pressure washer after ~ten years?

About eleven years ago, I bought a gasoline-powered pressure washer, and used it for some days to clean the driveway and house walls. Then it sat for 10 years, unused, unmaintained. What are the chances of it still working ( or being revived)? I…
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What's this exterior wall treatment and how should I paint it?

I need to paint the exterior walls of this house, but I am not sure what is the material of the walls. I know this type of houses came from Finland to to south of Argentina because they are excellent for very cold weathers. Also I would like to…
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