electric pressure washer help
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Laughing Gas
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electric pressure washer help
well last year we went out and bought an electric, 1800 PSI pressure washer. it worked great last year...and since winter was coming...we put it away in our basement. this spring i took it out to wash my pickup...and it wouldnt work. right away, the pump would work, but no water would come thru. today i took it apart and cleaned all the gum out of it...and now i have good water flow, but no electricity goin to it. 
the light on the plug comes on, but when i turn the switch, nuthin. all the plugs seem to be connected and all. maybe i burnt out the motor?? any clues what so ever would be helpful. thanx.
RICE H8R
the light on the plug comes on, but when i turn the switch, nuthin. all the plugs seem to be connected and all. maybe i burnt out the motor?? any clues what so ever would be helpful. thanx. RICE H8R
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All of the electric powered pressure washers I've seen have a GFCI built in to them somewhere, usually on the plug into the wall socket. Are you sure that is activated? There is a test button on them that must be pushed. Also, GFCIs can be sort of delicate and if it got rapped a bit or corroded inside it can be non-functional and will not pass power.
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Laughing Gas
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it is a Black Cat 1800 psi. not sure on model #. we got it from an area Menards. heres the link to what it is...:
http://www.black-cat-products.com/PW%20Products%202.htm
http://www.black-cat-products.com/PW%20Products%202.htm
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okay did you use any extension cords ? did you check the surge protector by pushing the test & reset button? next was the storage room, stay above 32 degrees? tapp the protector a couple of times. next do you know how to use a volt meter?
on edit: was there any smell of some thing burnt?
these are ?'s that will help in the problem solving.
on edit: was there any smell of some thing burnt?
these are ?'s that will help in the problem solving.
Last edited by f=2504by497; Apr 26, 2004 at 10:23 PM.
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I have a small belt driven washer, 3/4 hp motor. Water comes out but at line pressure. It may then start to build up pressure, not always. I forgot the pump brand, not a Cat. I looked inside the pump once and didn't see any obvious problems. The last time I tried it, no pressure again. Any hints? It worked fine for quite awhile, I got it used. Thanks
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Originally Posted by f=2504by497
okay did you use any extension cords ? did you check the surge protector by pushing the test & reset button? next was the storage room, stay above 32 degrees? tapp the protector a couple of times. next do you know how to use a volt meter?
on edit: was there any smell of some thing burnt?
these are ?'s that will help in the problem solving.
on edit: was there any smell of some thing burnt?
these are ?'s that will help in the problem solving.
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okay, i beleive the problem is in the GFI, when you push the test button, it should click and "pop" the reset button, if it didn't do that, then power is not flowing thru the GFI. common problem on inexpensive units {cheap} take apart the GFI if you can, test and check the contacts there, you might not be able to, if not then unscrew the pressure washer housing. test for voltage where the power wire goes in, if no voltage, buy a new GHI cord and plug, if you do have voltage then you "might have fryed the motor using a extension cord,which is why they gave you 35ft of cord. you might clean the motor contact brushes with a pencil easer, and get lucky.but the armature might be burned up, resistance test will verify that.
also spin the motor , it just might be stuck.
now if its fryed, go to you local indepent rental store and buy a used pressure washer from them it will be commercial grade and will last you a life time . just my .02's get a general pump or cat either one is top shelf even used.
on edit:Do Not Remove the GFI and operate unit without one, shock and death may result. sorry i had to post that to cover my 6.
also spin the motor , it just might be stuck.
now if its fryed, go to you local indepent rental store and buy a used pressure washer from them it will be commercial grade and will last you a life time . just my .02's get a general pump or cat either one is top shelf even used.
on edit:Do Not Remove the GFI and operate unit without one, shock and death may result. sorry i had to post that to cover my 6.
Last edited by f=2504by497; Apr 27, 2004 at 10:17 PM.
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i think i found thier web site
http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Menu.asp?MID=161
but i'm not sure which one it is.
skip the above link, try this one, it goes
directly to their pressure washers.
http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Menu.asp?MID=228
or try this one
http://www.industrialtoolstore.com/e...els/index.html
let me know if it looks like one of these.
http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Menu.asp?MID=161
but i'm not sure which one it is.
skip the above link, try this one, it goes
directly to their pressure washers.
http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Menu.asp?MID=228
or try this one
http://www.industrialtoolstore.com/e...els/index.html
let me know if it looks like one of these.
Last edited by f=2504by497; Apr 29, 2004 at 05:38 PM.