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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: S on May 22, 2011, 04:09:23 pm

Title: pressure washer problem
Post by: S on May 22, 2011, 04:09:23 pm

I have a   Pressure washer, but it not one that sucks up its own water.  I have two jobs lined up that need its own water.  Is their any way of being able to use an external pump and a water tank, to have the same affect has using a tap? ( not sure how much water pressure I would need.
The only pump I have at the moment is a 100psi Shurflow.

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: BDCS on May 22, 2011, 05:44:26 pm

If you have a tank in the van then just the valve or fitting at the base of the tank. This will give you a head of water if the pressure washer is on the ground outside the van

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: S on May 22, 2011, 05:58:55 pm

Gravity flow?

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: BDCS on May 22, 2011, 06:10:34 pm

Yes

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: S on May 22, 2011, 09:32:46 pm

But don't pressure washers that work by tape, need a certain amount  of water going through them, meaning pressure to operate properly. More than  a gravity feed?

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: BDCS on May 22, 2011, 10:01:07 pm

I'd be surprised if it won't work like this but it won't take long to proove either way - I have a couple of small machines that work this way.

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: S on May 22, 2011, 10:21:57 pm

Cheers, I will give it a try tomorrow

Title: Re: pressure washer problem
Post by: S on May 25, 2011, 06:33:41 pm

I just put a 25litre container next to it, has a feed. The water as gone in a few short minutes. Looks like gravity feed works.
Now I just need to make sure I put enough water in the van.