First Impressions

Pulled my old washer out after a few years in storage, thought I'd get back to work. Cleaned the fuel system and the carburetor out all new high test gas brand new battery, hooked up the water cranked it up started great. No water. Removed the shroud pump is turning, took apart the un-loader thought that may be hung up, still nothing. I figured next step would be to take apart the pump. That's when I decided to ask for help first any suggestions? Its a general pump ts 1511. I'd sure appreciate some suggestions. Thanks. Dan.

Having never been inside a pump before I was a little worried at just picking something out and applying pressure till it sounds like it broke. Oh well nothing tried noting gained. It went well, the only other thing I would add for anyone else doing this is those valve caps sure aren't torqued to spec at the factory. wow 95.9 ft/lbs I don't think so, I did torque to those specs putting it back. When It cracked loose I thought I broke the cap off. Dan

All is well with the washer portion, everything back in its place, hooked up the water blew out some nasty black water. But she fired right up, adjusted the unloader she was ready to go to work. Now on to the next problem. The Burner, any suggestions It wouldn't fire up I really didn't expect it to but I had my fingers crossed. I'm thinking just like the motor, drain out all that nasty diesel change the fuel filter and flush with perhaps kerosene, drain that and add more to see if that will lite the burner. any special priming procedures? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dan.

[ATTACH]20324[/ATTACH] This is the only pic that I was able to get. The red line points to the poppet that was stuck shut, the blue line is the direction pushed with the dull scribe. I set the valve in the cap and pushed down. Hope this helps anyone that has an issue like this. I'm thinking this has to be it I'll post for sure after the test today. Dan.

Just got home(10:30), 5 out of 6 of the poppets were stuck solid, pushed them in with a a dull scribe they moved with a pop now they move freely last valve was the only one that wasn't frozen shut and that may have come loose when taking it out. Will give it a test tomorrow, neighbors may not have liked firing it up this late. Keeping my fingers crossed. Oh as luck would have it pulled the camera out to take few pics battery crapped out. got on shot of the valve assembly Ill post it as soon as I get the battery charged. Thanks for all your help. Dan.

Ding, Ding, Ding, we have a winner! 1"3/16 may be 30 mm If that's the equivalent . Thanks for your help Guy's this is a long and drawn out event I have it out of my trailer and in a friends shop. Tomorrow will be the day to open it up. I hope this goes well I've really go the itch to get back to it. I'm sure it will go better this time since it will be only part time and I can bid work, instead of begging. Thanks again, I'll post the findings. Dan.

Ok, must restrain and do things the right way (no channel locks or crescent wrenches). Anyone know the socket needed to pull the cap on a general pump ts- 47 ts 1511? I'll tell ya it's not a 1 1/8" heading back to the store tonight. probably metric taking a tracing shame cant carry a cap into the store. lol.

Thanks Russ, I'll try that today have to stop and pick up an 1 1/8" socket first. I'll post what I find.

I don't think so, It was in my garage on an inside wall, nothing else did. Wouldn't it at least leak water through? nothing gets through. If it did I may just get a replacement pump and get this one rebuilt to have a spare as was suggested in another post. hat to do that because there goes all the profits. I was hoping that something may have seized up.

Im looking for a Hood cleaner in tarenum Pa just to the east of pittsburgh. I ran a pw co. a few years ago, but now am a general contractor I am doing a renovation of a restarnt we are replacing a galvanized hood but would like to talk to a contractor in the area. Please give me a call if interested, call Dan @ 412-670-5332

plaster is in good shape, new FRP to 8'. Problem is the ceiling hight is 13 1/2' Im gona paint it just wondering what the foam would do. for removing the greese with out to much damage to wall surface. The plan is to steam or hand wash the walls and ceiling, paint and glue don't stick to greese.

Thanks I was watching clips from their posts; I didn’t think to check his site for contractors. I saw some of his work that’s what got me looking. Thinking that’s a great idea but to much work and equipment to try and add that to my inventory for one job. Then remembering my motto, leave it up to the pro’s decided to start the search. Does anyone know what kind of damage the foam (super Doug) would do to the walls; they are going to be patched and painted anyway? I was considering foam and wipe rather than rinse. The walls are old plaster and have a lot of grease build up from years of frying in poorly vented and neglected kitchen. Thanks for the suggestion, and any advice.

Deep breath, he needs to back up and restrip. cant splash and dash thats the dif. between Joe and a Pro.

As a former electrical lineman I try and help you with what you have to watch out for. The entrance wires that are separated (three wires not wrapped together) you will find these in older homes. On these services the old insulation can be worn and if you get them swinging you will get a shower of sparks, and possibly knock out the fuse at the transformer. With Tri-plex (three wires twisted together) watch for the connections where they go into the house a bad tape job with exposed aluminum will have the same reaction as them slapping together, you also want to avoid pushing a connection against aluminum siding. You should be in no danger from the spray from a nozzle, but do watch ladders and other tools. I saw some really bad burns in my time. You would be surprised what people will do. Regular household voltages should not be a problem. Commercial voltages are a whole other story. (Best bet is just avoid it if you’re not sure). Local utility companies will cover the exposed wire and they shouldn’t charge for this. Just insure advance notice. Also use caution on the entrance cable coming down a house if the cover is split you can actually have water enter the jacket and flow into the meter socket and beyond to the panel. So I agree the risk of fire is much higher than that of shock. Sorry to be so long winded, but I thought it would be helpful.

I am coming into my second year of pressure washing, and have learned massive amounts information from all of the contributors here. If you don’t get a lot of answers to your posts, I offer this advice. 1) Don’t say you have been reading on this site for a long time and then ask a question that has been answered hundreds of times. 2) The contractors that post hear are professionals and make their living doing this work, and graciously help anyone that asks. I know it’s a lot of information to digest and as soon as you get the answer that you need you find another process. Ask anything but make sure you know what your asking and don’t try to short cut doing your homework. By saying I looked but can’t seem to find. Most see right through it and just wont answer. (If you need a quick answer and don’t have time to read that’s ok ask away.) Good luck hang in there, read, read, read, ask advice, and then read some more. :rolleyes2 Don’t take this as hard words, it wasn’t meant that way

I must have missed something in this post. What does that mean Jim? Some times the innuendoes go over my head, figured since you posted it twice there must be something to it. (Is it the chem.?) :think:

:think: Any Ideas why a 6month old hot water machine would be blowing out dirty water? This isn’t just on start up like a little rust from the coil. It can vary from yellow rust color to a black. You don’t see it while cleaning but had a pressure hose come loose the other day while switching out down streamer, and blew black dirty water all over the trailer. I was wondering if it could be from the inside of the hoses, but the leak in the trailer was before any hoses. I also religiously check my oil in the pump and don’t seem to be losing any. Any Ideas what it could be? Thanks Dan.

Humm, now that you mention it. Black water was when it was on and the brownish/yellow was when it was off. Didn't think of that before as to the color change. What are you thinking?

I have had many of the same feelings that all of you have expressed. It is a shame that everyone finds it easier to blame someone else than take any responsibility for what happens to themselves. Let’s take the mayor of N.O. for example it’s everyone else’s job to take care of his city. What the hell is he supposed to be doing? Hey Ken love the list. The worst thing about the evacuees is that not only do we have to support these folks (the ones causing trouble) now they have all new areas to damage to. So watch out all you current bad guys new violence is coming to take away your business. Please forgive my attitude just venting my frustration. Dan.

The time has come to get a surface cleaner. I have a 3000 / 4.5 hot machine and have been looking to get a 24 inch surface cleaner. The questions I have relate to which one. I have heard that Steel Eagle is the way to go, and I have heard that these are bad that the arms bend. What are your opinions on these subjects? Also could anyone give me your thoughts on floaters V casters? If you could when you answer this post could you tell me what make you have and your feelings about that brand or size. There are many different types, makes and distributors; I don’t mean any disrespect to of those folks I am just looking to make an informed decision. It’s hard to decide without being able put your hands on them. Thanks so much in advance. Dan.

Tell us more about the machine, but I tend to agree with the others that the O-ring is blown. Why are you cranking on the un-loader? Dan.

Thanks to all. Went with the 19” Whisper Wash Classic. It cleans well and I can move pretty fast behind it. Although the bristle skirt gives more resistance than I thought it might, it depends on how you handle it. I think the more I use it the better I will get with it. I will probably be looking for a bigger unit for wide open spaces, and to have as a back up but for now I’ll stick with this on. Surface cleaners are great!! ! Dan.

Low amps not volts. Shorts in wires can cause fires! I'll be looking into plowing myself I lose it on my own lights, can't see doing it all day everyday. Dan.

I also have a window cleaning business and have been wondering about using DI. Is anyone using the pole and DI system? If so how much did it cost and are you satisfied with the results? Does this increase your ability to get jobs, that you might not have bid otherwise? I can’t afford to buy more stuff and not use it, running out of investment capitol this year. Thanks for your advice.

I wold use k1 all the time but i cant handle putting it in a can then in my tank. All the pumps for k1 around here have a little 3 ft hose one it. Mac.