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The brand is GE as mentioned in the first post. Look in the outdoor lighting section of the store and you will likely find it there.

Why don't you call Landa and see if they have a retrofit to solve the problem.

Tim, No camera at present. Had it stolen and have not replaced it with another digital model. Go to Home Depot and you should find the same model.

Steve, Yes the filters are used to trap anything that would block the spinner bar nozzles. No the debris should not damage the rotary union but could block internal flow through it depending on union design. Based on the size you will be using debris stopping the nozzles up would be unlikely. Personaly I have not had any blockage problems with with my surface cleaner or turbo nozzles since I switched to all stainless fittings. I do however still use the inline filters But like you said it is better to be safe than sorry!

Steve, Even if one machine stops any flow that might returned to that machine would not be greater than the machine would normaly handle. When you have the sudden change in gpm, you will release the trigger and the operating machine goes to bypass. The differance in the gpm is very helpful. It really depends on your needs and available water source Anyway, I did not use check valves or ball valves and have had no problems. I sure don't want to be argumentive though. Don't forget to make sure your gun is rated for new gpm. As far as the surface cleaner goes I agree with Tony. Most of them I have seen are for X gpm. The limitation based on the rotary unions rating. A turbo nozzle and it's filter also has the same limitations.

I guess this qualifies. It is modular and plugs in. No wiring required! So X-10 it is.

If that is a direct drive pump you might have a defective EZ start valve. That is if the pump has one. The valve is suppose to open and releive pump pressure during start up. Once started the pump reaches full pressure and the valve closes. The EZ start is usually located on the backside of the pump inlet. It will have a small hose coming off it leading to your inlet water filter. Disconnect the line at the filter and screw a plug into the filter port. Hook up your water source and water should exit the open end of the hose with the engine off. Start the machine and the valve should fully close and no water will pass. If the valve is passing water once the engine is running you found your problem. Hard water can lead to premature failure. I now see these valves as useless. After hooking up to your water source lock the gun in the open position without a nozzle. Once you have good flow exiting the lance, start the machine. There will be very little resistance. Hope this helps!

If it worked for four years I think something else besides the filter is the problem. Did you make any plumbing changes before the problem started? Is your pump by chance a d.d. unit?

I guess you want Tony to do the work for you! Purchase professional chems and you will likely get professional results. Learn before you burn!

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Jon, It plugs in between the my burner and 5500 watt generator. You should be able to find it in the outdoor lighting section. A fan remote module will not work due to the lack of range.

Matthew, You have been given some really good advice, but are you listening? I would not expect a banker to give you the nod with that machine. I don't doubt you give it your best but you don't have the equiptment to compete. Do you realize that a 4.0 gpm machine puts out 63.5% more volume and a 5.0 gpm machine puts out 100% more volume! Your machine will not hold up to daily use. Please do yourself a favor and wait until you can afford a better p.w. Forget the hot box at this time. Get a larger cold machine and use professional chemicals.

Try the nylon inserts that fit into the receptacle. The child proof type. No tape needed when using these. When the job is complete pop them out for the next job. These however, will not work by themselves on a receptacle that has a bad gasket!

If you are planning on using a pump up sprayer, use one with a pressure relief valve. Flushing the sprayer with clean water after a job will extend it's life.

Jon, I think the pump is loosing prime. Is the bypass routed to your tank? I would guess not. Doing this would reduce any chances of the pump over heating. A couple of ball valves and a tee would take care of this. This arrangement will bypass to the tank and allow the machine to run all day in bypass with no problems. When you are not using the tank close the valve going to it and the bypass will run to your filter or incoming supply. Install a tee and ball valve in your supply line from the tank. Fill the tank and before leaving your house and attach your h.p. line to your pump along with an open wand. Screw on your garden hose and open the ball valve. Turn on the water and fill the line while watching for water to exit the gun. When water flows from the lance close the trigger than the ball valve. You should be free of any air now. This can also be done on site.

We use the nylon oulet inserts that are sold for babies. These are used regardless if there is a weather proff cover. So far they work great. Was the outlet on a GFIC circuit?

Tony, Yes that should have been 100%. It has been corrected.

Steve, I built a unit like you are talking about for around $35.00. I already had most of the parts that were needed. This will only up the gpm not the psi! If you are using pressure type unloaders you won't need check valves. Not sure about the flow type. When you release the trigger both machines will go into bypass. The two machines this is used on push the same gpm and psi. Two six foot hoses quick couple to each machine and than to a s.s. block. The working h.p. pressure hose quick couples into the center of the block. Remember to change nozzles to correct gpm/psi As always verify you have at least one additional gpm of water than BOTH pumps require if hooking up direct. At tank should have the largest size out feed possible. If you are not using an on site water source, you better calculate your run time. Don't want to run the pumps out of water. Works great but not as effiecent as a larger high gpm machine. 2x the fuel and noise! If you are presently using a burner it will likely not be large enough to handle a 100% increase in flow. This rig can be very benefical at times though. The differance the extra gpm makes is amazing. Beth may sell a similar unit in her store. You might want to check their store out first.

Don't want to rain on your parade but, that coupon is not valid since it was reproduced!

OTP, Yeah that makes sense. The draw rate of the injector is the same at either location. You just have to engauge the gun longer to compensate for the hose length.

Why would you use less chems if the injector was installed at the gun? Wouldn't the draw rate be the same at all locations mentioned above?

Don't forget the 20-25 pound battery weight also.

Clean Streak,Yes this is possible. I have done this and you can easily fabricate what is needed. You need two 3/8" 3,000 psi h.p. hoses about 6' long with a plug on one end and a coupler on the other. I prefer s.s. fittings myself. Next I have a s.s. block with a 3/8" s.s. coupler on each side of it. The hoses plug into this and their other end plugs into each machine. The center of the block has a 3/8" s.s. coupler coming out of it. This is where your working h.p. line plugs into. The line plugs into the gun via a s.s. plug. Both of the machines this set up is used on are COLD 4.0 gpm and 3,000 psi. Both machines also utilize pressure type unloaders. When you close the gun both machines go into bypass. No check valves are used. I use a #9 nozzle. This works very good. The additional gpm is very useful at times. If you are using a surface cleaner you must switch to larger nozzles. The additional gpm can tire you out though. Can you expect this to be a solution to a bigger pump and engine? NO!!!!! At eight gpm finding an adequate water source could be challanging. This problem could be compounded if you are running direct drive pumps which require a flood type supply. Running d.d. type pumps from a tank can be difficult if the tank is not elevated higher than the pumps. Fuel cost is also 2X. If you want more gpm purchase a hot or cold skid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As far as doing damage to one machine if one cuts off, I dont see how this would happen if pressure unloaders are used. You still have the designated gpm through the pump on the running machine. I also think if you are using pressure unloaders on the two machines in question, the differance in pressure would not be an issue. Both unloaders operate independanly of each other. Flow leaves each pump in it's own h.p. line and meets at the block. You should have 3,500 psi coming out of your gun(make sure the gun is rated for the higher gpm) and be pushing 8.5 gpm using a #9 nozzle. Additionaly if you don't fully understand how your equiptment works, don't even think about trying this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott,You might need to explain how you tell the differance in unloaders.

And why are the check valves needed?