Lose and regain pressure

Machine Repairs
1

Hey guys I have been having a issue with pressure one second it’s there then gone then back and continues any advice

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

2

a good laxative should relieve all pressure

3

Check your water supply and any screens and hoses(debris,kinks,just not enough supply) for obstructions.

4

My hoses ar 1 inch crush proof hoses from a tank that is filtered so unfortunately that isn’t the problem but appreciate the input

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

5

Do you empty your tank and reprime? or do you leave some water in the tank? It sounds like a water supply issue. Maybe an airlock inside the pump. Debris in the valves or air leak would just cause a pulsation. Could be unloader too.

6

I leave in tank

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

7

is your machine belt drive?

8

Yes

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

9

Well did you check for loose/slipping belts?

10

No I’ll check that

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

11

I had the same problem at one point. In my case, air was getting into the water supply line upstream from the pump. Is your unloader bypass hose dumping into the tank anywhere near your water intake? If so, the air bubbles it causes could be the culprit.

Will Richter, CEO
Upstate Eco Wash LLC
Eco-Friendly Hot Water Soft Washing and Pressure Washing

Sent from my iPad using Pressure Washing Resource

12

Yes it is actually thanks I’ll move it and see if that helps

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

13

Hope that helps. I tried LITRALLY everything, including unbolting the pump, removing belts, etc, and in the end the true cause was the simplest fix. I was kicking myself. But if your bypass hose isn’t the problem, disassemble your pump and make sure there’s no debris caught in the check valves. Not hard to do, but google it before you do it.

Will Richter, CEO
Upstate Eco Wash LLC
Eco-Friendly Hot Water Soft Washing and Pressure Washing

Sent from my iPad using Pressure Washing Resource

14

I just put an elbow on the bulkhead inside the tank, so the water was shooting at the side, top of the tank.

15

I appreciate a) the in put found the problem fixed and running strong.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

16

What ended up being the problem?

Jesse
Atlas Services
Exterior Cleaning Specialists
North Carolina

17

I used a pump so I didn’t have to fill tank whole way but pump wasn’t keeping up

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

18

Direct lined now

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app

19

Turns out my xjet was the reason for the issue

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Pressure Washing Resource mobile app