I’m on a low budget right now but once I start making money I would like to for now I’m just going to unload and reload I have done research on both a weep gun and a bypass tank but there is talk about it not really a clear definition can you explain?
Oh so where the unloader water goes?
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While your engine is running, the pump is pumping. If the water doesn’t have anywhere to go (like if you’re not on the trigger of the gun), the pump will overheat and destroy itself pretty quickly.
There’s a few ways around this:
- run a line from your unloader to a “buffer/bypass tank” so that when you’re not squeezing the trigger, the flow is going into the tank. This keeps a steady flow of water through your pump. Most people running 5.5gpm and above use this method because that tank is also required to supply the pressure washer with enough water, and it’s easy to just run a bypass line to it
- squeeze the trigger for a few seconds every 30 seconds or sooner to cool the pump down
- use a gun that allows a small amount of water to go through it at all times (weep gun). This one is pretty common in the 4gpm crowd. It’s annoying, but gets the job done
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Ohh that makes sense I don’t know if my pump can even do that or is it an attachment or something I’m getting my presssure washer tomorrow so I will better understand it then
If you are loading/unloading all your stuff every time, you probably won’t have a buffer tank. A weep gun is probably your best option, but maybe do some research and see if that’s what you want
Is it possible to have a short hose from the unloader that puts the water on the ground or would that be annoying I want it to be safe and cheap
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I’m not sure. My bypass line dumps the full 7gpm into the tank when I’m not squeezing the trigger. Pretty sure yours would do the same, but I could definitely be wrong about that.
@Jake_Lambert @Field Hold up peeps! A weep gun is intended to be used in self serve car wash bays. It prevents damage from freezing temps. You would have to weep roughly three to four times the amount of water that those guns loose to keep your seals cool. Yeah so please don’t recommend that as a option
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You are correct @dperez. I haven’t really been saying anything because I just have a feeling the guy is playing everyone. Maybe he is a 15 year old kid and I hope I’m wrong
I have no clue as to who he is. Way too many newcomers to keep up with so I never try. Then when I do get someone nailed down they change their profile pic and I forget them and everything I thought I knew about them in a instant
Hey I am a 15 year old kid I honestly have no idea how to prove it to you but I’m just trying to learn and hopefully make some money. Is there any way I could prove it?
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Precisely. And always make sure when you order your guns online that it clearly states that it is a no-leak gun. Many popular guns come in both configuration.
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You don’t have to prove anything to me. I hope you nail it and make money. If you are only 15, it’s kinda awkward for grown men to be talking to you here, or sending gifts to you. It’s a crazy world. I’m staying out of it though. I can’t think of any provider insuring you, or any labor law that you won’t be violating by washing at 15.
I understand it may be weird I’m just trying to learn about it thanks for understanding
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Oh crap, really? Geez my bad I misunderstood that one! Back in the day when we were using a DeWalt 3800 (not a pressure washing company) we had a gun that wept, I just assumed that was where they were used! Heck, now I’m embarrassed
That’s a really solid point
Is insurance required?
That gun was likely broke I’d bet good money it needed to be replaced
Everything at that company was broken lol, that wouldn’t surprise me. I wish I could go up to that post and edit a strike-through on that line. I hate knowing that I put bad advice on this forum!
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