At first I thought the metal in fittings was deteriorating. I have learned that the metal is not suffering. I am now soaking fittings overnight in white vinegar to remove most of the minerals that accumulate on the metal fittings male and female. This is great info because a good clean fit at every connection means you will get maximum pressure delivered to the wand. I am wondering about the pump and how to remove mineralization inside it. Any ideas out there?
Save your vinegar for bbq sauce. You’re accomplishing nothing soaking fittings in it.
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The quick disconnect fittings have a tighter grip on their matching component. I installed an in-line pressure gauge two years ago to check pressure on the hydrant I’m using. Our water in the Ozarks is not as good a big cities have.
Lake of the Ozarks?
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Today, for those quick disconnect fittings that the vinegar would not remove the mineral formation I wire brushed them to get back to clean metal. That did not take long an d the result was outstanding.
Why don’t you just purchase all SS fittings and be done with it , unless you enjoy doing what your doing.
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I found that an overnight soak in store bought vinegar worked well.
