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Posted by Joseph Meehan on August 12, 2005, 6:24 pm
robson@nf.sympatico.ca wrote:
> labicff@yahoo.com wrote:
>> I have a small Simoniz Pressure washer 1300psi (1700 psi with special
>> nozzle). I used it one this summer and it worked fine. The second
>> time I used it, it started loosing pressure after 8seconds or so.
>> So if I let go of the trigger, and wait 15 seconds or so, then I get
>> pressure again for 8sec. But if I continue using it after it looses
>> pressure it lows the breakers in my house (because it's drawing too
>> much power). Any idea why that happens and how to fix it? The
>> unit is about 4 years old and used twice each summer. Thanks.
>> lbbss
> It is possible that you don't have enough "juice". Think they need 15
> amps to run so make sure you have nothing else plugged in. Or you may
> have a clog in the hose. Or you may have debris in the water inlet
> screen - check and clean. Or you may have an air block in your pump.
> Remove the wand and let the water run through for a bit then try it.
> Other than that it could be the water supply - are you on a well? I
> bet you dont have enough power - your machine should be directly
> plugged into a 3 prong grounded outlet. If using an extension cord it
> should be of equal guage and 3 prong as well.
I would not use anything lighter than a 12 gauge extension.
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Joseph Meehan
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> nozzle). I used it one this summer and it worked fine. The second
> time I used it, it started loosing pressure after 8seconds or so. So
> if I let go of the trigger, and wait 15 seconds or so, then I get
> pressure again for 8sec. But if I continue using it after it looses
> pressure it lows the breakers in my house (because it's drawing too
> much power). Any idea why that happens and how to fix it? The
> unit is about 4 years old and used twice each summer. Thanks.
> lbbss