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zzbudzz
03-13-2003, 04:20 PM
i just got a pressure washer and a 55 gallon water tank.i want to take it with me to the races,ok. problem is the washer i got needs 20 gpm! pressure!so, what should i do to make this work? i see guys at the track w/ the washers and 55 gallon tank .i don't want to burn up my brand new (honda:D ) pressure washer!do people use some kinda water pump with it? or just a smaller washer? need so replys or ideas?please
zzbudzz
03-13-2003, 04:36 PM
nobody uses a pressure washer at the track?
chavez
03-13-2003, 04:54 PM
if you have a sealed tank (55 gal) and it sits in the back of your truck with a hose to you pressure washer you have created about 5-10 pound of head preasure (gravity) drill a hole in it and tap it out for a shrader valve so you can add air pressure. or what i did is got a washer hose and filled my 55 gal drum with it letting city water preasure build. worked well, hope i helped
chavez
03-13-2003, 05:07 PM
here
Glow Plug
03-13-2003, 05:14 PM
what's that sopose to be??? oh yeah nice computers :)
chavez
03-13-2003, 05:20 PM
we were talking thru pm and i wanted to show a shrader valve that is a wheel of my daughters stroller. didnt know how to post pics thru pm and thanks
Razorback
03-13-2003, 06:18 PM
Chavez is on the money regarding this topic. Another key is to make sure you have a very short hose from the tank down to your pressure washer. It's gotta be short enough to flow quickly down to the washer without losing momentum. I have friends who do this and it works great. They added taps just like Chavez said.
zzbudzz
03-13-2003, 06:37 PM
cool beans!:bandit:
muff
03-13-2003, 06:42 PM
what kind of pressure washer is it? I'm looking to get one for around $400, any suggestions?
zzbudzz
03-13-2003, 06:53 PM
a honda 2500psi ,its pretty nice ! very easy to use, what can i say it's a honda! top notch , everything looks good and works good . paid $417 home depot
James70214
03-13-2003, 07:41 PM
I also have the Honda 2500psi Washer. I use the 55 gallon drum and it works fine with just a hose and no force is needed other than gravity. I have the drum on the tounge of my trailer and it works fine. I use a 8foot hose also.
AtvMxRider
03-13-2003, 07:57 PM
Buddy clean out your pm box:blah .