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Discussion
Discussion for the Porter Cable PC2525SP TYPE 1 5.5 HP Pressure Washer
The engine works great but I do not get any pressure from the wand. The water comes out of the wand just like from a hose.
What do you think is wrong with the pump?
I was using my power washer and it was successfully dispensing soap. I turned the machine off for about 45 minutes, and rolled it to a different location by my house. After that, no soap wo;uld dispense with the low pressure nozzle or any nozzle. I do not understand this. The chemical hose is not clogged. I ran a thin wire into the nipple that dispenses soap, it did not appear clogged. Please advise. Thanks.
Interesting Mike as I just washed the house and the same thing happened to me. Worked well last year but this year, it won't pick up the Zep siding liquid. I checked the filter and inside the pump and all looks clean - no corrosion.
The pressure looks fine but I want to get the cleaner on the house first.
Reply: Chemical Pickup Failure
skeezix1954
A little slow on the uptake but I got it! First, take the filter off and blow through the hose. If you can, the problem lies elsewhere. If you can't, remove the barbed fitting (10mm) carefully as inside is a ball and light spring. The ball may be slightly corroded causing it to stick and the check valve not open.
any help would be appreciative;i've been thru the carb twice,replaced the needle & seat,checked float needle pop-off pressure-o.k.,disconnected the on/off electrical switch & the oil low level device still the engine dies when you load it;the engine will idle fine or even run on high speed but as soon as you pull the trigger on the wand,the engine dies but you can start the engine right back up on one pull;i think the pressure relief circuit is not working & i am loading the engine too much & stalling the engine;i have been at this for several days;pleae any help
I forgot to blow out the water in the unit before winter. Now the copper body part has a slit in it that water is spraying out of. What is the name of this part? If I order it can I replace it myself.