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  • but will it blend?

  • @TheCommentAcc :->>>> No doubt about it.

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  • Can you use a pressure washer when cleaning off a roof to prep for a new silver layer?

  • Great video and well said about the necessary safety aspects...

    ...couldn't help but laugh though when the next video that YouTube recommended was "Watermelon meets Pressure Washer". Haha

  • Can u tell me d minimum and maximum capacity or psi of pressure washer.Is it using electric supply or any fuels for working...............

  • @ganesan191 The PSI is dependent completely on which one you buy. Most homeowner basic models around 3000 in my experience. Gas is slightly more common then electric, most of the electrics one I’ve seen are most useful for really gentle cleaning like car washing.

  • hi guys i need a pressure washer without making use of electric power.........

  • What actually happens to a pressure washer if used without the air filter?

    

  • @jbcleaningg Over time the engine will wear much faster as you introduce tiny bits of dirt and sand (tiny rock) into the combustion chamber.

  • You forgot the most important thing: ALWAYS CHECK THE WIRE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO A PLUG (because with pressure washer ... a shock will kill you straight)

  • @mgarrbomberstm Great point if the machine is *electric*. The one in this video is gasoline powered.

  • what kind of presure washer is this. what brand and what psi does it have

  • This is a maxxus brand pressure washer, kind of a cheaper brand name. Approx. 2500 psi @ 2.3 gpm

  • Thank you for posting this Video. I've learned a lot from it. I wish now I see your video before doing a job. I used the white tip for the full job. I can see the yellow tip will help me a lot on my other jobs. Again Thank you for posting it.

    Paul Chattanooga

  • When you are finished using your pressure washer, it's always a good idea to let the motor run for 2 mins before you turn off the water supply.

  • @PressureWashingCinci I believe the better advice might be to follow the instructions that come with the machine. Not all machines may want you to do that.

  • Great video BTW. Being in the military, you see these things in use all the time. I live in a really nice neighborhood but it has the darkest stains on the driveway. This was a great video to get me started on cleaning up the grime.

  • I've always wanted to start a pressure washing buisness , seems like an easy buisness to get going

  • good vid , like the interchangerble nozels not seen them in the uk ! nice one tim all the best r.

  • Good video. I never knew that the diffrent tips were used for different applications. It is just a basic thing to know. But, sometimes knowing the basics make a world of difference. Thank-you,

  • I was layed off work about a month ago. I went out and bought a Ridgid 3000 from Home Depot. Started marketing myself, business cards, flyers, adds on craigs list. Now I have steady income and dont even have to work as much.

  • That's the entrepreneurial spirit! Make sure you purchase general liability insurance in case you ruin something. It can happen quickly with this tool.

  • @AsktheBuilder

    Good video. I would have added that shoes are a necessary part of safety wear. I learned the hard way!

  • @TheBrainControl

    Good for you!

    I bought the same washer as you did and love it. I bought an extension wand (24 ft)for cleaning gutters and marketed myself with flyers. I didn't get one taker after about 200 flyers. Sigh, just use it on my house and the in-laws, but would love to play with it every day. BTW, do you have a roto-blaster tip? t's the best tip there is for cleaning anything.

    Continued success to you.

  • What tip is recommended for washing cars/trucks?

  • 25 degree - see what the owner's manual says.

  • thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dall'italia

  • What do you recomend for washing greece off a forage harvester that needs repainting?

  • Soap and water with a brush. Followed by mineral spirits.

  • What mineral spirit do you recomend? This is pretty tough greece?

  • There is only one type.

  • That would be the drinking kind.

  • Soap and water worked well for Italy, but not sure if it will work for Greece.

  • These people need to learn how to S-P-E-L-L

  • TIM,we hired a contractor to do the trim paint job. and workers broke the seals by powe washed,and water came into the house caused some damages.the contractor insisted that our house must had deficiencies before they washed it so they would not take any responsibility for the damages. we never had any leakage problems since 1993 until they broke the seals. i saw the worker pointed the washer directly to the joint to clean the falling paint and dust. i need help!

  • holy crap u sound so exited take it easy grandpa

  • Sonny,..... Where's the defibrillator?

  • Thanks for that, Tim.

  • Ok video...but what happened to tips on how not to harm the machine? lol using these myself I know there are many ways to damage it. 2 importnat things 1. Never tilt during use as not to damage the motor (oil will shift and burn out the engine) 2. always make sure to bleed out all the air before firing up the engine (will burn up the pump).

  • thanks! if it's 2 cylce, then it can be tilted...but i doubt that most are. great tips! :)

  • great video! i will be pressure washing my driveway and sidewalk this weekend!!

  • Thank you Mr. carter for your comments and I do hope you drop by my channel (powerwashdragon) and give your opinion about my videos. They are not as sophisticated and full bodied as yours but i hope they will provide some inspiration to those do- it your-selfers out there and or motivation to call us to do it for them . LOL, Of course we rather the later, but either way . best wishes for a safe and thorough job yielding optimal results!

  • First off, i have my own channel, Power washing Dragon and Painting PDP, and i love anything to do with excellent home improvements, remodeling, or any other property beautification process. I was very impressed with these simple step by step instructions laid out by Tim Carter on how to use a pressure washer. Follow these safety tips. You will not be an expert power washer overnight, but at least you wont kill yourself

  • Thanks for the comment. I'll stop by your channel. Hopefully you can do many power washing videos of your own to help the public. I have way too many topics to cover. Yikes!

  • cool video but you can wash a car with one of these very well just wash the car with soap and brush before hand to loosen dried in dirt then blast the whole car with your washer job done and yellow for your car

  • This is not a very good thing for the ecosystem. I love your approach of hand washing the car, but why waste gasoline to rinse it? You already have the garden hose running supplying the machine. Just use the hose only to rinse.

  • Never use a brush on your car it will scratch the paint

  • wow they are a lot louder than I thought

  • I just want to point out.. again.. hold the trigger down when you turn off the engine. If you don't, the back pressure can ruin the pump.

    Also, don't ever touch the red tip... unless you want to cut something or somebody in half. Do not do as he did in the video with the red tip. no offense Tim, but things this dangerous should be left to professionals. (or at least don't lead people on to think you are one in this field)

  • Thanks for your comment. I'm confused. I say at the beginning the tool is dangerous. At 0:46 I insert the zero-degree tip with the tool off and gloves on. At 0:58 I tell everyone to READ the manual and follow all safety instructions. Nowhere in the video do I touch the red zero-degree tip with the tool on.

  • Hi Tim,

    The problem is that it doesn't matter you turned the machine off because you never squeezed the trigger to relieve the pressure. Its still loaded for a final burst of spray.

    Gloves won't even slow down the red tip. Just be careful changing tips, on or off. Treat all wands/guns as if they are loaded.

    The red tip is better demonstrated cutting branches off trees than brick pavers.

    Its also dangerous too the pump to start or stop without holding the trigger.

    otherwise, great video!

  • Are you an actor on Heros? Do you have some super power us mere mortals don't possess? How in the world would you know watching this video whether or not the trigger was squeezed? Do you think it's possible we shot the B-roll shots of changing the tips when the machine was *off* and not bothering the videographer? Once again, I urge you to watch the video again where I begged the viewers to read and follow all safety instructions in the video.

  • "How in the world would you know watching this video whether or not the trigger was squeezed?"

    I used my super duper 20:20 vision at 1:57.

    My eyes can cut through b.s like a red tip does fingers after watching one of your videos.

    People wouldn't need the safety manual if you renamed your video "what not to do".

    Look Tim, if people do what you did in the video they will damage their pump and leave the gun dangerous. I'm here to give helpful advice, why are you here?

  • Ahh, I misunderstood you. Your previous comments made it seem that I was making a mistake changing the different tips. You're correct about not releasing the trigger at that time. You say you're here to give helpful advice. That's just not true. I went to your channel, and as much as I hate to say it, your one of the tens of thousands of invisible people here. Your channel is empty. No videos, no listing of your credentials, no name, no nothing. Channel your energy into videos, not words.

  • I'm pressure washing my back porch, but I can't due to 3 inch black wasps, and me being alergic to them. I have to wait until it gets cold out at about 5:00

  • I like your safety tips at the end...ear protection, eye protection and gloves!

  • Tim, good videos.  I appreciate them and can see all the "haters" are people in the business who are afraid to make their own videos and show expertise. You might actually view their negative comments as a compliment for having the idea, first. Keep up the good work.

  • Thanks! Yes, I am flattered that the haters take the time to comment. It is a shame they do not understand this media and what it can do for them in a positive way.

  • do you wash your car with a pressure washer? if you do, then which tip do you use for your car.

  • I don't use one for that purpose. I've tried to do it on many occasions in the winter at the self-clean car washes and the tools *never* get the car clean. There's always a thin layer of dirt it can't remove. If you want a clean car, you need to hand wash it. If you disagree and are a pressure-washer by trade, bring your machine to my office and we'll do a video of you and I washing my car. I'm curious as to why you asked this question.

  • Nice video, Thanks. What is it with all the bitchy comments from others... To the, critical, know it all's out there, buy a pressure washer and relax.

  • Welcome to YouTube, the land of the faceless haters. I appreciate your comment, as it is a breath of fresh air. The one common thing about those making the comments is that none of them seem to own a video camera.

  • Hey Tim, nice instructional vid. However I noticed you didn't show the actual technique i.e fanning. Nor did you describe the type of surfactant for the specific substrate. Would love to know what you would use for something such as effeflourance/calcium or lime deposits?

  • I think you need to look at the video title again. After doing that, go to my website to read all about efflorescence and how to solve it. A pressure washer is the worst possible tool to use.

  • I'll stick with a heated karcher

  • And of course, the best way to damage the surface and cause irreversible damage to bricks and concrete is to use the 0 degree tip that Tim just showed doing. Tim, you shouldn't show that.

  • My friend, did you see the title to the video? Please go listen to the audio track again. I tell people that tip can be highly destructive. I think because you have a skin in the game, you are hyper-sensitive. I suggest a few deep breaths. :->

  • He didnt even let out the water after turing the engine off.you must release the water!

  • Nice try........ I did it just after we turned off the camera. Furthermore, go back and watch the video again. At 1:00 I cover your comment in great detail not only in the audio but in the video B-roll footage. If you still feel my video is deficient, why not use your channel for its intended purpose? What I mean is you should tape a video and share with us all you know about these amazing machines.

  • Hey Tim, do you know any advantages/disadvantages between a Gasoline one and an Electric one?

  • Something tells me the gas ones are far more expensive to operate. They also might cause far more pollution per gallon of water pushed. Gas ones are able to operate just about anywhere where the electric ones can go only as far as you have reliable 115 volts.

  • Ok, If you do have a gas one, how long does it usually run before running out?

  • perhaps an hour...... Good luck. If you have performance questions like this, it is best to ask the manufacturer

  • ok, Thanks nontheless Tim, I always appreciate your help.

  • Don't tell your competition, but pressure is not actually needed beyond 3,000psi. Its the gallons per minute you need (gpm). Air doesn't clean, water does. (5gpm for surface cleaners works nice). Its also better for rinsing. Beyond 3000psi your hoses start breaking more, things break down faster, have to get special hoses, new tips, etc.

  • Tips: Hold the sprayer trigger WHILE you turn off the machine, that relieves back pressure and the pump lasts longer.. Its a loaded gun until you do, very dangerous.

    Ear muffs are more dangerous than the noise. You can't hear people yelling at you, cars coming etc. Do so carefully.

    Technically you can change the tip as it runs, but it can be dangerous. Tip changing after he shut down the machine in the video is worse- because the gun is still pressurized and you may not know it. Always check!

  • do you need to yurn off the pressure washer when you change tips?

  • Absolutely yes.

  • good video, it was helpful!

  • wonderful video! it gets a 5 star rating from me. yippie!

  • basics for what pressure washer to use for your intended purpose. Pressure removes, Flow moves. washing a loose soiled area would work better using a higher flow. removing hardened substances grease etc more pressure.

  • if your removing heavy grease,you might want to use a hot water pressure unit ...

  • Looking to pressure wash an engine bay that is filled with heavy grease, grim, dirt, and what not. How many PSI's do you recommend to use to get the job done right? It'll be helpful too if you recommend one that will strip the paint off the surface of the bay as well, thanks

  • You better ask this of the folks who make them. I can tell you that car engines are very delicate, especially late model ones with all of the electronic connections, sensors, etc. For paint removal, I would use one with no less than 2,500 PSI. Use a zero or 15-degree tip at a low angle to peel the paint up.

  • I forgot to mention that all the motor components have been removed including the motor. An empty engine bay is all there is. No less than 2500..., so what specific brand has a good reputation? Im looking to get the most bang out of my buck, thanks!

  • Price is almost always your best quality barometer. Better machines have more expensive parts. It is that simple......

  • Cool Safety & General Use Video. My Older Generac Power washer uses a push/pull Nozzle. Any Advice on how to use one of those.

  • Take the wand apart each time and let it dry out well. Blow air through it to prevent sediment build up

  • most of the cheaper pressure washers have an axial cam type pump, and the better ones seem to have a triplex plunger pump....is it worth it to spend the extra bucks for the better pump?

  • It is always better to buy quality.

  • At the end of your video, it mentions that it was filmed in HD. Do you offer a HD version to download?

  • No. The HD file size is enormous. May I ask what you would want it for in HD, when you can just come here and view it. Confused..... :-)

  • Heh, I want it since I just bought myself my first HDTV and I am trying to figure out what good HD content there is on the web.

  • How much psi does that little unit put out? Good video and info, thx.

  • 2,500 PSI 5.5 GPM

  • Impossible for that machine to produce 5.5 gpm @2500 psi. 5.5 HP. Probably only 2.4 gpm at best. I know Tim was probably just referint to the HP. So no foul Tim. LOL

  • You are indeed correct. Go to 0:43 in the video. Right there on the red faceplate.

  • Thanks,what sort of gloves do you use?

  • I have all sorts of brands. They all seem to be a blend of thin leather mixed with some sort of synthetic fabric. All have a Velcro flap like a golf glove to keep the glove tight on your hand. The brand in this video were Milwaukee.

  • I agree, great videos. I like the new ending too.

  • Dear 7seveng7,

    Thanks! Tell your Dad to read the manual before he starts up the machine. You can burn up the pressure pump quickly if water is not flowing through the wand

  • I'll let my dad know. Thanks again = )

  • You really make some great videos Tim. I'll have to show my parents this video. My dad was thinking of renting a presssure washer to clean the driveway before he sells their house.

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