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    Pressure Washer = NO water?

    So i brought the pw inside to test it. Ran a separate hose from the garage water supply and i ran the water. Water came out fine. I then attached the hose to the pw inlet, and it's like it's clogged, because the water was squirting out the garage connection. I disconnected the quick connect and...
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    Pressure Washer = NO water?

    I have a new Husky 1800 pw. I first tried it with the house outlet and the outside water supply and it worked like gold. I then went to hook it up in my truck. Everything is hooked up correctly. There is water going to the pw. I turn it on, and the blue light comes on which is high, then it...
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    Tried the plastic fitting with some pipe dope, and still leaking but not as bad as before. If i went to a longer fitting, it would stop because the outlet is not that deep. It has a lip where it stops Im gonna give the christy's glue a try, but then again there is another outlet on the side of...
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    The "Mex" get all the business

    Out here in LA, the mexicans will do a $100 job for $10, so how does a detailer who actually loves doing it, compete with the mexicans who just do it because it's a job?
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    The "Mex" get all the business

    I work in a building with a ton of people, and a ton of cars. My cubicle is right at the window and everyday, i see this van with 3 mexican guys. 1 is the boss and the other 2 are the slaves. The 2 slaves just slam out cars fast inside and out, like 10 minutes a car, wash and vacuum. I swear...
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    Soap & Wax combo guys

    There are soap and wax combos in 1 out there. For those guys that have tried it, have you ever added extra wax separately and mixed them all, so 2 waxes and 1 soap?
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    So i got a plastic fitting to go into the tank with more thread (it is stripped). I brushed on some pipe dope on the male and female, hoping this holds. If not, i'll try christy's red hot glue. I'll find out tomorrow You guys are great Many thanks
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    Well, the teflon tape alone did not work. It still leaked being i only taped the fitting I'll get some block pipe dope on fri and see how that works. I was told to replace the brass fitting for a plastic one? I dont see how it would make it better? I know that if i adjust the hose, it will...
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    What is it exactly? I'll check it out. There's a do it best center across the street
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    So tape the outlet and i'll silicone both male and female Great dog...i got one looks just like yours
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    So i got some teflon and taped the thread that goes into the tank. This is what it looks like. I just got this tank very cheap. I had 10 gallons of water yesterday, and this morning, it leaked and the tank was pretty much empty when i got up. Im going to use alot of teflon, because the fitting...
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    I'll try that out......so i actually wrap the thread of the fitting that goes into the tank?
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    Damn Leaking Tank!

    So i have been dealing with this leaking tank, that leaks from the outlet which is at the bottom of the tank. I got the proper fittings, but it still leaks..drip drip drip. I used silicone to see if i can fill in the gap, but it still drips. Is there something else i can use???? I noticed there...
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    Interior Dressing

    Armor All diluted in water all the way!!!!!!! Wipe on, wipe off
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    Waxing a car in gusty winds?

    How many of you guys wax a car with winds gusting 10-35 mph??? I can see if they pull their car in the garage, but what if there is no garage and they want a wax job? Do you do it?
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    Meg's NXT???

    So how good is this wax? I know you can buy it OTC, but so many people here are against OTC products. How good is NXT on colored cars?
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    Is a water pump needed for electric PW?

    water pump I know a water pump is not needed, but what other water pumps other than shurflo do you guys use?
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    When your done with a car?

    Do the little thing matter? For example, when your done with a car, you leave something in the car for them. Maybe some candy, those white paper floor mats like from the dealer etc.... Just a little something extra that stands out. What do you guys leave for your customers?
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    How long should garden hose be?

    Where in the heck did you find a 2ft hose?
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    How long should garden hose be?

    From the tank to the pressure washer? Is the shorter the hose the better? I have like a 25 footer, and my pressure washer sits 2 ft away from my tank
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