Running a Direct Drive Pressure Washer with a Buffer Tank Part 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.พ. 2022
- Hello everyone,
So here is how I hooked up my direct drive pressure washer to my buffer tank. I’ve tried it out connected using a gravity feeding method but I don’t believe it is most efficient method for the pressure washer. However, the pump does suck water ok but it feels like there is inconsistent amounts of water coming out. Next I will try connecting a 12v 5.5 gpm everflo pump to force feed my pressure washer. I will keep y’all updated in the next video.
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Since this video was 2 years ago I'm sure you've already figured out your problems... but from what I could see... your tank wasn't vented and your water line was to low. You don't have to raise the tank as long as the water line is higher than your pump. The tank has to be vented while your using it so the water can flow freely... I've been using a buffer tank for over a year now with no issues and I get just over 4 gpm flow. The only time you need an external pump to feed the pressure washer is if you over 4 gpm. Hope that helps!
Not all pumps can suck from a buffer tank, most pumps are designed to have a garden hose connected directly to the pressure washer. For a direct drive system you need either a belt or gear reduction drive system.
I agree with your vent, but if you are depending on water pressure cuz your tank is full, as your tank empties you would eventually lose pressure
Try a bigger water source line that runs from the tank to the machine, I will do a video today when I'm out in the field to show you how I have it set up. Great video brother. Just tune in tonight when I load the days work.
Alright cool. Yea my local pressure washing shop recommended me to feed the pump using 1 inch line. Will be making a video on it first. I checked out your channel. Liked the vids. Get it!
@@extremegreen5092 Cool, That should do the trick for a lot better water feed.
Not all pumps can suck from a buffer tank, most pumps are designed to have a garden hose connected directly to the pressure washer. For a direct drive system you need either a belt or gear reduction drive system.
I agree with your vent, but if you are depending on water pressure cuz your tank is full, as your tank empties you would eventually lose pressure
Dual feed the pump with 1” and use a bypass back to the buffer tank from the unloader and you will be fine.
Take a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket if it fills up in 60 seconds you’re putting out at least 5 gallons a minute best way to test it be careful direct drives will burn up if they are not getting enough water flow . It is a very big tank though.
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Where did you get those hose reels and what are the dimensions of that trailer
Hi, what hose reels are you using? Thanks
What dod you end up doing? Did you raise the hieght of the buffer tank?
Take your PW off the cart and get the pump lower..it will work much better.Glad i got a belt.Looks like its working pretty damn good to me.
U need to run the water into the hose let it run for 1 minutes before turning on the pressure washer that would take all the air out of ur lines
What size pump are you using?is it a 4GPM pressure washer
Try a 1in feed line
hows the pump holding so far?
You know its serious when you have a nightmare of running your pressure washer for a long time without turning on the water.
1” hose to 3/4 into your pump, put a splitter and feed to both sides of the pump. You need to have water pumping to the furthest plunger on your pump otherwise it will burn it up
Trying to run a 2.5 gpm 3200 psi direct drive with a 150 gallon tank with a 1in bulkhead down to a 3/4in short hose and still doesn’t want to work.
@@StreamMastersPW I run a direct drive cat pump supplied by buffer tank and have been for a year now. Make sure you bleed all air from the line and have good flow before turning on your pump. Remove the thermal coupling(opposite side from the water inlet of your pump) and feed both sides. Start your pressure washer at low rpm, it seems to prime better that way, then increase rpm.
@@shanecrews531 I don’t have a cat pump just a regular Joe shmo small pump.
@@StreamMastersPW Same principal. If you have adequate water flow the pump should pump water, unless there’s something wrong with it. Good luck brother
What do you mean by both sides of the pump? Where would the splitter go
Thanks
I just have the same problem till a figure out! The downstream injector does that suck air into the lines my fix! Was I put it into a rinse mode! And boom!!!
Did you put your downstream injector line in the buffer tank?
@@jones_edition yes!
@@Fortyfive79 thanks!!!
Might want to get a filter and put between the tank and pressure washer.
Ok just got one in yesterday
That color makes the reels look like plastic reels from walmart.
Is that a goat in the background?
Your buffer tank has to sit higher than your pressure washer
What GPM machine is that ?
4 gpm
@@extremegreen5092 that's what I got I think mine Will pull too since yours does
i tried that and mine wont do it so i guess ill have to use the 12volt but i don't have a cat pump and i think it makes a big difference
When are you posting the 12volt with the pressure washer and buffer tank
@@dirtblasterspowerwashing tonite!!
Just buy a belt drive and save yourself that headache.
Just bought a belt drive🤪
@@extremegreen5092 nice! You won’t regret it
@@danyacosta8629 I’m goin on a few jobs tomorrow with it. I’ll record a bit how I got it set up. I’ve been so full of work lately and haven’t found time to upload videos lol
@@danyacosta8629 i swear I’ve seen ur name b4 on a Facebook pressure washing group... does that sound familiar
@@extremegreen5092 yeah that’s most likely me lol the pressure wash community group?
Replace that 275g monstrosity with a 50-70 gallon tank and mount it higher than your washer with a 1" feed line, you'll save yourself hauling that thing around and it will gravity feed your washer better.
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Check out Doug Ruckers page. Look at this video.... its long and i recommend you take time to watch all of it. However, he shows how to do a bypass at 10:12 minute mark. Bypass is needed if not you can damage your pump.... when you let off the trigger that water suppose to get redirected back into the tank to avoid premature damage. Youll be able to feed off the buffer tank youll just need that by pass done. Doug has alot of good videos on DIY info. Let me know if this solves your issue.... apparently the tanks water weight is suppose to be enough to deal with 4gpm ... 8gpm you have to get it off the house spigot
8gpm cannot get enough water off of spigot. They have to have buffer tanks. Plus bypass has nothing to do with getting more water off of buffer tank or anything to with what he's trying to do
Go make some money now.