Surface Cleaner Tips and Maintenance
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- Here are some basic surface cleaner tips that will help keep your Surface Cleaner maintained and operating smoothly. Nothing is more frustrating than down time on a job, especially when cleaning hard surfaces. Preventive Maintenance can save you valuable time as well as having spare parts at all times. If you need a good surface cleaner check out @dougruckerstore at www.dougruckerstore.com/produ... We also carry or can get you parts needed for most surface cleaners.
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Awesome video
Very informative. Ty
Very welcome
Dude, love your videos!! I’ve learned a ton. I do have question though: how much and how often should you lubricate through the grease fitting?
Thanks so much.
If there is a grease fitting probably about once a month depending on usage. Just don't want to over grease.
Please respond to this if you can.I have a 16 inch whisper wash ultra clean. Should I grease it before it’s first use? How often should I, and if there’s no grease point what do you recommend on how to service it?
Thank you very much
Where do you get those cartridges & replacement Parts?
Love your videos thank you brother!
Thanks Al
Hey Doug! I have a 4400 PSI 4.0GPM washer and a 20” Whirl A Way surface cleaner. What tips would you suggest for the surface cleaner? I’ve heard 25025,25030 and 25035, what do you think would work best? I mainly just do concrete.
All of the above depending on the concrete. New, old, how dirty etc all play into it
Hey Doug. Are spray bars universal? I’ve got a 20” BE whirl a way so was wondering if I could buy either a whisper wash bar or GP bar since they are easier to find. Thanks!
Good question. I doubt they are as the swivels are different but I’ll check. We can get the BE bars for you though
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Hi Doug,
can you tell me where I can find the rotary swivel or the bearings for it.? I have an 18 inch general pump surface cleaner. Thanks a million
I’d try these folks. spraywell.com/general-pump-dcfscp18gz-hammerhead-surface-cleaner-18-inch/
Thanks for the tips Doug. Question... After a year or so of using the same surface cleaner it recently started wobbling/shaking back and forth rigorously. Any Idea of what could be the cause of this? Thanks
Either clogged tips, bent bar, or swivel gone bad or all 3
My WW classic does what yours is doing. It start becoming oval over time. What can we do to prevent this?
are you talking about the brush guard?
Hi Doug ,
Mine is leaking out of the underneath middle steam where the little hole is would this just be a o ring ?? Jets are clear and it’s spinning
Yes sounds like it could just be an oring
I have this dewalt 18 inch surface cleaner that only one blade is shooting water pressure . Does anyone know how to fix this ?
Check the nozzles. One could be clogged
I unclogged my surface cleaner nozzle, but when I hooked it up to the Pw I still couldn’t get Pressure. Do you know what the issue could be ? The black hose connected to the surface cleaner is stuck in the quick connect. I was using a box store pressure washer and the pump went bad on it while I was surface cleaning. The Pw engine shut down and now the hose is stuck.
Release the pressure.connectors won’t let go if pressure is still in the line.just pull the trigger when it’s shut down
Will having a good filter on the water inlet side prevent clogging or will clogging happen regardless? Thanks a bunch.
It will help, you will have less clogging issues.
@@PressureCleaningSch Thank you! 😃
Do we need to use Teflon tape on nozzles? I currently do, but have heard other say its not needed?
Not on the nozzles you don't. I Never have
@@PressureCleaningSch thanks doug thats gonna save some time too. Much appreciated brother
Doug,great video, so is it best to put ball valves on all my attachments.
No need to do that. One ball valve on your hose is all you need
@@PressureCleaningSch do you have any classes around Ohio
@@dennislea3159 no I don’t. But I have my online school. www.pressurecleaningschool.com/join/
@@PressureCleaningSch I will check k it out
Is possible to customize a surface floor adding 2 more nozzles when you have only2 or they are like that from factory only? Thanks for the videos
Sure you'd have to have a bar made for 4 nozzles if the manufacture doesn't have one.
@@PressureCleaningSch what would be your recommendation on this? I have one but I don’t feel it have enough power for the type of machine I have, the nozzles are clean and clear.
Is there some sort of in line pre filter so that jets don’t clog??
Yes sir. www.dougruckerstore.com/products/high-pressure-inlet-filter/
Doug appreciate the content. I just bought 20” be surface cleaner. It came with 25020. I put 25025 in it but it’s seeming like it’s still putting out too much pressure. I have a 5gpm 3k psi machine. Pressure gauge off of 200’ hose says 2650psi. But seems real high and surface cleaner wants to fly. I don’t want to etch any thing. Should I try 25030 tips
Yes try those and and maybe even 25035
I have the a 20in BE Whirlaway that I just got it has a greasable zerk what type of grease should I use. And should I put it in more places then just the zerk?
Way back when I had one with a grease fitting I used a lithium grease I think it was. Just grease the zerk. Probably every 6 months or so friending on use
@@PressureCleaningSch ok thanks and also I’m running a 4gpm 4000 psi will 25025 tips work well? Last question is on sensitive concrete or surfaces do you adjust your pressure or change tip sizes on your surface washer? Thanks.
@@jacobfuchs1955 change tip sizes. I never adjust unloader
Hey Doug. Which grease do you recommend for a surface cleaner?
I use a marine waterproof grease from Tractor Supply
@@HouseWashingRick Thanks 👍
What's your take on wheeled vs non-wheeled surface cleaner?
I don't like any surface cleaner with 4 casters, they seem to have mind of their own. I use to use the Whisper Wash 24 Inch big guy for residential work, I love the 2 wheels in back and 1 in front. Much easier to control. I use a steel eagle now with same type of wheel set up, and love it for our commercial work. So I either use a floater or one with the 3 wheels.
I just got a BE 20” with casters do they come pre greased there’s a grease fitting if not what kind of grease?
Yes they are pre greased
@@PressureCleaningSch Awesome what kind of grease do they use ?
mine is losing grease from the botton. is it worth fixing
I advent had grazeable one in a long time....sounds like seal may need replaced. Depending on old is you could probably rebuild it. But I am always just a replace it kind of guy.
Hey Doug I’ve got a question. I have a 20” hammerhead that I have only used maybe 15 times. One day I noticed my 5 GPM bandit was vibrating real bad only when I used the surface cleaner. I ended up finding a plugged nozzle. I went and picked up two 25025 nozzles from your store the other day and swapped to the new nozzles. I’m still noticing that only when I use the surface cleaner the unloader is bypassing part of the pressure back to my buffer tank. This causes my pressure washer to vibrate abnormally. When I use the wand it doesn’t do it. Only when I use the surface cleaner. Any idea why it might be doing that? Anybody got ideas?
Sounds like you got a clogged nozzle again that can happen sometimes when you change them check them again
Also could be unloader or even a coil pack
Doug Rucker I double checked the nozzles again this morning and they are clean. I removed the unloader and it looks spotless since it’s a new pressure washer. It only happens when I use the surface cleaner. Works great when I use the wand. Zero water comes out of the bypass hose when I I squeeze the wand trigger. But when I use the surface cleaner I get warm water coming out. Took apart the swivel assembly and everything looks fine there too. If I brought my trailer and surface cleaner over to you could you look at it? I need to buy a couple things from your store anyways. Picked up some of your Kings Kling the other day. I’m liking it.
Alberto Gonzalez I’ll be glad to look at it but I’m not a repair guy. If it’s not something obvious I’m not your guy. Lolol. I’ll be around Tuesday. Rest of week I’m out in the field
Doug Rucker Sweet. I’ll swing by Tuesday so you can glance at it. I need to buy a few things anyways.
Best place to buy replacements ? Are these the same as the jrod tips
They are similar to what’s on a jrod but much smaller orfice. Replacements can be bought here www.dougruckerstore.com/products/fan-tip-nozzle/
where do I buy the whole kit?
Rick Madaus www.dougruckerstore.com/products/replacement-swivel-for-whisper-wash-series-3/
For the nozzles my surface has the option to use 2 and 4 and wondering why would I use 2 nozzles and why would I want to use 4? I have the ground force surface cleaner
For a 4 or 5 GPM you’d use 2 nozzles. 8gpm you could use 2 or 4 nozzles. Although I wouldn’t use it on a 4. I’d go w a smaller surface cleaner.
@@PressureCleaningSch I have an 8GPM machine. Why would I run 4 tips instead of 2
@@hudson.kemnitz 4 can help cut down on striping and also cleans better.
What nozzles do you find works best for 4 nozzles 8 gpm machine
Mike Savage 2502
2502 or 25025 depending on the surface. If its really soft surface then I change from 2502 to 25025
How much are the cartridge?
@@sylvestercoles4758 $145.00
I just bought a surface cleaner and the tips wont come out? I put all my weight on it and even grabbed the 9/16 wrench and they still keep slipping. I want to change to 25025. Any suggestions?
You could try some penetrating oil and let sit awhile. They really are not usually very hard to get out.
@@PressureCleaningSch ill try again. I just probably already stripped it enough but it literally wont budge.
Hey what's the model number for that surface cleaner?
www.dougruckerstore.com/products/whisper-wash-19-inch-classic/
how often should i mantenance a surface cleaner!??
Depends on the surface cleaner. We change our tips out every couple weeks or so depending on usage.
Sr you saved my wallet a few buks.. my surface cleaner wasn't working properly after l removed the tips for service when l put them back l used an impact and just tighten with out putting attention how the were lined out , causing un even spraying line pattern... almost ran to buy a new one... what an esay fix
Hi Doug, how do you grease it?
If your surface cleaner has grease ports then using a grease gun
@@PressureCleaningSch Is there any particular type of grease you need? I don't know much about grease so if there's a certain brand and type you recommend I'm all ears lol
@@dylan_hughes I used lithium grease. Water resistant
Can both nozzles clog at the same time? All of a sudden, no water out of either of the two nozzles.
Yes they can, but usually nit fully plugged. Sounds more like a swivel issue.
@@PressureCleaningSch I fixed the two nozzles. They were both plugged.
I suspect that one was previously plugged and that the pressure was higher out of the remaining nozzle.
The nozzles were very tight, so I had to use a 1/2" rachet. I almost needed the longer bar to loosen it. I took the center cartridge out, cleaned it and put a new "0" ring on the shaft. That mechanism was fairly clean, though.
I removed the wash arm and placed it in a vise to remove the nozzles. It would have been too difficult to hold the floor cleaner steady by myself the wash arm was not difficult to remove. It turned counter clockwise to remove.
Also, I use this floor cleaner once a year, so I would not have noticed just one nozzle working.
I had to use a smaller welding tip cleaner to start as the proper sized tip cleaner would not budge the hardened material in the nozzle.
In the end, I learned something new. I will try it out tomorrow to see how much better it works.
When do you know when you need new tips ?
I go by usage, as you start using and checking nozzles you kind of get use to what a new spray pattern is and can tell when they start widening
Can we use wd 40??
What would you want to use WD40 on?
Doug Rucker the surface cleaner
You can't make this stuff up LMAO
@@PWgadgets Yeah... Eddy is a HOOT isn't he? Can I turn the surface cleaner upside down to get a drink of water??? Sure Eddy, Go ahead! OK thanks.
How tight are the tips
Don’t overtighten just snuggle up and make sure the line for the nozzle is parallel with the bar
How do you know when your nozzles are worn?
Great question. It's really hard to tell with the eye. Just look for when the cleaning may not be as good when they were new, vibration in deck, having to move slower, etc. We just change ours out every couple weeks or so depending on usage, sooner if doing a lot of commercial concrete.
I never heard anybody call it a nozzle I've been been doing this since 1991. Here in Ohio we call them Jets
As long as everyone understands what you're talking about. ✈️🚿
Do you need to put Teflon tape on them or pipe dope?????
I never do. No need
4 tips on a 2 bar cleaner?!?! What?!? Never seen this before
Yes. You can order 4 or 2 nozzle bar. 4 nozzle bar comes with two holes plugged.
@@PressureCleaningSch does this require double the GPM?
My rotary bar fell off.why?
No sure without seeing it