How to Adjust a Pressure Washer Unloader with Larry Hinckley from PowerWash.com

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  • @Powerwash
    @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Website 👉www.powerwash.com/
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  • @OhioPalmTrees
    @OhioPalmTrees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    RIP Larry, you will be missed...

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he will

    • @lionsdejudah
      @lionsdejudah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sad to tell you this but invoking peace over someone that has passed means nothing, that’s like me saying RIP Judas iscariot after killing yourself for betraying Jesus. You and I both know Judas isn’t in a good place nor is he resting peacefully.

  • @ScottPBrown
    @ScottPBrown 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent job Mr. Larry... You are absolutely the hands down best teacher of this stuff I've seen yet. Step by step, concise incredibly thorough and detailed. What are these other guys dart around from one thought to another you stay on course like a steady ship in the night. You are a natural at this. Probably decades of understanding it and experience and wisdom that's irreplaceable. Thank you again and keep sharing the wisdom.

    • @dalesongy2837
      @dalesongy2837 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      your an idiot. he was terrible

  • @jeffreyhilderbrand1270
    @jeffreyhilderbrand1270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job Larry you answered all of my questions

  • @vanwhalen3719
    @vanwhalen3719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m going to adjust mine now . Thanks for the advice !

  • @captainover-tighten6729
    @captainover-tighten6729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect! I’ve been searching for too long. Found this! Top shelf video. Thanks very much

  • @kendalandsteve6855
    @kendalandsteve6855 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great quick info. Appreciate ya 👍

  • @llfour
    @llfour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My pressure is 3900 when on the trigger but is spiking to 4800 when in bypass mode? Why is this? How can I correct it?

  • @naiefelyemeni1986
    @naiefelyemeni1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello i have a 3100psi subaru and i get a strong kick and hard to press the trigger also engine dies and backfires loud most of the time? i took out the unloaded valve and the pin moves freely and i took it apart and all looks clean. Maybe its just turn clockwise to much ? i did notice theres a white little plastic oring and it was a hairline crack in the unloadr valve assembley would that affect anything ?

  • @billthompson9595
    @billthompson9595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for your important information. keep smilin

  • @451dev
    @451dev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    should you adjust the speed on the engine to the pressure you change on the pump ???

  • @marvy7491
    @marvy7491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, what size tip do you use to set pressure?

  • @Ben-sv9op
    @Ben-sv9op 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So if my Pressure washer is 3000 psi. When I’m holding on the trigger gauge should be 3000 psi and when I let go it should be like 3300?

    • @edesir
      @edesir 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      With that being said, I guess the tip size doesn’t matter.

    • @newwavepressure6478
      @newwavepressure6478 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@eddiddy hope ur right I don't hav a 6.0tip my pump it 5.5

    • @Brad.W
      @Brad.W ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​​​@@edesir what he failed to mention is it should be 3000 psi with the 0° red tip if you do not use the 0° red tip like myself who rarely goes narrower than the 15° yellow tip you need to adjust your machines unloader accordingly. Key thing to pay attention to is do not let it go above 400 PSI above the rated pressure of your machine when you are not depressing the trigger on the gun. IE: when you let go of the the trigger on the gun and your machine is rated for 3400 PSI the standby pressure should not be any greater than 3800 PSI. Hopefully this makes sense to you. In this video he was using the green 25° tip which is why the pressure was too low for him but it probably is where it should be if he puts the 0° red tip on the wand. Manufacturers warranties will be voided though if you blow your pump and tell them you adjusting the pressure for the next nozzle down from the red-nosed or because you don't use it they will void the warranty is supposed to be adjusted for the red 0° tip only.

    • @edesir
      @edesir ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Brad.W Great tip!! ( no pun intended ) :) I never used the red tip and adjusted mines w the green tip. So if i were now to use a red tip, i could potentially blow a seal.

    • @Brad.W
      @Brad.W ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edesir to be fair that's how I knew because I just for the orange tip on some random day I needed to use the red 0° needless to say it was a bad idea the pump seal within the first hour on a triplex pump from the too much back pressure.

  • @ivanhmunguia5576
    @ivanhmunguia5576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir... Very helpful video. 👍🙏

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most welcome

  • @bradlaney2922
    @bradlaney2922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the nozzle and hose length effect the psi reading when adjusting the unloader? I have a 5.5 gpm at 2500 psi and 200 ft of hose, so if nozzles do effect it, which nozzle should I use to test and set the unloader?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use the nozzle that is rated for the machine. Install the pressure gauge as close to the pump as possible. Now you set the unloader

    • @bradlaney2922
      @bradlaney2922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Powerwash white, green, red nozzle? I guess I don’t understand what that means

  • @Powerwash
    @Powerwash  11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The pressure gauge should be sized to accommodate the pressure rating for you particular machine. For example, if you have a machine that does 3,000 PSI get a gauge the is rated for a higher PSI - 4,000 to 5,000.

    • @justocruz6492
      @justocruz6492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HOLA A QUE SE DEBE ESTA RECOMENDACION?

  • @Powerwash
    @Powerwash  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The pressure gauge is installed before the unloader or on the head of the pump to get an accurate spike reading.
    Check the description area for a link to where to buy a the pressure gauge used in the video.

  • @almightyjr9086
    @almightyjr9086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m having trouble with mines I can see it jumping when the trigger it’s not press. The engine will rev up and down. And idea what could be?

  • @Ipod1999
    @Ipod1999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what machine is that? i have the same one but am having trouble identifying the model.

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a Pressure Pro 4040

  • @metroporter5211
    @metroporter5211 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A couple quick questions for you Mr. Hinckley:
    Back-story: In an effort to get away from an aluminum manifold pump, I just purchased a (brass) slightly more powerful pump than OEM. The EBHP rating on the old pump was 3.6. The new one is 4.3. My questions are:
    1) Is a 5.5hp gas engine adequate power for this newer pump?
    2) If not, may I use the unloader valve to effectively reduce the operating load?
    3) Where might I find one of those gauge assemblies you use in this video?
    Thank you!

  • @juggernaut316
    @juggernaut316 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    best video explanation

  • @Yodie208
    @Yodie208 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When purging the system with no spray tip use caution as sometimes the rubber O ring will be blown out.

  • @danielleredfearn8233
    @danielleredfearn8233 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a upright heated 1500 psi pressure washer with a TT9061 General Pump. I bought a new unloader and was told to set it by the pressure gauge. Can you tell me where and how to install the pressure gauge, it didn't come with one on it when I bought it.

  • @johnherrera2132
    @johnherrera2132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can a 4000 psi hose cause damage to a 4400 psi pressure washer? Or is it possible to adjust the pressure from the unloader to accommodate for the hose? Thanks

    • @Shanzo04
      @Shanzo04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No! It'll be the other way around. If your pressure washers psi was set higher thn your hoses max psi rate it will burst your hose so its best to keep the psi on your pressure washer lower than the max rate on hose

  • @joebubbit
    @joebubbit 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What were the pressure gauge numbers? (What are the parameters ,eg., 0-60, 0-100)

  • @jeffvonderosten4053
    @jeffvonderosten4053 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it matter which spray tip you should use while setting it?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question! It depends on the GMP and PSI of your machine, you will want to use the tip that is right for your machine. Feel free to call us at 1(800)-433-2113 or go to powerwash.com/nozzle-size-calculator/

  • @almightyjr9086
    @almightyjr9086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t adjust mine I got a new thermal and boost valve. I can see the unloader jumping with the trigger it’s not being pull. But it engine Revs from 2500 to 3000 psi on the gauge. Need help

  • @eliudgalarza
    @eliudgalarza 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Larry. you helped me solve my problem.

  • @catlady8324
    @catlady8324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this the same as John Hinkley Jr.?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As the person that attempted to kill Ronald Regan? No relation

  • @Just_me_again99
    @Just_me_again99 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vedio this was perfect

  • @R3belD0gg
    @R3belD0gg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a DeWalt 3600 PSI machine recently. I turned the pressure down at the unloader to wash my car. How difficult should it be to turn that thing? I was afraid I was going to break the plastic handle. Also, it's so tight I had to undo the hose because otherwise I can't get my hand around it to grip tight enough. I tried leaving the hose on and turning the pressure back up to do my rims and was rewarded with a nice burn on my forearm where I touched the exhaust accidentally, trying to get an angle on the thing. It's not vertical like yours, or like in the DeWalt manual, but sticks out the side and is between the hose inlet and the frame. Really poor positioning. Should it be that hard to turn? Just use pliers next time?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's best not to adjust the pressure by changing the unloader setting. Here is another video I made that explains this th-cam.com/video/3mGkOE6awms/w-d-xo.html

  • @shanekasper4587
    @shanekasper4587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @dontblameme6328
    @dontblameme6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video but I think you need to take into account there is pressure loss at that gauge. Meaning that the pressure can be 500psi+ at the head HIGHER than the pressure at the outlet. Running the risk of over running the head pressure is damaging to say the least.

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great comment. Yes, the the closer to the head of the pump the better for checking pressure. I will say in my 40 years of working on equipment that I have not seen a drop of 500 PSI going thru the unloader. I have however seen a drop of 500 PSI after going thru the coils on a hot water machine follow by 200 - 300 feet of pressure hose. That is not uncommon.

    • @buildstoys
      @buildstoys 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Powerwash Given the loss going through the hot water coils, how should you set the unloader (still set the pressure before the coils)?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buildstoys Yes, always measure and set the pressure as close as possible to the head of the pump.

    • @buildstoys
      @buildstoys 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Powerwash Thanks for the reply. So do you set pressure with the coil removed from testing (and then when everything is back inline, your wand pressure could be a few hundred PSI lower going through coil/hose)?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buildstoys The easiest thing is to mount the pressure gauge at the head of the pump. That way you always know what the pressure is at the pump.

  • @quoctrangchuotbeo4
    @quoctrangchuotbeo4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any ideal what wrong with my pressure, it is work on yellow, green and black tips, but the pump will stop and go when I using white or red tips!

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mos likely have the wrong sized red tip

    • @quoctrangchuotbeo4
      @quoctrangchuotbeo4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Maybe preowner got wrong size for red and white tips

  • @billybicep9
    @billybicep9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well he'll yea brother, AMEN BROTHER!

  • @emtij2345
    @emtij2345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glory To God ✝️♾

  • @robertdieder4178
    @robertdieder4178 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips, going to get me a pressure gauge to see how far off i am

  • @richardtavarez8591
    @richardtavarez8591 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative.

  • @lambboy3566
    @lambboy3566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I have a 4200 psi rated BE commercial pressure washer, has a Honda gx390 and 67dx39g1l cat pump. I recently bought a pressure gauge to measure psi from the pump. I attached after the unloader and got readings of 4200 psi at operating pressure(wand trigger squeezed) and 4600 psi bypass pressure(wand trigger released). Is this normal readings or do I have to adjust the pressure down. How to I adjust the pressure to be in accordance with my 4200 psi rated machine.

    • @miked8253
      @miked8253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the question

    • @ImpulsePressureWashing
      @ImpulsePressureWashing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did u find an answer?

    • @lambboy3566
      @lambboy3566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ImpulsePressureWashing no i did not but I did turn pressure down just for my peace of mind

    • @ImpulsePressureWashing
      @ImpulsePressureWashing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lambboy3566 oh how much psi did you turn it down too? I heard 3500 is best for 4gpm machines

    • @lambboy3566
      @lambboy3566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ImpulsePressureWashing i turned it down so that bypass pressure was 4200psi and operation dropped to around 3600psi give or take

  • @Swampth1ng
    @Swampth1ng 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just blew my unloader up. Wish I'd watched this first.

  • @roberthusk3402
    @roberthusk3402 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @fredytomozo4918
    @fredytomozo4918 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My pressure washer is leaking and no pressure it has a broken piston
    How can I find them I,m in Zimbabwe

  • @codyphillips1926
    @codyphillips1926 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    if i have a 4000 psi pump. what should i set it on 4000psi ? if i set it on 3000psi would that harm anything or would that be easier on the pump ?

    • @Powerwash
      @Powerwash  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, set it at 4,000 PSI

    • @codyphillips1926
      @codyphillips1926 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dezmar Perez. thank you for a more detailed explanation ! just so im clear running it at 2500 psi is bad for a 4000 psi pump correct ?

    • @thingsdemystified
      @thingsdemystified 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why would running a lower pressure be bad?

  • @lankimo23
    @lankimo23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Larry Hinckley, Sr.. We watched your video at: th-cam.com/video/aWcdl3f1gaw/w-d-xo.html . Do you have any experience with resolving overheating in CAT pressure washer pumps? We own a CAT Pump Model 2SFX30GS. It has developed an overheating problem. It overheats after 3 mins run time. Our Pump Tech replaced Valves, Valve seats, Seals, Bearings and Unloader. Can you offer some advice as to why overheating still occurs? The original overheating event melted the Oil Fill Red Cap. We're not certain but the overheating seems to be occurring in the crankcase. Thank you.

  • @Rokonroller
    @Rokonroller 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @dekonfrost7
    @dekonfrost7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.

  • @driveheronman4304
    @driveheronman4304 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @derpherpp
    @derpherpp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s about to die from diabetes on camera

  • @starchpolpa2985
    @starchpolpa2985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hee Haw...howdy

  • @higgsboson3356
    @higgsboson3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Owiko7
    @Owiko7 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    he soudns like he is having breathing issues