DIY - *£89!!* Pressure Washer Buffer Tank

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  • @kevinwall795
    @kevinwall795 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Best explanation and demonstration of how this works that I have seen on TH-cam. Thanks!

  • @craigbrassington8766
    @craigbrassington8766 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That’s interesting about the extra pressure a buffer tank gives. Even if your machine can only keep up with the tap pressure from the property, it would help when other taps are open in the property from stealing your pressure.

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did this years ago when our local council decided to charge our area for green wheelie bin waste so i kept the bin and used it like this for my pressure washer as i'm on first floor flat with no outside tap. Great video and idea for others who like me don't live on the ground floor with an outside tap. Stay safe.

  • @peterjenkins7174
    @peterjenkins7174 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A couple of wraps of P.T.F.T. tape on the lever valve would cure that little drip.

  • @kevinmorrow9304
    @kevinmorrow9304 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was thinking of doing some pressure washing for a summer job this year. Much better than gardening!. Seen the buffer tank online and it’s pretty expensive for what it is. I have a spare wheelie bin so it’s definitely worth making a buffer tank myself. This video will definitely help! Thanks

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you found it useful mate 🫶

  • @Blastya385
    @Blastya385 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very well presented and informational

  • @alexscott8667
    @alexscott8667 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you thank you thank you I have been needing one of these and just bought it for my tank!

  • @thespankinmanc1650
    @thespankinmanc1650 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Legend! Great video, easy to follow no BS! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-Services 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I made one years ago, got fed up with the restriced flow rate, so I ended up using a high flow rate bowser fill valve, so the flow & water replenish rate was perfect

  • @maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
    @maxwellsgrasscuttingservices ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video on you tube explaining this subject. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.👍

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate I appreciate that

    • @spencerj1413
      @spencerj1413 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@SMOUT_ what size is the blue wheelie bin please.

  • @kano8062
    @kano8062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well made video mate.

  • @user-dd1bo5gy5g
    @user-dd1bo5gy5g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb. Thanks so much I'm just starting out on a budget so this is valuable to me..thanks so much for this video.

  • @Gkir1
    @Gkir1 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is the best video ive found. Very descriptive. It would be good if you made 2 bins that you could link together if you had a lot of power washing to do. But fair play for the details and links

  • @robshirley1431
    @robshirley1431 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made one of these today thanks for the info

  • @WhiskeyGulf71
    @WhiskeyGulf71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to replace the valve in my toilet cistern last year, I bought a cheap one from an eBay seller , paid less than £5 inc. & it fills really fast, almost no restriction to speak of, the old valve would take a few minutes to fill the cistern, the new one fills in about 25 seconds.
    The eBay valve looked really cheap as well but works perfectly.
    Mine cistern is a bottom fill type but you could still use that type of valve by having a lower fill point with a pipe elbow (90°] fitting inside your tank.

  • @440pressurewashing
    @440pressurewashing 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just made one works great

  • @waynebreier1682
    @waynebreier1682 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative thank you very much for this video

  • @ryanmason491
    @ryanmason491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea 👍you can get the ball valves with a built in strainer to prevent any debris from tank going into jet wash to make it even better 👍

    • @spencerj1413
      @spencerj1413 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryanmasn do you have a link for the ball valve with the strainer in .

    • @dawndrew8313
      @dawndrew8313 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@spencerj1413 google combination strainer ball valve..you'll get tons of options 🎉

  • @johnmccarthy1018
    @johnmccarthy1018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video mate

  • @Gomezzo007
    @Gomezzo007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate great vid. Wish I’d found it 10 months ago when I was pulling my hair out. Good work geez.

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate glad you found it useful

  • @seanlee74
    @seanlee74 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work 👍

  • @bgsvaleting
    @bgsvaleting ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks mate👍

  • @pjacks6692
    @pjacks6692 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice info, this is what I wanted to know when I started my pressure washing business last year. Having the parts and links listed is a nice touch. One thing I have learnt is to go for a 3/4 (19mm) hose rather than the standard 1/2 hose. Especially moving water from the tap to the bin over longer distances. It's less of a bottleneck for water supply, especially if using a 21lpm machine. All the best Paul

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate, noted 👍

    • @jacksavage3516
      @jacksavage3516 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Paul do you know what length your 19mm hose is and what reel you use for it?

    • @pjacks6692
      @pjacks6692 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacksavage3516 50 MTR 19mm hose on a hydrosure hose reel...

    • @jacksavage3516
      @jacksavage3516 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pjacks6692 Thankyou Paul

    • @georgefraser4623
      @georgefraser4623 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thelonewolf666no its not its 25mm mdpe onto your 22mm copper (usually).

  • @staceyismine
    @staceyismine ปีที่แล้ว

    Good helper you have there

  • @tritonpressurewashing
    @tritonpressurewashing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for this video bud!
    very detailed!

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem at all, thanks for watchin

  • @davidfisher3273
    @davidfisher3273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Game changer. What’s the brass bush that screws into the ball valve please

  • @Mardy-old-Bstard
    @Mardy-old-Bstard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a fantastic video and I've seen quite a few. Are you happy with the 120l bin or do you wish you'd gone for a bigger one seeing as there's not much price difference.

  • @planetdata5020
    @planetdata5020 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad i came across your channel looking to start this service i have a small van so this set up is perfect for me , i have afew questions do you leave the garden tap running while you are jet washing so there is a constant flow or do you wait for the bin to empty the just refill ? Also what products do you spray / apply to the driveways before you jet wash ?

  • @magicguyism
    @magicguyism ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello mate, you mention at about 9:02 that you’d recommend connecting a filter that goes on the inside of the wheelie bin, fitted onto the outlet that goes to the jet wash.
    I typed in “3/4” filter” onto Google but very new to jet washes so no clue which one I should get. If you have the time would appreciate if you could drop in the comment here a link to one that I could buy with this set up. Thanks mate!

  • @rickychatt
    @rickychatt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I made one similar but added the filter that I got with my pressure washer

  • @Jannickjay
    @Jannickjay 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent! 👌

  • @NeilFoord71071
    @NeilFoord71071 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great build and superb video. Thanks for putting it out. How much was the entire build cost?

  • @bobbelsekwol
    @bobbelsekwol ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I borrow your lad. I've got some chimneys that need sweeping. Great vid mate.

  • @biker392
    @biker392 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi mate ive got the float valve but it didnt come with the washers and i see you have water connector fitted any chance you could send me a link for parts to buy for connecting the water supply to the float valve, thanks for all the info you provide well impressed.

  • @mazman8343
    @mazman8343 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video dude where can I get the value

  • @Reign1
    @Reign1 ปีที่แล้ว

    @smout can you link the standard hose connection with the filter which fits into the filvalve at 0:51

  • @shezza96
    @shezza96 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi mate, can you please tell me what piping and adapters are needed to run water from the 3/4 inch tap to the washer

  • @marcusmate91
    @marcusmate91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate, I see you are using a Kiam, I'm just starting out and have bought the KM3200P which came with a water suction kit. Connected it all up today and dropped the suction hose with filter into a barrel and got nothing out when I started the machine?! Am I being thick?! Any advice would be great 😩👍🏼 thanks

  • @Vastumcleaning
    @Vastumcleaning ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound mate I have a 600 litre ibc tank would you know what attachment to get so it like the one you Have used in this video my tank come with a normal hose attachment and the water comes out to slow with that

  • @spencerj1413
    @spencerj1413 ปีที่แล้ว

    You say about a filter to go on the inside on the tank. Do you have a link as to were to get it from please 🙏.

  • @bobbyfaulkner9394
    @bobbyfaulkner9394 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would I connect a hose to the bottom connector just done this to my bin and where did you get the plastic washer for the top fill ?

  • @makycaris4672
    @makycaris4672 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pressure washer does it matter if direct drive or axial pump to work gravity Feed

  • @andricwatson8496
    @andricwatson8496 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The float valve doesn’t come with the rubber washer/gasket and nut that you show in the video, where did you get them from ? Cheers 👍🏻

  • @joelcharran9671
    @joelcharran9671 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man does a can pump triplex 3.1 gpm self suction?

  • @lloydbenzies
    @lloydbenzies ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did the fill valve come from. Can't find it anywhere

  • @johnb8956
    @johnb8956 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Might it help to use 3/4” hosepipe rather than 1/2”? I know that it’s often the flow rate out the two though that impedes it.

  • @bigbobproductions1196
    @bigbobproductions1196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Tank connector link is for a 1/2 did you make a merstake or was it a 1/2 you used..

  • @RKBExteriorCleaning
    @RKBExteriorCleaning ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you ever get a sale for this? Id definitely buy one 😂

  • @Splitzmagic
    @Splitzmagic ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a feeling the timing was wrong at the end because with the exact same equipment I'm only getting 13.5lpm

  • @daveoakley7882
    @daveoakley7882 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get the fill valve from

  • @stephengregory3982
    @stephengregory3982 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you running a 3/4 hose into a 1/2 float valve?

  • @ZakWells-hd2em
    @ZakWells-hd2em 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you get the plastic white nuts from to connect the fill valve mine didn’t come with any mate ?

  • @SiAnon
    @SiAnon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Water seems a bit slow. My normal garden tap filled a 15 litre bucket in 16 seconds.

  • @baileypemberton7498
    @baileypemberton7498 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Where abouts did you get your connection that you put your hose lock connector to?

  • @aubreyhall6469
    @aubreyhall6469 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you give me a list of items I need and instructions?

  • @MRGRIFF.
    @MRGRIFF. ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi mate. I got the float valve. Do you have a link to the rubber washers and plastic nut to fix it to the tank. Or what size do I get. Tia. 👍🏻

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate, sorry I thought it came with them!
      I think they're 1/2 inch washers, you can get them from any local plumbers merchants.
      Grab some 3/4 inch ones while you're there too

  • @loandco.exteriorcleaning
    @loandco.exteriorcleaning 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went with this set up but have a really slow flow out of it. What have I done wrong 😂

  • @davidkearin3622
    @davidkearin3622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got myself a free bin 👍 just looking to order the parts, the float valve is 1/2 inch will that still work if i get a 3/4 inch hose coming from the tap? Thanks

    • @davidkearin3622
      @davidkearin3622 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or will a regular hose be ok? I'm guessing you have a 3/4 from the tank to the washer?

  • @gafski
    @gafski หลายเดือนก่อน

    So im going to attempt to make a buffer tank aswell, However the float valve is no longer in stock, so I found another but I have to choose between sizes DN-15, DNS-15, DN-20 and DNS-20, Anybody able to give an insight to which one I need I know the numbers represent the mm but Im not sure which one as Smouts original one in description has no size on description in amazon? Cheers

  • @coil2soil
    @coil2soil ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One question how do you connect the hose pipe from the ball valve to the pressure washer?

    • @Splitzmagic
      @Splitzmagic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's exactly what I was wanting to know. I think you can use an internal threaded adapter from toolstation. I've not tried yet though.

    • @Splitzmagic
      @Splitzmagic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I got the internal adapter and it works a treat. Brass I think it was about £1.50. Probably need to put tape on in case it leaks

  • @sovereigncitizen8963
    @sovereigncitizen8963 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think I saw ac pressure washing promoting this gadget! Don’t recall you getting a shout out.
    Also seems like a nice kid. Well done if he’s yours.

  • @Weirjetwashing
    @Weirjetwashing ปีที่แล้ว

    Could I ask you where you got the washer that attaches to the float valve. I bought the same one but it never came with the white washer you use to secure it to the tank ? It’s doing my head in trying to find one that fits 😂

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no 😞 you can get them from any plumbers merchants

    • @Weirjetwashing
      @Weirjetwashing ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SMOUT_ thanks mate. Picked one up today 👍🏻

    • @bgsvaleting
      @bgsvaleting ปีที่แล้ว

      What washer did you get it please mate👍

    • @Weirjetwashing
      @Weirjetwashing ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bgsvaleting it’s. Half inch washer. Got it from a plumbers merchant one here in Scotland is called grahams.

    • @bgsvaleting
      @bgsvaleting ปีที่แล้ว

      Great thankyou for your help and fast response

  • @msrsamsri
    @msrsamsri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guys i need urgent help please, if I get a 10 liter a minute, 3200psi pressure washer for commercial use in London, england, will kitchen taps in here be able to give enough flow for my pressure washer? Or do I need one of these buff tanks? I ask because I dont have a car amd have already commited to getting all equipment and dont know what to do if right at the moment of truth my pressure washer doesnt work in the customer tap, as most house in london dont have an outside tap...

    • @iancarson2813
      @iancarson2813 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get yourself aa 'Arctic Hayes U-Flow Water Gauge - Water Flow Measure' usually about £20.00 and check your own flow rate to see what you have at home, and decide from there.
      TBH if you can afford a machine with a higher LPM (liters per minute) then buy it. There are videos on TH-cam comparing flow rates and you'll soon see that the higher the flow rate the faster you'll clean. Most of the videos are american and talk about gallons per minute, for a quick conversion 1 gallon = 4.5 liters

  • @stevenjames191
    @stevenjames191 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi ive ordered and recieved the ball valve and the 1/2 inch water control valve(1/2 inch) i cant find what you call a fill valve which im assuming fits on to the water level valve and then obviously i can connect customers hose do you have a link for the fill valve please

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate, sounds like the "water level valve" and "fill valve" are the same thing. It's just a single small unit as shown in the video, if you've got that bit, you just need to add a hose connector on and you're good to go

    • @stevenjames191
      @stevenjames191 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SMOUT_ hi again ive relooked at your video and if you was to be kind enough to look at it 50 seconds in it is the white part im assuming half inch which you have attached to the bin and the grey part you screw into that as its filtered i believe my dusty bin is being delivered tommorow and i have my very 1st job at the weekend any help with those parts i would be eternally gratefull thanks

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว

      DM me on Facebook with some pics mate
      facebook.com/smoutspressurewashing

  • @440pressurewashing
    @440pressurewashing ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u have link for nylon washer for float valve

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I got it from a local plumbers merchants, sorry it was a while ago

  • @garethgregg3476
    @garethgregg3476 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slightly off topic, I see your decking looks nice and clean. What are you using on it?

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I laid it last year so it's still pretty new, not had to clean it yet 👌

  • @gazwylam5375
    @gazwylam5375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking video mate would love something like that,can I ask what machine you use? Thanks

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks matey, it's the Kiam 3700PR I think

    • @gazwylam5375
      @gazwylam5375 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate does it have quick connect on hose for surface cleaner?

  • @HazaEgg
    @HazaEgg ปีที่แล้ว

    how've you found business when its colder seasons? do you still have frequent jobs? or is it pretty dead at winter

  • @JustJoshin708
    @JustJoshin708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would this be useful for a 4gpm pressure washer?

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I'd encourage it

    • @JustJoshin708
      @JustJoshin708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SMOUT_ what is the benefit for this? I’m new to all this and I really appreciate the response!

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries. If the customers water supply doesn't have enough flow to keep up with the demand of your machine, you'd start filling this as soon as you arrive on site and it will give you 120L of water to burn through before you have to stop. Meaning you aren't starving your pump of water.
      You can use whatever size tank you like to suit your vehicle.

    • @JustJoshin708
      @JustJoshin708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SMOUT_ usually are 4gpm pressure washers requiring a buffer tank? I keep hearing mixed things of people saying they don’t and they do

    • @SMOUT_
      @SMOUT_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the UK, a 15LPM machine isn't likely to get the water it needs from probably 90% of customers taps. It varies from house to house, but I wouldn't want to risk starving my pump as you're just going to cause damage. Best to have a buffer tank instead of risking it in my opinion.