In general, a pressure washer can be made more powerful by using a different nozzle. Other options are changing the pressure regulator or under loader valve, use a different gas type, or optimizing the gas engine. For maximum power, use a red 0-degree nozzle. Nozzles determine the angle of the output water stream.
How strong of a water pump do I need for a pressure washer?
However, most residential, electric or gas powered, pressure washers require a GPM of 2.0 or less, so the 2.5 GPM would be safe for most residential pressure washers.
The life expectancy, of those pumps is around 60 to 100 hours of use. With higher quality pressure washers, the life expectancy of their pumps is closer to 500 hours. On average, households use their water pressure washer around 50 hours per year.
Can I put a more powerful pump on my pressure washer?
Your new pump must be compatible with your pressure washer. You can't replace your pump with any pump you wish, because they just won't fit. Determine if your pressure washer uses an axial or triplex pump. Triplex pumps are more robust and resilient.
What is a good PSI and GPM for a pressure washer?
You'll normally find an electric pressure washer containing around 500 to 5000 PSI. The GPM for these pressure washers is anything between 1 to 4. This type of GPM and PSI is perfect for smaller items.
How do you replace a vertical pump on a pressure washer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Y9vXATSCg
Can a horizontal pressure washer pump be used vertically?
Yes. A pump from a pressure washer will operate in any orientation so mounting it on a vertical engine should not affect it's operation.
How do you hook up a pressure washer pump?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Far-ckzhlYU
Are pressure washer pumps directional?
If they come out of the front of your washer, you'll need a 'front-facing' replacement pump, and if they come out of the back of your washer, you'll need 'rear-facing'. Check our chart below to make sure you're looking at pumps with the water connections oriented in the direction you'll need.
How long do axial pumps last?
A wobble pump should last around three years; an axial cam pump should last five to eight years, and a triplex pump should last up to 10 years.