AAA Triplex pressure washer pump review.

In this video I do a review of the AAA pump that came on my Simpson 4gpm pressure washer

[@justjacob850]

I bought a zero g style hose and used it for two jobs and I noticed the same thing. Going to go back to a regular garden hose

[@jonboysprowash7845]

I don’t blame you. A hose is a simple fix compared to burning up a pump.

[@ajlomeli91]

This put me at ease some i just bought a 4gpm dewalt with this pump knowing they werent the best but this gives me some hope for it for a yr at least either way paying 450 for it new i cant complain

[@jonboysprowash7845]

That’s a good price. I hope it works great for you.

[@benjaminleslie3155]

Great choice going with gp those are great pumps

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Thanks. I think it will work out great for me

[@jgehbinv]

@@jonboysprowash7845 - what is the new pump you put on your machine?

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@jgehbinv General Pump EZ 4040

[@perry677]

Looks like the black breather cap is not on it. Did it come with the black breather cap? Not to say it’s not crap

[@jonboysprowash7845]

It only came with this the cap that was on it. ThTs not to say that it was right. It didn’t have a thermal relief valve when I got it.

[@perry677]

Black breathing caps for your washer

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Yeah I have one for my new pump,but only had the yellow cap with the old one.

[@bigpeanutt4195]

10+ years and no issue. Better than my cat pump

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Which pump did you switch to?

[@clintsaines9274]

It really all depends tbh.

[@jgehbinv]

Question - where is the DRAIN plug located at? I need to drain and put new pump oil in mine.

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@jgehbinv Should be on the bottom of the pump.

[@erickcore4191]

sorry for boder you, but did you still having the vent cap from the older one?, i lost mine and i can't get a new one

[@jonboysprowash7845]

No it’s long gone. You can get them on Amazon for about $10

[@juansalazar9156]

You don't mind me asking what brand is your New water pump

[@jonboysprowash7845]

General Pump kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5S7YaR8j9ZjZ8ksi=VhMTG3RbvCyhz5R2 I have a link in the description too.

[@TelsaBom]

What pump do you recommend now?

[@jonboysprowash7845]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5S7YaR8j9ZjZ8ksi=DfTcv2SzkFLA-xTB. This one has been great 👍

[@tedaut]

what pump did you buy to replace it ? I have the same pressure washer as you.

[@jonboysprowash7845]

I bought a GP 4040 with vrt3 unloader

[@jimgraham9450]

Part of the AAA pumps are made in China but part of them are made in Italy. I have one of each, but I don't have enough time on either to say anything. The one made in Italy looks a lot different and looks much better.

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@jimgraham9450 It was good for what I used it for, just not built for continuous use.

[@Gooselip]

I saw a brand new one do this what could cause it?

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Never know.

[@joshcagle6035]

Do you use 1 hire hose or 2 wire hose ?

[@jonboysprowash7845]

1 wire. HPC or Suttner

[@mikesanders4012]

1300 hp hell yea!

[@jonboysprowash7845]

👍you know it

[@mikesanders4012]

@@jonboysprowash7845 , my DeWalt 4200 psi washer , Honda motor, with the EW 4040 AAA pump just failed on me. It shot water straight up out of the 1st of the 3 check valves. Pump oil wasn't too low. A tad is all. Any ideas on repairs ? Thanks

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@mikesanders4012 You can replace the check valves in it. I have a video where I did this. That being said I would just add $200 more and get a new pump. I have a video for that too.

[@mikesanders4012]

@@jonboysprowash7845 I tend to agree, having watched a video on the valve replacement. Where would you recommend I buy a pump ?

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@mikesanders4012 The valve replacement was easy but, with the AAA it may be a matter of time. Mine came from the Tool Barnkzbin.info/www/bejne/j5S7YaR8j9ZjZ8ksi=I0XLyg6HUT3JPCUw

[@CharlesBallard-f3t]

Sure is taking a long time to mention the white elephant in the room .Lol

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@CharlesBallard-f3t No elephants here.

[@CharlesBallard-f3t]

@@jonboysprowash7845 sorry I guess I missed what caused the hole to be blown in the pump case. That is what I was referring to as the white elephant.

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@CharlesBallard-f3t Your guess is as good as mine. This pump is not known for its reliability.

[@bobkemper3237]

I HAVE THE SAME PUMP IT WAS MADE IN China. They put that on the underside of the pump so that you don't see it until after you have to work on it. they are made with cheap metal that will rust within about two years, and also a lot of cheap plastic. They are junk.

[@jonboysprowash7845]

That was about as long as I had this one for. Always kept fresh oil in it and then it blew up.

[@jimmywarren6685]

On my primary business machines I have GP, LOTS of hours and never had a single issue. I have a AAA pump on 1 machine that is 2.5gpm and 2 that are 2.8gpm and had no issues with them but they have very few hours on them...and I don't trust them at all. Normally, when someone with a few years in this industry says something is not commercial grade...that is probably what you will find to be true. What you have always heard about other things holds true with pressure washing equipment...you get what you pay for!

[@jonboysprowash7845]

That is true. I’d rather spend more on the front end and know I have a quality product instead of cheaping out and always wondering when it’s going to break.

[@clintsaines9274]

You have to keep water running through these at all times because of the plastic parts in them

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@clintsaines9274 That makes since. I got 2 years out of mine.

[@clintsaines9274]

@@jonboysprowash7845 not too bad really for the slack the name can take

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@clintsaines9274 I didn’t think it was bad.

[@larryhamblin913]

All of those AAA pumps are Chinese made they're only good for about a year to two years after that they're garbage I had the same problem that you did I just put a heavy-duty AR pump on and I've had it on her for five years now never had an issue with it yet but everybody who's had those AR has had some real negative comments the guys locally around here that bought their pressure washer from Lowe's or home Depot have had nothing but problems with the AAA pumps they are garbage

[@jonboysprowash7845]

I’m glad that AR has worked for you. The AAA served its purpose for me. I guess I got the normal life span of it.

[@clintsaines9274]

Most of the stuff is made in China

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@clintsaines9274 Could be. I’m not sure.

[@TheToOPPlayers]

Aaa are the worst

[@jonboysprowash7845]

@@TheToOPPlayers Yep not made for longevity.