Common Pressure Washer Nozzle Issues

[@michaelpicazo8310]

My 15 degree nozzle is spraying at a pinstream, think it’s something with the backpack tho

[@murtaghslawncare5861]

How can I measure my actual GMP of my Powerwasher? Is there a way to measure my Pounds per sq inch also? Can I reduce the psi in my machine? Will reducing the throttle do it but there again how can I measure it at the reduced rate.? Thank you

[@AlkotaCS]

Hello! You need a pressure gauge installed on the end of your wand to measure PSI. As for GPM, you can simply use a 5-gallon bucket and timer. Then, measure how much water you have after 1 minute. You can reduce your PSI by using a nozzle with a larger orifice size, or you can purchase a variable pressure wand. Hope this helps!

[@tonyscaringi2088]

Hi, my 15 degree nozzle on my Karcher electric pressure washer seems to be clogged. No water comes out when I use this nozzle. It works fine with the other tips. Can this nozzle be saved?

[@AlkotaCS]

You can try using a pick to clean out the end of the nozzle. Also, a welder tip cleaner can clean out debris in the nozzle. Or contact your local Alkota dealer for a new nozzle :-)

[@rubio-0678]

Do you know anything that can teplace the O Ring?

[@AlkotaCS]

Use a pick to remove the old o-ring. Then insert a new o-ring and make sure it is seated. There are also higher quality o-rings available such as viton.

[@cleysoptique8749]

My nozzle tip is loose in the adapter fitting... I've had two adapters do exactly this.... why? It's like the ball bearings are loose on the adapter or something

[@AlkotaCS]

Try inspecting or replacing the o-ring, it might be worn.

[@TurdFerguson362]

so brand new out of the box my wand's collar won't go back up after i put the nozzle in

[@AlkotaCS]

Try pushing the nozzle in further while pulling up on the collar. Sometimes new nozzles are tricky to get in! The other issue could be the o-ring is not fully seated. Hope that help!

[@TurdFerguson362]

@@AlkotaCS i tried, looks like a manufacturing issue, might just be off by a micrometer but the new model i got works just fine, might be an issue with the ball bearings in the collar.

[@iamwhodis]

The tips I have , especially the white has much more pressure on the edges of the stream, leaving marks on the outside edge. I can't figure out what's going on. They are OEM with the machine. Anyone got any ideas?

[@AlkotaCS]

Try bringing the nozzle in closer to what you are cleaning; it should take care of the striping issues. Most nozzles clean best within 12 inches of what you are cleaning.

[@evanperez557]

Thanks

[@AlkotaCS]

your welcome!