Destroying my power washer for science

We're getting into the weeds here on how to handle every type of repair that I see come up on my X Factor power washers. Let me know what I forgot to cover here and I'll make more of these kinds of videos😁💯❌
Chapters:
0:00 Destroying my power washer
1:23 The machine is not turning on or off on it's own
9:53 Rundown of each of the electrical components
11:18 The power washer does not turn on at all
15:21 The pump has low PSI
31:08 How to change the pump oil
32:39 Purging air from the pump
33:57 Replacing the water inlet
36:00 Replacing the unloader valve
39:40 Fixing a leaky quick disconnect
40:31 Fixing a leaky garden hose fitting
41:59 Setting the unloader valve
42:46 Visual upgrades
44:28 No soap pickup through the suttner foam lance
45:38 Unclogging a foam nozzle

[@chevyguy-hf1yq]

THE absolute PINNACLE OF PRESSURE WASHING KNOWLEDGE. Love it brother. You are the man when it comes to this niche. Dammn man!

[@ChemX]

Thank you that's nice of ya to say!

[@meow96able]

Can you do a video showing off your mobile shelving rack? What's on it, the casters you use, the hangers... Stuff like that. Edit- I'm referring to the soap refill storage rack in most of your videos, with all the cloths/brushes and leaf blowers on it

[@Ahoop080]

Yes please! I've watched so many videos trying to screenshot it !

[@ChemX]

That's a great ideaI've had a bunch of requests for that too I'll have to dive into it😁

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice to see and learn about it

[@iolomottershead9391]

Hi, Love your videos :), Can you do a 2024 video on how you got started, and then a really in depth of how you bought your wash bay, the edits you made and how others should get started. I am a 15 year old that has been doing pressure washing for a year and want to have my own wash bay in the UK when i am older and would love a guide on how to do that. And also, even though others have probably mentioned, a tour of your shelving rack with your leaf blower, products etc.

[@ogcb3a5tman57]

I'd like to say I use your stars and strips products and they are amazing. I wash county dump trucks with it. Keep up all the good work man.

[@ChemX]

Thank you that's awesome to hear!

[@samaedo5341]

Love your channel and Content! It somehow is super inspiring and makes me want to just do what you do! LOL I think it is due to all the cool tools you use and how you build and configure everything according to what you need. Thank you for all you do!

[@ChemX]

I appreciate it thank you for watching my videos!

[@MNpicker]

Insane stuff man!! Good to know😎👌

[@ChemX]

Glad you liked it!

[@Humbo00]

I’m 12 minutes in and that old fella in the back is not amused of being there or having to be there 🤣🤣🤣

[@RyanRector1230]

Cool

[@joshuaschutz3709]

Could you please try Koch Chemie Allround Surface Cleaner please 🙏

[@reylandfrancois3042]

I'm much more wiser thanks 🙏

[@GrifterS1]

What's the activation pressure on those pressure switches?

[@Eighty8Fitter]

Do you use an ICM time delay relay? If so which one? Great video btw, been waiting for a good technical video of the wiring and pressure piping. Also how do you choose the psi of the pressure switches when building a pressure washer?

[@ChemX]

Thanks! We use a 24vac relay from Prime Technology which is actually pretty local to my shop here, I've had very good luck with them plus they are simple and easy to swap out if needed. It's resistor controlled to set the 15 second delay, which is alright but I do like to be able to tweak the delay times on the go, I might switch that up down the road.

[@ChemX]

On the PSI switches I just like to see a very high PSI rating even beyond the rating we really need, we use Italian ps6 switches right now rated for 5070PSI at 167 degrees, and the 363PSI switch point seems to function well for this layout

[@Eighty8Fitter]

You should ditch that cheaper water filter and install a DF07550 Inline Water Filter by General Pump. No leaky then 😂

[@ChemX]

My belt driven models use that filter, I've seen those fail more often unfortunately, I'm def looking for a better solution for my machines

[@paulmorrow8372]

Just wait until you get into controlling the motor with a VFD! Then you can adjust rpm’s and therefore flow to whatever you want.

[@Eighty8Fitter]

It would save on large LRA. Just need transducers and a VFD !

[@ChemX]

I have a VFD out back that I've been playing with, was able to make my power washer rev lol, pretty fun I should bust that out for a video🤔

[@paulmorrow8372]

You would love mine even more. I have Stars, Stripes, and Snake Oil each running through separate ST-160’s. Electric high pressure ball valves are on each one and a 4th valve is a bypass for just water. On a touch screen I just select which of the 4 I want and can dial any GPM from 2.5 up to 6.5. Also have DI filters and a bypass connected using electric ball valves. Everything is installed in an attic above the garage and controlled from a touchscreen in garage. I have electric reels mounted on garage ceiling with 12v motors for retract.

[@ChemX]

Ok you got the job when can you start lol. Can you send me pics of that set up I'm really really curious now lol, I'm at [e-mail]😁👏💯

[@paulmorrow8372]

@@ChemX email sent. Another advantage of VFD is that you can set ramp up time. When I pull the trigger rather than going from off to full speed instantly like a normal AC motor, it will go from 0 to the desired speed over a 3 second ramp up. This makes it much more controllable.

[@RyanRector1230]

Mack more videos

[@denirobernard9745]

I'm only 2 minutes in but.... what the absolute fuck is that thing made of that it can take a blow torch for that long and not have issue's

[@ChemX]

lol I know honestly it was kind of frustrating, it’s a General Pump I have always had good luck with them but damn I didn’t know they were that good

[@In2investing]

Dann no oil seal tutorial, mine are leaking

[@ChemX]

I will have to revisit that😁

[@jamesjournell867]

& playing with anything that has live electrical power,,is just asking 4 it & is pretty stupid re- guardless 😮😢

[@GILMORERACING]

We ant scared 😂

[@Eighty8Fitter]

You’re not living unless you get bit by a live circuit! 😂

[@cedricfloyd9936]

promo sm

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!!

[@johnlastname2895]

This video is stupid unless you like to take flame throwers to your pressure washer. Just do a regular rebuild video and leave the destruction out.

[@ChemX]

I had way more fun this way, I'll do it again too😎

[@GILMORERACING]

How are you supposed to fix it if it's not broken !?

[@zayneyount5415]

That's why your dad left.