How to Repair a Pressure Washer Hose in 6 Minutes (Any brand Gas or Electric)

Burn a hole in your pressure washer hose? Fittings leaking? Don't throw it away! It can be easily fixed in a little over 6 minutes with basic hand tools. All necessary parts linked below:
amzn.to/2jYpam4 - Gates 1/4" Swivel Compression Fitting - I paid $10 for it, but price fluctuates.
I also found 2-packs of them from an eBay merchant for $15 here if Amazon's prices fluctuate - www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Gat...
amzn.to/2x2vqug - Gates 1/4 NON-swivel Compression fitting (same as above without the swiveling)
amzn.to/2ftLkuP - M22 Adapter for Pressure Washer - I paid $7.99
amzn.to/2wQDWRO - Quick Connect Fitting (optional) I paid ~$8
husky wrench I used in the video - ebay.us/k2GNtl
For this repair, I used a Gates 1/4" swivel male compression fitting (specific model linked above) and a M22-1/4" female fitting. Together, these parts were less than $15, and can be used over and over if you repeatedly break your hose (by burning it against the exhaust like I did). You can also add in the optional quick connect fitting above if you want to make it quicker to attach your hose to your pressure washer
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Disclaimer: These hoses are under a lot of pressure, and there are inherent dangers to repairing your own hoses. While this has worked for me, there's still risks to do this, and I personally would only use a repaired fitting on the end of the hose that attached to the pressure washer body. Do not use a repaired fitting on the wand end of the hose - if it blows off while using it, it's right night to your body and you could be seriously injured. There are many factors to consider when making this kind of repair (pressure, hose size, fitting size, hose style, etc) so do so at your own risk.

[@darrelmyer935]

I received my pressure washer kzbin.infoUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP over the weekend and decided to wait for the sun to come out before firing it up. Was needed to clean the deck. Our last pressure washer broke a couple of seasons ago, and I just hadn't replaced it yet. This one had great comments, so here we are. It was easy to assemble, and the trigger wand is comfortable and easy to hold for long periods of time. The pressure washer worked great and made quick work of the "TN North side algae" that inevitably grows every year. I also washed all of the deck furniture while I was at it... it all looks great! So far I am happy with this purchase. I plan to climb the ladder to wash siding over the next couple of days, will update if I have anything else to add after that!

[@jamestp]

excellent video, thank you. I acquired the CORRECT parts and repaired the hose in less than 10 min. The two parts needed ( Gates connector and M22 adapter) cost approx $30. but seeing they can be used over and over again its worth it. One thing I will add, when threading the larger Gates connector sleeve over the hose with reverse threads, work it slowly and be careful not to damage the hose going into the sleeve . I did and it leaked ! I re-did the connection and all is well.

[@rcooper1125]

Thanks for the great video. Fittings and M22 connector are exact fit for 1/2 “ hose. Added quick connect as you suggested and everything works great.

[@dewhitem6211]

great video on explaining the hose and adapters. I just got mine against exhaust after 20 years.

[@daryljones9946]

i think about 95% of the people posting how to videos shouldnt but this isnt one of them i use a power washer regularly and every so often the hose gets wrapped up on exhaust and unless theres a store near by that is open or has one im done for the day now with this fitting who cares if you lose an inch of hose every time its reusable i dont have to run around looking for a new hose i keep a spare in my tool box no more running around or missing work thanks this is a helpful post i thank you oh yah these hoses arent cheap so fixing them are the way to go

[@prasannakumarguhan]

Awesome video, very informative, thank you very much

[@carlosmarquez6616]

Very good video man, thanks for sharing

[@irwinstromeyer1994]

Very Helpful. Thank you.

[@chriscadman5715]

Thanks for the repair tutorial. Thanks too for the parts list.

[@1000vstrom]

Thanks for the great video. That was exactly what I needed

[@amacmillan550]

Great video. Hydraulic hoses can be repaired the same way.

[@GregRybol]

Thx. That was exactly what I needed. 👍

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

I used reusable fittings to make my own hydraulic hoses when i built tip trucks and trailers. Never leaked out burst at the fitting. I never had the house guy or paid for crimping.. 😃

[@lorenzoandujo1012]

Thank you for making this video. I've been trying to find this kind of help

[@maggie4834]

Thanks for the video. I’m using a pressure washer to feed a water maker. Great ideas!

[@gergemall]

Great video ,thank you

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

Brilliant, thanks mate.

[@1farmgate]

Cool repair, thanks, where did you get the adjustable ring spanner mate?

[@Carraroebouncingcastles]

GREAT VIDEO VERY EDUCATIONAL 👍👍

[@officialmultie]

Useful. Thnks bro

[@philgibbs4045]

Thanks for this video.....just what I need Yeah! - I burnt my hose on the exhaust!

[@handsomeharry]

The purpose of Teflon tape is to fill up the spaces between the joining threads, to do this correct, wind it tightly starting at the end using the full width of the tape on the thread one and a half rotation, pull the tape until it snaps and rub the threaded tape firmly to inbed the tape, never wind it on the thread as demonstrated in the clip as this will cause the tape to bank up and not give you the sealing properties it has been designed for. Other than that all good, although I like to have my Vice bolted down.

[@masterpaine9161]

In 30 years I've never had a problem winding up the tape

[@floydolson3789]

Teflon tape is a lubricant so the treads connect together and don’t leak

[@manikpatil4186]

भैय्याजी बहुत बहुत बहुत बढिया व्हिडिओ बनाया हैं आपने लाजबाब व्हिडिओ बनाया हैं

[@ukgardener973]

Good stuff

[@garrysmythe]

Great video, my hose just blew about 1 foot from the washer, i can repair it now as the karcher replacement 7.5 metre was £57 ouch , thanks for posting from Garry from uk

[@brianmartin7964]

Your link for the gates is outdated....there are so many different ones Im not sure what it is i need

[@prithvirdee]

Any benefit of running the swivel vs non-swivel compression fitting? Cause here in Canada only able to get the non-swivel... Most likely going to attach the repaired line to my pressure washer, not my gun.

[@blackpassatjohan]

Thank you for your instruction. I will try to repair my own hose which has a hole only 10 inches/25 cm from the pressure washer end. My hose ia a "braided" one. Would that make a difference?

[@gunsandgaragegear601]

All links are sold out now. Hmm

[@skyhigh33716]

Thanks man

[@ENRIQUEcccc]

Gracias, fue de mucha utilidad y por supuesto por los links, para conseguir las partes.

[@victorarenas128]

Of,, Tijuana ,, gracias,,

[@philliphall5198]

Thank You

[@billywhizz98]

Excellent tutorial can I ask what brand is your adjustable wrench the one that goes over the top of the nut not the open ended one

[@RandomMaker]

it's a Husky socket adjustable wrench - didn't see it on home depot's website any more, but found a seller with a bunch of them on ebay - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FHusky-Standard-Total-Socket-Adjustable-Wrench-up-to-44-Sockets-97764-BRAND-NEW%2F223469314910%3Fepid%3D1546160005%26hash%3Ditem3407cf235e%3Ag%3AEcsAAOSwiwZcLUl7&campid=5338190277&toolid=20008

[@enaiatullahmali546]

Think you very much l have the same problème where I can find this part can you tell me plz

[@radioman480]

Teflon tape was wrapped wrong. Should go in the direction of the thread

[@labian5]

Teflon tape can go on any direction

[@k.d.november9234]

It "can" go on in any direction, but as a Plumber I have personally seen the Teflon Tape bunch up when wrapped against the direction of the Threads and ... leak. It is one Tip Off to me that a Novice did the last connection. More so, is when someone puts Teflon Tape on a Fitting that doesn't require one and will actually cause a Leak (e.g. - when a Washer/Gasket is between the two, a Compression Fitting, etc.). In summary, I do appreciate that you made this Video --- TRULY DO APPRECIATE IT. All I ask is that you go with the Threads in the future like all of the Professionals do and you'll be one, or continue to be one, too!

[@search5819]

@@labian5 I would Hate to work behind you!!!!!!

[@endeavourniche9001]

@@search5819 No worries dude, you would be fired on any job I've ever been on.

[@mike-vg6hl]

Teflon tape only goes on the direction of the thread

[@noeaguinaga4018]

If you wrap the Teflon tape with the end going against the turn. Then it just unwraps always wrap in same direction your screwing the fitting towards

[@alexvarela4605]

Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@poseidon3741]

Hi brother is it possible that we can make pressure hose from standard fitting on one end to 3/4 garden faucet on other end?

[@2knackers]

Any chance you can update the description links? None of them are working and I need to repair my hose

[@bladadidoblah]

Are pressure washer fittings (14mm/22mm) standard across diff brands?

[@jamespf123]

Does this work on plastic hoses (nylon with white braid tape) ?

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Cheers. But a quick tip for you. Your tightening, never stretch your arms apart to tighten, adjust so both hands can grab/meet. Same to pop two bolts. Your method means you can slip. Cupping prevents slipping / hurting yourself.

[@simonilett998]

Would be ok, but the repair fittings are almost as much as just buying a new hose. Also need to double check you get the correct size adaptor fitting...Some use 22mm/14mm some use 22mm/15mm. Most size issues arise at the pump end, some pumps have 22mm/15mm at the pump outlet, so using a 22mm/14mm fitting will leak👍🇦🇺

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

Be sure to grease the outer before trying to thread it on and make sure to get the proper one. One wire or two wire, they are definitely different.

[@bradhagmaier6639]

I want to splice in another section of hose do I need two sets of connectors or two different connectors

[@PhatBoyiee]

good idea and great video. I looked at the price to repair my hose and it ends up costing me as much as the 25 foot hose price. Wish there was a cheaper fix so that i do not have to throw away my old hose. The exhaust burnt a hole.

[@KS-uo4br]

Did you try superglue it and put a steel clamp on it?

[@PhatBoyiee]

@@KS-uo4br did not try that. I would figure with the pressure it would fail quickly. Have you tried it and was it successful?

[@rhondakendrick2563]

thank u

[@krayzieegg7294]

I got a nilfisk pressure washer and bought a new hose. Seems like the male m22 water outlet on my nilfisk washer is a tad smaller than the female m22 of my new hose. Didnt know there different kinds of m22. Will this fix solve my problem by cutting the old connector and putting it on my new hose. Are hose sizes the same in euro and america and in asia?

[@bambambundy6]

Awesome!!!!

[@budtreml55]

Can this be safely done on a 3/8 inch - 4,500 high pressure hose? This hose is steel reinforced - stiff hose like a hydraulic hose.

[@aldoseba]

3:08 Teflon tape wrong way

[@stevematda976]

Believe the new Gates P/N is G27100-0404. That's for a G1 hose I.D. 1/4" O.D. 1/2". I found it on eBay for $20 shipped. We'll see if it works and I'll post an update.

[@stevematda976]

G27100-0404 4C1T-4RMP is the correct P/N. Just remember it threads on the hose *backwards* LOL...

[@topgun3753]

Did it work?

[@stevematda976]

@@topgun3753 yep.

[@topgun3753]

@@stevematda976 Thanks

[@timmcwilliams2891]

My high-pressure washer came w a 4209 hose which apparently is metric and is about 7/16 OD. Which fittings would work for that?

[@emt-lee2238]

Where did you get the gates fitting

[@mixmasterffolie7905]

great video, god bless

[@rgruenhaus]

No god we trust!

[@jamesT8681]

Loved your video! My 3100 psi water pressure hose was burnt in the middle of the hose. Any way of repairing it without shortening the hose a lot. If so what fittings do I need to order for 1/2 outer 1/4 inner diameter hose? Thanks for your help.

[@HiVizCamo]

Similar here, I think what you'd need is two of these (expensive) Gates fittings with a quick connect between them. Same as he shows here, but with only the damaged hose cut out.

[@brianandras3939]

Where can I purchase that compression fitting please.?? Couldnt find ot on Amazon.

[@hiiamdel]

Hi Mate, I have 5meter pressure washer hose that is fit with my pressure washer. I just bought 15meter that is not fit to my pressure washer, can I cut the ends of my 5meter pw hose and put it to 15meter pw hose? Is it possible? If yes, how to do that? Thank you.

[@fuyo1563]

Where do you get the parts ? They are not on Amazon anymore .

[@Anthony-fe4oj]

My pressure line keeps busting inside that part. Any idea why that would be ?? The part itself is intact, and fine, but just the line blows. It happened twice now

[@whatyoudo9773]

well this is a fix for one kind of hose, nice system and valuable if you have the parts and tools to do it at a job-site but why does it say any brand when this is the lighter hose? The heavier hose's use crimped ends

[@wlongmore]

Can be used for any kind of hose, including the more heavy duty 4000 to 6000 psi hoses you're probably speaking of. Remember, after the original crimped-on hose end is removed, it's just a plain old hose, and this fitting is designed to make a compression type seal, that can stand up to the same pressure of a factory crimped on end. Just last week I was literally looking up hose crimping machines/tools for pressure washer hoses, and they are usually in the thousands of dollars, and pretty bulky, so a fix like this is way more practical for most pressure washer users who may rely on their equipment to make a living.

[@ginobortoluzzi7694]

this is great for the END of the hose, but what do you do when the tear is in the middle ??

[@MightySapphire]

The same thing. Attach the end to another hose.

[@ebayollis]

Will this work with braided hoses? Mine has a braided hose

[@florencionapigkit6017]

Hello sir where can we buy that compression hose fitting

[@manavbharat3865]

Thanks for the informative video. God bless.

[@velvetypotato711]

Does it matter if you forgot to back it out a quarter turn?

[@thomasperno7855]

Been trying to find the gates adapter so far no luck any one know a link on where get thank you

[@terrygabriel5945]

Thanks for the info…fyi, you’re putting the t-tape on backwards, it should be installed in the direction of the threads. 👍

[@QUIX4U]

Sweet, you actually read my other comment (before I wrote it here) and actually use the second (and subsequent) shifting spanner/s CORRECTLY by drawing the fixed jaw and main body onto the work to be tightened, allowing the shifted weak jaw to "follow" the tool around (at the right nut/size for the work being tightened). All in all - a good instructional video of how to "repair" a pressure hose, but please always use a shifting spanner correctly, (you never know when a fatigued weaker jaw is about to break - injuring the user)

[@mazman8343]

Great video have you the link to get the fitting

[@Sarfrozkhan]

what is the diameter of the hose pipe? because I tried to buy custom hose pipe from the market and the first thing they asked me the diameter only. I am tired of the hose pipes. they just work for 1 month only max.

[@franciscomanuelparraaparic5498]

Donde consigo esas conecciones

[@khampaengsaengthasy4916]

where they sell part to repair please tell me

[@alrice5590]

Will this work to repair the hose if it keeps popping off? my pressure washer hose every time I squeeze the trigger on the wand it pops off at the machine

[@wlongmore]

This is just a guess, as I can't see how you have things actually hooked up, but it sounds as if you might need new quick-connector fittings, as the male and female ends are not sealing properly. Make sure you push the hose into the machine a bit harder, and maybe turn it a little bit, just to make sure that the outside ring of the quick connection is snapped forward all the way, and not slightly still open. Also, check inside the female quick-connect to make sure the o-ring is sitting neatly inside its groove, and not slightly crooked, as this will obviously cause you to not get the male quick connect plug sitting flush inside the female quick-connect. Another thing to note, is that over time, some of your hose quick-connect ends/fittings will deform ever so slightly, and will not fit together as easily as when everything was brand new, so getting new fittings will make things easier and more secure. Take your hose to a Home Depot or similar, and try to plug it into a machine they have, or with a new quick connector fitting that they sell. You will be able to see a difference of how it should look and feel when perfectly connected. The main fitting in this video is meant just for repairing the hose itself. I know how frustrating it can be dealing with pressure washer problems, so I hope this information helps.

[@tapanmukherjee7374]

I have a bosch skin high pressure washer. the hose got chewed up by rats. so the ends are intact but the hose needs to be replaced. What is the name of the parts i require. Please assist

[@marvin7098]

Burn a hole on my hose can I fix hole Like cut it and pressure connect them hoses..together

[@mariosanchez7547]

Were can I buy this kit

[@arawgabi622]

if one is worried about the possibility of a blowout on a repaired end ( and maybe you repaired BOTH ends ) a shorter pigtail factory hose ( 10' ) on the wand connecting to the repaired end of the hose might mitigate if the repaired end fails. But the hoses are actually cheaper nowadays than the parts you need to do the repair. Yeah what a waste, but hopefully you got a season or 2 out of it. Of course you could always find a hydraulic guy to put crimped fittings but that's more than it's worth unless you have a pro rig and dozens of feet -- which you shouldn't be doing the repair in the first place. 😊

[@juancastillo7112]

Donde venden esa pieza

[@frankmatrenza337]

Where did the male end coming from the fitting that connects to the m22 come from. I found the fitting but it doesn’t have that piece for the connection. Is it sold separately? Thanks, Frank

[@operatoreng]

They sell the male fitting at Lowes or home Depot

[@4488scuba]

what is the part number of the gates part

[@BamaJoeBob]

I keep seeing this only works on metal braided hoses, won’t work on nylon braided (?)

[@Greg-fz5hk]

My hose is 5/16 4000psi. I cannot find a 5/16 gates compression fitting. Can you help.?

[@roygiehtbrock9124]

How do I fix a hole in the middle of the hose?

[@robertoramirez242]

Como sé llama esa pieza

[@jimfacteau4553]

you went counter clockwise with the teflon tape on the first fitting

[@hectordeanda9133]

Would a brass barb coupling with hose clamps work? For anyone wondering, it won’t. I just tried it before watching this video and the clamp acts like a razor blade with so much pressure pushing against the edge of the clamp. It ruptured instantly...new hose it is 😐

[@sanjaykeshari9370]

Best

[@62gordis]

Cómo se llama esa pieza?

[@ConcernCritic]

is it better to buy a new hose? is it cheaper to buy those fittings?

[@normanstephens1503]

Cost depends on where you are ,and people do things different like my self I just like to be hands on why waste a perfectly good hose

[@wlongmore]

This fitting costs about $15 dollars. A 50 foot 4000 psi hose costs about $75 to $90 dollars. These fittings are just as durable as the original ends in many cases, just a different way to secure itself to the end of the hose, and it still offers the same ability to use quick-connect ends, or the m22 screw-on type.

[@FishHeadSalad]

The only part about this video I am not too keen on is that all those parts cost about $50.00 according to your Amazon links. A new 50 ft hose from Amazon only costs $27.00.

[@skipmata6125]

Hi, can you give me a link where I can buy this coupler: "1/4" female-female coupler fitting to join the 2 sides together."

[@nightmareinaction629]

I recoemnt putting the repaired side on the motor instead of the wand incase it gives out you don't have a hose whipping all over the place

[@joseocampo9069]

hello greetings excuse me what is the name of the part you use for the hose

[@RandomMaker]

the parts I used are linked in the video's description

[@daryljones9946]

1 more thing the 3 or 4 broken hoses i had hanging in garage are fixed and back to work pennies not dollars

[@wero905]

Has anyone actually tried this? As soon as mine builds up pressure it rips the hose like the threads from the gates connector are cutting it off.

[@poppaluv]

How can I replace the male 3/8 side of my hose? It has corroded bad enough it can't be held under pressure.

[@bernardshelton7349]

You put the Teflon tape on in the wrong direction.(on the hose end). FYI

[@hydewizard]

Anyone know what's the name of the tool that he used @4:39?

[@niallobrien-moran6596]

It’s called a “box end adjustable wrench” in most cases. I discovered that with a little googling, I’m no expert. Many places sell them under that or a similar name. Hope that helps, I’m thinking of getting myself one now.