K7 Unloader Solution-Fix

[@dennispalmer8622]

Glad you got it fixed! Not all peaches and cream that's for sure. Nice to have knowledgeable subscribers to help out.😊

[@kkutube1972]

I have not dealt with solar panel or awning and you have it at the same time. I have not done enough yet..

[@tonyyyyy4672]

Definitely noticed in your voice while you were driving. The sound of relief at the end though. It's almost over for this season. Keep your head up Joe!

[@jmleon92]

Keep pushing brotha, we appreciate the content! Sorry i wasnt able to contribute for the solution on your unloader, but you should at least your experience is helping many like me in case this ever happens.

[@KentuckyWashPros]

I put my zk1 on a quick connect setup and it makes for a breeze to swap out if needed, I also gave my whip on quick connect setup too.

[@truthseeker1532]

There are some roof washes I require a house wash to accompany it. I got overspray on some siding during a roof wash once and I had to do a free house wash. Love and learn, I guess

[@newwavepressure6478]

Nice glade u fig it out not to mention helped us if it happens to me in the field now I'll know what to.do

[@powerfulimprovements]

✌🏼❤️

[@truthseeker1532]

I laugh at my single friends. They stay up all night working on their rigs. My 5 kids rush out to meet me before I can even get out of the truck! It’s early morning maintenance, or no maintenance at all!!!!

[@powerfulimprovements]

Right on!

[@TheMhowi007]

Joe pressure wash products has 2 kinds of a k7 unloader and one of them in the description is built for longer hoses. I have had mine on the entire year with no issues maybe try giving that a try next time

[@powerfulimprovements]

Much appreciated

[@5oclockonsaturday]

Also, keep pushing! You’ll be happy you did when the weather turns🎉

[@HydroEnvironmental]

Might have an air leak since your pulling from a tank. So either you have a vacuum leak causing it not to pull sufficient water supply to feed the 200 ft or it doesn't like to draw well from the entry point you are drawing from and may want to draw from a lower point so gravity can feed the water.

[@tomuzagregv.8300]

Home Depot (then try Lowe’s) has some hard grey plastic barbs in the plumbing section that work just fine… Don’t “have” to use schedule 80. FYI, Tractor supply does not, only nylon barbs in those smaller sizes. Or try Amazon maybe? I think it’s an unloader issue, I got 3/8 hose on mine to a 3/8 barb x 1/2 npt elbow screwed straight (no bulkhead) into top of buffer tank. I set my unloader to about 2800 psi with an 8 gpm green tip. Good luck with it!

[@iamBIIZARRE]

i see when you using xjet or m5 around 4:10 it seems to have weak not even spray at the sides? i only run a 4gpm machine with a 4gpm xjet but i find as well my xjet has weak sides of spray and not even a good slap i know u have 8gpm but still even watching your older videos i dont get the same height or pressure from it, i end just just using a 4banger not sure if it just a faulty xjet or what lol.

[@sundown798]

Hey Joe had simmilar issues I know how annoying that can be especially a new machine. When you set the K7 when you have your hand on the trigger is it bypassing? On the pressure sensitive type unloader you usually set them up "on the trigger" until their is hardly any bypassing. Just a little. Off the trigger should bypass like crazy. The VRT is my backup too it's really reliable and always works! Lol 🤣

[@sundown798]

So basically if it's bypassing on the trigger no bueno.

[@kkutube1972]

I have never been on a TN roof without a safety harness. must be the shoe?

[@frankpirrone6032]

I have the same 1/4” barb and I stuck it in the tank and pex clamped 1/2” of hose inside the tank so it doesn’t whip around.

[@ryanduren2739]

Still crushing it!! Hey buddy sounds like u need a good dirt bike ride!!!

[@powerfulimprovements]

Truth

[@Brabyscastlewash]

Cheers 🍻 great work 👍 keep ur stick on the ice

[@jasongarrett1390]

Joe, just an observation and a question, why would you allow your machine to run idle and add up the hours while it's in by-pass. I just shut my machine down if it's gonna be longer than 5 minutes before I get back on the gun.

[@powerfulimprovements]

I do that only when roof washing alone. I need to be able to rinse immediately upon getting off the ladder. Not go back to the truck

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great stuff!

[@powerfulimprovements]

😂

[@Frindleeguy]

If that doesn't work long term, and the orifice isn't an option, maybe put that barb into the unloader and run a 1/4 line to the tank. Just a thought to make those threads hole the backpressure and not a barb at the far end of the line

[@powerfulimprovements]

Agreed

[@dougbeye8245]

I had the same problem when I installed a K7 on my new pressure pro hot water machine. I will put my money on that it is the orifice. When I changed it it stopped surging.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yes sir

[@vansage2691]

Could it be the orientation of the unloader. I had my zk1 horizontal and man it was not happy. Went back to the bypass on the bottom and it’s working like the first day I used it.

[@dalewilson7434]

Lennerd is awesome, maybe he can ride along in the truck. 👍😎💪

[@paultorre2419]

Did you try turn the pressure down.

[@timsr.6706]

Locked, cocked, and ready to rock !

[@Frindleeguy]

Second comment because the last 3 seconds. That. Is. Beautiful.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Thank you!!

[@terrylair4239]

Great videos,still batching myself not for much longer I hope but seen another gentlemen having a similiar problem you may want to check out also.. Its young ambition here on youtube and his post was titled Does 8 GPM Machine and 2.3 Injector Use Too Much bleach, he talks about the same issue but a little different solution but similiar. Its around 14;30 he talks about it. Have a great day.....

[@rabbitskinner]

I'm on the wrenches and screwdrivers far too frequently.....

[@kkutube1972]

Do you just tell the client, no, to the solar area?

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@kkutube1972 correct

[@michaelkernan3591]

Is it the value in the flow pro

[@5oclockonsaturday]

I’m having similar issues. No surging but when I’m rinsing then go off the trigger it sounds like the pump is making pressure (under a load). Bypass pissing hard and unloader doesn’t seem to pop open. Any help appreciated 8gpm, 3500 psi

[@powerfulimprovements]

Honestly don’t know

[@shawncontreras]

Not wanting to sound stupid, why do you avoid the solar panels?

[@powerfulimprovements]

SH and electric is never a good mix. And you don’t want to leave residue on panels

[@shawncontreras]

@@powerfulimprovements ok understand, I was watching guys clean solar panels as an upcharge but they use DI water.

[@seattleprowash5464]

what PSI is your k7 tuned for? Mine is 3500 psi max

[@powerfulimprovements]

Mine is 3500 max also but I have it turned down to about 2500

[@richardnichols2064]

Are you using hydrogen peroxide mix or something else?

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@richardnichols2064 sodium hypochlorite

[@Rick-kp6wf]

Why didn't you have this problem with your last K7 unloader?

[@powerfulimprovements]

That remains a mystery

[@Liimpy]

Should be running .3 & .6 orifices.. they're marked on the side of the orifices

[@powerfulimprovements]

Thank you

[@Liimpy]

@@powerfulimprovements I know your frustration lol I just converted 3 HW units to k7s and my burners stopped working.. once i figured out the correct orifices, everything worked again.. good luck

[@floridadadvader]

Thanks

[@powerfulimprovements]

Welcome

[@simplycleanpressurewashing758]

K1 is a lot more user friendly then the K7…..I think you need to change the orifice size in the bypass/unloader…..maybe.

[@Frindleeguy]

Have you used a cat 7450? I'm looking at it as a flow sensitive option, but I change psi several times a day and would like the hand-friendly cap (instead of needing a wrench to change it). Can't tell if it has the orifice issue on the bypass side...

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yep. Orifice

[@srdjannakalamic5856]

Get an update on that K7. What orifice did you change out on it. Is it actually on the unloader or in the tank

[@powerfulimprovements]

Didn’t make any changes to the unloader this season. And this issue has resolved. I used an 8-10 ft bypass line into the buffer tank. I believe because it’s a couple feet long than last year that it’s creating more friction and the problem has resolved

[@paultorre2419]

You have and 8gpm 3000+ the k7.3 should be using 1/2.

[@dustinjohnson2116]

What was the solution?

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@dustinjohnson2116 restricting the by pass hose solved it

[@dustinjohnson2116]

@@powerfulimprovements the office on the unloader?

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@dustinjohnson2116 over two years later and I’m still running the same seven with the same orifice in it with a barb on the end of the bypass hose to create the restriction as in this video.

[@dustinjohnson2116]

@@powerfulimprovements so the barb goes on the end of the line that goes in the tank?

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@dustinjohnson2116 correct

[@andreamanning2428]

Good night 😴

[@tedaut]

SICK !

[@Unsilentmajority-1]

If it ain’t raining we ain’t training!!

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

Ok I don't get it you've had that new machine for a few months working great now all of a sudden it craps out I would call Honda to let them trouble shoot it

[@powerfulimprovements]

It the unloader. Not the motor

[@Johnnyreengo]

😂

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

@@powerfulimprovements change it to a k1 instead of the 7

[@crystalclearwindowsllc]

Maybe it's not the unloader it could be the pump itself

[@powerfulimprovements]

@@crystalclearwindowsllc yep. That’s next

[@len2858]

I see you named your cat after me.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yes! Such a solid name

[@Brabham26]

Joe love your channel. Learning a lot from you. However you’re starting to make my brain bleed now with all the technical stuff. I miss the simplicity. I have a janitorial business and missing out on a lot of business from clients wanting roof/house washing. So I’ve been trying to learn as much as possible. But now I’m going crazy.

[@powerfulimprovements]

Yeah I know. Simple is always best. Sorry

[@seattleprowash5464]

Nothing more annoying than failing equipment

[@TheFreshRinse]

I suck!

[@powerfulimprovements]

Not your fault

[@MNpicker]

#limpmode 🐈💨

[@powerfulimprovements]

🧠🫀🫁