Pressure Washer Fittings Explained by Doug Rucker from The Pressure Cleaning School

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[@woodwind1335]

Thanks Doug! I am setting up to clear out a culvert. It’s an 8 inch steel pipe and I’m sorting out the fittings now. Thank you so much it helps me understand where quarter inch and three eights fittings are supposed to be in my set up. I really appreciate your clear videos and I’ll be watching them frequently now for all my Pressure Washing needs!!! Cheers!

[@dougrucker6783]

Glad it has helped and best of luck in your business.

[@ChloeS-qb2ds]

Home Depot not teaching me. I’m going to support you. I just opened up my power washing business two days ago. Pure wash LLC Southington Connecticut. You’ve been a very big help. I appreciate it. Looking forward to talking to you soon

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Carlos hope your doing well and Happy New Year

[@troymorgan2401]

You said a quick video😂. This video I might be responsible for because I had contacted Doug for help setting up a pressure washer I purchased from him and he was more than willing to FaceTime me and help. The machine I purchased is excellent and the help I received was even better. The TEAM I contacted to send me all parts to hook up and use as a downstream are quick and excellent service. I even received a hand written thank you on the packing list. Great company down there. Highly recommend them.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You and Jacob

[@highsnburgers4862]

Opening scene appears to be Doug taking a leak on the concrete... oh wait, it's just the rain. Gotta love a nice 3 foot roof overhang. Thanks Doug - for all the great info sharing!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Very welcome, thank you

[@charleslednum9455]

Great work Doug. Thank you for putting the time in right here. Giving us your knowledge for the expenses you'll not only have to take care of but eventually pay for if your gonna do this.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Your very welcome

[@dennislea3159]

Doug, that was the best set up video I've seen. Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Dennis, glad it helped you.

[@markhilby4024]

Picked up some more good tips! Thank you for being thorough and detailed it is much easier to get this stuff being new.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Your very welcome. Glad it helped

[@justinlittle8742]

Great video more info than I’ve seen anywhere

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Why thank you. Glad it helped

[@woodwind1335]

What is the liquid that you used? In addition to the Teflon tape?

[@thetruthcenter9586]

This was a 5 star video, thanks Doug

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you. Appreciate that.

[@GerenaJonathan]

Extremely informative. I really appreciate all that you are doing. I'll be scheduling some time to figure out my setup soon.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Sounds good, let me know if we can help.

[@demetriushall3118]

Thanks for that information cause I’m in the process of starting up a Presurewashing business as well can’t wait to see more video on building a set up

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you and best of luck on your new business. Have several videos here on builds and setting up rigs.

[@azxp]

Seriously thanks for this! Great information at a pace even I could understand.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Very welcome

[@littlespressurewashing]

Awesome video man

[@TheBruceDickenson1]

Very thorough video. Thank you.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Very welcome. Thank you

[@INVISBLCustoms]

Nice video man! Trying to understand everything here in belgium. Thanks!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you

[@pressureandsoftwash21]

As always very professional .Great company ,God bless you, stay safe and have a wonderful day.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Jacob

[@Jennifer-zu5qi]

Question do you still do training?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

YES

[@ChristopherMaier.]

Amazing video Doug!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Why thank you.

[@brianfletcher7942]

Doug, thank you for this information. It is very thorough and you articulate the information concisely. Realizing that you have over thirty years experience in this industry and that at age 61, I am just now starting, you may take this information with a grain of salt. In assembling my rig, instead of a Hudson or Jobe float valve, I utilized the general pump float valve (YRG60FV). I used a 1/2 inch bulkhead drilled into the side of the tank, just below the top seam where it begins to turn the upper corner. I am able to get a full 7 GPM, unrestricted flow as with the restricted Hudson and am able to fill the tank to within 2-3 inches of the very top of the tank, unlike the 8-9 inches below the apex of the tank with the Hudson valve. With your myriad experience, you may have tried these and opted to use the Hudson valve, due to some inadequacy, of which I’m unaware. Thanks for all your wisdom. I have learned so much from your videos. Brian.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I’m in process of testing different float options but not ready to change completely over yet.

[@vernonbussell4945]

Thanks Doug I needed to see this

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Very welcome

[@guardvids12]

Thanks so much for this video! This is SOOO helpful! Happy New Year!!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you for commenting. I appreciate it and glad it helps.

[@adbertpr]

Very helpful informtion, thanks Doug! My question is, would that recirculating fitting on the high pressure outlet affect the pressure at all?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

No it won’t. Just make sure you plumb the bypass hose on the opposite side of the suction line.

[@TexasWatchman]

Good video Doug! Thanks for sharing.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you

[@listonthomas796]

Nice information but a different question one of the best chemical pump up sprayer or commercial pump up sprayer can u point it out plz

[@jessieramirez7782]

Awesome video as always Dough! Quick question: when can you make a video on how to properly connect a Titan/Haney reel? From the electrical to the darn plugs...lol! Thank you again!!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Will work on getting something scheduled

[@xFLEXxtaydog]

Great video! Great information. Thanks so much!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you for letting me know and glad it helps

[@eligius8397]

Hi 👋. Where can I get a good deal on the hole saw drill bits? What specific sizes? Also, do the drill bits fit on my dewalt impact driver or the drill?

[@jrob2kmusic333]

Hey doug. Could you have just taken that black hose out and plug the bottom where the garden hose enters and just let the water flow thru the unattached black hose on the ground ?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes you can

[@jorgequintanilla6503]

Thanks Doug, it’s all making sense!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Your welcome....see you tomorrow

[@jayfarino3721]

Hey Doug! Thanks for the video. I know this isn't related to this video, but can you please possibly do a video on what you do on residential driveways as far as properly and legally handling the runoff? I was trying to read up on it and saw a thread you were involved in from 2011 talking about the police issuing fines. I was hoping you could do a detailed video on how to properly do residences so we aren't in violation. Thanks for the content.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Will try to do one.

[@TAGGdinc]

Ordinances or fines change from state to state and even county to county I don't think he can do a video for each different set of laws and regulations

[@fortunatorohena2633]

This video is very important to me as I don't understand the English language,I only speak spanish.Could you please help me

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I can certainly try...

[@rudyperezjr4815]

Awesome learn so much. Thank You my brother.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You are very welcome and it’s great to hear it helps

[@breakingyourselfup5235]

Half way through, and this video is really helpful. Thank you! I didn't know about the thermal relief valve. I thought it was a pre installed chemical injector or something lol.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Ridge. So glad it helped you.

[@darrenkpohl]

I need to put a 90 elbow of the pump so I was going to duel feed with two 3/4 to 1¼ going to a 1½ tee with two more elbows will this setup cause me endless amount of problems? I will be shopping at your store for these parts if you have any links that would be great. Thank you so much for your help.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Should work just fine

[@darrenkpohl]

Thank you

[@dantec8854]

🙋Do you have a video on how to gravity feed from a tank?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes there are a few on my channel

[@clivebrown400]

Excellent information.

[@kznspraynozzlesandsystemsp8075]

Awesome videos and explanations

[@timexkills65]

Gota love the ag industry in California! I live in Fresno CA and those Hudson float valves are made close by ! The Ag industry uses these a lot also

[@PressureCleaningSch]

True. I doubt they were originally designed for pressure washing. There are tons of uses for them.

[@joeplume8048]

Very informative video this one will help me out a lot

[@comet94947]

HELP needed - I have a Dewalt 3500 PSI pressure washer. I need advice on how to fix my pressure washer. The pressure washer starts fine I hit the press the gun on the pressure wash and within a minute of that the pressure washer want to choke or die, and then it’s fine; it works OK for another minute and then repeats the same thing over and over. What can I do to get this fixed

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Try loosening the gas cap.

[@patricktribett8208]

Those buffer tanks are nice, do you sell them or where can I buy one? Thank you.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes we do, we are out of stock right now but will have them available again Mid January. www.dougruckerstore.com/products/pressure-washing-tanks/

[@robyouknow]

Hi Doug, I'm starting a power / sift wash biz. I recently purchased a simpson gx 390 with 4200 psi - 4 games I m going to telescoping up to 2 4 feet and using a gutter ball for cleaning mtn house gutters , my ? Is , the cat pump on it is direct drive , I wish I would have waited b got one of your B E. Machines . Any way do you thing that cat pump direct drive is going to last very long ? And do you have a recommendation for a 24 foot wand brand for using it primarily for gutter cleaning ? 😀 Thx. , Robert

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes that cat pump will give you years of service of properly maintained. Look on our web site for the gutter tool. That will make gutter cleaning way easier than a telescoping pole. And gutter ball. Those are very hard to control.

[@chadburas6594]

How did you hook the hoses up to your tank and pressure washer,just starting,i see you has a 3600 psi,if i buy a 4200psi ,would that make a big difference,with 4gpm

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I have a couple videos on installing bulkheads in tanks on the channel.

[@hardestmant1471]

What size plug is that, that you installed on your pressure washer as "lead fitting", is it a 3/8 plug??

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes. 3/8 MPT PLUG

[@hardestmant1471]

@@PressureCleaningSch thank you, I'm just getting into the field of pressure washing and I love the way you set your machines up... I'm trying to following you step by step.. thank you sir

[@nelsonalfaro117]

Hi Mr Doug. How I connect with you directly? I need to order all those plumbing pieces to connect my 5.5 gpm pressure washer.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Please email me at [e-mail] and let me know what you need.

[@wf2651]

Hey Doug - quick question on the size of the buffer tank. I’m confused why you would need an entire 80 gallons to cook the pump. Wouldn’t a smaller one say 20 gallons be plenty of fresh cool water to cool the pump while you aren’t on the gun ??

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes you can use any size tank you'd like, just the more GPM the machine, since it's feeding the pressure washer, the larger tank you want so you don't run out of water.

[@wf2651]

@@PressureCleaningSch what would you say is the min size you could go with for your buffer tank snd bleach tank using a 4 gpm machine ?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@wf2651 buffer 35 gallon bleach 5 gallon

[@wf2651]

@@PressureCleaningSch Hey Doug, got a quick hosing question. I had this idea to use quick connection hose going from my bleach tank to my down stream injector on the pressure washer with a shutoff valve in the middle. Reason why I wanted a quick connect hose is because I still use my truck to haul dirt bikes once a month. Trying to make all hoses easy to disconnect for quick removal of everything in the truck bed. Is this a bad idea ? Will the quick connections O-Rings go bad fast if used on the bleach line ?

[@J7innovation]

Thank you

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Your very welcome.

[@FrancoJeffrey]

Thank you Doug! God bless and protect you and your loved ones in Jesus Christ name!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank Jeffrey

[@samuelbustillos9844]

Gracias gracias por la información para comprar este bello equipo... saludos bendiciones de Acapulco México

[@briantorsell]

Are the big box brass fittings suitable for the high pressure?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I’ve used them before w no problem

[@briantorsell]

@@PressureCleaningSch Thanks!

[@beerggls]

How hard would it be to put a thermostat on the bypass hose that actuates a switched electrical circuit to an audible alarm at an adjustable temperature point? Like the little thermal valve in some Honda engines that automatically opens the choke when the motor gets up to running temperature. Guess it would have to be battery powered on the buzzer, unless you have a belt drive washer and weld up a bracket to mount an alternator in the loop.

[@joeplume8048]

I was under the impression from other videos that without a belt drive PW it wouldn’t pull from the tank?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Most direct drives will not pull water unless you get into the 5-8GPm machines

[@rodburket4582]

I must have weird pressure washers/pressure washer high pressure hoses. I bought an assortment of fittings to make quick connect and nothing fit together.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

as long as they are pressure hoses hoses with 3/8 MPT ends there shouldn't be a problem

[@Rustsamurai1]

Sorry, what is the ball valve for?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Stops the flow of water and allows you to switch between guns, surface cleaner, etc without shutting down gun.

[@juliocoronado7806]

Cuanto sera costo alla en su pais xfavor tien bastante potencia

[@lildeena1]

Would it be acceptable to run the machine off city water spigot and run your bypass hose to a tank on you trailer/vehicle

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I feed the tank from the house water supply, and the bypass to the tank too. So the house water goes into tank, then tank feeds pressure washer and bypasses back to the tank

[@lildeena1]

@@PressureCleaningSch I am gonna buy some items from you monday A Orange gun with the JRod with low and high long shooter soap nozzle and 2 high pressure nozzles. Downstream bypass. Downstream injector Fitting for return water to tank. Plug for the hole that is created from the return hose removed. Barb fitting for return barb. Some soap to add to bleach tank Maybe the check valve to replace the ball valve in the downstream injector. I think that will get me going. Not excited to walk back to the truck to stop bleach or rinse with high pressure but would like to have the option of getting off the gun and diverting my attention occasionally and perhaps rinsing with garden hose or ball valve. So the return water is important to prevent the overheating.

[@geraldmorrison6205]

Can you set it up like this without the water tank? So that it will not blow a motor if your not on the trigger using the gun.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You could but I don’t recommend it as the water needs someplace to go and you have to make sure your bleach is turned off.

[@geraldmorrison6205]

And your system is already set up like that when purchasing?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@geraldmorrison6205 no it is not. We could set it up like that and invoice you the parts/labor if requested

[@bryanbright8553]

What’s the J rod you prefer for a 4gpm machine what tip sizes tia

[@PressureCleaningSch]

0040,2540,0010,2510

[@mahkuntizitchy2083]

Ohhh, it's raining! I thought as soon as the video started, you were taking a leak while recording!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Lol. I’m not that old yet where I can’t control it

[@mahkuntizitchy2083]

@@PressureCleaningSch Thanks for the reply Doug! Just found your channel & subbed!👍✌

[@vincentsearle665]

Doug Rucker what about just dumping unloaded to ground if job site allows

[@jredd801]

Why would you do that..lol

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Sure you could do that

[@edman1015]

What is the best way to use a Foam Cannon with a pressure washer??

[@PressureCleaningSch]

On the end of the wand. But not really mich use for them unless your doing vent hood cleaning

[@darrenkpohl]

Can the water inlet be sch80?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

For the machine? It could but there is vibration coming from the machine so it’s not what I’d recommend

[@adamg.3138]

Do you have to run a bypass line with a Home Depot Dewalt pressure washer? Will be using a 12 volt to pump the water from tank to Pw.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

No you do not have too. And if it’s not belt drive you probably shouldn’t.

[@adamg.3138]

@@PressureCleaningSch How would you price a roof, house, (2000 sq ft) pool patio, pool cage, driveway and sidewalk cleaning all together? Trying to figure out a package deal for a customer.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@adamg.3138 figure my price if I was doing all individually then discount them and note that price is discounted based on doing all at the same time

[@adamg.3138]

@@PressureCleaningSch Sounds good. Will be using my Dougie soft wash gun on the roof. Can’t wait. (Bart Scott voice)

[@ekowest]

Whats the Psi rating for the bypass hose?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

We use poly braid. 150 psi if remember correctly

[@rawdata7569]

Can you run a 4.5 gpm off a 35 gallon tank?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Sure can. As long as it’s belt drive

[@rawdata7569]

@@PressureCleaningSch My build is with the PRedator 4.2 gallon, not belt direct drive, wil that make difference

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@rawdata7569 yes for feeding from a tank you need belt drive

[@chriscapasso7412]

I thank you so much.

[@organicvids]

Why not allow unloader to spray at ground?

[@juebrelldavis6003]

Is 7 thousand or 6 good enough to get good equipment

[@PressureCleaningSch]

All depends on what your business model is going to be. For residential yes.

[@juebrelldavis6003]

@@PressureCleaningSch yes starting out yes but I'm hungry can a 8gpm handle big things

[@juebrelldavis6003]

What all would I mainly need in order to get the job done right with the money I'm investing

[@houseatreides4128]

Its easier to attach the hose when the couplers are on the hoses, plus the couplers are more expensive. It makes no sense if your using more then one wand, but if your only using one wand it really doesn't matter.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes you are correct. Just all a personal preference thing. I have no problem removing them w coupler on gun. But then again we rarely use a gun

[@ezlimo9454]

Hi I live in California starting my business I want to know what machine is good for pressure wash

[@PressureCleaningSch]

In that video I talk about a 4 gallon per minute machine which is great for starting out

[@ezlimo9454]

@@PressureCleaningSch Hi do you sell one and what is the price

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes. All the pressure washers we sell are here. www.dougruckerstore.com/product-category/equipment/pressure-washers/

[@georgea6403]

Where can I buy the viton orings ?

[@jredd801]

Any place that sells Orings meant for pressure washers

[@bazvidz3847]

Pressuretek.com is where I get mine from

[@MNpicker]

Um.. www.dougruckerstore.com/products/viton-qc-1-4-oring-rs6687/ 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@juliocoronado7806]

Hola precio xfavor

[@jredd801]

Your not going to overheat your pump by NOT pulling the trigger every 30 sec..lol.. I have pumps with thousands of hours with no return to tank bypass, the thermal relief will open and keep your pump cool and 99% of the time once you start running the machine, the relief will go back to normal and everything will be fine, occasionally i replace the thermal relief because it will start sucking air over time and cause reduced pressure and pulsing in the line.. most standard issue thermal reliefs are ⅜ btw 👍

[@MrBod4life]

I appreciate this post Squish because I just bought a GX200 with AR Pump and am thinking im gonna have to do this bypass when I don't own a tank to recirculate. I would be wasting so much water if I let it just go on ground. My AR does have relief valve. Thanks again

[@ChristopherMaier.]

Depends on your pump AND on your unloader. The pump will overheat and your valve assemblies will overheat, crack and your pump won't work correctly.

[@vikto07081980]

This set was so nice I purchased a second set when I ended up adding a second 50’ hose to my set up. kzbin.infoUgkxG9W58byG1ZFYaD32YfLk74_TrU5mNkXV Only down side hooking two hoses up with quick connects you end up with a 6” ling section of fitting would be nice if there was a union type fitting instead that would save a huge chunk of material in line with my hose. But that’s just how I set it up. I go between a 50’-100’ all the time. Otherwise mine hasn’t leaked once used Teflon tape of course and have been running these since early spring 2022!

[@jesusson3475]

At that price I’ll buy 8g

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Would have to now as this one is no longer made.

[@RichardCInman]

Do you cram a 12 minute video into 48 minutes?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@RichardCInman I would never do that.

[@killer2600]

I can't watch this video. You're entitled to do things as you see fit but I can't look at a plug fitting on the output side for this long. It's just all wrong and if you ever tried to setup air compressor or even hydraulic hoses this way you'd see why.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

That’s the cool thing w pressure washers. We can all set up how we prefer. W air compressors that’s a different thing and wouldn’t do it that way.

[@killer2600]

@@PressureCleaningSch And THAT is where it bothers me, inconsistency. If you have your pressure washer set up the way you do and you do the opposite with your air compressor it makes no sense! It's the equivalent of doing electrical with red wires being positive and black wires being negative on some projects and just reversing it with red being negative/ground and black being positive on others. If you're going to chose a scheme (especially one that goes against the norm) you should stick with it and go all in. At least then other people can understand how you've done things rather than perceive it as random chaos. Which brings me to your trigger gun. It violates your pointing in the direction of the water flow scheme, you have a coupler on both ends of the gun - well water goes out the wand not in from it so a plug fitting should be on the trigger gun with a coupler on the wand.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@killer2600 it’s not really that bad. Maybe overthinking it a bit. Do what works for you.

[@beerggls]

Is there any gender non-binary couplers?😆