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Post by takenforgranit on Jun 27, 2008 7:12:50 GMT -4
I have a pressure washer like the one EAC uses, the pump is beginning to leak water not as a pressure driven spray but kinda a fast dripping. The bolts are all tight. Is this an indication that the pump is about to go? Has anyone had experience with a pump wearing out? What are the signs?
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Post by ECI on Jun 27, 2008 15:45:15 GMT -4
I don't know what pump brand you got as some of them you can buy rebuild kits. They consist of seals, bearings, impeller. Now a days it might be as cheap to buy a replacement pump. Try Northern Tool . com they have two brands of pumps cat and I can't remember the other one. Hope that helps, how many hours
are on it?
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Post by takenforgranit on Jun 27, 2008 19:48:59 GMT -4
Not too many hours, it still works ok was just wondering if this was a sign of trouble. Comet is the other replacement pump and I have no idea whic is better.
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Post by ECI on Jun 27, 2008 20:33:33 GMT -4
Sounds like a seal leak to me it will just get worse over time,run it till it goes. I have the comet pump on my washer, I could buy the same washer with a cat pump for $150 more but I elected not to. I would check into a rebuild kit and hope it runs the season. It by chance didn't freeze did it?
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Post by vanman27 on Jun 27, 2008 23:58:52 GMT -4
Best place to get anything for pressure washers is Enviro spec.(www.envirospec.com)They have any and everything for pressure washers and at a good price.I have been ordering from them for about 10 years
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Post by takenforgranit on Jun 28, 2008 7:33:03 GMT -4
I don't think it ever froze, my trailer is heated in winter. Is enviro spec better than Northern tool, for Pres. washer stuff?
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Post by vanman27 on Jun 28, 2008 13:13:59 GMT -4
Enviro spec is much better.You do need to know What type of pump or a part number to ensure you are getting the right stuff.Give them a call they are very helpfull
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Post by ECI on Jun 28, 2008 16:05:58 GMT -4
M that was great info, I went there and they have everything you could ever want for a power washer
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Post by sincero on Jun 28, 2008 19:36:47 GMT -4
Leaking seals let you loose pressure. Eventually the seals will go & it will be a LOW pressure washer. Having had many pressure washer over the years I bet on honda gx engines with cat pumps. never had a cat go bad. Have one now that is about 8 years old with hundreds of hours. Redoing the seals is a pia and i would buy a new pump rather than repack the seals.
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Post by NS'Creter on Jun 28, 2008 21:12:56 GMT -4
I've still got the original set up that I bought from EAC 4 years ago. Honda powered with an Eagle pump...so far so good.
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Post by ugicupay on Jun 5, 2019 18:59:31 GMT -4
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