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Pressure Washer: Diy pressure washer to a misting pump?

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:14:37 -0700

Hi, how to make a pressure washer deliver water out without pulling the trigger gun?

Please help. Thanks

⟐ Commented Haziran 14, 2026 at 15:14 GMT-7

Pressure Washer: Name this part: Craftsman electric pressure washer model 99016

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:34:41 -0700

Massive water leak and loss of pressure on Craftsman electric pressure washer model 99016. Teardown revealed a break in this water line component (should be one piece instead of two), measures about 3” x 4”. Unable to find a parts diagram for the internal workings; the diagram in the manual only contains external components like nozzles and detergent tanks. Purchased the unit on 6/8/2017 prior to the closure of our local Sears, not that long ago in my opinion, yet Sears Parts Direct cannot locate this model number. Without knowing the part number or even what to call it, our conversation went nowhere. Somewhere in the world there is box of these parts sitting on a shelf. Please help me find them!

In the event my search is futile, any advice on a workaround? JB Weld is the only trick on my mind at the moment.

⟐ Commented Haziran 07, 2026 at 10:34 GMT-7

MiTM Pressure Washer HSP24031MGH 2017: heater will not ignight

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:36:36 -0700

heater will not ignight

Craftsman Pressure Washer 58075205 2007: Oil plug where is it

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:15:23 -0700

Where is the oil drain plug located at?

⟐ Answer edited Mayıs 16, 2026 at 1:15 GMT-7

Pressure Washer: No water coming out of pump outlet

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:06:44 -0700

I have a MSV3024 pressure washer. The washer hasn't been used in 2-3 years. I have connected my garden hose to the water inlet, there is a bit of water leaking at the inlet but it's small compared to the garden hose psi - I estimate the inlet leaks 15% of the total flow, maybe this is a big problem? I followed the manual, connected the high pressure hose to the pump and the hose to the spray gun and released air for 30s, but only drops of water were coming out - so I disconnected the high pressure hose to find only drops of water coming out of the pump outlet in the first place.

Could the issue be clogged pump internals? I used a wooden dowel to poke into both the pump inlet and outlet, and I have cleared out some minerals. There seems to be a filter that comes with the pump inlet that is no longer present.

⟐ Answer edited Mayıs 02, 2026 at 16:06 GMT-7

Craftsman Pressure Washer 58075241 2012: I need a new wheel it broke off where can I find one

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:28:04 -0700

Where can I find a wheel for the pressure washer it broke off

Craftsman Pressure Washer 58075287 2016: Stalls after starting with starting fluid

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:00:51 -0700

I know there’s no choke for this pressure washer. But I’ve used a bit of gas as starting fluid in the intake and filled the gas tank, but the engine dies after starting for a few seconds. The engine hasn’t ran for over a year. I’ve cleaned the carb and replaced the fuel lines from the gas tank. The bowl on the carb does fill with gas. I do need to replace the air filter foam and the carb bowl bolt gasket as it drips a bit of gas, but I’d think it’s run with those issues. Any tips?

Honda GCV160 Pressure Washer: Pressure washer runs with choke on but stalls when choke off

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:21:58 -0700

I bought a used pressure washer that had a host of issues and I think I'm close to getting it running right. Here's what's been done so far.

Cleared blockage in Nozzle, cleaned carb (2x), replaced spark plug, fuel cap cleaned, air filter good, fuel lines and filter clear, replaced unloader, had to cut the inlet connector off as it was corroded to the hose and replaced, checked for intake leaks and all looks good.

Im still having an issue where with the choke on, I can hear the engine cycling. The water pressure builds and I can see the unloader move and unload pressure. When pulling the trigger with choke on, constant, albeit lower pressure and cycling stops. When put into run, the engine surges, backfires, and/or stalls out completely. Im not sure what else I can check other than replacing the carburator all together or replacing check valves in the pump. Maybe the unloader isn't set right? Hopefully this is repairable and I can get it running at 100% with your help

Kärcher K3.86: Por qué no enciende mi karcher

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:31:42 -0700

No enciende mi karcher ?

⟐ Answered Ocak 04, 2026 at 20:31 GMT-7

Pressure Washer: Brand new pressurer washer no pressure.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:31:38 -0700

I bought a pressure washer 4 months ago when they went on sale at Sam's Club. It's a Troy Bilt 3400 psi 2.3 GPM gas model, model number TB3400PWXP. I finally went to use it for the first time today and it is not making pressure. It fired right up, I made sure the pump was primed first, then started it, and it makes no pressure. The stream of water coming out of the nozzle is the same if the engine is running or not. What is the most likely cause?

Troy Bilt TB3400PWXP

⟐ Commented Kasım 13, 2025 at 0:31 GMT-7

Craftsman Pressure Washer 580752352 2014: Does the pump itself need to be maintained with oil changes?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:43:31 -0700

Does the pump itself need to be maintained with oil changes?

⟐ Answered Ekim 14, 2025 at 21:43 GMT-7

Pressure Washer: it won't start. what can I do to start it?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:03:34 -0700

Karcher, powered by honda GCV 160

⟐ Answered Ağustos 28, 2025 at 2:03 GMT-7

Pressure Washer: Best way to handle stubborn outdoor grime with a pressure washer?

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:04:22 -0700

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on cleaning driveways, decks, and patios with my pressure washer but I’m not getting the best results.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

Standard pressure-washing (2000–3000 PSI) with detergents
Letting surfaces air-dry overnight
Multiple passes with different nozzle angles

Still, some stains refuse to come off.

So I’d like to ask:

Do you adjust PSI or nozzle type depending on the surface or how old the stains are?
Any tips on prepping surfaces—like grit, cleaning solutions, or methods—that make pressure washing more effective without damaging the surface?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

⟐ Answered Ağustos 22, 2025 at 1:04 GMT-7

Ryobi Pressure Washer RY14122 2013: Removing hose from spray gun and pump housing

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 02:10:17 -0700

How do you remove the spray hose from the spray gun and the pump housing? Rubber gaskets seem to be frozen on place. I don't what to force it and possibly damage something. I'm missing something.

⟐ Answer accepted Ağustos 05, 2025 at 2:10 GMT-7

Honda GCV160 Pressure Washer: Where is the fuel filter? What is the replacement unit?

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:05:12 -0700

Where is the fuel filter?

⟐ Answer edited Mayıs 08, 2025 at 0:05 GMT-7

Craftsman Pressure Washer 58075254 2017: Is this unit a 4 or 2 cycle engine?

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:45:39 -0700

See title for question.

⟐ Answered Mayıs 01, 2025 at 16:45 GMT-7

MiTM Pressure Washer CBA3504HDHB 2011: no pressure coming out of the wand

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:30:57 -0700

why do I lose pressure when coming out of wand

⟐ Answered Mart 06, 2025 at 10:30 GMT-7

Karcher Pressure Washer K4400G 11332080 2017: Karcher K4 Full Control Pressure Washer Lost Power

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:49:03 -0700

Hi my Karcher K4 full control pressure washer will not start. its an 1800w. I have removed the hose and let water run through for 5 minutes in case of air lock, and also changed the 13 amp plug but it still wont start. It's 4 years old.

Please can anyone advise next steps?

⟐ Answered Kasım 02, 2024 at 4:49 GMT-7

Craftsman Pressure Washer 580752532 2011: Why doesn’t my pressure washer provide water

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:40:28 -0700

I can’t get water to come out of my pressure washer

Pressure Washer: Power button wont stay on

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:17:12 -0700

I push the start button and it will run let off it does