Well, thank you so much for your easy to follow and assemble instruction video. I am in Florida and it is raining as soon as it stops. I will be running over to Home Depot to get the flex tube and that little thing for the soap. Controller of whatever it's called. Thank you so much for your expertise.
I just got one of these yesterday. Totally agree with you about the cord and hose storage...Ryobi's solution is ridiculous and their Velcro straps don't make any sense at all. Otherwise it seems like an okay machine.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Yea, the cord and hose storage is a joke, but I do really like the collapsable handle, it's much easier to store under my workbench.
I actually like the velcro straps because my old reel units would always tangle up with the stiff OEM hose and it was a pain in the butt. The velcro straps help keep the unit small and and flexibility for holding the coils. If you don't like them you can put them on top like the guy in this video.
Electric pressure washers only run the motor when you squeeze the trigger so you can let go of the trigger as long as you want without harming the pump. Gas engine power washers are pressurizing water whenever the engine is running. When the engine is running and the trigger isn't pressed the pressurized water is bypassed and recirculated in a loop. Recirculating the high pressure water is hard on the pump and can ruin the pump in just a couple of minutes, so you should never start the engine until you are ready to use the power washer and shut the engine off if you plan to release the trigger for more than a few seconds.
I've been rinsing filling the the soap tank with fresh water and dumping it out several times after each use for the five or six years I had the old unit. I do believe I could have done a better job flushing all of the soap out of the pump after every ues. Last year I replaced the brass soap injector fitting, check valve and spring and it held for a while, but the threads in the pump housing have decayed to the point that the brass fitting blows out and the unit shoots a stream of water 20' out the side of the unit. There's not enough material to tap new threads and the housing cost $76. From no on I'm rinsing the soap tank very throughly and flushing ALL of the soap out of the unit after every use. :)
I unplug the machine, disconnect the hoses and tilt the machine towards the inlet hose connection and let as much water as possible dribble out. Then I use pump protector fluid to displace the remaining water inside the pump. Here's a link to the owners manual and I've copied and pasted the section on using pump protector below. images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/0b/0bf4f6b1-7849-4144-8d05-8c776aad1689.pdf USING PUMP PROTECTOR See Figure 15. Regular use of a commercially available pump protector prolongs the life of the pressure washer by removing hard water mineral deposits, lubricating pump seals and pistons, and preventing freeze damage. Pump protector should be added to the unit after every use and before storage. Pump protector can be purchased at the retailer where you pur- chased your pressure washer, or by calling customer service. The instructions that follow are typical for adding pump pro- tector but you should always verify the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer of the pump protector used. Turn off the pressure washer motor, disconnect the power supply, and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure. Disconnect garden hose and high pressure hose. Unscrew threaded top from pump protector bottle and remove paper seal from bottle. Reinstall top on bottle and tighten securely. NOTE: The rubber seal should remain inside the threaded top. If it comes out, be sure to replace before reinstalling the top. Remove bottle cap and attach threaded end of bottle securely to pressure washer pump water intake. Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump. Pump is protected when the protector fluid exits the pump outlet.
I received one of the Ryobi EZClean 320 psi 18v Power Cleaners as a gift and I have yet to find a good use for it since the volume and pressure it delivers are so low. An 80v washer would be intriguing.
Mine has been working great, sorry to hear you have are having a problem with yours. I'd contact Ryobi, their customer service has been awesome whenever I've had a problem with their products.
It depends on what I'm cleaning. I usually use Zep house washing cleaner for painted siding and either ZEP concrete cleaner or '30-Second Cleaner' for sidewalks, patio, etc. I have used diluted Simple Green or Dawn dish soap in a pump-up sprayer when I don't have the dedicated cleaners on hand.
Are you having trouble with connecting your garden hose to the water inlet on the pressure washer or is it the high-pressure hose that connects the spray wand that you're having trouble with. The high-pressure hose has a black rubber O-ring on each end that is a really snug fit, try lubricating it with a dab of dish soap and then wiggling the fitting when you push it into the wand/pressure washer. If it's the garden hose you are having trouble with make sure the male end of the garden hose hasn't been run over and deformed.
Most places that sell pressure washers will have 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 universal nozzles for sale. They are really convenient! www.homedepot.com/s/pressure%2520washer%2520nozzle%2520universal?NCNI-5
Ryobi should hire this guy for reviews
You have beautiful garden and enrance. Also thank you for your thorugh review. Ryobi should pay you as their spokesperson.
Excellent and through review for for setting up the machine, Ryobi should be sending you a check for every like and comment.👍
Well, thank you so much for your easy to follow and assemble instruction video. I am in Florida and it is raining as soon as it stops. I will be running over to Home Depot to get the flex tube and that little thing for the soap. Controller of whatever it's called. Thank you so much for your expertise.
Bob, you are the best. Great instrumentations!
Thanks for watching ad taking the time to let me know you liked the video!
I like neighbors like you
Just bought one I enjoyed your editorial
Great to hear, thanks for letting me know the video helped!
Thanks! Helpful pointers. Just bought one. Going back to HD to purchase extended warranty.
Very helpful directions. Thank you
Thanks for sharing 😊
I just got one of these yesterday. Totally agree with you about the cord and hose storage...Ryobi's solution is ridiculous and their Velcro straps don't make any sense at all. Otherwise it seems like an okay machine.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Yea, the cord and hose storage is a joke, but I do really like the collapsable handle, it's much easier to store under my workbench.
I actually like the velcro straps because my old reel units would always tangle up with the stiff OEM hose and it was a pain in the butt. The velcro straps help keep the unit small and and flexibility for holding the coils. If you don't like them you can put them on top like the guy in this video.
Very helpful. Looks like I need to get a surface cleaner. Thank you!
Do you have to keep the trigger pressed constantly or every few seconds to avoid pump burnout like the gas powered ones?
Electric pressure washers only run the motor when you squeeze the trigger so you can let go of the trigger as long as you want without harming the pump.
Gas engine power washers are pressurizing water whenever the engine is running. When the engine is running and the trigger isn't pressed the pressurized water is bypassed and recirculated in a loop. Recirculating the high pressure water is hard on the pump and can ruin the pump in just a couple of minutes, so you should never start the engine until you are ready to use the power washer and shut the engine off if you plan to release the trigger for more than a few seconds.
@@Koolbob2 All I need to know, thanks for the info mate! Cheers
They are supposed to be rinsed after each use and before storage. Also, that could have been fixed but I understand wanting something new. Enjoy!!
I've been rinsing filling the the soap tank with fresh water and dumping it out several times after each use for the five or six years I had the old unit. I do believe I could have done a better job flushing all of the soap out of the pump after every ues. Last year I replaced the brass soap injector fitting, check valve and spring and it held for a while, but the threads in the pump housing have decayed to the point that the brass fitting blows out and the unit shoots a stream of water 20' out the side of the unit. There's not enough material to tap new threads and the housing cost $76. From no on I'm rinsing the soap tank very throughly and flushing ALL of the soap out of the unit after every use. :)
Very nice video. Thank you.
How do you drain water out of the machine when finished?
I unplug the machine, disconnect the hoses and tilt the machine towards the inlet hose connection and let as much water as possible dribble out. Then I use pump protector fluid to displace the remaining water inside the pump. Here's a link to the owners manual and I've copied and pasted the section on using pump protector below.
images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/0b/0bf4f6b1-7849-4144-8d05-8c776aad1689.pdf
USING PUMP PROTECTOR
See Figure 15.
Regular use of a commercially available pump protector prolongs the life of the pressure washer by removing hard water mineral deposits, lubricating pump seals and pistons, and preventing freeze damage. Pump protector should be added to the unit after every use and before storage. Pump protector can be purchased at the retailer where you pur- chased your pressure washer, or by calling customer service.
The instructions that follow are typical for adding pump pro- tector but you should always verify the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer of the pump protector used.
Turn off the pressure washer motor, disconnect the power supply, and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
Disconnect garden hose and high pressure hose.
Unscrew threaded top from pump protector bottle and remove paper seal from bottle. Reinstall top on bottle and tighten securely.
NOTE: The rubber seal should remain inside the threaded top. If it comes out, be sure to replace before reinstalling the top.
Remove bottle cap and attach threaded end of bottle securely to pressure washer pump water intake.
Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump.
Pump is protected when the protector fluid exits the pump
outlet.
I hope they make the 80 volt
I received one of the Ryobi EZClean 320 psi 18v Power Cleaners as a gift and I have yet to find a good use for it since the volume and pressure it delivers are so low. An 80v washer would be intriguing.
Thank you very much! Very helpful video!
Im a grommet gobblin myself
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I had the same but the hose attachments in the front came out. Any ideas?
Mine has been working great, sorry to hear you have are having a problem with yours. I'd contact Ryobi, their customer service has been awesome whenever I've had a problem with their products.
Thanks to prevent that situation i have you new model i hope make happy to like you or you changing for other model more powerful?
What soap solution do you recommend, esp if I make it myself
It depends on what I'm cleaning. I usually use Zep house washing cleaner for painted siding and either ZEP concrete cleaner or '30-Second Cleaner' for sidewalks, patio, etc. I have used diluted Simple Green or Dawn dish soap in a pump-up sprayer when I don't have the dedicated cleaners on hand.
I can’t get hose to connect to tank, HELP!!
Are you having trouble with connecting your garden hose to the water inlet on the pressure washer or is it the high-pressure hose that connects the spray wand that you're having trouble with. The high-pressure hose has a black rubber O-ring on each end that is a really snug fit, try lubricating it with a dab of dish soap and then wiggling the fitting when you push it into the wand/pressure washer. If it's the garden hose you are having trouble with make sure the male end of the garden hose hasn't been run over and deformed.
Where did you get the nozzle with all the different water sprays?
Most places that sell pressure washers will have 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 universal nozzles for sale. They are really convenient! www.homedepot.com/s/pressure%2520washer%2520nozzle%2520universal?NCNI-5
Thank you
What did you buy instead of the Home Depot surface cleaner
Where did you get the flex connector?
I picked it up in the garden hose section at Home Depot.
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@@victortrujillo2591 I hope Ryobi is watching your review because I just purchased one after your review. Thank you.
Nice!
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