Pressure Washer and Hard Water

[mike echo 266]

So in between uses I want to ensure lime build up is minimal in my pressure washer-A must in Middle Tennesse water.

-In the past, I have used the Karcher, $7 for 12 oz. pump protector fluid. Spendy stuff.

-I have done some Googling and whatnot to see if I could use a DIY protector fluid. Seems like auto or RV anti-freeze will work. 

--Any thoughts?

 

M.

[T Yelta 102]

I have never heard of this type of product. Do you have a water softener at all to protect your household appliances?

[mike echo 266]

@T YeltaJust go online and there are many, many pressure washer pump protection products.

Water softener? Yes. Outside faucets are not connected to softened water.

 

I infrequently use the pressure washer hence the need to protect the pump between uses.

The operator manual recommends pump protection for certain cases.

 

Frequent use would not merit using pump protection, until press. washer is stored for awhile.

Any type water lingering in the pump never bodes well for the pump between uses.

I live by the old addage "treat your equipment well, and it will return the favor".

 

 

M.

 

[T Yelta 102]

Thanks for that info. Yes, it makes sense to protect your pump. I have seen some horribly hard water and the problems it causes before. Maybe I should read my owners manual for my own pressure washer