[AT] OT - pressure washers

[Mike]

I have that problem too from time to time Ron, barn hydrant is the best, 
outdoor spout fed by 1/2" copper the worst. Mike M


On 10/17/2013 11:36 AM, Ron Cook wrote:
> Dick,
>       That CAN be a problem.  I cannot have anything other than my washer
> drawing water from my well.  A reservoir for the washer to draw from
> solves that problem.  Mine does require a pump to deliver the water
> from the reservoir as it is currently set up 100 % portable and to be
> served by a garden hose.  I have lots of pumps, so it is not a problem.
>       Mostly I just wash when the washing machine is not in use in the
> house, then I am fine.  The pressure in my water system is around 40-50
> lbs, and the volume at the well pump is probably just under 5 gpm.
> Ron Cook
> Salix, IA
> On 10/17/2013 9:56 AM, Dick Day wrote:
>> Al, that is where we have problems.  We have a well system. The
>> pressure is cranked as high as it will go. The only faucet that
>> supplies enough constant volume is a hydrant in the barn.  The faucets
>> on the outside of the house can't supply enough water. The pump will
>> start and stop, waiting for more water when connected to these. The
>> hydrant must supply enough since it's the only one that works.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM, Al Jones <farmallsupera at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>> How much pressure do you need at the water faucet for the typical pressure washer?
>>>
>>> Al
>>>
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