Product QuestionsAnswered by Jim, the Pressure Washer Expert
Is there a specific brand or type of grease that is required for the Zerk fitting?
Michael J.
from Texas
April 06, 2017
Answer
Use No. 2 general purpose waterproof lithium grease. For hotter water applications, use a quality high temperature grease.
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BRIAN, Hi I will start my pressure washer bussines pretty soon, Can You recommend me what equipment is good for professional beginners since I just have less than 1700 dollars.
I appreciate You help,
Does the Hammerhead surface cleaner include the 3/8" socket high pressure quick connector required to connect it with my pressure washer hose?
If not, are the threads on the surface cleaner male or female?
Craig
from Washington
July 10, 2016
Answer
General Pump tells us this comes with a 3/8" female quick connect socket- we show the picture in one of the orange boxes across the top of the Features section.
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Afternoon Mike,
Quick question? My Hammerhead 20' doesn't have a Zerk to add grease? Use it, love it, but concerned it's going to burn-up. Checked the top and bottom, no attachment? Bought it from you'll about 2 months ago. Did I get an old one or is there another way to lubricate it? Thanks
JC Charles
from Florida
June 28, 2016
Answer
Can you forward your model number or order number? We offer two one with a zerk and one without which does not offer a grease option.
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I have purchased this model: ALH3228-S from you a few weeks ago. What would be the best surface cleaner for my machine? Alot of the reviews for the 16" cleaner say that a 3200 psi has a hard time running a surface cleaner rated from 3100-4000.
Wes
from Texas
June 27, 2016
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The Simpson 15" Surface Cleaner rated to 3400 PSI was designed to work with your pressure washer; since your pressure is near the top of the rating you would get good performance from it.
Your pressure washer at 2.8 GPM doesn't deliver enough water volume to drive either of the 16" surface cleaners we sell. The Specs tabs show the BE unit needs at least 3.5 GPM to operate properly, and the Eagle unit needs 4 GPM minimum.
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What type of grease do I use for the zerk fitting?
Margaret Mulberry
from Illinois
April 26, 2016
Answer
Grease the swivel with one or two grease gun pumps every 200 hours (or once about every 30 days of use). Use No. 2 general purpose waterproof lithium grease. For hotter water applications, use a quality high temperature grease.
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What's the minimum PSI to operate this unit?
Tom
from Pennsylvania
January 07, 2016
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The minimum PSI is 2000 but the most important thing is the GPM rating. The GPM needs to be AT LEAST 3.0 or the arm bar of the surface cleaner will not spin properly and cause streaking.
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I have a small space I am trying to fit this under. What is the minimum clearance height I can use this with to get under and in my tight space?
Margaret Mulberry
from Illinois
September 16, 2015
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You are able to get this in a space as low as 18" off the ground.
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