Pressure washer storage

[Lickers]

Hey guys

I'm looking for some tips on how to best store my pressure washer.

The washer itself is fine, but the hose that runs out to the lance is really unwieldy and difficult to loop up, thanks to the thick sheath that protects it.

Does anyone have a neat solution on how I can store it without snaking all over the floor or damaging the hose?

 

[astroracer]

I have a Sears PW and it came with a hose reel that bolts to the cart. Google hose reel.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Those hoses are a pain. The best way is to just disconnect the hose from the pressure washer each time. It lets the hose spin as you loop it back up.

 

[Farmall450]

Those hoses are a pain. The best way is to just disconnect the hose from the pressure washer each time. It lets the hose spin as you loop it back up.

Agreed. Then hang it off a hook in your garage/barn/shop.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Also make sure all water is out of the pump during winter storage or the pump can freeze and burst.

 

[Lickers]

I considered removing it but have a feeling the plastic cowlings on the threads probably wouldn't stand up to much repetitive removal.

It would be easier to coil up, though.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

I considered removing it but have a feeling the plastic cowlings on the threads probably wouldn't stand up to much repetitive removal.

It would be easier to coil up, though.

Go to a real pressure washer store and get quick disconnect fittings. They make them, and they aren't terribly expensive, even though they are solid brass. Mine don't even leak. Very handy!

 

[Lickers]

Go to a real pressure washer store and get quick disconnect fittings. They make them, and they aren't terribly expensive, even though they are solid brass. Mine don't even leak. Very handy!

Lateral thinking. That gives me something to work with. Cheers!

 

[The Ratchet Man]

As has been said, get the quick connects for both ends. Disconnect from the pump and the wand, then lay it out in a straight line. Rolls up easy as can be. I have 2 50' lines and it takes about 5 minutes to roll them.

 

[Warrenator]

I think also you can get a more flexible hose than the stiff plastic ones, again from a real pressure washer store. Mine is also a pain, will be doing the same thing.

 

[astroracer]

I have the brass disconnects also. I just unplug the hose and wind it up on the reel. Bought those when i bought the PW. I have never left the hose attached to the pump so didn't even consider that as a problem...

 

[outdoorsman310]

i remove and drain the hose, and pull the handle a few times to get water out of the pump. then ! let the carb bowl drain out

 

[PCO6]

I run it out of gas, drain the hoses and store them reeled up. I also give the pump a shot of pump saver.

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