[tractornut]

since the cold weather is on its way or already here in some areas what do you guys do to winterize your power washers. i just drain mine and it gets stored indoors where its warm. anyone have any better methods

 

[89yt12]

thats what i would do if i owned one and lived up north, i would just keep mine in my shop or garage it never gets below 32 in either one

 

[Ironmower]

Last winter, I did the same. When I got it out to use in the spring, the pump didn't wanna stay "engaged" I had to take it part and clean it. So this year I'm gonna run dawn dish soap through the pump and NOT drain. Won't know if it's a better method till spring.

I think one of my biggest problems with this is, my water is on the "hard" side.

 

[tractornut]

just wondering but what is dish soap supposed to do to prevent problems?

 

[Ironmower]

I'm hoping it will keep the valves from sticking. I've bin runnin alittle soap through after every use, this season. It seems to keep it operating smoother. Time will tell.

 

[tractornut]

ok let us know how it works out for you

 

[heatman]

I have used this for the past several years and it seems to work well.


Shop Briggs & Stratton 4oz. Pump Saver at Lowes.com

 

[tractornut]

welcome aboard heatman i've seen that in a few stores around here just too cheap to buy it

 

[heatman]

Thanks for the welcome. I came over here from the MTF forum. I know the product I listed is a bit high but it will treat the PW for 2-3 years. I spray into thepump and leave it connected until spring so it doesn't run out. Then put up and HOPE I can find it the next fall.

 

[chuckster]

pump saver is great!