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Pressue washer and frost protection
« on: February 01, 2012, 10:08:04 am »
As I have just treated myself to a new pressure washer I'm just wondering how people on here go about protecting it from frost. I know its been a mild winter up until the last few days but say if mine was to get used every 1-2 weeks and it gets as cold as it has been recently. What's the best way to protect it? Mine will be in the garage.

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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 12:18:59 pm »
all I do with mine is disconnect the water supply then pull the trigger and allow the pump to run for 1-2 seconds - long enough to get rid of any water in the unit but not enough to cause damage  :happy2:
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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 01:18:34 pm »
It should tell you in the instruction manual but generally speaking, as above - disconnect the water supply, run the pressure washer until empty, make sure it's drained and insulate it. Some people have wrapped theirs in towels/carpet in an effort to protect it. Others had moved their units indoors

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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2012, 03:44:02 pm »
Might be worth me trying to store it indoors. It is very compact so might be able to find a cupboard inside for it.

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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 05:16:04 pm »
I`ve wrapped mine in bubble wrap then thrown and old duvet cover over it  :happy2:

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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 05:21:05 pm »
My dad put antifreeze inside mine over the winter, it worked a treat! It goes without saying though, rinse it all out before use.

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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 03:27:06 pm »
Mine goes in the house after draining out.
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Re: Pressue washer and frost protection
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 03:42:22 pm »
Mine goes in the house after draining out.

This is probably what I will do tbh.