1 1/2" Y-Strainer 80 Mesh with Crimped Drain Hose Assembly and PVC Ball Valve
Polypropylene Y-Strainer 1 1/2" FPT ports 316 Stainless Steel 80 mesh EPDM seal 150 PSI Maximum 11.5" x 8" with a minimum of a 3' long (Red, Blue, or Yellow) 3/4" ID Flex Tech RT hose with two crimped PVC ends and a 1" Grey PVC ball valve.
The drain hose assembly installed into the top port of the bowl will allow you to clean out the filter without removing the bowl, clean your hands and fill a bucket with water.
We will supply you with either a red, yellow, or blue hose at least 3' long.
Water filter for 8 GPM and greater pressure washers. This filter and hose kit is included in the PL-8-TO and PL-8-TA kits.
Please do NOT forget to add the 1.5" hose barbs and the special 3/4" to 1.5" hose barb to help you properly plumb this filter.
***Supply/suction hose inner diameter (ID) should be doubled compared to the pump Inlet/suction port. For example, the general pump TSF 2021 has 3/4" Inlets located on either side of the bottom manifold of the pump. The pump should be supplied with a 1 1/2" non-collapsible suction hose (AGC 24).
Have you ever wondered how to correctly plumb your power washer?
Pressure Washer Products loves to share knowledge. Mount the pressure washer as low to the surface as possible in relation to the supply port/bulkhead of the water tank but remember to use shock absorbing rubber pucks (Part# 4542) on your skid L-Brackets (1213) of the pressure washer. Most pressure washers can be converted from carts with wheels to skid units by removing the wheels and installing L-Brackets for your unit available through us.
Minimize the use of extra fittings.
Do NOT use Galvanized fittings or Metal Ball valves between your pump and water tank because they will likely corrode and flake little chunks into your pump valves leading to vibration and/or damage. Avoid extra elbows do NOT use PVC pipe anywhere. PVC pipe can become brittle and doesn't tolerate the weight of a surface cleaner, ladder, or your body weight for long. If not installed correctly, air will find its way into your pump leading to manifold damage. Install components using non-drying liquid Teflon and never use Teflon tape.
Never adjust your unloader.
The unloader should be set using a whip hose, high pressure ball valve, high pressure steel tee, snubber, and gauge to 200 psi above the operating pressure of the pump and left alone. Do NOT install check valves or any type of swivel fitting on the suction/supply hose assembly or air may become entrained causing extensive damage from cavitation.
Do Not use Teflon tape on any fittings.
Use medium, removable thread lock (#5003 10ML). Try not to use elbows or extra fittings. When at all possible, minimize the use of quick connects. Install the chemical injector at least 3" away from the unloader to prevent back-siphoning of chemical into the internal components of the unloader. Always remove the chemical injector assembly when not in use. You can install a chemical injector bypass kit.
