20 Most Recent Black & Decker 1700 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Questions & Answers

Hello,
This part should be available from the manufacture, have you check their website. It is normal when you turn the water on for a small string of water to come out the gun when you press the trigger even when the engine is not running.
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http://www.instructables.com/answers/Will-letting-a-pressure-washer-run-without-water-w Hi Heather, take a look at the link below, it may inform your decision

Is it tripping the breaker on your home's electrical panel? If this is the case, you need to know what that breaker is also feeding, how much amperage it can handle, and what the load demand is. Your washer needs 1700W which is around 15 Amps. If you're on a 15 Amp breaker that is already supplying power to something else, such as incandescent light bulbs, then you're going to trip the breaker each and every time. You'll want to plug it into a 20 Amp circuit that's being used by little to no other electrical devices. A quick alternative is to unplug or power off all other devices before using the washer... or plug it into the same outlet that you use your blow dryer.

Not enough water VOLUME and pressure to supply the pump with a steady flow of water. Water is cavatating (adding air to the water) and the piston is heating up and jambing. Try using a larger size hose diameter and a shorter hose to supply the pump.

John did you get a answer I am having the same problem

Hi. Is the problem a drop in pressure after maybe letting off of the trigger the first time? If so, you may be experiencing vapor lock or cavitation. Try taking apart the wand and letting the trapped water escape, then put it back together and try it again.