I bought a Ryobi gas pressure washer, and was trying to do the right upkeep with the pump protector and I had the same exact problem, so I am very grateful to have seen this video. We thought we were doing it wrong or something was wrong with the pressure washer. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...
Yup same story here, squeeze style pump guard will not go into the pump. I wish i saw this before wasting money and time on the squeeze bottle version. Thanks for the advice on using the stabil aerosol one! Ill give that a shot!
I have the exact same squeeze bottle and was having trouble as well UNTIL I grabbed a quick clamp and clamped the bottle right in the middle on opposite sides, pulled the starter rope and green fluid came rolling out of output just fine. Tried it again with a second person squeezing bottle as I pulled on starter rope - same result So there you go a 1 or 2 person solution !!!
I used the STA-BIL product on my electric pressure washer this year because it's going to live at our mountain cottage which we close up during the winter. It gets very cold up there. We'll see come spring if it was protected well enough.
Another thing to do is take a small sheet of aluminum foil and place it over and squeeze it on the intake and outflow connectors. Bugs love to go in and lay their eggs and then seal up the openings.
Thanks for the tip. I just tried to pressure wash my patio and now the water is back flowing thru the water tank. I assumed that I messed it up with the squeeze bottle protector since it wouldn't cycle thru the pump, but I may have the problem you describe.
Hello, I recently purchased a new unit I did not know I had to utilize this product after every use, I have used it without protection prior to knowing perhaps 3 times within a week. Moving forward I’ll be using this product to protect my investment.
I’m looking for something that will remove calcium deposits within the pressure washer. Probably not a big deal but I can see large white chunks inside the inlet for garden hose connection.
I haven't had this problem so far, but I know that a solution of equal parts of vinegar and water is often used. You let it sit in the pump overnight and then flush it out. Please understand that I have read about this but haven't actually tried it myself. I saw it on pressurewasheruniverse.com.
It looks like you were alternating squeezing the bottle and cranking . I think you have to squeeze the bottle and crank all at the same time. . Easier with spark plug removed of course.
very good. thank you. learned something today. THOUGHT. Run electric motor for 2 seconds when putting away to empty water in pump, or pull starter chord 10 times to empty water. Will that not work to remove water? sis this harmful??. Seems like we should empty water first, then spray/lubricate unit. replies if your agree/disagree please.
I have a gas pressure washer and, according to Ryobi, you shouldn't operate it unpressured but 2 sec. shouldn't hurt anything. Also, in my case, I could leave the wire off the spark plug, and then crank 10 times, and that might do the trick.
I always run my gas completely out if I know I won't be using the machine for a while. When you're almost out of gas you can put a tablespoon of a fuel stablizer like Stabil "Storage" in the tank and when it runs out of gas, you'll protect the gas that remains in the carb.
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 can I ask, I watch a video said put stabilizer in gas cans when gas is fresh or buy ethenol free gas. I already have gas can filled but it's old gas? Can I use it? Then I see also pressure washer pump protector.. are both needed? also listened to small motor repair ppl who said never run unit without the handle engaged it will ruin the pump. I thought that's odd? 🤔 I live in Florida so I don't have to worry about freezing. I appreciate you thanks.
@@siestakeygirl1000 First, the pump protector is used to keep the residual water left in the pump from freezing and damaging the pump, so if it doesn't freeze where you live you don't need it. Second, my pressure washer manual also says not to let the unit idle, however I don't understand why this is the case. Of course, this means prolonged idling. When you pressure wash, you don't hold the handle down the whole time. Third, how old is your gas? If it's been sitting for a year or so I wouldn't use it. Gas will change colors if it is too old, so compare a sample to some fresh stuff. We have short winters here, so I have used gas in spring that is several months old.
Did you blast your floor when you were done? 😂 I ve been using pressure washers for over 40 years, and have never had to winterize a pump. Last 3-4 years , I wish I had. Colorado dry storage winters will kill a pump. But, once a year is it.
Honestly, I never winterized my old pressure washer, but we have had hard freezes here in the Houston area over the last few years, so it seemed prudent. I know Colorado freezes are much colder and longer than ours.
The problem generally isn't the unit freezing and cracking ..... it's the CORROSION and deterioration of the seals that takes place from water sitting in the unit for an extended time. !!!!
That makes a lot of sense. I think most home owners may only use their washer a time or two a year, so it just sits with water in the pump most of the time.
According to my Ryobi manual, I am supposed to be using them every time I use the washer, but I think lots of people never do. It is especially important to winterize with them if you live in a really cold area.
I bought a 2,400 gasoline pressure washer about 20 years ago. The pressure is down to about 800 now. I haven't started it up in 20 +- years. I find the Ryobi 1,900 very handy and don't have to worry about gas, oil and yanking my shoulder off trying to start it.
I have killed several washers in my lifetime, and thought it was premature death. I will start using this to lubricate seals at least once a season before putting away.
Ok, you squeeze the bottle, it pushes the antifreeze into the pump. You let go of the bottle and it expands and pulls the antifreeze back out of the pump and back in to the bottle. Seems like it can only work with one person squeezing and holding it while a second person cranks the engine. In theory I suppose the seal should work as a check valve and prevent fluid from coming back in. Or maybe it would let air back in instead of fluid. In theory. Obviously it doesn't work very well. As Einstein said, in theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, theory and practice are different. I'd just go with the aerosol can. You use it once a year to winterize the pump. So a can may last several years. For $7.88 at Harbor Freight it's a no-brainer. JMO Mike.
One of my viewers removed the spark plug and dry cranked the engine while squeezing the bottle. Of course, this tidbit was not included in the instructions and it's too much effort anyway. So, loike you, I'm sticking with the aerosol.
I'll have to look for that video. Several viewers removed the spark plug and then cranked several times. My mother was a Clancy. We could be related somehow!
@@LachlanClancy Queensland, right?Actually, we immigrated directly form Ireland sometime in the early 1800's. My direct ancestors relocated from Alabama to Texas 40 or 50 years later.
essentially that's right, most people just use it to prevent damage. The Power Care brand promotes it for more frequent use to lubricate seals and etc. in the pump.
You must unscrew the whole yellow cap off of the container of Karcher Pump Guard, and REMOVE THE HIDDEN RED SEAL, then screw the yellow top cap back on the container, connect container to your pressure washer, and then you know the rest of the story, I hope. LOL
I haven't tried the Karcher product. I removed the white seal on the Powercare brand I used. Several viewers had the same problem. They removed the spark plug and they say that it would then work. I'm going to try that next time I use the washer. Thanks for your comment.
DON'T LISTEN TO HIM ! He did not remove the seal on the Anti-freeze bottle, this is why it did not work for him ! To use the anti-freeze. 1- remove the valve on the bottle snd puncture the seal. 2- remove the cap from the valve and screw the valve onto the water inlet. 3. Remove your spark plug (so cranking will be easier) 4. While cranking the engine, squeeze the bottle until no more water is ejected and that the pink antifreeze is sputing out. It only needs about 1/4 cup of antifreeze. 5. Put vack your spark plug. 6. Empty your soap dispenser (if there is one) 7. Drain your hose and spray gun. No need to put antifreeze in them. Before you start you may blow air in the water inlet using a compressor... but this step is not mandatory.
Actually, at the 1:00 min mark in the video, I removed the bottle seal. Several other viewers also mentioned removing the spark plug and then pulling the starter rope. If I ever decide to use this product again I will try your procedure, although I am having good luck with the aerosol product.
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Just tried the squeeze bottle with the same results. Thanks for the video. It makes me feel a whole lot better
It amazing how many people have contacted me and have had the same problem, so we're in good company. Thanks for watching!
Yup. Requires two people. One squeeze and the other person pull the string. Thanks for the video.
Haven't tried it yet but one viewer recommended removing the spark plug. He can squeeze with one hand and crank with the other. What o you think?
If you remove the spark plug, it is easy to pull the string as there is no compressio so it can be done alone.
We had two people, one pulling and the other squeezing and still nothing... that was with the bottle.
I bought a Ryobi gas pressure washer, and was trying to do the right upkeep with the pump protector and I had the same exact problem, so I am very grateful to have seen this video. We thought we were doing it wrong or something was wrong with the pressure washer. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...
Glad it was helpful. Sorry for the delay. I thought I responded already, but I guess I didn't click the send button. Thanks for watching!
Yup same story here, squeeze style pump guard will not go into the pump. I wish i saw this before wasting money and time on the squeeze bottle version. Thanks for the advice on using the stabil aerosol one! Ill give that a shot!
I've had viewers in this thread tell how they got the squeeze bottle to work, but the stabil is so much w
easier.
I watched your video..afterwards..and yes I got showered..lol
Thank you for posting this 😊
It happens! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thank you for using our STA-BIL Pressure Washer Pump Protector!
Thank you. I enjoyed using it.
I also use your fue stabilizer in my lawn equipment. Works great!
I could not get the squeeze bottle method to work on my gas Westinghouse pressure washer. But the spray did work.
And you probably followed the instructions to the letter like I did. I'm sicking with the aerosol.
I have the exact same squeeze bottle and was having trouble as well UNTIL I grabbed a quick clamp and clamped the bottle right in the middle on opposite sides, pulled the starter rope and green fluid came rolling out of output just fine. Tried it again with a second person squeezing bottle as I pulled on starter rope - same result So there you go a 1 or 2 person solution !!!
Thanks a lot! I didn't pull the rope on mine. The instructions left out that little nugget.
Thank you for this comment! Worked perfectly.
I used the STA-BIL product on my electric pressure washer this year because it's going to live at our mountain cottage which we close up during the winter. It gets very cold up there. We'll see come spring if it was protected well enough.
Man that sounds nice. Where is your cabin located?
Will be buying. Tks. I guess we just have to make sure to rinse it through before applying the water onto a car.
It ought to flush out in less than a minute. Thanks for watching!
Blah, it ain't gonna hurt the car
I've only used the stabil, and was just about to try the squeeze bottle... But now I think I'm good with stabil lol!
Don't blame you!
Yup same problem with squeeze bottle,still needed 2 people but started unit for 5 seconds and protector came out,its a pain aresol is easy and fast
You're right. i see no reason to mess with the squeeze bottle again.
Very helpful. Thank you 😊
I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
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I like the pressurized can best.
I do too. Much more user friendly.
Another thing to do is take a small sheet of aluminum foil and place it over and squeeze it on the intake and outflow connectors. Bugs love to go in and lay their eggs and then seal up the openings.
Thanks for the tip. I just tried to pressure wash my patio and now the water is back flowing thru the water tank. I assumed that I messed it up with the squeeze bottle protector since it wouldn't cycle thru the pump, but I may have the problem you describe.
Hello, I recently purchased a new unit I did not know I had to utilize this product after every use, I have used it without protection prior to knowing perhaps 3 times within a week. Moving forward I’ll be using this product to protect my investment.
Thank you for commenting and I hope you have a long run with your pressure washer.
I’m looking for something that will remove calcium deposits within the pressure washer. Probably not a big deal but I can see large white chunks inside the inlet for garden hose connection.
I haven't had this problem so far, but I know that a solution of equal parts of vinegar and water is often used. You let it sit in the pump overnight and then flush it out. Please understand that I have read about this but haven't actually tried it myself. I saw it on pressurewasheruniverse.com.
It looks like you were alternating squeezing the bottle and cranking . I think you have to squeeze the bottle and crank all at the same time. . Easier with spark plug removed of course.
Thanks for the info and I will try that next time. The manufacturer failed to mention any of that in the instructions.
I live in the Caribbean in a 365days hot weather, do I need to do this?
No. Only for areas where it might freeze.
very good. thank you. learned something today. THOUGHT. Run electric motor for 2 seconds when putting away to empty water in pump, or pull starter chord 10 times to empty water. Will that not work to remove water? sis this harmful??. Seems like we should empty water first, then spray/lubricate unit. replies if your agree/disagree please.
I have a gas pressure washer and, according to Ryobi, you shouldn't operate it unpressured but 2 sec. shouldn't hurt anything. Also, in my case, I could leave the wire off the spark plug, and then crank 10 times, and that might do the trick.
Pull the string and squeeze the bottle at the same time. If you’re by yourself remove the spark plug to make pulling the string easier.
Do you run your gas out first? Or put a thing in your gas so it doesn't gum up during storage
I always run my gas completely out if I know I won't be using the machine for a while. When you're almost out of gas you can put a tablespoon of a fuel stablizer like Stabil "Storage" in the tank and when it runs out of gas, you'll protect the gas that remains in the carb.
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 can I ask, I watch a video said put stabilizer in gas cans when gas is fresh or buy ethenol free gas. I already have gas can filled but it's old gas? Can I use it? Then I see also pressure washer pump protector.. are both needed? also listened to small motor repair ppl who said never run unit without the handle engaged it will ruin the pump. I thought that's odd? 🤔 I live in Florida so I don't have to worry about freezing. I appreciate you thanks.
@@siestakeygirl1000 First, the pump protector is used to keep the residual water left in the pump from freezing and damaging the pump, so if it doesn't freeze where you live you don't need it. Second, my pressure washer manual also says not to let the unit idle, however I don't understand why this is the case. Of course, this means prolonged idling. When you pressure wash, you don't hold the handle down the whole time. Third, how old is your gas? If it's been sitting for a year or so I wouldn't use it. Gas will change colors if it is too old, so compare a sample to some fresh stuff. We have short winters here, so I have used gas in spring that is several months old.
@@siestakeygirl1000 One more thing. If I think that my gas may go bad, I pour it into my truck, and buy new for my lawn equipment.
You have to squeeze the bottle and pull for that 2 Chainz or apply air pressure will the Schrader
Appreciate your comment. I just wish either the Ryobi manual or the bottle instructions would have told us that.
Did you blast your floor when you were done? 😂 I ve been using pressure washers for over 40 years, and have never had to winterize a pump. Last 3-4 years , I wish I had. Colorado dry storage winters will kill a pump. But, once a year is it.
Honestly, I never winterized my old pressure washer, but we have had hard freezes here in the Houston area over the last few years, so it seemed prudent. I know Colorado freezes are much colder and longer than ours.
Im not the only one then. I tried and tried and nothing. I bought the spray bottle instead ❤
Yes, I think there are a lot of folks in the same boat!
The problem generally isn't the unit freezing and cracking ..... it's the CORROSION and deterioration of the seals that takes place from water sitting in the unit for an extended time. !!!!
That makes a lot of sense. I think most home owners may only use their washer a time or two a year, so it just sits with water in the pump most of the time.
That is interisting. I have never heard of pump protector fluid. We have had our sprayer for about 8 years end I guess we need to use this.
According to my Ryobi manual, I am supposed to be using them every time I use the washer, but I think lots of people never do. It is especially important to winterize with them if you live in a really cold area.
I bought a 2,400 gasoline pressure washer about 20 years ago. The pressure is down to about 800 now. I haven't started it up in 20 +- years. I find the Ryobi 1,900 very handy and don't have to worry about gas, oil and yanking my shoulder off trying to start it.
Mandatory in areas that freeze
I have killed several washers in my lifetime, and thought it was premature death. I will start using this to lubricate seals at least once a season before putting away.
Ok, you squeeze the bottle, it pushes the antifreeze into the pump. You let go of the bottle and it expands and pulls the antifreeze back out of the pump and back in to the bottle. Seems like it can only work with one person squeezing and holding it while a second person cranks the engine. In theory I suppose the seal should work as a check valve and prevent fluid from coming back in. Or maybe it would let air back in instead of fluid. In theory. Obviously it doesn't work very well. As Einstein said, in theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, theory and practice are different.
I'd just go with the aerosol can. You use it once a year to winterize the pump. So a can may last several years. For $7.88 at Harbor Freight it's a no-brainer. JMO Mike.
One of my viewers removed the spark plug and dry cranked the engine while squeezing the bottle. Of course, this tidbit was not included in the instructions and it's too much effort anyway. So, loike you, I'm sticking with the aerosol.
Try tilting the pressure washer while you squeeze the bottle
I will try that. Thanks for the tip.
On another video someone turned off the fuel. Maybe this could be why the first bottle didn’t work.??
I'll have to look for that video. Several viewers removed the spark plug and then cranked several times. My mother was a Clancy. We could be related somehow!
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 yeah okay and my Clancy family comes from Roma in QLD, Australia if that connects?
@@LachlanClancy Queensland, right?Actually, we immigrated directly form Ireland sometime in the early 1800's. My direct ancestors relocated from Alabama to Texas 40 or 50 years later.
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 yeah Queensland and oh okay. Who knows, could be connected.
@@LachlanClancy Anythings possible!
Same issue with squeeze bottle - Ill be returning it to Home depot
And then buy the aerosol, right?
The squeeze bottle would need a vent or an air hole to flow thru to the other side.
Perhaps mine doesn't have such a vent. I followed the directions, but you know how that goes, they never include all the information.
You only need this for wintertime not every day use
essentially that's right, most people just use it to prevent damage. The Power Care brand promotes it for more frequent use to lubricate seals and etc. in the pump.
Can u use wd40?
I've never thought about it, and since I don't know I would have to advise no. Sorry I can't be more help.
Does wd40 freeze are does it eat up rubber gaskets if left on to long?
I thought it was me. That bottle crap had me frustrated. Going to the aerosol.
I found out that a lot of late model pumps have this same problem, so it's not just us.
You must unscrew the whole yellow cap off of the container of Karcher Pump Guard, and REMOVE THE HIDDEN RED SEAL, then screw the yellow top cap back on the container, connect container to your pressure washer, and then you know the rest of the story, I hope. LOL
I haven't tried the Karcher product. I removed the white seal on the Powercare brand I used. Several viewers had the same problem. They removed the spark plug and they say that it would then work. I'm going to try that next time I use the washer. Thanks for your comment.
DON'T LISTEN TO HIM !
He did not remove the seal on the Anti-freeze bottle, this is why it did not work for him !
To use the anti-freeze.
1- remove the valve on the bottle snd puncture the seal.
2- remove the cap from the valve and screw the valve onto the water inlet.
3. Remove your spark plug (so cranking will be easier)
4. While cranking the engine, squeeze the bottle until no more water is ejected and that the pink antifreeze is sputing out. It only needs about 1/4 cup of antifreeze.
5. Put vack your spark plug.
6. Empty your soap dispenser (if there is one)
7. Drain your hose and spray gun. No need to put antifreeze in them.
Before you start you may blow air in the water inlet using a compressor... but this step is not mandatory.
Actually, at the 1:00 min mark in the video, I removed the bottle seal. Several other viewers also mentioned removing the spark plug and then pulling the starter rope. If I ever decide to use this product again I will try your procedure, although I am having good luck with the aerosol product.