Top Reasons Your Pressure Washer Pump Is Destroyed & Has No Pressure!
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- Top Reasons Your Pressure Washer Pump Is Destroyed & Has No Pressure!
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Do you have a link to the inline filter you showed? All the ones on Amazon just have a screen. Thx
I have used the B & S for years. It does actually help the seals in the pump.
this is the model for a video. No wasted time. No packing on useless exposition. Straight to the point. Thank you for appreciating people’s time. Excellent video.
The most damaging thing I ever did to a pressure washer was to lend it out. Even when you educate them on how to run it, they always say they know how it works. Then it comes back busted. 4th one in 4 years. Not this one though, lesson learned. Great vid. Thanks
To keep a friend never borrow never lend.
Don't lend anything you can't afford to replace. They can rent one.
Totally agree. I used to borrow my neighbors unit and in exchange I serviced it every year. It was always in top shape. Then she lent it to her sisters spouse and it was ruined in one go. I also never, ever, lend a chain saw. I did it once years ago and the bar was ruined through ploughing into the dirt and letting bar oil run out.
I have a cup of coffee and look through MY owners manual. The problem is lending and borrowing tools and equipment.
Amen, had mine for years never had an issue, lent it family explained to them to put RV antifreeze in it when done, gave them the antifreeze and they couldn't be bothered to use it. Guess what nobody borrows it anymore under an6 circumstances!
Whenever a customer brought a crashed Waverunner to my Yamaha shop, I would ask him to fill out the work order with, Name, address, phone and “who did you lend it to?”
Invariably they’d freeze and say, “How did you know?”
@@backcountyrpilot why do you care who someone lends their things too?
100% don't lend your power washer no matter who it is they might know how to use it but there buddy that shows up has no idea and here's your sine !!!
@@TingTingalingy Because I’d they come in the shop than they know that that person is stupid
This has been the best info I have ever got from a UA-cam video. Been using pressure washers for 30 years and never knew I should shut it off when it is not spraying. Thanks
Recently found out that leaving the washer in idle for periods over a minute can destroy the pump. Lucky me that I have my wahser for 12 years and still starts on the first or second pull. Lucky, Lucky, Lucky me! I will not let it idel that long any more. Thanks donyboy!!! Oh Yeah! I keep it in my garage.
I have really abused my Home Depot/ Honda equip Pressure Washer and need to maintain it now that I have watched this video.
Thank You for making this video.
As someone who also works on small engines this is why I went electric on my pressure washer. If you don't need more than 2000 psi electric are normally more than enough for the job. Also you don't have to worry about burning out the pump, because it will stop running (provided you have it set up correctly, and I you easily store it in my basement in the winter as they are light weight.
Thank you , I’m one that doesn’t read manuals but after watching this video I will start reading them . I’m glad you mentioned all including electric ones because I just got one.
Thanks for you videos.
You don’t have to worry about electric ones burning out.
There's only one more tip to add: NEVER run a pump dry! Connect the hose first, turn it on, trigger the wand until all the air is out of it, then start the engine. I have had to hold the wand trigger, with no nozzle tip, because the build up of pressure can sometimes make it hard to start the engine.
When I'm ready to store it for the winter, I will turn off the fuel, rather than the ignition, and let the carburetor float bowl drain out. I then remove the hose and the wand, and put on the choke and give it one final pull. That drains the last bit of gasoline out of the idle circuit and emulsion tube of the carburetor, so no fuel is left to leave gum or varnish behind. That final few seconds of run is enough to purge out residual water from the pump, so there's no water left behind to cause corrosion, or freeze, I've been doing that, rather than adding antifreeze, and it works well. (My pressure washer is a Generac)
And when you want to start it after you get the water running smoothly through the pump squeezing the trigger while you pull the cord is much easier.
So….as you let it run to pump remaining water out…the machine will run “dry” until you turn it off.
The emulsion tube pickup isn't actually at the very bottom. It can still corrode if the bowl isn't fully drained. Old gas in the tank needs to be removed before storing for longer than 3 months.
@Vincent Robinette I am sure what you do works for you, I would just use anti freeze rather than run the pump dry which can potentially dry rot the rubber seals inside. It's dirt cheap.
I also like to throw in a small amount of fuel stabilizer (Sta-Bil) into the gas tank.
Great tips! That's why I don't let people borrow my machines.
When you release the trigger the water now circulates through the unloader valve back into the pump. When the water runs in this circle fresh incoming water is not cooling the pump. The small amount of water circulating through the pump and unloader quickly overheats to the point it damages the seals in the pump.
Very good info here as always. Another reason to put pump saver into your pump after every use, especially if you let it sit for a few weeks between uses, it flushes out the water left behind in in the pump. If you let the water sit it will evaporate and leave behind mineral deposits that will clog the passages and valves eventually. Also along the lines of not leaving the pump running when your not spraying, it is a very good idea to turn on the water before you start the pump and squeeze the wand trigger until water comes out. That way you won't be running the pump dry and causing any undue wear. Pump saver also helps in that regard as it is a lubricant as well as a antifreeze.
@@keithmarlowe5569 The problem with pumps that continue to run when not spraying (All Gasoline Powered Washers) is that the moving water dissipates the Heat that is naturally generated while the pump is running. Most Electric Washers have a pressure switch that shuts off the pump while not in use.
Richard, is there a brand name product that you use? I have a Karcher 3000 . I live in the Dominican Republic so freezing temps won’t occur. Automotive additives that so abundant in Wisconsin are so hard to find here, like Marvel Mystery Oil, Sea foam, injector cleaners. Any recommendations are welcome. The water here comes from a river, not drinkable but ok for for showers and washing clothes. It looks realy clean and clear, no smell but I know some dirt and minerals are in the water. Thanks
I'm not sure you're correct on mineral deposits occurring as you claim. That usually takes lots of water if the area even has a high mineral content in their water
Where do you get pump saver?
People with well water injest a LOT of minerals and salts into the pump. They look all white and crusty when you remove the strainer! Thanks Don!
I use velcro to keep the pump flowing so I can do things for a short while without turning off the machine. I also keep sprayer open with velcro. Makes it much easier to start very helpful. Good job.
Great point great point on keeping the pressure pump running! Your one of the FIRST to ever mention this! Thank you!
I should of added, keep pressure washer running by squeezing the trigger
I tell customers to "keep water flower through wand"
@@donyboy73 That's a good point to add "through the wand". I'm reading my instruction manual and figured it meant water running to the pump and not necessarily pulling the trigger. I only used it once last year for the first time brand new. Hopefully everything starts up ok this year.
Yeah. Initially I thought as long as you have water running through your hose, it would be fine, but I saw another vid to say turn off the engine if you don’t plan to spray immediately
Very good you mentioned the way I've destroyed my last 3 pressure washers...running more than 30 seconds without spraying. I blame the manufacturers for this. They KNOW users will pause while washing and destroy pumps, but fail to re-design them to sell more units. Replacement pump prices are often as much as a new machine! A sad commentary on today's disposable world.
disregard last comment it was spam.
they should add a sticker that says "do not leave running more than 30 seconds without spraying"
Or even better, a temp sensor on the pump that can shut off ignition.
@@JABloch it would need to be a lower temperature, because it would have to trigger BEFORE the pump started to overheat.. they could have a thermostatic blowoff valve that would reduce the throttle and dump water straight out until the pump was back down to a safe temperature after it started to overheat.
with an electric pressure washer, all they would need to do is have the trigger also start the motor. it would take a hose with a set of conductors for the switch, but that would be relatively easy to make.
I`m not sure this applies to electric power washer as when the target pressure is achieved the motor is cutoff.
I Always Read Directions And Knew About Turning It Off So I Don't Burn The Pump Out If I Have To Do Something Else. I Had A Teacher Many Years Ago That Taught Me To Always Read The Directions. It Has Never Failed Me .
I bought a garden hose thread to 3/4" PVC adapter at Ace hardware (only place I have found these adapters at) glued it onto 8" of 3/4 PVC pipe with a 90 degree fitting and 3" piece of PVC glued onto the other end. Thread it into your pump and pour some anti-freeze into it and pull starter rope till some anti-freeze comes out the hgih pressure outlet. That short PVC adapter when filled up usually is enough anti freeze to go all the way thru pump and you don't have to turn the pressure washer on its side and dripple it in. You could also use and old garden hose cut off to do the same thing, although you have to secure the cut end of the hose to something to keep it full of anti-freeze while pulling the starter rope.
I think you just solved my problem. At the end of last season I left my pressure washer running to run all of the gas out of it for the winter. I just tried to use it today only to find the pump leaking and very low pressure. I guess I'll be replacing the pump now.
Thanks again!
Same here. Now it's leaking, the pump oil is grey. Stored in house, always turned on with waterflow. Comet pump. What could have happened to her? 😡
That's very helpful. But two years to late for me. Learning the hard way is a bad habit of mine. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Didn't know about the 30 second deal until recently. My sister-in-law borrowed my washer then came over to visit my wife. I thought I heard the pressure washer still running but wasn't sure. I am now. New pressure washer just received. The old one had a burned up engine and the pump won't pass water when I got it back. No more loaning equipment either.
Great information. For winterizing, in the fall I always remove the thermocoupler and tilt the pump sideways to remove any residual water. I realise that's not the case for all units. I have a Karcher.
Hey that’s my pressure washer. I use a valcro strap on mine so constant flow thru my wand!
The pressure washer i bought from tractor supply has a valve that opens when the water in the pump gets too hot. Stays open until enough cool water circulates through and out then closes again. I've had it for years and no issues yet. I can easily leave it many many minutes without any concern. But yes, everything you said is very correct.
Everything you mentioned is good advice. I have gone through a couple machines and pumps and I've discovered that whenever you finish using the machine, take all the hoses o
Valuable knowledge from years of experience. Thank you for your video.
I purchased a pressure washer from Sherwin Williams in 2000, MiTm with a 9 horsepower Honda engine. To this day it starts on the second pull and the pump has never been replaced. Live in the Atlanta area and have kept it in a work shed with no heat. Never added any agents to keep it from freezing. However, it now has to run for some time before the pump can come up to full pressure.
I think one issue for some people is there water volume to the pump. Most people dont measure the gpm at the hose end to make sure the pump is getting what is called for. Some people use a really long hose to hookup and starts to diminish that number required. Great video btw
makes sense, never thought about that
My old house was like that only gave like 2 home which was not enough for my big power washer. Had a 3/4 feed line probably half filled with sediment. Now most water feed lines are at least 1 inch.
I have an electric 1 hp motor on a German pump washer. It has a bypass circuit and it will constantly circulate water while it’s running at “idle”. In an oil bath. Excellent unit. Great video.
Use pump saver even if you store your pressure washer inside where it's warm, especially on electric machines because the pump saver keeps corrosion from forming that can destroy the pump.
no matter what I always hook up a water hose before starting my pressure washer. very informative thank you brother. 👍
I use Tru fuel in all my small engines.
It's pricey but it's the best.
Eliminates mixing for 2 strokes and on my 4 stroke engines I put in Tru fuel the last time I use it before winter.
Been doing it that way for years and my stuff always works and I even think the specialty fuel extends the life of the engines.
Thanks for these tips! I'm definitely in need of the pump saver spray- my 14 year old craftsman which still works perfectly fine will now be stored in a shed in winter time.
had quite a few ryobi pressure washers come in with honda gcv160 over the years. all never had an oil change. the output shaft square key partially sheered. output shaft reduced in size from the damage and the input collar of the pump broke. i recall these engine if not pre-broken in from honda, an oil change is required at the initial 40 hours and 100 hours. thank you again for these videos.
if i might also add. these gcv160-190 engines like to leak around the o-ring at the cam gear shaft from overheating as a result from lack of lubrication. oil changes are not definitely not optional.
Had no idea about 30 seconds , Day one with my 1500 dollar new pressure washer , glad I found your info . Watched from Vancouver island canada . 🇨🇦👏👏 Thank You and OK I will read my manual lol.
Yes, the pump saver is necessary for storage but I go even further then that. Before I add pump saver I rigged up a quick connect hose connection I attach to the pump inlet. Blow a bit of compressed air through the pump while you pull the starter rope two or three times. That way you evacuate ALL the water thats in the pump before adding pump saver. The mineral deposits remaining in the pump after water dries damages the pump seals over time, so get it out EVERY time after each use. Then disconnect your quick connect fitting and connect your pump saver and pull starter rope two or three times while you are squirting the pump saver in. Make sure the pump saver is actually running out the outlet side of your pump. Now you are good.
As other posters have stated have water circulating through your pressure washer when you are starting it. Simply hold the trigger back on your wand while you pull the starter rope with other hand.
When I am finished using my pressure washer and it is shut off I still keep water connected and pull the trigger back on the wand and run cold water through the pump for a couple of minutes to cool down the pump. It gets very hot during use and this also in my opinion adds extra life to your pump. Cold good, hot bad.
Also keep your pump oil level within the sight glass and change it frequently. The CAT pump on my pressure washer is still running like new after years of use using these procedures.
I store mine in the basement but good tip on the antifreeze.
I always put Stabil in all my gas cans before I fill them and have had good luck with engines starting up easily after being stored with basin the tank.
Great synopsis of the main reasons why pressure washer pumps fail and what to guard against. Thanks!
Good point about keeping the water flowing so as not to burn out the pump. Fish tank filters are the same way, when you start them up (after cleaning them every week) you have to add water immediately so as not to burn out the pump motor. Another great video Don!
Just a tip to keep the flow going....Put a zip-tie around the grip and squeeze-lever and tighten it just enough to hold the lever in the engaged position. (You'll see what I mean when you do this.) Then you can slide it (the zip-tie) up and/or down to engage/dis-engage the water flow. In that way, you can keep it engaged when you want to lay it down to move something or whatever without having to rush. Works quite well.........
I have had a pressure washer in the extreme north for over 30 years with no problems. My pump specific fall prep is to flush the whole system with air. I have soldered up a little male water hose/ air compressor quick connect together. (I also use it to clear the lawn/garden irrigation system). This assures the wand, hoses and pump system are completely dry. They sit out the winter at minus 40 and worse with no sequelae. Then the usual winter storage management for the engine.
I work on pumps all the time..the big thing here in Florida is hard water. Iron water, lime water will destroy pumps.. sometimes if it's bad I use limeaway or toilet bowl cleaner..pour it in the pump like pump ease, then flush with bottle water..all this does is devolves the iron
Well, I'm glad I stayed to the end -- "-this applies to electric pressure washers too". We dont have petrol ones in Europe but I stayed to watch because it was so informative, and I was going to ask, 'Does this apply to pressure washers too?'
Thanks, muchos.
Very well needed. Thank you sir!
Another great video.
My pressure washer is the one tool that vexes me in so many ways.
Proper oil level is difficult to maintain, oil coming out the gasket from overfilling and loosened gasket cover bolts etc. Would love to start over fresh and drain it all out, clean all the oil off the machine etc.
Trying to figure out why my pump finally died after 10 years of use. I would let it idle for minutes at a time with no water going thru. Thanks for posting this!
As always EXCELLENT information. I do all the things you advised. And yes ...my manual mentions no more than 30 seconds .
Big issue is when the owner stores the machine with the wand connected to the pump still. Disconnect the all the hoses before storage
Your informative video will save my new PW. It is too late for the old one now since the pump has failed. My garden hose now has more pressure than my Greenworks unit. My next machine will be gas.
I remember our older Kutcher. We'd flush it every use no issues. The issues with the old Kutchers was annoying and didn't get solved until 2010ish. You'd have to start it while spraying the wand. Reason being? I was told cavitation within the pump and impeller designs. If you forgot to spay your wand starting it, you'd hear a loud pop and boom pump gone. Glad to see these newer pumps don't have these issues anymore. It used to take 1 time to forget and your unit was trashed.
And question for anyone with a new washer. Do they have a pressure release safety feature? If not, I wonder why they haven't implemented a feature to shut down if there's no wand flow.
Always read the instructions. Even if you don‘t follow them.
This video exemplifies why I follow you! Thank you!!
I have been told that IF you leave the machine running just one minute without spraying water - the water cooled pump starts to over heat !
another tip is to be sure and turn the water on and squeeze the trigger to allow water to flow through the pump and the hose BEFORE you start the engine !
Thanks for all your videos! I’ve found out the hard way that you should also store your hose and wand above freezing. My wand blew apart when a small bit of water left in it froze.
Don,
That's a damn fine explanation! Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.
Thanks so much Don for all the helpful tips with care for a pressure washer. Great summary. Thanks again and have a great upcoming weekend.
Thanks, you too!
These are a lot of great answers and I have lost several pressure washers. IF you have a good ratchet drive allen key you can remove the Karcher pump and winter store
your pump in the basement taking minimum space. For me it is a struggle to take the entire unit inside up and down stairs. getting the right allen key is everything.
Another thing I always check before starting, make sure the water source will supply the GPM needed. I have a 4 GPM pressure washer. I use a 5 gallon bucket, if the hose will fill it up within 1 minute, then I should have enough flow, but even that may not always work, as I have run into wells that could not keep up with the flow over a few minutes.
Great video but I'd add, always have the water running before you start the engine.
I used to repair electric pressure washers up until 20 years ago & most of them were throw away items but as far as the more heavy duty pressure washers which had aluminium alloy housings go we had to replace the aluminium alloy components because they would corrode out & result in no water pressure despite resealing the pump.
The domestic Karcher pressure washers were the worst because they were made our of plastic & the output side would crack because if someone plugged a garden hose into the inlet side after it had been sitting in the sun the hot water which sat inside of the hose would cause the plastic housing to crack under pressure !
Hey bud I am a certified Hotsy technician and u nailed it on the ways to keep your pump alive, only one thing I would also mention is rapid triggering of the gun on and off is very bad for the unloader valve on the outlet of the pump. This home owner washer has a built in unloader and def way cheaply made compared to a industrial external bypass loop unloader. So if you are constantly banging that trigger your unloader valve that traps that water every time you release the trigger will wear out fast and or fail. And with it being built in if your unloader fails but your pump is good, you pump won’t do what it should.
Good video man
thanks for the tips buddy!
Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge.
So much useful information in this video. Thanks!
As I have heard to connect water hose and turn on water , always before starting up the pressure washer , gas or electric . I has always thought to put the indented / rounded side of filter , inward , not facing out . Using some small ? to gently seat it all the way without deforming it .
Great tips - I’ve done all of these recommendations and my gas power washer is 15 years old .
I was told no more than 30 seconds by guy who rebuild pumps. This was especially true for the cheaper homeowner grade pumps which weren’t supposed to last more than 100 of use. You can actually feel how hot the water gets after idling for 20 30 seconds on you extensions .
So spray for 10 seconds stop and do it again
my pump with less than 10 hours failed this year. It's never stored in freezing weather, my garage has in floor heat and I keep it at 55F. I also never use stabilizer in my fuel. In our area we can buy premium non ethanol fuel. Every small engine started on first try this spring as they have in past years.
What kind was it?
Good video my take is if you can afford it buy a triplex pump instead of an axial pump as shown in video is the best bet to have a long lasting washer. When purchasing don’t get to caught up with PSI claims. 2600 psi is plenty good for home use if it’s a triplex pump and combined with a Honda motor will last a couple of lifetimes when maintained properly.
Wow! No wonder my washers never work! I think I did everything you mentioned wrong. And no I don’t read the manual… thank you for the tips and please keep them coming.
Good tips. Additionally some start up the engine BEFORE they turn on the hose. This will turn the pump to toast very quickly.
Thanks for the tips, I knew some but not all.
Appreciate its.
PS, it's the first time I am sending money to someone for a tip o watched.
You were not screening like you are the best, nor you had an annoying constant music on the background, you were genuine & I learned something that I know will help my pressure washers last longer.
It's not much, but it my small way of saying thank you 🙏
Thank you for your support!
I just fixed my 2500 psi gas powered pump after it stopped pumping. Changed the oil, pumps like new. Stays in a heated garage all winter so I don't use antifreeze. Was surprised to see it would bold onto my push mower engine and thought about running the pump off of that. Pressure washer /lawnmower combo
Very informative and detailed explanation!!! Thank You!!!
From what I have read you need the water going in around 60psi so if you are using lake water you need a booster pump and filter between the pump and water source.
Great video as usual Don. I got in the Habit of using the anti freeze/ pump lube after every use. Also, change the pump oil regularly. Cheers my fellow Canadian. I love your channel; best of it’s kind on UA-cam. (10⭐️)
You just changing oil after a few hours of use?
RE: Winterizing the pump. Watch what kind of antifreeze you use. The old school green ethylene glycol has silica suspended in it. You don't want that in this style of pump. It's fine in the automotive impeller water pump, and serves a purpose in cast iron engines. It's also lethal to mammals if they drink it, so if it's dripping over time and creatures can get to it, it smells sweet and they will lick it up. I suggest the pink stuff used in RV water systems. It won't have the silica, is composed of propylene glycol and is safe enough they put it in your toothpaste.
Use the pink RV stuff, imo.
Great tips for all! Thanks for the vid.
Good video. Its a shame that so many buy new units and after one season, boom half the PSI is lost. If everyone just open the booklet to the page of STORING THE PRESSURE PUMP for LONG TERM, many will have no issues at all, for many years. Number one killer is running it dry even for a very short time.
That was very concise and spot on. Do it all and it will run a very long time.
Good info. Except, you put the NEW screen in backward and then crushed it. The convex side of the screen (the bulbous side) goes inward on the hose connection. So my manual says.
Holy shit!!! You are a GOD. not spraying for more than 30 seconds?????? Who ticking knew??? I just bought a B.E 8m so glad I saw this. You are a king. Thank you. I'm also drunk. So I hope that hi is makes sense.
One of the best videos I've seen I'm one of those guys who does everything right with my washer "except" I had no idea about leaving it running without water going through that was a wow! For me looks like I'll have to buy a new pump the Honda works and starts great so it should be worth the $100 can
I also came across info that indicated these pumps only have about 100 hour life I certainly have more
Doesn't the pump saver also condition the seals as well, not just prevent freezing?
Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sure you're helping a lot of people like me.
Thank you for more great tips here. My procedure is this: I turn the hose on and flush it first, then spray the intake connector that I'll be attaching it to, turn off the hose, then I connect that hose to the machine and turn the water back on. Next I take the wand and bleed the air out and let it burp up to a minute or two sometimes. Next I'll start the machine and again burp it. I don't let it run without spraying that wand and when Im all done, I turn the machine off and once again bleed the pressure off. Be careful not to knock that pump when going up curbs and or up/down stairs. That can crack or bust the pump too. Those pressure washers are a fickle bunch of machines. But do they ever clean some stuff back to life. Thank you Don!
Genius as always. I'm going to check to see if my unit is missing the screen!!
best best best. You told me things I never kbnew before and no one else to me. thank you +++
best instructional video I have seen to date 100%
My new gas pressure washer worked fine for a few hours and I got tired, so I put it away. The next day it started for 30 sec before sputtering and dying. The choke lever is stuck in the middle and won’t pull all the way to the cold position(left). Thus frustrated, I left it over night and noticed the next morning the choke moved to the right all the way on its own. It still is stuck. I still have plenty of gas and half oil left. My pressure washer is Husqvarna 3200 psi with a Briggs Stratton engine from Costco.
A bit of a different comment... Be very careful of the pump running & where the wand is pointed! A friend of mine was washing his semi trucks when someone came up to talk to him.
he rested the wand on top of his boot, then accidentally pulled the trigger cutting thru the boot and cutting off his big toe!! 4000 PSI will cut thru a concrete block (and boot).
I use pink stuff like trailer and fill hose up and air thru it
Works great too
Have used old regular antifreeze also 😊😊
Thanks
Need to repost this in a month for several months
WOW saved myself some repair money. Did everything you said except the last issue about letting the machine run. Whoops my bad I'm 100% guilty of that. So I guess I need to replace the pump. Thanks a bunch for the Video and keep up the good work.
Great video. One other thing that destroys the pump is not purging the air from the pressure line, cavitating because of air destroys it internally.
I have a 3100 psi washer and I have let it run for 10 minutes or more without spraying but it has a built in pressure valve to relieve the pressure but one thing that will destroy your pump is starting them up with no water completely running through it to get the air out of the lines.
Great advice, once again.
Dony, Have you already of could you go over the steps in cleaning and replacing the dispenser ball check valve? Thanks.
I always winterize my pressure washer last year however there must have been some water left in the wand, and it froze and cracked something inside causing a huge leak and need to replace it. I normally blow it out with air, but I guess I didn't last year. not a major expense to replace like a pump more of a frustration getting it out and set up only to stop and run to a big box store for a replacement. something to think about when putting one away ever a tiny amount of water can cause a problem when freezing temps hit.
i do not have to worry about mine freezing i live in south florida it stays 75 80 degres all winter
must be nice!
I really learned on this one Dony I don't own one but may after this 👍
A fine quality video by donyboy
The pump has plastic check valves. The valves melt when they get hot. OEM, AAA and other fluid manifoldss can be rebuilt. But like you said shut the unit down when unattended.