The Spitwater Australia range of pressure cleaners can be fully serviced and repaired by your local agent, yet before you lay tools down and risk downtime, check our invaluable Troubleshooting Guide for some common problems that can make fixing your unit quick and easily.
| Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
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| Pump is running but does not reach operating pressure | Pump is sucking in air | Check inlet ducts and make sure they are air-tight | ||
| Valves are worn | Check and replace | |||
| Regulating valve seats worn | Check and replace | |||
| Nozzle inadequate or worn | Check and replace | |||
| Seals worn | Check and replace | |||
| Pump not drawing water | Pump is sucking in air | Check inlets and make sure they are air-tight | ||
| Suction level too low | Check inlet water level | |||
| Inlet valves dirty | Disassemble and clean the inlet valves or connect the pump inlet to the water mains and pump for a few minutes | |||
| Irregular pressure oscillation | Inlet and/or outlet valves worn | Check and replace | ||
| Foreign matter stuck in the valves | Check and clean valves | |||
| Pump is sucking in air | Check inlet ducts and make sure they are air-tight | |||
| Water seals worn | Check and/or replace seals | |||
| Nozzle too small | Change nozzle to correct size | |||
| Drop in pressure | Nozzle worn | Change nozzle | ||
| Inlet and/or outlet valves worn | Check and/or replace valves, check and clean valves | |||
| Foreign matter present in the valves jeopardizing their functioning | Check and/or replace the regulating valve seat | |||
| Regulating valve seat worn | Replace | |||
| Water seals worn | Replace seals | |||
| Excessive noise | Pump not being fed correctly | Check that the suction level is not too low or that the suction pipes are not blocked (e.g., filter clogged) | ||
| Pump is sucking in air | Check inlet ducts and make sure they are air-tight | |||
| Inlet and/or outlet valve springs damaged or broken | Replace valve springs | |||
| Foreign matter in inlet/outlet valves | Check and clean the inlet/outlet valves | |||
| Bearings worn | Replace bearing | |||
| Fluid temperature too high | Reduce the temperature of the pumped fluid |
These are just some of the troubleshooting tips to look at when your pressure washer isn’t working to plan. Always consult a regular Spitwater dealer to undertake any major repairs to your unit. The above is a guide only.