Cleaning the garage, warehouse, car cleaning, and even your own summer cottage, becomes simple and easy if you purchase special equipment for this - a pressure washer. It is difficult to imagine a car service without a car wash; it can also be used to wash concrete mixers, pipes and other equipment well. Everyone knows very well how convenient pressure washers are for farmers - cleaning of stables and agricultural machinery turns into a quick procedure that even a beginner can master.
The cost of the device varies from 4,000 to 20,000 rubles, depending on the material used in the manufacture of the body and other important parts of the tool. Experts note the excellent quality of brass products, the pistons of which are made of cermet. The correct choice of a pressure washer is not complete without due attention directed to the supplied attachments, it is good if the following components are included:
To ensure a long service life of your pressure washer, use a water filter to protect the inner hose structure from contaminated fluid flow. At the end of each work, unused water must be drained from the equipment and pressure must be relieved.
Such preventive measures will save the equipment from sudden breakdown, but this does not mean at all that a situation will not come when a full repair of the device is required. You can do it yourself, for this you just need to know some of the subtleties of modifying the instance.
The main malfunction that can manifest itself after several years of active operation of the equipment is the bearing, which serves as a support for the swash plate pressing on the valve.
In this case, do-it-yourself Karcher sink bearing repair is the following sequence of manipulations:
Video instructions for eliminating possible breakdowns of Karcher equipment can be viewed below:
Before determining the method of how to repair the sink with your own hands, you need to determine the exact cause of the breakdown. The list of main faults includes:
So that you do not have to face the listed malfunctions in the operation of the Shtil and Champion sinks, you should adhere to important rules and requirements:
Do-it-yourself sink repair is, of course, a useful and developmental business, but it's better to never face this need. The correct choice of a high-quality installation will help to avoid unexpected and premature breakdowns. On this issue, experts give several practical recommendations:
Finally, it is worth noting that Interskol is highly productive, but despite this, it costs moderately, which is very pleasing for people who are strapped for money or do not want to spend a lot on a pressure washer.
Karcher is a quality technique for professional cleaning or household cleaning.
But even high-quality equipment can fail with constant or improper use. In the article, we will talk about the principle of operation of devices, weak points of technology, main breakdowns and their causes, so that in the event of a collision with any of them, you can know what to do.
Despite the fact that Karcher sinks are the leader in their industry, they also fail. If the Karcher sink does not turn on one day, you do not need to panic, in most cases the problem is not serious and can be easily corrected. Some of the most popular reasons why the sink may not turn on are:
In 90% of cases, if the Karcher does not turn on, the reason is the sticking of the valve. Typically, this problem occurs due to the fact that it is through the valve that the detergents pass. As a result, it stops responding to switching on.
You can repair the system yourself if you have basic technical and electrical skills. Sticking of the valve can be associated with the constant passage of detergents through it, which are supplied through the plastic nipple.
To fix the problem, you need to disassemble the sink body. This requires a screwdriver, hexagons and sprockets, or you can use a screwdriver to make the process go faster.Be sure to check that there is no water inside the sink and unplug it.
First you need to disassemble the case, then remove the clamp that secures the motor. The valve we're interested in is hidden under a plastic nipple, but you can't get it, you can only check the valve travel. To remove the valve itself, you need to open 4 hexagons on the body, disconnect it, remove the electrical block and divide the lower part. You will see the valve tip pressing against the disconnect end of the circuit, which will prevent the sink from turning on.
Now you need to clean its seat, wipe it with grease, and if the spring is bent, unbend it. However, if you do not have technical skills, it is best to contact a service center.
To reduce the risk of such a problem in the future, you should buy a foam lance - the foam is much lighter than the stringy detergent.
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To understand what exactly broke and why the sink stopped working, you need to understand how Karcher works. The operation of this car wash is based on high-pressure technology, water is supplied under pressure, such a device allows you to cope with any pollution as quickly as possible and with low labor costs, with its help you can wash a car or put in order a site.
The design of this device is based on a powerful synchronous electric motor, its power can reach 3 kW. The motor rotates against the swash plate attached to the shaft. In this case, the plunger is in contact with the washer, making translational movements, and when the plunger moves to the lowest point, water is supplied through the inlet valve. And when the plunger moves up, overpressure builds up and the high pressure outlet valve opens.
Modern models of Karcher sinks are equipped with water-cooled electric motors, which makes it possible to increase the service life of the engine and prevents it from overheating during operation. Accordingly, the sink can work longer without interruptions, which means that its productivity also increases.
German-made household mini-washers are usually equipped with plastic or aluminum valves, which makes the device cheaper, but reduces the functionality of the device. Sinks with plastic or aluminum valves cannot work for a long time without overheating; they often require recharging. The average operating time without interruption for such devices is 60 minutes.
Professional pressure washers use a brass or stainless steel pumping unit. Accordingly, the operating time without interruption for this sink will increase. Some professional-type models are capable of working several shifts without interruption.
In order for the minisinks to break less often, that you need to operate them correctly, the device should not be left for long breaks with high pressure in the system. This will create additional stress and lead to premature wear of the elements. It is also recommended to use an automatic shutdown device - it is installed in all modern car washes and can save up to 20% of electricity.
Speaking about the safe operation of the sink, you also need to figure out which oil to fill in Karcher. It is recommended to use only high-quality oil in order for the sink to work stably and without interruptions, as well as to prevent its premature breakdown. It, like fuel, influences the life of the sink and the result during the operation of the generator. During production, the manufacturer fills in the necessary oil on his own and usually no replacement is required - the amount of oil is enough for the entire life of the mini-washer. If we are talking about a household model, then a really factory filling should be enough. But when using professional washers, the need to change the oil sometimes arises.
You can use multi-purpose oils such as CD or SG, they are suitable for any time of the year, for any type of fuel. Otherwise, S-marked oils should be used for diesel generators.
The sink began to work intermittently and there is no pressure. What to do? How to fix a Karcher sink with your own hands?
The reason you described may lie in the incorrect operation of the water pump. To fix it, you need to: first of all, turn off the power supply, then remove the plastic casing (case) and get close to the pump itself. The pump should be removed and disassembled in detail, this is the only way you can determine the cause. Wear of O-rings and much more visually immediately after disassembly, all defects are clearly visible. Often, solid particles get into the water, which can disrupt the operation of the pump. When the pump is disassembled
when all the parts are removed, they need to be put in warm water with citric acid so that all the old grease goes away. Then wipe everything thoroughly and replace every part with defects.
You write that there is no pressure, most likely the reason is in this bypass valve
But I will immediately emphasize that there are quite a few models of Karcher high-pressure washers, the reasons for breakdowns are even more, because the technique is rather complicated.
Correct diagnosis is 90% of the repair success.
The valve that I wrote about above can stick, the reason is dirt.
Sometimes it is enough just to rinse it, clean it and lubricate it, this is a collapsible unit, it is better to take a branded Karcher lubricant, in our case we need silicone lubricant.
We remove the casing (usually it is 8 bolts), put the device lying down with the wheels up.
Next, we remove the pipe (plastic), here you need a hex key, it is held on three bolts.
We take out the valve itself with pliers.
Examined, rubbed, want to disassemble into components.
Lubricated, assembled the sink in reverse order and started it.
If everything is in order, then we have managed with small efforts (investments); if not, we change the valve to a new one.
When reassembling, check the mesh filter, it is located in the branch pipe (see above), the mesh may be torn due to this, dirt gets on the valve.
The filter is only cleaned, it is not repaired, if it is torn, we buy a new one and replace it.
If there are interruptions in work in Karcher, as you correctly noticed this may occur due to a loss of pressure, then the water supply stops until the device reaches the required pressure and so on constantly.
As I noticed, there can be several reasons, at least two.
You should not go straight into the water pump, first you need to look at the contamination of the filter and the water supply system in general, it is quite possible that there is simply no access to water.
If everything is normal with pollution, or rather everything is clean, then check the tightness of the system, there is a possibility that the pressure is being released due to water leakage from the system, perhaps the hose just cracked or the cuff is leaking.
If the first two examinations did not reveal anything, then the water pump is diagnosed and repaired.
They call it correctly - pump.
I personally recommend installing a new pump assembly, due to the fact that in the old one there may be a production and replacement of a repair kit will not work.
Yes, and at a price there is not much difference, so the pump costs from 2000 to 5000 steering wheels, if assembled, and repair kits from 1000 to 4000 rubles.
To choose a pump, you need to know the Karcher model, and in some cases, how it looks.
Here is an example of replacing the pump for the karcher k 4.75 model
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Do-it-yourself car wash "Karcher" repair
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I will consider the option of self-repairing the Karcher 5.20 car wash in case of one of the breakdowns that I have. Its essence lies in the fact that after about 2 years of operation, the sink suddenly stopped delivering the pressure set for it, an intermittent operation of the pump appeared and, accordingly, the pressure of the jet became intermittent.
Considering that, for objective reasons, the warranty repair of the device was excluded, I had to experiment and carry out repairs with my own hands in the garage.
I will try to describe the process in the form of a photo instruction:
Remove the case (assembled on bolts and disassembled with a screwdriver),
We take out a motor with a pump,
We separate the pump from the motor (this must be done very carefully, holding the pump up, otherwise oil will pour out from the piston drive)
Now you need to remove it from the valve piston. When doing this, do not use sharp, hard tools - they can easily be scratched.
We disassemble the pump in two (in half) and again remove the valves from it (I called them that)
And now the reason for the breakdown of the apparatus becomes visible: it turned out to be a small pebble that was stuck in one of the valves. How he got there remains a mystery - the sink was always operated with a filter and there was also an additional, external filter on the water supply.
The valve also has traces of very small particles and a coating like scale (apparently hard water).
We clean all the elements inside the pump and wipe it with felt or other soft cloth (plastic valves and any abrasive can aggravate the situation).
When finished, we assemble the pump and motor in reverse order.
If oil spills, you can replace it with any compressor oil.
After such a simple procedure, the car wash works like new.
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Usually, when the water is supplied and we turn on the sink to the outlet, the pump turns on for a second, as if creating pressure in some receiver. After that, from the button on the sprayer, the unit actually starts up, the compressor works and the water flies in the given direction.
This time, everything went differently: the pump is not limited to one time, but “growls” with a frequency of an hour hand, about once every two seconds. The impression is that somewhere inside there is a leak, and you need to constantly pump up water. After pressing the button on the sprayer, the sink is already working normally, but when you release it, these periodic starts again.
Tell me in which direction to dig in this case, where could there be a malfunction? The warranty has expired a long time ago.
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Karcher car washes are a popular type of modern cleaning equipment that has become widespread, largely due to its reliability and durability.
Nevertheless, these car washes - just like any other equipment - inevitably wear out during operation, which over time can lead to its breakdown. Specialists who carry out the repair of Karcher car washes identify the following main malfunctions.
The most common problem is a decrease in the performance of the car wash pump. A drop in operating pressure is directly related to it, leading to a decrease in the efficiency of the washing equipment. The reason for the drop in pressure, as a rule, is the wear of the stuffing box seals available in the pumping unit of the Karcher car wash. This wear can be natural (associated with long-term operation); it can also be caused by poor water quality and the presence of abrasive particles. A symptom that allows you to identify the described malfunction is the appearance of puddles of water under the car wash. This signal should not be neglected: a problem that occurs can lead to even more serious consequences. The wear process will develop on an incremental basis, while high pressure water can destroy the oil seal and break into the crankcase of the drive mechanism. The oil in the crankcase will turn into a foamed composition and will not be able to fulfill its lubricating function. Obviously, the repair of a car wash in this case will turn out to be a much more costly event than if you contact a service center in a timely manner.
The failure of the Karcher car wash can be associated with such malfunctions as wear of the rubber rings of the pressure regulator or bypass valves, as well as damage to the hoses. Symptoms such as:
decrease in the recoil force of the pistol at the moment the car wash is turned on;
decrease in the density of the liquid stream;
decrease in its detergency.
Any of the listed symptoms is a reason for immediate contact with a specialized service center.
The Karcher car wash problems listed in this article are common, but, alas, they are far from the only ones. It is good news that the professionals of service centers these days successfully eliminate almost any defects, completely restoring the performance of car washes.
Why does the Karcher not gain pressure and work in jerks with the cutter on?
The problem can affect most budget sinks, for example KARCHER K 3, 5.200 and others.
Karcher can work in jerks for several reasons.
If there are air bubbles in the underwater hose, but we do not consider this issue.
A drawdown of electricity is unlikely to give the Karcher work in jerks, although this is also possible.
The main reason is the pressure valve. When the cutter was connected, my Karcher worked at intervals of a second - it turned on and off. All other problems (drawdown of electricity, airiness of the system) are excluded and checked. If everything is in order with this, most likely the spring of the water pressure valve is out of order. The valve is responsible for stabilizing the Karcher pressure and turning off the electric motor. If the karcher works in jerks at short intervals, this is most likely the reason.
The valve spring is made of stainless steel and tends to sag after some time of intensive use. Now, to turn on the valve (and turn off the engine), you need a much lower pressure, because the spring has sagged. The cutter turns on, the pressure rises sharply, the valve turns off the engine, the pressure drops, it turns on again and so on in jerks at intervals of 1 second. With the usual Karcher nozzle, everything is fine, the pressure there is not so great.
In this video - a more detailed explanation of getting rid of Karcher jerks.
First, let's take a look at Karcher 5.20
take out the valve
Here is the problematic Karcher pressure relief valve, the spring of which prevents us from living
There are several options to solve the problem.
But the original spring is needed - made of stainless steel, since the valve is always wet, and corrosion in this place is not allowed - otherwise it will jam. Hence the disadvantage - there are no good stainless steel springs)
After stretching under compression, it took on its original shape.
compress the stem holding the spring.There is an adjusting thread, which can be tightened to shorten the spring and it will become stiffer. It is better to look at the video. We'll have to file the tip of the rod a little so that it twists deeper.
you need to twist a millimeter by 1.5 -2 from the original.
for this we clamp the Karcher valve in a vice so as not to let it turn
We disassemble it with pliers. The valve is threaded, so force is required. In a vice, you need to squeeze accordingly.
Here is this stainless steel spring
We file the tip of the screwed part of the valve on the grindstone by 1.5 - 2 mm to begin with
We tighten the spring. Putting the Karcher in reverse order.
LUBRICATE THE SPRING AND VALVE WITH SILICONE GREASE
If the jerks remain, you need to tighten the spring.
If the karcher works and does not turn off, then the spring is squeezed and the valve is clamped. You need to let go a little.
You may need to disassemble and assemble several times until you fully configure. Remember to RELEASE GUN PRESSURE and DISCONNECT FROM MAINS before each disassembly.
now the karcher cutter works fine - without jerking
In this video, we see a do-it-yourself karcher repair using available tools. The man, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrews the front panel of the mini sink, which simply lies on the bench for convenience. After he opened the front panel, we will see the main mechanism of the mini car wash - the compressor, before connecting the end hose to the water spray mechanism. Then he unscrews the nozzle from the hole where the water will be supplied.
Further, when joining the nozzle and the final hose, he found that the fixation after twisting did not hold well together, which means, most likely, the thread was subsequently torn off by high pressure. It is immediately clear that a clamp-type retainer is needed, which is demonstrated by the man in the video. He is holding in his hands a profile-like pipe that has already been prepared for use. This suggests that even at home it is not difficult to make a do-it-yourself Karcher repair.
Next, the master tightens the adapter tightly and begins to assemble the entire mini sink into a set. After installing the front panel, one main part remains visible. The final hose is twisted, while the fixation is not what it should be, but for this you need a special clamp. It's easy enough to make at home. The clamp needs to be specially turned, so that the fixation takes place with the help of the adapter that is screwed into the generator and the washers of the final hose. After complete installation of such a nozzle, we see how the master is screwing in another adapter, where the water will be supplied.
After that, it remains only to turn on Karcher with a 220 volt network.
You can learn more about the Karcher repair by watching the following videos.
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I will consider the option of self-repairing the Karcher 5.20 car wash in case of one of the breakdowns that I have. Its essence lies in the fact that after about 2 years of operation, the sink suddenly stopped delivering the pressure set for it, an intermittent operation of the pump appeared and, accordingly, the pressure of the jet became intermittent.
Considering that, for objective reasons, the warranty repair of the device was excluded, I had to experiment and carry out repairs with my own hands in the garage.
I will try to describe the process in the form of a photo instruction:
Remove the case (assembled on bolts and disassembled with a screwdriver),
We take out a motor with a pump,
We separate the pump from the motor (this must be done very carefully, holding the pump up, otherwise oil will pour out from the piston drive)
Now you need to remove it from the valve piston.When doing this, do not use sharp, hard tools - they can easily be scratched.
We disassemble the pump in two (in half) and again remove the valves from it (I called them that)
And now the reason for the breakdown of the apparatus becomes visible: it turned out to be a small pebble that was stuck in one of the valves. How he got there remains a mystery - the sink was always operated with a filter and there was also an additional, external filter on the water supply.
The valve also has traces of very small particles and a coating like scale (apparently hard water).
We clean all the elements inside the pump and wipe it with felt or other soft cloth (plastic valves and any abrasive can aggravate the situation).
When finished, we assemble the pump and motor in reverse order.
If oil spills, you can replace it with any compressor oil.
After such a simple procedure, the car wash works like new.
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Do-it-yourself "Karcher" repair. Do-it-yourself repair of a high-pressure hose, high-pressure car washes, mini-washers, foam nozzle, Karcher pump
Regular use of the pressure washer requires high-quality service of the device in the service center. In order to save money, many users make repairs to "Karcher" with their own hands. It is not recommended to carry out self-cleaning and replacement of parts before the end of the warranty period, which will affect the refusal of further service.
For trouble-free operation of the device, regular replacement of the oil, seals and the cuff on the pump (high pressure pump) is required. In case of interruptions in water pressure or improper storage / use of the device, an urgent DIY repair of the "Karcher" may be required. What parts are failing?
Pump, motor and pressure sensor.
Electrical part.
Nozzle, hose and gun.
The choice of household mini-washers eliminates the emergence of difficulties in care, but different models have their own characteristics, which must be found out from the seller in advance. For example, a car wash nozzle with a lamellar structure will provide high-quality operation with regular cleaning with a toothpick. Otherwise, the ingress of small particles will cause the unit to stop working.
When purchasing a product, you should check the availability of the nearest service centers and the warranty period. If such questions are ignored, the breakdown of the machine will lead to unnecessary problems. If you decide to carry out the repair of "Karcher" with your own hands, the right step is to study the instructions in detail.
According to the manufacturer and car wash workers, the main causes of device breakdown are poor water quality and lack of service. To increase the service life of the unit, it is required to comply with the basic requirements:
Install a filtering device for coarse and fine water purification at the inlet to the AED.
Check the flow of the required volume of liquid in accordance with the technical parameters of the device. For example, if the flow rate is 15 l / min, and the water supply system allows you to get 13 l, after 2 months you may need to immediately repair the "Karcher" with your own hands (or in a service center).
Water piping should be 3/4 in. Per unit.
Factory nozzles and accessories are subject to self-replacement.
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With regular preventive maintenance, it is possible to exclude the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances that will entail the replacement of expensive parts.
Check the condition and regularly change the oil in the pump plunger drive device. According to the manufacturer, the first oil change should be carried out after 50 hours of using the device, the subsequent service - after 350-550 hours. With an average flow rate of the washing area, it is sufficient to carry out the treatment once every 3 months.
Monitoring the condition of the pump for a good fluid flow, external application of oil, as well as minor repairs of the Karcher car wash with your own hands (changing filters, tightening bolts) will extend the life of the device.
For AHU with heating, boiler prophylaxis is mandatory - cleaning the fuel filter (removing scale on the inner walls of the heat exchanger and external deposits).
Repair is required if there is a decrease in pump performance and a decrease in operating pressure. This is caused by fluid leaking from the plunger seals. The oil seals are worn out naturally or when exposed to abrasive elements. Under high pressure, small scratches will affect fluid seepage.
The first signal of a malfunction is a small puddle formed in the place where the hose runs. To resolve the issue, you can make a simple but painstaking repair of the Karcher car wash with your own hands. It is enough to change the oil seals (seals). It will be more difficult to install a new actuator, housing elements, seals, etc.
The suction channel is formed by housing elements that place a flat filter between them. The efficiency of the device depends on its state. The formation of defects in the adhesion of the surfaces of body parts leads to a decrease in the main characteristics of the device. With a low suction power while working with a hose and nozzles, repairing a Karcher high pressure washer with your own hands requires the preparation of a soft material to clean all surfaces and edges of body parts. Damaged elements must be replaced.
If the device is equipped with the Total Stop system (shutdown of the pumping system in the absence of pressure on the trigger of the gun), leaks will lead to inadvertent activation - the automatic device perceives the decrease in pressure as a "start" command, the device rattles.
The decrease in performance or the shutdown of the AED is affected by the wear of the bypass or bypass valve, the rubber seal (ring) of the pressure sensor and the failure of the hose. This is accompanied by a low level of gun pressure, a decrease in the density and washing characteristics of the jet.
If the device does not maintain a given pressure level, the pump is intermittently operating and the water is supplied in fragments, repairing the Karcher high pressure washer with your own hands will not be particularly difficult. It is enough to unscrew the bolts with a screwdriver and remove the housing, take out the motor with the pump and separate the motor from it. The pump must be directed upwards or oil will leak from the piston drive.
The valves are removed from the piston (the use of sharp objects is excluded, which can damage the surface), the pump is disassembled into 2 parts. The valves are removed again.
This is how the reason for the failure of the device is found out. This could be scale build-up or blockage. All parts inside the pump are cleaned and wiped with felt. Then the structure is assembled in reverse order.
Do-it-yourself repair of a high-pressure "Karcher" hose consists in crimping the damaged element at the ends or along the entire length. If the sleeve is torn off the flange, the unusable part should be cut straight to the area where there are no deformations. The required flange is selected and placed on the hose. The first one needs to be inserted into the second and squeezed in a vice. Hammer blows are applied from above.
If a cut is formed along the length of the sleeve, the same work is done. The hose is cut and removed to an intact area. A connector of a given diameter and two clamps are inserted. They are put on the hose, a connector is inserted, and tightly crimped with clamps. If cracks form along the entire length of the sleeve, repairing the Karcher high-pressure hose with your own hands is impossible. A complete replacement of the product is required - it is better to entrust this to the masters of the service center.
If the foam nozzle stops producing thick foam, is used for a long time or is not rinsed with clean water after use, the roller mesh becomes clogged with dried "chemistry".
To clean the foam tablet, a number of operations must be performed:
Detach the tank from the foam lance main unit.
The arrow marks the location of the pin holding the plastic tablet tip to the brass element. The pin should be knocked out. If you decide to repair the Karcher foam nozzle with your own hands, you can use an awl or a thin screwdriver.
After removing the plastic tip, you will see two petals forming a foam spray angle. The tip with them must be unscrewed.
In the inner part of the removed nozzle, steel threads will be visible, taking a rounded shape (in the form of a tablet). They should be removed with an awl. Cleaning of the hardened “chemistry” in the nozzle is carried out using a needle.
The assembly of the product is carried out in the reverse order.
Do-it-yourself repair of the "Karcher" nozzle correctly makes it possible to extend the life of the device and reduce the cost of its maintenance.
