Adjusting and using hose end lawn sprayers is easy with these tips, get expert advice on lawn care and maintenance in this free video. Expert: Travis Steglich Bio: Travis Steglich is the owner and operator of the Steglich Feed and Farm Supply Store. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Friday, December 30, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
How to Fill a Hot Tub - Spa Filling Guide
So, you have your hot tub installed, setup and all ready to use. Are you ready to fill it up? Here's how to fill it up the right way:
Step 1) Make sure your electricity is switched off. Now, lets talk about water. Do you know what type of water you have running through your pipes? Is it soft or hard? Its important to know that hard water can cause stains, scales and deposits of calcium. Soft water on the other hand isn't your best friend either because it can be more corrosive. Avoid softened tap water for sure. As far as cold or hot goes, we recommend starting out with warm water.
Step 2) Take out the filter that was factory installed. Put the end of your garden hose a couple of inches inside the pipe or the place where the filter was.
Step 3) Switch on the water through the hose at full pressure. The spa should start filling up at this point.
Step 4) Verify the level of water and the depth to which you will be filling water (also called fill depth). The right fill depth is a couple of inches (2-3 at most) above the filter (the top). If you get the fill depth wrong, water might not be circulated properly within your spa
Step 5) Once the spa is filled up and you have replaced the filter cartridge, its time to switch on the power (ideally with the help of an electrician or someone who knows what they're doing).
Step 6) Switch the jet buttons on and off repeatedly. This is to make sure that the water is flowing properly and the jets are functioning as they should. Confirm that the flow of water from all the jets is the same. If not, call your spa company's service center phone number and email their support team.
Step 7) Once the spa is filled up, add about 2 ounces of an anti-scaling and anti-staining product for every 250 gallons of water. This is something that you should do every time you drain and refill the spa. These anti-scaling and anti-staining products will get rid of the harmful metals and minerals that will affect the spa surface. In about fifteen minutes, also add a teaspoon of chlorine and either bromine tablets. Check your equipment guide or call the service number to confirm the quantity of anything you add to the water.
Step 8) This is the fun step where you set your temperature. We think a temperature between 100 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Pressure Washing Equipment 101: Tips for Putting It Away for Winter
Pressure washing equipment makes many home improvement projects much easier. For instance, a commercial pressure washer can take care of what would otherwise be week-long job (like removing peeling paint) in a couple of hours. However, like all mechanized tools, power washers need regular upkeep to keep them performing at their peak. Moreover, special preparation must be undertaken when your power washer will be sitting unused for long periods of time. Few people use power washing equipment during the winter, so fall is the ideal time to winterize a pressure washer.
At the most basic level, winterizing a power washer requires you to remove all liquid from the pump. This is crucial due to the fact that most liquids expand as they freeze. Expanding water can cause serious damage to pressure washing equipment. A power washer's pump can easily be mauled if the liquid inside it turns to ice. Commercial pressure washer firms also advocate running RV antifreeze through your power washing equipment as a preventative measure.
To make sure your washing equipment still works in the spring, and to save on costly repairs, follow the winterization tips listed here.
How to Winterize an Electric Pressure Washer
1. Take the garden hose and the high-pressure hose off the pump.
2. Tilt the pressure washer on its side, and turn the power on.
3. Using a funnel, carefully pour a mixture of half antifreeze and half water into the pump inlet.
4. Turn off the pressure washer.
5. Power washers require brush replacement after every 100 hours of use. (The exception is induction motors - they don't have brushes.) While winterizing your machine, check to see if it needs new brushes. Also, check pump seals for signs of leaks.
6. You're ready to store your pressure washing equipment in a covered, secure area.
Winterizing a Gas-Powered Pressure Washer
1. Run fresh water through the pump and the chemical injector.
2. Release pressure in the line by squeezing the pressure washer's trigger.
3. Disconnect the inlet plumbing and the discharge.
4. Next, you'll need to run an antifreeze solution through the machine. If your power washer has a float tank, you can pour a solution of half antifreeze and half water right into the tank. While you pour, slowly pull the washer's start cord to pull the antifreeze into the pump. If it doesn't have a float tank, you'll use a short hose to connect the pump inlet to a container holding the antifreeze solution. Again, pull the start cord slowly to distribute the antifreeze.
5. Power up the washer and keep it running until the antifreeze emerges at the discharge. Activate the bypass by releasing the trigger gun.
6. Turn off the machine, take the hose off the pump inlet, and keep your power washer in a protected place.
These are the basic steps required to prepare a gas-powered power washer for winter. In addition, it's wise to perform basic maintenance as you winterize. This includes checking air filters, pump seals, sparkplugs and oil levels. Lastly, remember that gasoline can damage a carburetor if it is left in the engine for too long, so you should either remove the remaining gasoline or use a fuel stabilizer. Following these maintenance procedures will extend the life of your pressure washer.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
4000 PSI Pressure Washer by Champion Power Equipment
The Champion cage frame, 4000 PSI gasoline powered pressure washer provides dependable, portable cleaning power for your home or job site. This unit yields 4000 PSI at 4 GPM powered by a 389cc Champion single cylinder, 4-stroke OHV engine. This pressure washer features a wheel kit with 10 inch never flat wheels, pressure washer wand and comfort grip gun, 5 stainless steel quick connect nozzles, 50 ft. high pressure quick connect hose, and standard garden hose inlet. It also includes an integrated low pressure detergent injection nozzle.
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