Last Updated on January 10, 2023
Does your driveway have dirty grease that requires heavy cleaning to remove? Do you have indoor furniture that has stubborn stains? D you have a smelly garbage bin that has been left unattended for a while now?
Sure, you can clean all of these using a garden hose. However, to make the work more accessible and more effective, it’s better to use a pressure washer with your hose.
But, how to attach a garden hose to a pressure washer?
Let’s find out!
What Is a Pressure Washer?
A pressure washer can be used to clean different areas in your home. You can also use it on various projects since it can quickly eliminate dirt particles from other materials. With a washer, cleaning can become an enjoyable experience.
While connecting a garden hose to a pressure washer might seem like an easy task, it might be challenging and frustrating from time to time.
However, with the right tools, you can quickly learn how to attach a garden hose to a pressure washer. In this guide, we are going to show you just how to do that. Let’s get right into it.
The Right Type Of Garden Hose for Your Pressure Washer
A garden hose can be used to transfer water from a water supply to your power washer as you are working on a particular project. Since most water sources have a water pressure of about 80 PSI, garden hoses have a rating that ranges from 80-100.
Due to this, they can handle water from different sources. However, some garden hoses have a PSI rating that is between 500 and 600. Such hoses can hold water that has flows at high pressure.
Steps You Should Follow While Connecting a Garden Hose to a Pressure Washer
Step 1: Determine the GPM of Your Water Supply
The first thing you need to do is determine the rate at which water flows through your tap. You can measure it in gallons per minute. Since most pressure washers require a water source that emits 3 gallons per minute, your water source should produce about three to five gallons in a single minute.
To measure the GPM of your water source, put a 3-gallon bucket under your tap, then measure the amount of time it takes to fill it. You can repeat the procedure three more times and then develop the average time your water source takes to fill up a 3-gallon bucket. If it takes less than 60 seconds to fill a 3-gallon bucket to the brim, it can be used to feed water to a power washer. A water source with a low GPM can damage pressure washers. You might spend a lot of money while repairing one.
Step 2: Install a Splitter on Your Water Source
If you plan to use your pressure daily, a splitter might be a superb tool for you. It saves you from the tedious task of disconnecting your garden hose after using it.
While you can open the other valve of the splitter as you are using your pressure washer, it may reduce the GPM of the water flowing to your power washer.
Step 3: Connect Your Garden Hose to the Water Inlet of the Pressure Washer
The next thing you need to do is connect the garden hose to your pressure washer’s water inlet. Make sure that the connection is tight enough and doesn’t have any leakages.
After that, connect the other end of your garden hose to your water supply. Counter-check the connection and look for any leakages. If there are any leakages at the connection points, you have to look for a fitting that will stop the leakage.
Step 4: Connect the Pressure Hose to the Wand of the Pressure Washer
The next thing you need to do is connect the pressure washer hose to the wand or the spray gun. Afterwards, connect the other end of the pressure hose to the water outlet of your power washer.
Step 5: Test If the Pressure Washer Is Working Efficiently
Once you finish connecting everything (the garden hose and the pressure hose), you have to test whether your pressure washer works effectively or not by spraying water on a designated space. Make sure that the pressure washer is connected to a power source.
Press the trigger of the spray gun to test whether it can wash a particular area or not. Let the water run from the nozzle for a few minutes. Check if every connection is tight enough. If you notice any leakages, you should look for a fitting that secures the connection.
Different Fittings That Can Be Used on a Pressure Washer
A fitting helps you connect a horse to various parts of the pressure washer. It also makes it easier for you to extend the length of the hose that you are using, making it easier for you to clean things that a far away at a father distance. Additionally, if the connection has some leakages, you can use a fitting to stop it.
Different fittings can be used on a pressure washer. However, the diameter might differ from one fitting to another. Additionally, such fittings are made from other materials, including plastic, brass, and stainless steel. Apart from that, the cost of fittings may vary. It depends on the material that was used to manufacture the fitting.
If you want to get a fitting for your power washer, you should measure the diameter of the fitting first.
Get a Power Washer That Can Be Used in Different Projects
And there you have it, everything you need to know on how to attach a garden hose to a pressure washer. A pressure washer makes it easier for you to clean different surfaces and different things.
Remember to make sure that you connect the hose properly to the water supply to prevent leakages. Next, you should also attach the hose to the wand well. If you have any problems, you can use a fitting to fasten the garden hose to your pressure washer.
Have you had any trouble securing your garden hose to your pressure washer? How did you fix it? Do you have any tips you can share with us? Let us know in the comments below!
Ian loves everything that revolves around the home improvement niche. He loves trying out new home appliances. He has also handled a lot of equipment and has a lot of insight. Plus, he’s worked on various home improvement projects that became a success. If Ian isn’t busy working on his latest project, you can find him reading up about another one!