How to store extra surface cleaning machines. I have a Whisper Wash and a Hammerhead

Chuck Bergman

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Hello, I have been in business since 1989 here in Charlotte County Florida and you would think after 26 years, I wouldn't need to be asking questions! I know how to store my extra pressure washing machines, but so far, as to surface cleaners and guns, I have just run car antifreeze through them, then sealed off the spray tips and filled them with antifreeze. Seems to have always worked fine, but, anyone know of a better way?
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Hey Chuck,..how have you been? I'm not sure what you're trying to prevent,..I live in Pa and haven't ever done anything to store my surface cleaner. It simply drains out I guess,...and to be honest,..I've never even considered it to be a possible issue. Maybe I'm missing something,..but,..if I were you,..I wouldn't do anything but set them aside until needed.

*Actually,..I do put a piece of black tape over the inlet so bugs don't crawl in and end up with plugged nozzles.

Jeff
 
Hey Chuck, how are you...great to see you. Mine are kept in a barn when not in use. My barn guy, (to most a warehouse guy) puts duct tape over anything that has a hole in it, (oh Larry gonna love this one) and could get even dust in it.
 
Hi Doug and Jeff. How I'm doing is not great. Lots of medical problems. Heart attack July 2014- got a stent put in. Angina and attempted stent procedure Aug 29th 2014 -no place found to put stent-changed medications. Then I just got out of a 3 day hospital stay April 2nd-started having another heart attack-another stent and for now, no heart problems! Hope you are well! :)
I've never taken any of my surface cleaners apart, but I assumed rubber O-rings exist. I was attempting to keep them from drying out. The Hammerhead, has a steel rotating arm and to me that means rust. I put car antifreeze in my extra pressure washer pumps and guns, as well as in my 2 airless paint machines.
During busy season, I carry all my surface cleaners with me, but for the summer, I was going to put some in storage.
I too plug the coupler opening and jets. Maybe I'm just over-thinking this?
Thanks for the reply and best wishes to you!!
Chuck
 
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