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Power Washer Safety and Maintenance

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How to operate a Mi-T-M power washer. Pressure washing tips.

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What happens here

It is extremely important to avoid running the power washer for more than one or two minutes without actively pulling the trigger and spraying water. Running the pump under pressure without releasing water can quickly overheat and damage the pump. If you need to stop spraying for a short period, it's best to shut off the engine entirely to preserve the pump's lifespan. The video concludes by noting the oxidized condition of the house and the next steps for painting, which will involve applying 'Peel Bond' and an 'oil-based primer' after stripping.

Goal: Prevent damage to the power washer pump and understand next steps for painting.

Tools and materials

  • Power Washer MITM — The equipment to be maintained
  • Oil-based primer — Providing a durable base coat for new paint on aluminum siding
  • Peel Bond — Preparing the stripped surface for painting

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here. Couple key points is extremely important. Remember when you're actually running the power washer, if you're not pulling the trigger on the hose, do not let the power washer run for more than about a minute. So, if you're going to stop for a while, you actually want to shut it down to idle or completely shut off. This house is extremely oxidized. You can see how paint strips off. After the after the stripping process, we're actually going to put a peel bond in an oil based

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