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    Brand new to the business, as im doing this as a side job on the weekends to make some extra cash



    I picked up a Husky 1800PSI PW at home depot. I made all my connections and noticed there is a leak coming from the inlet on the pw, where the hose from the tank connects to. There is a quick connect and that`s where it leaks from. I did have to attach a new fitting to the hose that conneccts to the quick connect that goes to the pw. It`s annoying



    Is there something i can do to fix it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by manzz
    Brand new to the business, as im doing this as a side job on the weekends to make some extra cash



    I picked up a Husky 1800PSI PW at home depot. I made all my connections and noticed there is a leak coming from the inlet on the pw, where the hose from the tank connects to. There is a quick connect and that`s where it leaks from. I did have to attach a new fitting to the hose that conneccts to the quick connect that goes to the pw. It`s annoying



    Is there something i can do to fix it?




    Mine is the same way. I think we need a better quality quick connect, or better yet, call the toll free number on the PW and see what they say.

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    Are you using thread tape?

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    no. shouldn`t have to. cheap parts I guess???

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    Quote Originally Posted by tdekany
    no. shouldn`t have to. cheap parts I guess???




    I will hook you up the next time that we meet for a detail. I use thread tape for all my PW connections. It is the cheapest insurance against leaks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by howareb
    I will hook you up the next time that we meet for a detail. I use thread tape for all my PW connections. It is the cheapest insurance against leaks.




    Great! Thanks Erik. Tuesday.

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    You mean teflon?

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    Quote Originally Posted by manzz
    You mean teflon?


    Yep or any of these other names as well



    " Teflon tape", "PTFE tape" or " plumber`s tape"



    Making sure that I cover all bases.

 

 

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