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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

    Quote Originally Posted by poweraid View Post
    this pump is 120v - they do make 12v also . I choose the 120v as I use this out of garage in apartment or use my generator if mobilized . I guess 12v would work too but I did not want to worry about battery usage and charging ..... . the pressure washer I use does not pull standing water . some do - so the pump is need to supply the pressure washer from the tank , or if I don't use the pressure washer it supplies water almost as good as coming out the spigot . the filter is a single cr spotless .
    Same thought here as to pump I wanted to plug into my generator, did you wire yourself or hired an electrician?

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    I did wire if myself . I'm not an electrician but it's pretty basic . I'm pretty sure I picked mine up at a menards .

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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

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    I did wire if myself . I'm not an electrician but it's pretty basic . I'm pretty sure I picked mine up at a menards .
    Thanks I saw this video yesterday but may black wire is short than neg & ground wires
    youtube how to fix electric cord plug - Yahoo Search Results

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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

    A while back I bought a plug from LOWE'S or WALMART and hard wired my self, was a little nervous took to a small shop to see if I did it right, guy just plugged in to outlet and surprisingly it worked not just need a single jacket cover or tape over wires

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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

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    I have the Karcher pressure washer and a 65 gallon tank. I just connect a 15 ft RV water hose from the tank to the Karcher and it works great. I've even used a 75 ft hose with no problems. The only priming I do is the hose just to make it easier on the Karcher. Perfect pressure to wash any vehicle. I replace my 2700 PSI Pump @3.5 GPM with the Karcher.

    Greg
    Which KARCHER model do you have, any photos/video of your setup in operation?

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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

    great set up now what make and model is your pressure washer and how can I get a forty foot hose for my nomad?

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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

    do you have any video footage of your unit working with pressure washer and or without?

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    Re: Mobile Van Water Tank...i forgot something

    do you recall the pump fitting sizes, description and where you purchased fitting from they look like quick connects?

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