Just like a pump saver rv antifreeze also prevents water from freezing inside the pressure washer pump and damaging it therefore making it a great.
Winterize pressure washer rv antifreeze.
Easy tell is an accessible drain and fill plug bolt then.
Run the washer for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze with any water that remains in the pump.
Rv antifreeze is used as a substitute for pump saver in pressure washers because it is non toxic and most importantly it is biodegradable which means it doesn t clog up the pressure washer pump.
Choose the correct antifreeze.
Use either rv antifreeze or a can of pump saver.
In the video above we list a step by step walkthrough of the winterization process.
Though on its own it won t provide anti rust protection it s a great non toxic antifreeze.
It works really well with pressure washer since it goes through the machine s water lines not in the engine.
You will need a fuel stabilizer for your ryobi pressure washer or any power washer that burns dinosaur bones pressure washer pump saver oil or rv antifreeze be sure to check your manual many power washers under 3 to 4 hundred dollars use sealed pumps you can t do maintenance on.
With lots of plumbing and areas for water and moisture to hide winterizing your rv is a critical step in saving yourself a lot of expensive fixes once things start to thaw.
Attach pump saver hose to the inlet of the pump.
Add antifreeze to pump.
If you use rv antifreeze you ll want to rig up a hose to the inlet of the pump and a funnel to outlet.
Then put 1 quart of the rv type antifreeze in the basket.
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Rv antifreeze is propylene glycol based and is non toxic so is safe to use in the washing machine.
A brief video on how to store and winterize your westinghouse gas pressure washer.
Rv antifreeze is used to winterize a rv s water lines potable water lines not in the engine.
Furthermore this is a lot cheaper too.
Winterize pressure washer with rv antifreeze instead.
Finally unplug the washer or turn off power.