Powerwasher - getting pressure

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Suburban Cowboyz

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Hi, in the past I have attached my PW to a 55 gallon water drum for bike washing. The water flow is slow. My PW eventually builds up enough pressure to do the job, but at first it is running with very little pressure until it builds up. So, has anyone else experienced this? Also, is this bad for the pump that it is running and not pushing out power at first. It is a craftsman and it had a few hours on it b/f the pump and motor went. 131 bucks later I had a new pump and motor. Any thoughts? What do you guys recommend?
 
Bleed the air lock out by cracking the water hose coupling at the pump and letting water spurt out. Also use a larger dia size hose and keep it short. The 5/8 hose doesn't allow as much water.
 
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