Re: (ET) Elec-trak pressure washer

[Steve Welch <swelch dejazzd com>]

Water + electricity...  Hmmm.  I think the possibility of stray splashing 
might keep me from completing the experiment.


On May 12, 2011, at 7:45 PM, Chris Zach wrote:

> Ok. I'm officially tired of dealing with my old 2500psi pressure washer. 
> It's got a B&S motor on top, shaft pointing straight down to the pump. 
> It stinks, and I spent 15 minutes trying to get the engine to go after 
> filling the tank. Hot start. Whatever.
> 
> I have an E12 shunt wound motor sitting in the shed. Any idea if it's 
> shaft is the same as a standard small B&S motor? What would be the best 
> way to mount it vertically? I'm thinking motor to contactor with on-off 
> switch to accessory port on E20. Or should I just get an E-tek pancake 
> motor (expensive I think)
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Chris
> 
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