Pop-Off Valves: Their function and proper pressure setting
Have you ever wondered what a pop-off valve is and why you need one? Have you ever needed to set or adjust a pop-off valve? Check out our Troubleshooting Tips video for pop-off valves for critical information on why and when to use a pop-off valve and how to set their pressure properly.
Check out our new service videos covering seal and valve kit servicing of the following models:
Click here to view our 1540 Series Seal and Valve Kit Service Videos.
After thoroughly explaining the causes, effects, and prevention of cavitation in Parts 1 and 2, Steve Larson, P.E., shows what cavitation looks like in our new Cavitation Part 3 Whiteboard Sessions Video. Check out the video to see the pump in action. Click the subscribe button to stay updated on new Cat Pumps videos.
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If your pressure washer is experiencing a sudden or intermittent loss of pressure, it may not be your pump. An Easy Start Valve is a useful addition to a pressure washer system as it relieves pressure in the pump, making it easier to pull the engine cord during startup. But an Easy Start Valve can also be the cause of a few headaches. Sometimes the valve may stay become stuck open due to corrosion or unfiltered debris, which can cause a loss of pressure. In this video, we'll show you how to troubleshoot and repair an Easy Start Valve to get you up and spraying in no time.
Cat Pumps is known for making the longest-lasting, most dependable high-pressure pumps in the world. We also offer the best educational tools for any pump manufacturer. Cat Pumps Whiteboard Sessions are short, informative videos that offer useful technical tips for high-pressure pumps and systems.
Along with the great new catpumps.com website, we have made it easy to find your pump's service videos. Hover over the Service & Training menu tab to open up the drop-down menu, then select the Service Videos from the left side of the menu. Once there, select your pump and click View Service Videos from the correct pump card. Our service videos are all produced in-house, with our Service Manager of more than 30 years.
For customers who are unfamiliar with the process of servicing a Cat Pump, we now have a new resource page covering details on how to locate the literature you need, a brief synopsis of what information is located in each document, locating the parts you need and resources for servicing your pump.
You can find all of this information at:
Catpumps.com now features a new Pressure Washer Resource Center, created for every day pressure washer users without a technical background in pumping systems. Topics include: component identification, pump repair resources, troubleshooting and answers to questions that are commonly asked of our technical support team. Still cant find what you are looking for? There is also a service center locator to find local Cat Pumps support near you.
You can view the resource at: www.catpumps.com/pressure-washer-center