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Powerwasher Problem -Lavor (Superwash 160)

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  • 20-02-2014 1:44pm
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    Conology
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭


    Hi
    I have a problem with my Powerwasher.
    Its a -Lavor (Superwash 160) purchased in Lidl.

    The pressure is coming and going, and it stays powered on for about 5 minutes and then shuts down for another 5 minutes and starts up again.

    Can anyone give me some advice as to how to fix this.
    Thank you


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    The Red Ace
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    It has all the symptoms of thermal overload in the windings of the motor going open circuit due to excessive current draw, usually means motor on the way out.


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    Conology
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Conology


    The Red Ace wrote: »
    It has all the symptoms of thermal overload in the windings of the motor going open circuit due to excessive current draw, usually means motor on the way out.

    Hi
    Its hard to believe the motor could be on the way out at this stage.
    I have the Powerwasher about five/six years ok, but its only been used about
    twice or three times each year if at all that much,
    I wonder if there's any other issue maybe ?
    Thanks


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    Sir Arthur Daley
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    Conology wrote: »

    I wonder if there's any other issue maybe ?
    Thanks

    Is your mains pressure sufficient to supply the washer?


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    Conology
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Conology


    WikiHow wrote: »
    Is your mains pressure sufficient to supply the washer?

    I'd say the mains pressure is good,


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    Sir Arthur Daley
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    Conology wrote: »
    I'd say the mains pressure is good,

    If the pressure/flow rate was not sufficient it would be making the pump work harder which in turn making the motor work harder which is why it would be displaying symptoms of thermal overload as previously mentioned.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Points to note:

    1) There is a thermal overload in this motor:
    http://www.jet-wash-direct.co.uk/pressurewashers/sw_motorpump.pdf

    2) Have a look at page 9 of the manual:
    Fault: The motor stops suddenly.

    Repair: The appliance has been automatically stopped by the overload cutout system.


    Link:
    http://www.jet-wash-direct.co.uk/pressurewashers/sw_manual.pdf


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    Conology
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Conology


    WikiHow wrote: »
    If the pressure/flow rate was not sufficient it would be making the pump work harder which in turn making the motor work harder which is why it would be displaying symptoms of thermal overload as previously mentioned.

    The washer worked ok yesterday.
    I think the water connector at the lower front was leaking out too much.
    I spotted one in town today and noticed it had a washing machine hose connected to it and just wondered if there's a special connector/adaptor which I should get to prevent leakage in future.
    Any suggestions pse ?

    Thank you


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    The Red Ace
    Registered Users Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    get a w/m fill hose and cut off the nut and elbow and re fit to your existing hose with a good quality jubilee clip, its the same size fitting.


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    Conology
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Conology


    The Red Ace wrote: »
    get a w/m fill hose and cut off the nut and elbow and re fit to your existing hose with a good quality jubilee clip, its the same size fitting.

    Hi
    Thanks for your reply - can you advise me - what is a W/M fill hose?
    Thank you


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    The Red Ace
    Registered Users Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    W /M=washing machine, btw keep a watch on the machine as the drop in pressure is far less likely to make it cut out as against an overheating motor, look at the handbook and see what length of time they advise for max. running time before a rest period


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    beachball
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭beachball


    Conology wrote: »
    Hi
    I have a problem with my Powerwasher.
    Its a -Lavor (Superwash 160) purchased in Lidl.

    The pressure is coming and going, and it stays powered on for about 5 minutes and then shuts down for another 5 minutes and starts up again.

    Can anyone give me some advice as to how to fix this.
    Thank you

    We are having the exact same problem with ours and ours is the exact same make, Today I emailed the sales department who made these and this was his reply "It sounds like the machine is cutting out on the thermal overload. If you are using an extension cable try direct from the plug socket. Check your lance nozzle is not partially blocked"

    The extension lead is fine cos I use it for lawnmower and strimmer.


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    adrian92
    Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭adrian92


    Possibly thermal trip out due high current caused by low voltage (motor will draw a larger current at reduced voltage)

    1. Is mains voltage ok?

    2. Are you possibly using a coiled up extension cable (the cable coiled up in use would result in a lower voltage for this application resulting maybe in motor drawing above the rated current).


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    FirstIn
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    I’ll probably get in trouble for this ! , long shot. Wondering did anyone get to the bottom of this issue. I have the same problem. As an aside I notice Lidl are selling a power washer starting tomorrow . Inexpensive but the spec is quite a bit off the lavor 160 . I’d love to sort out my lavor. It’s great when it works !



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