Not a stupid question, but if I post on c/asklemmy my post disappears.
Turn it on, motor runs for a minute until there’s water under pressure. Works fine until I let off the trigger, then the motor won’t start again for 3 days. Seriously, tried this a few times, takes 3 days until it will start again. Runs fine until I let off the trigger.
It’s like a sensor is saying, “We got water and pressure, cut the motor off.” To reset I think I have to take the hose off, not simply turn the water off. And wait 3 days. :(
All the troubleshooting I’m seeing revolves around power issues. Pulled to top off and yes, it’s getting voltage all the way to the motor wires. Doesn’t matter if I leave it plugged in or not. For sure not a power switch issue, tested with a multimeter.
If it helps, here is the model
EDIT: Found a YouTube short with comments saying replacing or cleaning the tip fixed it? Can’t try it tonight as I have to finish cleaning my carpet tomorrow and if it cuts off again it’ll be Tuesday until I can try again.
Is it plugged into a socket rated for 120VAC/20W? Is there a ground fault on that socket (a fault, not a GFCI sensor, although that’s also a consideration)?
Is it connected to a rigid hose (not one of those collapsible ones)?
Have you tried using it with the motor turned off? Do you get a steady stream of water with no air bubbles?
Tried a different outdoor socket. Rigid hose, very short, custom cut, no kinks or flow issues. Yes, water comes out with no motor, just as it always has.
Likely the nozzle then.
That’s tomorrow’s test!