What Causes a Car Wash Water Gun to Fail to Suck Water?

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VonGabriel
07/28/25 11:23pm
There are several reasons why a car wash water gun may fail to suck water: Water seal leakage: If the water seal is not airtight, air may enter the high-pressure water pump or the inlet pipe, causing the internal air pressure to exceed the external atmospheric pressure. As a result, stable pressure cannot be generated, and the car wash water gun cannot suck water under the influence of external atmospheric pressure. Piston leakage: If the piston of the car wash water gun is not airtight, gas may enter the interior, causing the filter nut and quick-connect fitting to loosen. This will prevent the water gun from sucking water. Pressure regulator valve damage: The most likely cause of pressure regulator valve damage is the loss of the steel ball inside, leading to bearing damage and the water gun's inability to suck water. If this is the case, you can find a bearing of the same size as the steel ball, remove the steel ball from the bearing, and install it to resolve the issue.
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