///Short life of orifices and seals: check water quality
Inlet water, booster & filters

Short life of orifices and seals: check water quality

Water quality has a direct effect on orifice, seal and check valve life.

Safety first: Switch off the pump, release all pressure (open the on/off valve or bleed-down valve) and lock out before you open any high-pressure part. Never put a hand or tool near a running jet.
1Check the causes, most likely first 0 of 3 checked
01High TDS or hardness Most likely

Dissolved solids and scale wear parts.

How to check: Aim for TDS below ~100 ppm; soften or use RO.

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02High silica Possible

Silica damages orifices and needs RO or DI to remove.

How to check: Test silica.

03Water too pure Less likely

Water below ~0.5 ppm TDS becomes aggressive to metal parts.

How to check: Do not use ultra-pure water without advice.

Related problems

General advice based on manufacturer manuals and service practice. Always follow the manual of your machine. Not sure? .