Help & FAQ

How to use Pippie
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Quick Start

Get answers from Pippie in under 60 seconds.

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Ask a Question

Type your question into the search bar on the home screen — describe the problem like you would to another tech.

"Pump losing pressure after 5 minutes"
"What oil goes in a TS2021?"
"Beckett burner won't fire — getting lockout"
"EZ4040G specs"
💡 Include the brand, model number, and specific symptoms for the best answers.
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Use Quick Topics

Tap a quick topic button on the home screen — Low Pressure, Oil Lookup, Burner Issues, Electrical, and more. These jump straight into common diagnostic categories.

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Upload a Photo (or up to 3)

Tap the 📷 icon to upload photos of equipment, data plates, or parts. You can attach up to 3 photos per question. After your first photo, Pippie will ask what kind of photo it is — model plate, broken part, error code, or general view — so it focuses on the right thing.

💡 Pippie checks the photo before sending. If it's too blurry, dark, or washed out, you'll get specific feedback ("hold steady", "use flash") and the upload won't count against your daily limit. For model plates, Pippie also runs OCR on your phone to verify what it sees in the image.
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Save Your Work

After Pippie responds, tap 💾 Save Diagnostic to create a record with machine info, parts used, notes, and steps taken. Every save includes the full conversation. Find all your saves in Diagnostics on the sidebar, and download a printable report from any saved entry.

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Asking Pippie Questions

What can I ask Pippie?
Anything related to pressure washer equipment — diagnostics, troubleshooting, part lookups, specs, maintenance procedures, winterizing, startup/shutdown procedures, chemical injection, and more. Pippie pulls from a knowledge base of manufacturer documentation, service manuals, and field-verified tips.
How does Pippie find answers?
Pippie uses multiple tools behind the scenes depending on your question: diagnostic decision trees, a knowledge base of manufacturer documents, pump and engine spec databases, built-in calculators, and web search as a last resort. You don't need to pick which tool to use — Pippie figures that out automatically.
Can I have a back-and-forth conversation?
Yes. Pippie remembers context within a conversation. Ask your initial question, then follow up with details or related questions without repeating yourself. For example: "Pump losing pressure" → Pippie asks a question → you reply "Cold water unit, about 3 years old" → Pippie narrows it down.
What if Pippie doesn't know the answer?
If the knowledge base doesn't have what you need, Pippie can search the web for additional information. If Pippie still can't find it, it will tell you honestly rather than guessing. Questions that stump Pippie are logged so we can add that content later.
Can Pippie identify equipment from a photo?
Yes. Upload up to 3 clear photos of the equipment, data plate, or nameplate. Pippie reads model numbers, brand markings, and visible part numbers, then describes what it sees in a 📷 Evidence from photo block before diagnosing — so you can verify it's looking at the right thing. If a model number is readable, Pippie automatically pulls the specs. If the photo is too dark or blurry, you'll be told before upload.
What does the "What's in this photo?" picker do?
After your first upload, Pippie asks whether the photo is a 🏷 Model/serial plate, 🔧 Broken or damaged part, 🚨 Error code/display, or 📸 Other/general view. This focuses the analysis on the right thing — text extraction for plates, damage patterns for parts, character-by-character reads for error displays. Pick what fits; the rest of the batch uses the same hint.
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Equipment Info Form

What is the equipment intake form?
When you tap certain diagnostic topics (like Low Pressure or Burner Issues), Pippie may show a short form asking for the equipment type, brand, and model number. This helps Pippie look up the right specs and tailor the diagnosis to your exact machine — saving you several back-and-forth messages.
Do I have to fill it out?
No. There's a Skip button if you want to jump straight to chatting. But filling in even just the brand helps Pippie give more accurate answers on the first try.
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Pro Tools

Nozzle Calculator
Built-in nozzle sizing tool based on the Barens chart. Tell Pippie your GPM, PSI, and spray angle, and it returns the correct nozzle size. You can also open it from Reference Charts → Nozzle Size Chart in the sidebar.
  • What nozzle for 4 GPM at 3500 PSI, 25 degree?
  • Size a nozzle: 3.5 GPM, 4000 PSI, 15 degree angle
  • I have a 2504 nozzle — is that right for 4 GPM at 4000?
Injector Sizing
Tell Pippie your GPM, PSI, and injector specs to calculate draw rate and pick the right injector orifice. Also available under Reference Charts → Injector Sizing Chart in the sidebar.
  • What injector do I need for 4 GPM at 3000 PSI?
  • Calculate injector draw rate for my setup
Multimeter Assistant
Pippie walks you through guided electrical testing step-by-step — outlet voltage, motor continuity, capacitor testing, CAD cell testing, and GFCI testing. Each procedure tells you exactly where to place your probes, what readings to expect, and what the results mean. Just ask Pippie directly (e.g. "walk me through a capacitor test"). A Friction Loss Chart is also available under Reference Charts in the sidebar for sizing high-pressure hose runs.
  • Walk me through a capacitor test
  • How do I test motor continuity with a multimeter?
  • CAD cell ohm reading — what should it be?
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Saving Diagnostics

How do I save a diagnostic?
Tap the 💾 Save Diagnostic button that appears at the bottom of the chat after Pippie responds. This opens a save form where you can add a title, machine info (name, brand, model, serial), category, severity level, diagnosis summary, steps taken, parts used, and notes. The full conversation is saved automatically.
Where do my saved diagnostics go?
Tap Diagnostics (wrench icon) in the sidebar. You'll see a list of all your saved diagnostics as cards showing the title, date, category, and severity. You also have My Machines (notepad icon) in the sidebar for tracking the actual equipment you service — separate from the per-job diagnostic records.
Can I download or print a diagnostic report?
Yes. Open any saved diagnostic and tap 📄 Download Report. This opens a clean, printable page you can print directly or save as a PDF from your browser. Great for handing to a shop manager or attaching to a work order.
Can I edit a saved diagnostic?
Yes. Open the diagnostic and tap ✏️ Edit to update any field.
Can I delete a saved diagnostic?
Yes. Open the diagnostic and tap 🗑 Delete. You'll be asked to confirm before anything is removed.
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Giving Feedback

What do the 👍 and 👎 buttons do?
After every Pippie response, you'll see a "Helpful?" prompt with thumbs up and thumbs down buttons. Tapping one records your rating and helps us track answer quality.
What happens if I tap 👎?
A text box appears where you can describe what was wrong or what the correct answer should have been. Your feedback is stored and visible to the admin team. Separately, the admin team reviews chat logs and marks corrections — those expert-reviewed corrections are fed back into Pippie to improve future answers.
What is "Submit a Field Tip"?
You'll see a 💡 Add a Tip option after Pippie's responses, and also a Submit a Field Tip section on the home screen. This lets you share real-world knowledge from the field — tricks, shortcuts, things you've learned from experience. Tips are reviewed by the admin team and, once approved, added to Pippie's knowledge base so every tech benefits.
  • When a Beckett burner won't fire, check the CAD cell first — 9 out of 10 times it's just dirty.
  • EZ4040 V-packings: install the lips facing the pressure side or they'll blow out in a week.

Menu & Settings

What's in the hamburger menu?
Tap the ☰ icon in the top-right to open it. Two sections:

User Settings — your plan status (Free / Pro / Bundle), an Upgrade to Pro button (free users) or 💳 Manage Billing button (paid users), 🔑 Change Password, ⬇ Export My Data, and 🗑 Delete My Account.

App❓ Help & FAQ (this page), 📧 Report an issue, ⚙ Admin Panel (admins only), and 🚪 Logout.
How do I change my password?
Open the hamburger menu → 🔑 Change Password. You'll be asked for your current password, then your new one. Minimum 8 characters with at least one uppercase letter and one digit.
What's in "Export My Data"?
Tap ⬇ Export My Data to download a CSV file with everything we store about your account: profile, chat history, saved diagnostics, machine list, feedback submitted, daily usage, and active sessions. Opens cleanly in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers. Each dataset is its own labeled section in the file. Use it for personal backup or GDPR portability.
How do I delete my account?
Open the hamburger menu → 🗑 Delete My Account. You'll be asked to confirm. Deletion removes your account, all conversations, saved diagnostics, machines, feedback, and field tips you submitted. This is permanent and cannot be undone. If you want a copy of your data first, run Export My Data before deleting.

Plan & Billing

What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free — a small number of diagnostic queries per day, all features available. Great for testing the waters or occasional use.

Pro ($9.99/month) — 50 diagnostic queries per day, priority web search, full photo analysis, saved diagnostics, machine profiles, and email support.
Where do I see what plan I'm on?
Open the hamburger menu — your plan is shown at the top of the User Settings section ("Free plan", "⚡ Pro plan", or "Admin · unlimited"). The remaining-queries counter in the chat header also shows usage.
How do I upgrade?
Open the hamburger menu and tap ⚡ Upgrade to Pro, or tap the ⚡ Go Pro pill in the top header. You'll land on the checkout page — enter your email, pay through Stripe's secure checkout, and your account flips to Pro immediately when the payment succeeds.
How do I update my card, download invoices, or cancel?
Paid users see 💳 Manage Billing in the hamburger menu (User Settings section). Tap it to open Stripe's secure Customer Portal where you can update your payment method, download past invoices, or cancel your subscription. You'll come back to P-Supp automatically when done.
What happens when I cancel?
You keep full Pro access until the end of your current billing period (the date you've already paid for). After that date, your account drops back to the Free tier automatically. You won't be charged again. You can re-subscribe at any time from the Upgrade page.
I hit my daily limit — what now?
The limit resets every 24 hours, so you can try again tomorrow. If you're hitting the cap regularly, upgrading to Pro (50/day) is the simplest fix. Note: if Pippie refuses a question (high-risk safety topic) or hits a knowledge gap, that query is automatically refunded back to your daily count — you don't burn a query on something we can't answer.
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Reporting Issues & Getting Help

I found a bug / have a billing question / want to request a feature — how do I tell you?
Open the hamburger menu and tap 📧 Report an issue. A small form appears — write a short subject (e.g. "Photo upload not working on iPhone") and a description of what happened. Submit, and it goes straight to our support inbox. We aim to reply within 24 hours.
What gets sent when I report an issue?
Your subject and description, plus a small block of debug context (the page you were on, your browser/device, your username, and your last few chat IDs) so we can find and reproduce the problem faster. Nothing you didn't already share with us.
Can I email support directly?
Yes — support@psupp.ai reaches the same inbox. The in-app form is just easier because the debug context attaches automatically.
What if I'm logged out and can't access the form?
Email support@psupp.ai directly. Include your username if you have one so we can look up your account.
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Language

Can I use Pippie in Spanish?
Yes. Tap the globe icon 🌐 in the header to switch between English and Spanish. You can also choose your language on the login screen. Pippie will respond in your selected language, and all buttons and labels in the app will update too. The underlying technical knowledge base stays the same — Pippie translates on the fly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit on how many questions I can ask?
Yes. Each account has a daily query limit that resets every 24 hours. You can see your remaining queries in the chat header, and your plan tier at the top of the hamburger menu. Free has a small daily cap; Pro is 50/day. If Pippie refuses a question (high-risk safety topic) or hits a knowledge gap, that query is automatically refunded — you don't burn a query on something we couldn't answer.
What brands and equipment does Pippie know about?
Pippie's knowledge base covers a wide range of pressure washer manufacturers, pump brands, engine families, and burner systems. This includes documentation from major OEMs, service manuals, parts catalogs, and field-contributed tips. If Pippie doesn't have info on a specific brand, it will search the web as a fallback.
Does Pippie replace a real technician?
No. Pippie is a tool to help technicians diagnose faster and find information quickly. It's built to support your expertise, not replace it. Always use your professional judgment, especially on safety-critical issues.
Can Pippie diagnose from just a photo?
Pippie can identify equipment, read data plates, and spot visible damage from photos. For a full diagnosis, it helps to also describe the symptoms you're seeing — photos plus a written description gets the best results.
What if Pippie is taking a long time to respond?
Complex questions may take 10–20 seconds as Pippie works through multiple diagnostic tools. You'll see status messages ("Pippie is thinking…", "Still working on it…") while it works. If it takes longer than 45 seconds, a Try Again button will appear.
My question was answered incorrectly — what should I do?
Tap the 👎 button and describe what was wrong. Your feedback helps the admin team identify and correct bad answers. This is the single most valuable thing you can do to make Pippie smarter over time.
Can I use Pippie offline?
No. Pippie requires an internet connection to work. If you lose connection or the server can't be reached, you'll see a "Connection lost" message. Check your signal and try again when you're back online.
How do I start a new conversation?
Tap the + New Chat button in the top nav bar, or go back to the home screen and start a fresh search. Each new chat starts without any prior context.
Is my data private?
Your conversations, saved diagnostics, and feedback are stored securely and only accessible to you and the system administrators. Pippie does not share your data with other users.

Disclaimer & Terms of Use

P-Supp ("Pippie") is an AI-powered diagnostic assistance tool designed to help pressure washer field technicians find information, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform reference calculations. Pippie is an artificial intelligence system — it is not a human technician, and its responses are generated by machine learning technology, not by a person. By using this application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Not a Substitute for Professional Judgment
Pippie is a reference and diagnostic aid — not a replacement for qualified technicians, certified professionals, or manufacturer-authorized service procedures. All information, diagnoses, recommendations, and calculations provided by Pippie are for informational purposes only. You are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy and applicability of any information Pippie provides before acting on it.
No Guarantee of Accuracy
Pippie uses artificial intelligence to generate responses. AI-generated content may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccuracies. While we strive to maintain a high-quality knowledge base, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information provided by Pippie. Calculations (including nozzle sizing, injector sizing, and electrical test guidance) are reference tools and must be verified by the user before application.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, P-Supp, its owner, developers, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to the use of this application, including but not limited to: equipment damage, malfunction, or failure; personal injury, bodily harm, or death; property damage; loss of revenue, business, or data; costs associated with repairs, replacements, or service calls; or any actions taken or not taken based on information provided by Pippie.
⚠️ Safety Warning
Pressure washer equipment operates at high pressures and temperatures that can cause serious injury or death. Electrical components carry risk of shock, burns, or fire. Chemical injection systems involve hazardous materials. Always follow manufacturer safety guidelines, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and adhere to all applicable OSHA regulations and local safety codes. If you are unsure about any procedure, stop and consult a qualified professional.

Pippie's guided testing procedures (including multimeter tests and electrical diagnostics) are informational references only. They do not replace manufacturer-specific service manuals, certified training, or hands-on instruction from a qualified technician.
User Responsibility
By using Pippie, you confirm that: you are a trained or supervised pressure washer technician, or are using this tool under the guidance of one; you understand the risks associated with servicing pressurized equipment, electrical systems, and chemical injection systems; you will independently verify all diagnoses, calculations, and recommendations before acting on them; you will follow all manufacturer service procedures and safety guidelines; and you accept full responsibility for any actions you take based on information provided by Pippie.
Third-Party Content
Pippie's knowledge base includes information sourced from manufacturer documentation, service manuals, and publicly available technical resources. P-Supp does not claim ownership of third-party content and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer unless explicitly stated. All trademarks, brand names, and model numbers referenced within the application are the property of their respective owners.

When Pippie uses web search to supplement its knowledge base, results are sourced from third-party websites. P-Supp does not control, verify, or endorse the content of external sources.
Data & Privacy
Data We Collect: Account information (username, hashed password, role, language preference), conversation history, saved diagnostics, feedback and ratings, field tips you submit, and usage data (query counts, response times, tools used, diagnostic categories).

Third-Party Processing: To generate AI-powered responses, your questions and conversation history are sent to a third-party AI service provider for processing. This provider processes your input to generate a response and does not use your data to train its models. We do not send your account credentials, personal contact information, or saved diagnostic records to this provider — only the conversation content necessary to generate a response.

How We Use Your Data: We use the data we collect to provide and improve the diagnostic service, review answer quality and correct inaccuracies, monitor system performance and security, and track usage against daily query limits.

Data Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal data or conversation history to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Aggregated, anonymized usage data may be used internally to improve the knowledge base.

User-Submitted Content: Field tips submitted by users may be reviewed and, if approved, incorporated into Pippie's knowledge base for all users. Do not include personally identifiable information, proprietary business information, or confidential data in tips, feedback, or conversations.

Data Retention & Deletion: Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. To request deletion of your account and associated data, contact the P-Supp administrator. We will make reasonable efforts to delete your personal data within 30 days of a verified request, except where retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate business purposes.
Availability & Service
P-Supp is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or continuous service. The application may be updated, modified, or taken offline at any time without prior notice. Daily query limits apply and may be adjusted at our discretion.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update this disclaimer and terms of use at any time. Continued use of the application after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which P-Supp operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to the use of this application shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

Questions about these terms? Email support@psupp.ai.

Last updated: April 2026