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re: Get an electric pressure washer or gas-powered?
Posted on 8/16/17 at 8:46 pm to lnomm34
Posted on 8/16/17 at 8:46 pm to lnomm34
Actually buying a pressure washer is a waste for most people IMO. Quality gas washers are expensive and need to be used and maintained regularly. Like just about anything else with a gas engine, using it once and putting it up for two years is a good way to significantly shorten its lifespan. But most residential users really don't have enough pressure washing needs cropping up fast enough to warrant consistent use and maintenance, so the washers just rot.
IMO renting is the better option.
Electrics in the $100-$200 range fall somewhere between a garden hose and a good gas washer. I think they're worth owning if you'll get a few uses out of it per year. Worst case scenario is it only lasts a few uses anyway, in which case you probably broke even with renting a washer a few times in its place.
IMO renting is the better option.
Electrics in the $100-$200 range fall somewhere between a garden hose and a good gas washer. I think they're worth owning if you'll get a few uses out of it per year. Worst case scenario is it only lasts a few uses anyway, in which case you probably broke even with renting a washer a few times in its place.
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Posted on 8/16/17 at 8:48 pm to Huey Lewis
A badass pressure washer gives you motivation to clean the hell out of stuff that's already pretty clean 
Posted on 8/17/17 at 12:12 am to stinkdawg
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PSI is great but I thought it was the GPM that really makes the difference?
Its a combination. A wide open garden hose with no nozzle will deliver high gpm. There needs to be pressure to get thst water moving fast
Posted on 8/17/17 at 4:39 am to lnomm34
Electrics are good for some things and they are less maintenance... if you want to wash your car, clean mold off wood or siding... stuff like that. But if you want to deep clean concrete you are gonna need gas.
It'll kill your arms and back though, might want to look into a spray glide attachment if you are gonna be cleaning a lot of concrete.
It'll kill your arms and back though, might want to look into a spray glide attachment if you are gonna be cleaning a lot of concrete.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 5:11 am to lnomm34
Gas by far.
Can always throttle back as opposed to looking for extra power you don't have with electric.
However, it all depends on your use. If you're using an electric frequently on a relatively small, already maintained surface that may be all you need.
Can always throttle back as opposed to looking for extra power you don't have with electric.
However, it all depends on your use. If you're using an electric frequently on a relatively small, already maintained surface that may be all you need.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 5:42 am to lnomm34
Electric was just easier for me. I pretty much only have it for cleaning bugs off my car before I wash it or spraying the bricks and siding of my house.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 5:48 am to onelochevy
Electric has worked fine for light use around my house also, concrete mostly. No Maintenance/fuel, takes up less space, etc. Of course it may be a tad slower to use, but that is negligible in my situation.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 6:03 am to lnomm34
Electric pressure washer?
What the frick is that?
What the frick is that?
Posted on 8/17/17 at 6:25 am to NATidefan
quote:If you are planning on doing driveway or sidewalk...get this accessory and you will cut your time and pain in half.
might want to look into a spray glide attachment if you are gonna be cleaning a lot of concrete.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 6:38 am to lnomm34
Gas, 2700 psi....don't overthink this
Posted on 8/17/17 at 7:04 am to Wtodd
Everyone knocking electric is talking about the cheap wal-mart type models. I've used this one for two years, commercial use. I'm talking about a guy running it 40 hours a week. Never an issue.
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Gas is a hassle for any job longer than 20 minues because of refueling. Not to mention the gas motors dont last as long. Usually the gas models have crappy pumps that go out when used long term.
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Gas is a hassle for any job longer than 20 minues because of refueling. Not to mention the gas motors dont last as long. Usually the gas models have crappy pumps that go out when used long term.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 7:22 am to Huey Lewis
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Actually buying a pressure washer is a waste for most people IMO. Quality gas washers are expensive and need to be used and maintained regularly. Like just about anything else with a gas engine, using it once and putting it up for two years is a good way to significantly shorten
I bought a gas powered washer for $275. It costs $50 a day to rent one. That's ~5 days of use to break even.
I just make sure I use ethanol free gas, and there is literally no maintenance.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 7:39 am to Btrtigerfan
Correct and how close you get to the vehicle with it. It can take off paint if not careful.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 7:47 am to porkrind
Dude, that thing is $900 amd 220v. That's infinitely less practical for a homeowner than a $300 gas pressure washer which gives the same performance.
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Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:02 am to lnomm34
Whatever you get, make sure it has a triplex pump, preferably a CAT, General or Udor. Udor pumps can run dry and not burn up like other models but cost a good but more. Pressure washers with axial cam pumps have a lot shorter life expectancy and most crap out within a few years of homeowner use.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:08 am to lnomm34
Whatever you get, it's not going to be the motor that goes out first, it's the pump mechanism. Be sure to get some pump saver and use it every time you finish a job.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:23 am to Mr Fusion
I'm looking at these too. My wife loves to pressure wash stuff but she sure as shite isn't going to be able to gas up a pressure washer, crank it, and go.
I'm looking at the 2000 PSI electric models. I figure it may not deep clean the shite out of the concrete but it should be plenty and the wife can use it when she wants.
I'm looking at the 2000 PSI electric models. I figure it may not deep clean the shite out of the concrete but it should be plenty and the wife can use it when she wants.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:25 am to porkrind
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Everyone knocking electric is talking about the cheap wal-mart type models
Not really....I went thru 2 Karchers before I said frick that.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:25 am to lnomm34
Depends. Do you want to take the paint off?
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