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I Need A Pressure Washer. What Does the OT Recommend?
Posted on 9/26/14 at 6:57 am
Posted on 9/26/14 at 6:57 am
I need a pressure washer for basic duties around the house, such as cleaning the concrete porch, driveway, deck etc.
I prefer to get an electric and not gas powered.
Amazon is showing the AR Blue Clean and Sun Joe as top rated, but they seem very plasticy. I've seen one made by Black Max that looks to be made of metal and has brass fittings so I'm leaning towards that.
What brand do you use and are you happy with it? What do y'all recommend?
I prefer to get an electric and not gas powered.
Amazon is showing the AR Blue Clean and Sun Joe as top rated, but they seem very plasticy. I've seen one made by Black Max that looks to be made of metal and has brass fittings so I'm leaning towards that.
What brand do you use and are you happy with it? What do y'all recommend?
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Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:01 am to SirSaintly
I have the lower psi black max. I think it's 1800 psi. . It's been fine for light use around the house. You don't need anything too strong. Most people go too powerful and end up destroying their driveways.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:03 am to SirSaintly
Not recommending this or anything because I have no idea about it but seems like it is a good price although gas and not light duty:
Generac on Woot
Generac on Woot
This post was edited on 9/26/14 at 7:05 am
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:03 am to Spasweezy
Correction: 1700 psi
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:05 am to SirSaintly
Are you getting a gas powered or a little electric until?
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:18 am to SirSaintly
Electric will last 1-3 years
Good gas washer will last 15 plus years with regular maintenance.
Good gas washer will last 15 plus years with regular maintenance.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:30 am to djangochained
I've had a Husky brand electric from Home Depot for several years. Works great for me.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:35 am to djangochained
quote:
Good gas washer will last 15 plus years with regular maintenance.
Especially with a Honda or Briggs engine
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:40 am to djangochained
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Electric will last 1-3 years
Good gas washer will last 15 plus years with regular maintenance.
There are a few good electrics out there, but they will cost as much as a gas. Karcher makes a nicer one. otherwise they are pretty much very similar
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:40 am to stout
But your pump will last 1/3 of that. A rebuild is a couple hundred and a new pump is a new machine.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:42 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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But your pump will last 1/3 of that
Only if you are using it heavily. Just using it like a normal home owner the pump will last.
I have had my PW for going on 10 years now. Use it a few times a year and it all works great. It's a Craftsman I got with some Sears points I had and it has a Briggs engine.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:43 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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But your pump will last 1/3 of that. A rebuild is a couple hundred and a new pump is a new machine.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:44 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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new pump is a new machine.
you can buy new pumps for most decent pressure washers and even upgraded pumps
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:45 am to stout
I've had at least a dozen General, Comet, and other cheap pumps fail. Spent the money on a big Cat and it lasted only a bit longer. None of them are made to last with hard use.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:46 am to SirSaintly
I just bought a Generac 2800. I haven't unboxed it yet, but reviews I read were pretty good overall.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:47 am to SirSaintly
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:48 am to SirSaintly
Gas is my choice. Generac 2300psi with a rotating power head works for me!
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:48 am to NYCAuburn
Generally speaking price wise.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:49 am to Ice Cream Sammich
I have this one now and am very satisfied. When I first got it, it started 1 pull and continues to do so. IF you get a gas washer, do yourself a favor an ONLY use non-ethanol gas; the other shite kills small engines.
Homelite Pressure Washer
I went thru 2 electric Karchers and both broke in the same spot so no more of them.
Homelite Pressure Washer
I went thru 2 electric Karchers and both broke in the same spot so no more of them.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 7:53 am to SirSaintly
Stay far away from electric ones. I want to slam mine against the wall and I can never finish using it dry wish my wife didn't buy it for me so I could have bought one.
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