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1) Gas will generally always be better GPM(Think you want ideal pressure around 1000, so GPM 'rated' is relative. As the pressure drops, generally GPM increases). The con is, well,...an IC motor is loud, annoying to start, fill with gas, and usually not something you can hard mount 2) if you hard mount(and you should), trust me and GET A REEL. you will get really tired of winding up even a 50' hose. it doesn't need to be a $$$$ cox reel, but yes, in all cases, you will never regret the reel buy. 3) most electric are on off/based when trigger is pulled(electric anyways) 4) Karcher 1700 "cube" is really an EXCELLENT starter. around $100, 3 year no question warranty, more than enough gpm and psi to wash and foam a car. I ran it for 2 years. Is the Kranzle better? YEP, but my karcher performed perfectly. https://www.amazon.com/Karcher-Elect.../dp/B06XRDLVN5 5) spend your money on the 'accessories'. That is, make it effortless to use(hard mount your PW, get the reel, splurge on a gun). The less effort it takes to pull all the 'stuff' out and to put it up, the more enjoyable and ultimately the more hooked you get. Not everyone is an obsessed garage fan, but he makes the intro into this stuff EASY. he sells a full accessory kit for the 1700 cube(even sells the 1700 cube on his site too) https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...er-accessories |
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Mounting really isn't an option for me due to a) garage space and b) I'll want to be using it in the front and back of the house.
I'm leaning towards this one-- any feedback? It's $329 at Home Depot, but I get a 10% discount, so actually $296 plus tax. Gas, 3000 PSI, 2.3-GPM with a Honda engine. Again, thanks. R. |
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Bringing this one back up as I'm funneling through the pile of options. I've always thought gas would be the way to go and in the past has been my only experience with pressure washers. That said, I recently dumped my 4 stroke power head in favor of a 40V electric head to power my string trimmer, edger, etc. and am really impressed. This has me now leaning to an electric option, but am concerned on quality, longevity, and functionality.
My primary uses will be for washing the house (soffits, gutters, siding, etc.) and hope to hook up a foam cannon for car washing as an after-thought. I figure I will pressure wash the driveway a few times while we live here and I'd probably need about 200 ft of a thick gauge extension cord. Is that even possible or a reasonable expense? Or would I be better off getting gas for that reason? ie: "cheap" electric pressure washer + expensive extension cord = similar price of a higher quality gas option Echoing others' comments in here, I really can't justify the big money some of the offerings mentioned in the thread. $300-ish or less would be my budget. I see that Karcher has their K1900 for a good price + includes a free surface cleaner. https://www.kaercher.com/us/home-gar...-11061290.html Last edited by spazzyfry123; 06-26-2020 at 03:17 PM.. |
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I think I'm going to go the route of flybigjet and get the Ryobi with the Honda motor. Fingers crossed. |
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The only thing I'd offer as a critique was that the hose setup wasn't optimal. It is fairly stiff, so it didn't coil well for storage and was kind of a pain in the arse. I got a quick-disconnect kit on Amazon that solved the problem nicely. Inexpensive, and allowed me to quick-disconnect the garden hose, the pressure washer hose at the machine, and the pressure washer hose at the wand. Problem solved-- the hose coils nicely now and it stores well. https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07MY1...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Ive had good luck with troybilt pressure washers. I currently have a craftsman professional grade with a honda motor(got it on sale for a great deal). The engine is great but the pump itself leaves some to be desired. It works fine after about 5min but before that pressure cuts in and out making it rather annoying to use if i want to get something done quickly.
If i were to do it again id go with something else. As far as electric PWs we used to use them at work and theyre nice but we would go through them about every 6-9months to the point we had several in stock at all times. They were used indoors so gas was not an option
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Nope, I am not driving s Corolla. End of discussion. |
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07-02-2020, 05:10 PM | #55 |
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More like paying for an M3, but getting the performace of Corolla. Either way, different strokes. You enjoy your 1400psi wonder machine in good health, and I will enjoy my 3000 psi.
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I have sun joe.
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I've been extremely happy with my Subaru gas powered washer from Costco. It takes about 5 min to warm up but that's the only complaint I have.
I have yet to see an electric that compares in power, I'm surprised they even have 3000psi electric ones now. I don't even want to know the price, I'm sure most of you know the Costco price is a bit over $300. |
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Me too but it just decided to not work anymore, lasted about 18 months (stored in the winter dry/warm garage) $150
$35 Bought a snake hose too, that lasted 5 days... I'm just jinx when it comes to cheap things lasting, buying a fuc**ng Honda powered gas simson $399 And for the cherry on top a branch fell on the roof, if the paintless dent removal guy can't get it fixed $500 I'm just getting a carbon fiber roof $3.2k Venting, Note the m2 has just 2550 miles, it's been in hibernation most of its life, outside a total of 35 days garaged 18 months, fml Under a tree because I'm so smart, wanted some shade to detail her, branch missed all of my shitty work trucks and trailer, bullseye on my creampuff 🎯 |
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