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I bought one of these last year, plenty of pressure, Honda engine.
https://vortexxpressurewashers.com/product/professional-4000-psi-pressure-washer/
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Originally Posted by Fanofthefortyone
I bought one of these last year, plenty of pressure, Honda engine.
https://vortexxpressurewashers.com/product/professional-4000-psi-pressure-washer/
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Very nice, that one should serve you well and then some.

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I've always heard that if you want the pump to last never let the engine run when you're not squeezing the trigger on the wand.

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Originally Posted by turkish
Just make sure it has enough pressure and flow to run one of these.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/203105727



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i bought a washer from Northern Tool. 3000 psi, Honda engine, brass triplex pump. Not cheap, currently about $600, but the pump can be rebuilt by store technicians. It requires a hose with city water pressure. It automatically dilutes whatever it attached to the chemical hose 15:1 with the black nozzle. Higher pressure nozzles have more back pressure so don't suck up chemicals or detergent.

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Good soap will help.

Bulk and mix in pump up sprayer. If it’s not aluminum i use a caustic soap. Think oilfield type soap. Works great on gumbo mud.


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I got whatever brand Costco carries with the Honda engine. Great little unit and enough power to do anything I ask of it.

Just make sure when you store it for any length of time you run the preservative through the pump to protect it.

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Learned decades ago that bargain deals almost always dissapoint. I’ve been through a Snap-On branded electric model that was a real POS. It quit working the week the warranty expired.... Had another no-name brand before that was even worse. Broke down and picked up a Stihl 400. Stihl has never disappointed. Just my 0.02.

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Water flow is very important as important or more than psi. Cat pumps are the best, there are many other pumps that are good too. A Honda gx390 engine on a 4gpm and 3600psi pump or higher is ideal. Here’s a Yamaha unit that’s a excellent buy.
http://www.performancetoolcenter.co...V8rCL3AIVymSGCh2GRAPYEAQYASABEgJ3iPD_BwE

I have a Honda gx390 engine with a comet 4gpm, 4000psi pump. It will get any job done you want done and get it done much faster than a lower end unit. You can always adjust your pump pressure back if your cleaning something delicate, it only takes a second to do it.

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Stay away from craftsman. Bought one and had to rebuild the pump.


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Originally Posted by 458 Lott
I got whatever brand Costco carries with the Honda engine. Great little unit and enough power to do anything I ask of it.

Just make sure when you store it for any length of time you run the preservative through the pump to protect it.

An antifreeze for outdoor storage or to prevent oxidation?


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AR Blue Clean AR118 1,500 PSI 1.5 GPM Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer


This is what we have been using for the last few years. Portable, self storing, easy to assemble, never fails fo function. It has worked well for us, and sees quite a bit of use.

Runs about $100.00 on Amazon (iirc)


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I’ve had a few- keep the pump lubricant and preservative in the pump. Honda and Subaru engines last and start. Have water going when you start it and run the carburetor dry to kill it if storing at all. I like Costco models because they will take them back.

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I appreciate the input from everyone. Looks like things are all over the place on considerations...... Maybe I need to rent/borrow one to determine how much pressure/flow I need for the jobs I do.

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bought the Ryobi electric from home depot - its good for washing your car or sidewalk, maybe spraying the neighbors dog - that's about it


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Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC
I appreciate the input from everyone. Looks like things are all over the place on considerations...... Maybe I need to rent/borrow one to determine how much pressure/flow I need for the jobs I do.


This is a good idea.

Rent both, hot and cold water machines.


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