Pressure Washers?

MrBigAxe · 05-03-2008, 05:19 PM

I'm considering buying a pressure washer. There is this place I like to go that gets very gooey after it rains. The mud has a lot of clay in it and takes about $30 to spray it all off at the car wash. Does anyone have anything pro/con to say about any particular sprayers? What options or specifications should I look for on a sprayer?

1983FJ60 · 05-03-2008, 05:23 PM

a variety of nozzles for different applications, because you can strip the paint off of a truck if you're using a cheap all in one nozzle.

a honda motor. they're more expensive, but more reliable.

strong chassis with quality tires because that's how it's going to follow you around and the motor vibrates like hell.

long wand and long hose, make sure it's flexy and durable.

**COOKN** · 05-03-2008, 10:25 PM

I bought mine @ Costco--- 2650 PSI --2.6 gpm w/ 6hp Honda Motor. I had my first one for 2 yrs and the pump went out. Costco replaced it--no questions asked!I've had ththis one for about a year with no problems. It has 4 different nozzles. It's one of the best purchases I have made.

mikey · 05-05-2008, 08:15 AM

If you can find one that has triplex pump (triple plungers) vs duplex(double plungers). The triplex reduces the shaking of the pressure washer and gets rid of the pulsing from the wand.

**COOKN** · 05-05-2008, 08:58 AM

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mikey previously said:

If you can find one that has triplex pump (triple plungers) vs duplex(double plungers). The triplex reduces the shaking of the pressure washer and gets rid of the pulsing from the wand.

I assume this one has the triplex pump. It's very smooth--no pulsing in the wand.