Posted: 6/9/2016 6:50:09 PM EDT
I need a Good/Decent one Gasoline only no electrical pansy shit 2.7gps 3000psi +
and no Harbor Freight has not been ruled out .Generac hmmm .....Troy Built uhhhh what ya got |
| I have a Generac from Lowes with a Honda motor. Probably 13-14 YO. Still running. I replace the O-rings about every 3-4 years in the wand. Done it in the pump 4 years ago. About 8 years ago I took it apart and had to free up the clogged parts. Now, when I'm finished with it, I run about 3 gallons of water through the soap dispenser, drain the fuel, lay it on its side and then I spray the inside of the pump thru the hose openings with silicon spray and let it lay there for a couple of hours. I've never had an issue with it since. Maybe if I had been more thorough in my cleaning it would not have gotten clogged the first time. |
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I have a Generac from Lowes with a Honda motor. Probably 13-14 YO. Still running. I replace the O-rings about every 3-4 years in the wand. Done it in the pump 4 years ago. About 8 years ago I took it apart and had to free up the clogged parts. Now, when I'm finished with it, I run about 3 gallons of water through the soap dispenser, drain the fuel, lay it on its side and then I spray the inside of the pump thru the hose openings with silicon spray and let it lay there for a couple of hours. I've never had an issue with it since. Maybe if I had been more thorough in my cleaning it would not have gotten clogged the first time. Nice post Casey I will do that with the new one.......Whichever that may be  
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I picked up this Generac 2800psi 2.5gpm from Homedepot a few months ago when it was on sale (w/free delivery). I've cleaned a few porches and decks, mildew from vinyl siding and used it to clean the deck of my mower. Works well, haven't had any problems in the short time I've had it. It comes with 4 nozzles, but I bought a 15 degree and an extension wand. I like the 15 degree nozzle better for cleaning off mildew, and the extension wand lets me reach higher on the house.
SInce I keep it in the unheated barn, I have to make sure I rinse and drain the water and treat it with pump lube and antifreeze after each use, since I probably won't be needing it again until next spring. I don't want to take the chance of seizing or freezing up the pump. The only thing I don't like about it is the plastic pressure hose that comes with it. I would prefer a rubber hose (and one 5-10 feet longer) since it would be more flexible and less prone to coiling up on itself, but I can replace that if it begins to bother me. |
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The best kind of pressure washers are free!
ETA: I have a Ryobi with a Honda engine. Had it for a couple of years... works like a charm. All my neighbors are constantly asking to borrow it. As an aside, make sure you get the big, disk-shaped, surface-cleaner attachment if you're planning on doing any sort of floor/driveway/sidewalk/etc. It's worth its weight in gold. ETA2: this one: 
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| I have a Powermate(made by Colman)with a Honda engine, I believe it's a 2800psi model. It's seen 9yrs of hard use and the only thing I've had to do to it was have the load out valves(I think that's the name) on the pump worked on last summer, it would still run but it didn't have as much pressure and would stall out when you let off the wand. |
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I bought a Troy from lowes this spring that I've been happy with. A question I've got, anyone have any experience with the spinning turbo nozzles? Do they really make things easier or is it snake oil? They work pretty good for cleaning stains off a driveway, never use it on a car. |
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I finally ponied up for one a couple years ago. It's badass. Quoted:
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DeWalt has the bang for your buck. They have a Honda engine too which is a plus in my book. I finally ponied up for one a couple years ago. It's badass. Another vote for DeWalt. Have a DXPW3835. 3800 PSI, 3.5 GPM, Honda GX270 commercial engine, AAA pump. Normal price is $800 from Home Depot. Almost a year ago I got one from Home Depot that was supposed to be a "refurb" for $600. What I ended up with was a unit that had shipped upside down leaking (very used) crankcase oil all over, an aftermarket wand, and an incorrect hose (25' instead of advertised 50' which was a big reason I was buying it). Home Depot ended up shipping me a different unit that was correct (looked like it had been a demo unit with light use) and I've been using it no problem since. Really great pressure washer! Anything with a Honda commercial engine or Subaru engine and a quality CAT or AAA pump is going to serve you well. Just make sure you winterize the pump if it's getting stored in an unheated area. I poured RV water line antifreeze through mine before last Winter and no problems with using it this Spring. |
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The best kind of pressure washers are free! ETA: I have a Ryobi with a Honda engine. Had it for a couple of years... works like a charm. All my neighbors are constantly asking to borrow it. As an aside, make sure you get the big, disk-shaped, surface-cleaner attachment if you're planning on doing any sort of floor/driveway/sidewalk/etc. It's worth its weight in gold. ETA2: this one: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61fPxt094JL._SL1000_.jpg I just got one of these a month ago and have used it quite a bit. The Honda engine is great, of course. What I also like about it is the pressure adjustment on the wand, you can dial it down or up on the fly. Although I don't have to worry about freezing here in L.A., I use the Briggs & Stratton spray pump lubricant and antifreeze to prolong pump life (also have very hard water here). Costco had a nearly identical unit but with Subaru engine on sale for $30 less but I got this because of the Honda engine. Also second the surface cleaner. I got this one and it works great. Makes cleaning walkways, driveways, or decks go a lot faster and you don't get splashed all over. |
| I don't care about brand at all. Those major brands are just packaging the components. If you were going into business and needed a commercial grade my advice would be just find a belt driven unit with a Honda engine, and a cat pump. Cat pumps are the "honda" of the high pressure pumps, and will last every bit as long as the Honda will if cared for. I've got a unit with thousands of hours on it, and I don't think Ive done anything to it except change the oil and spark plugs in the Honda. |