Anyone know pressure washers?

[daepp]

Are there any good electric one? Why use gas if you're just around your home? Are the gas ones the only good ones? Any info would be appreciated!

[jyl]

Husky 2000 psi works fine for around-home tasks - driveway, fence, etc. Convenient electric. Only thing is, the hose-to-machine threads gall badly - put something (grease, anti-seize) on there or they'll be frozen in a year or so.

If I were cleaning a large expanse of concrete frequently, I'd look for something bigger/gas.

[madmmac]

It all depends on what you really need to do with it.

It is gallons per minute not psi that really gets things done......especially quickly.

[rusnak]

I use a crappy electric one at the coast house to wash salt and stuff off the windows and side of the house. It's good because I can carry it around, over bushes, on the deck, etc.

BUUUUTTTTT, I hate electric power washers. They break. I'm on my 4th one. I'm on my second gas pressure washer. The first was an El Cheapo one from Costco. My second one is a Simpson 4500 psi washer with a Honda twin motor with overhead cams, lol. It's bad-ass.

If I were to look at little power washers, I'd say go with gas and look for one with a tiny Honda motor, and a good brand name rebuildable or replacable pump. The pump o-rings are what goes bad, and that's what will need servicing first.

[Dantilla]

I wouldn't mess with an electric one, but I'm pretty spoiled with my 5000 psi Honda-powered washer. It will just about bore holes through wood if not carefull.

[MarkRobinson]

I'd love a small propane-powered Pressure washer (if they made them) or a commercial electric: a shop down the street has a commercial electric but so old you can't read the manufacturer's plate: it rocks: as good as the average 2200psi gas washer & flows too, buuuuut, I don't who makes the damn thing.

[gr8fl4porsche]

I have a near new Mi-T-M 5000 psi 27HP Honda with electric start for sale if your interested in getting the job done fast!


Like others have said, depends on your usage.

To rinse off the deck or driveway - little electric is fine.

To make the driveway look brand new again is going to take some muscle - psi and gpm.

[daepp]

Thanks guys. Just ordered a 2400 psi Mi-T-M from our supplier. Honda engine, light duty but should get the job done.

[Dantilla]

Something I do with mine- I only use 100 LL Avgas. No alcohol, and stays stable for a very long time. Your local airport may have a self-serve pump.

Even after sitting for months, it will always start on the first pull.

[red-beard]

The 3000-5000 psi work great. The electric ones are usually under 2000 psi. Gas is much better than electric. Stay away from the Honda Engines.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Stay away from the Honda Engines.

Why, may I ask?

The Generac power washer I had used a Briggs and Stratton, what a piece of junk that was. I have a few things that use small Honda engines, and they all start on the first pull, and run well. Only my echo power tools come close in terms of reliability.

I can think of maybe Tecumseh, Kawasaki, and Husqvarna as other makers of small engines.

[red-beard]

The carbs do not work well with Ethanol fuel. My lawn mower is dead, as is my father's pressure washer and one of my buddies pressure washer.