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[Belphegor]

Does anyone happen to know how a 1700psi PW compares to most self service car washes? As in psi/ blasting power.

[aim4squirrels]

Does anyone happen to know how a 1700psi PW compares to most self service car washes? As in psi/ blasting power.

Well under a PW at a coin op, but it's more about the amount of water (GPM) than the pressure at that point.

Depending on the Coin Op you visit, most are not overly powerful in PSI, but flow a lot more water (GPM). Occasionally though, you'll go to one where the owner might not know where to draw the line on PSI that is safe for paint, and then you need to know to stay back from the surface of your vehicle to avoid damage.

[cc rider]

Is it just mine, or do your lances not stay in the holder? Its only one side that I have a problem with and Im assuming it doesnt matter which lance is put on which side. Dont mean to hijack

I have had the ar383 for about a year now and I have used it a fair amount with no issues. My only qualm about it would be that you need to buy their accessories for it. But the only one I needed was the foam cannon and it is actually more reasonable than most out there.

[EVOlved]

Is it just mine, or do your lances not stay in the holder? Its only one side that I have a problem with and Im assuming it doesnt matter which lance is put on which side. Dont mean to hijack

No I have the same thing but I never use the turbo nozzle so I just leave that one off.

[builthatch]

i've been telling myself for a while now, when my Husky finally bites the dust, i'll get a Sun Joe SPX3000 . i mainly clean my own vehicles and of course clean the house/concrete, so i don't need something super duper heavy duty like the Kranzle pieces.

i like the easy recourse of getting stuff like this locally in case something happens. good info on that Sam's unit vs. the Ryobi.

[Belphegor]

Well under a PW at a coin op, but it's more about the amount of water (GPM) than the pressure at that point.

Depending on the Coin Op you visit, most are not overly powerful in PSI, but flow a lot more water (GPM). Occasionally though, you'll go to one where the owner might not know where to draw the line on PSI that is safe for paint, and then you need to know to stay back from the surface of your vehicle to avoid damage.

Thanks for the info

[swanicyouth]

I've been using my $125 Karcher jobber from Walmart for years now and the thing just won't quit. If I had to do it again, I'd get another Karcher - but a model that puts out just a bit more volume and has a wheel built into it to roll up the hose.

But, I'd stick with Karcher.

[DetailKitty]

I recently bought a green works from Lowes on the recommendation of a
couple people here on AGO. I love that thing. Had 2 different Karchers that I sold because I hated the cheap hard plastic water line. The green works has a braided water line, is very quiet, has the same brass gun connectors as my gas unit (can use my foam cannon on both) and quick release tips. Just my $.02

+1 here- bought my Greenworks at Lowes and love it
Works great with the foam cannon as well.

[jaimz11]

I can vouch for the Black Max pw they sell at Sam's. Bought a foam cannon to go with it and I've been pleased so far.

[DRamsey]

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