Got rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!!

[willieg]

Bought this Ryobi recently and have used it 2 or 3 times, haven't done the improved setup yet but will. Amazing machine for the money, much more powerful than my old 1750psi gas Karcher. My question relates to pump protector - manual say pump lubricated for life but then recommends using pump protector after each use and before storage. What do you guys do?

[Hammer77]

Just bought the washer, FYI its on sale at Home Depot for $80 until 4/15/2018.

[MrRoo]

I’m really happy with my SunJoe SPX3500. Quality seems really good. Nice and quiet. Hose is very flexible. All materials seem strong. Sunjoe have had really good reviews for a while. I have a Subaru gas power washer for bigger jobs. Things a beast.

[Hammer77]

Just ordered all the stuff from MTM except for the hose mentioned in the OP. I guess its not available anymore so I found this one on Amazon.

Amazon.com: JGB Enterprises Eagle Hose Eaglewash I Wrapped Grey Modified Nitrile Pressure Washer Hose Assembly, 3/8" NPT Male X NPT Male Swivel with Guards, 4000 psi Maximum Pressure, 50' Length, 3/8" Hose ID: Industrial & Scientific

Should work fine.

[willieg]

Thanks Hammer77 for the sale info. I bought mine on 3-15 at regular price since I had been watching for a sale for several weeks and finally gave up. Home Depot will honor sale price within 30 days of purchase so I just made a quick run in there and got a $40 refund. Without your post I most likely would not have known in time. Appreciate it.

Also, still hoping to hear from someone re: my earlier post on pump lubrication.

[Hammer77]

Good deal Willieg, glad it helped! Sorry I can't answer your question, that's new to me. May I ask, are you running yours with the stock hose and wand or did you purchase the add on stuff (or similar) Zach mentioned in the OP? Either way could you share your thoughts about the performance of the unit?

Thanks
Dave

[willieg]

Right now just using the hose and wand that came with it. I plan to upgrade along the lines of what Zach was recommending. Have only used the unit a couple of times so far but I really like it and am impressed by the power it has. My old gas Karcher is rated at 1750psi and this Ryobi will clean circles around it. I will post more later as I gain more use experience but I thought it was a bargain at $119 and, now, at $79 - wow! Anybody thinking about it should jump on the $79 deal that ends tomorrow.

[sudsmobile]

The pump is lubricated internally "for life", whatever that means to you, but pump protector helps take care of the pump portion of the pump where the water flows through, not the internal mechanics. Think of it like a car water pump. There's the internal parts that don't touch water and the impeller that is exposed to and pumps the water through your cooling system.

[willieg]

Thanks, makes sense. Guess I'll get some pump protector

[jdne5b]

Price still shows 79.99. It might be a permanent reduction, as it doesnt show as a sale price anymore.