Pressure Washer

[Ruben12]

Hey guys, I'm on the market for a new pressure washer. I currently have a 2500psi gas powered pressure washer and I'm tired of the noise and fumes. Anyone know of an electric pressure washer I can pick up at my local Home Depot or Lowe's? I'm looking for one that works well with a foam cannon too! Thanks!

[subyfan]

Also interested in hearing feedback. I will be in the market before the end of the month.

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[briarpatch]

SunJoe SPX3000 electric. I have one, use it with a foam cannon, and love it. Swap out their plastic fittings for quick release ones, and you're set. Have had it for close to a year with no issues.

[ski2]

You may be interested in this post by Zach: Got Rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!! (https://www.autopia.org/forums/everything-else/187785-rid-overpriced-karcher-pw-bought-cheap-ryobi-upgraded-setup.html?highlight=zach+mcgovern+presseure+washe r)

[fightnews]

You may be interested in this post by Zach: Got Rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!! (https://www.autopia.org/forums/everything-else/187785-rid-overpriced-karcher-pw-bought-cheap-ryobi-upgraded-setup.html?highlight=zach+mcgovern+presseure+washe r)

Biased review in that link. I have a Karcher K5 and love it. No problem whatsoever

[1969Vette]

I've had a Karcher K5-85M for at least 5 years and use a foam cannon. The Karcher takes a special adapter but does a great job.

I use it on my wife's Equinox, my '98 Mercedes, and my 69 Vette. Don't need anything more powerful.

Good Luck

[fightnews]

I've had a Karcher K5-85M for at least 5 years and use a foam cannon. The Karcher takes a special adapter but does a great job.

I use it on my wife's Equinox, my '98 Mercedes, and my 69 Vette. Don't need anything more powerful.

Good Luck

If I remember correctly the op's main problem with the karcher k5 was the hose always coiling? I do agree that can be a problem if you don't take care of it. By that I mean using a rubber and vinyl cleaner/conditioner on it when you roll it up. It would be nice if karcher had an upgrade for the hose that was rubber

[ShinyGC]

I ran a Karcher PW for over 5 years before it developed an internal leak. Great unit, but uses its own quick connectors which can be a PITA when adapting to extension hoses or foam cannons. The Karcher breaking down gave me the excuse to upgrade to a unit that uses standard pressure washer fittings.

The Sun Joe is another option, however it uses a proprietary sized outlet which is an M22/15mm. I converted that outlet (using a brass fitting with o-ring) to give me a "standard" M22/14mm size. So now i am able to run any off the shelf pressure washer hose, gun or attachment i want. To me that is key if you have a Sun Joe unit. I chose the SPX3000 and paired it with an MTM Hydro gun/lance, 50" custom hose+reel and couldn't be happier with my setup.

[215Detailing]

Amazon.com: M22 14mm to M22 15mm Adapter, Hose to Hose Coupler for Power Pressure Washer - Connects Two Hoses: Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Coupler-Power-Pressure-Washer/dp/B077KH1B5G/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1518447560&sr=8-18&keywords=FITTING+M22)

[215Detailing]

Amazon.com: M22 Male to M22 Male 15mm Adapter, Hose to Hose Coupler for Power Pressure Washer - Connects Two Hoses: Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KBMSDB/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=efLCM&pf_rd_r=MP1S5HJ9YY78KCC7GT0C&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B077KBMSDB&pd_rd_w=SiBz0&pf_rd_i=FITTING+M22&pd_rd_r=01a69049-4232-4f28-8f4d-367b3f8d4e37&ie=UTF8&qid=1518447652&sr=3)

Amazon.com: DUSICHIN DUS-222 M22 Metric Hose Fitting Connector for High Pressure Washer Gun and Hose: Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/DUSICHIN-DUS-222-Fitting-Connector-Pressure/dp/B01KHNEJ0G/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1518447722&sr=8-25&keywords=FITTING+M22)

Amazon.com : Twinkle Star Quick Connector, Fitting for High Pressure Washer Gun and Hose (M22M+M22M) : Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/Twinkle-Star-Connector-Fitting-Pressure/dp/B071RRN8DG/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1518447751&sr=8-27&keywords=FITTING+M22)

Amazon.com : Please see replacement Item# 43378. NorthStar Hose to Hose Coupler - 22mm Fitting, 4000 PSI : Pressure Washer Couplers : Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AX482/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=cEPXn&pf_rd_r=QPN0KAZY2RMT25GRT5PP&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0000AX482&pd_rd_w=QXg45&pf_rd_i=FITTING+M22&pd_rd_r=ee59420e-d107-44aa-85c8-5a3874a13918&ie=UTF8&qid=1518447751&sr=1)

Amazon.com : Ultimate Washer 1871D M22 Metric Hose Fitting Connector for High Pressure Washer Gun and Hose 5000 PSI Rated : Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXW4GG9/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=cEPXn&pf_rd_r=QPN0KAZY2RMT25GRT5PP&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B01MXW4GG9&pd_rd_w=QXg45&pf_rd_i=FITTING+M22&pd_rd_r=ee59420e-d107-44aa-85c8-5a3874a13918&ie=UTF8&qid=1518447751&sr=2)

[JMak97008]

I'm also in the market now for a power washer. But it needs to serve multiple purposes, such as car washing with lots of suds and cleaning wood siding, driveway, and similar uses. Not sure if I should get gas or electric, 1500 or 2000 psi, hose roller, etc.

Interested in how this thread goes.

[SWETM]

Much is depending on the budget you have. And what kind of use you are going to have it for. The thing I looked after when I was upgradeing my smallest nilfisk pressure wash. Was that I wanted as much of the gpm the PW could give on the electric outlet I have which is 240v. If you want a high caulity PW which would last you a lifetime then Kränzle is the brand to look into. I have heard good things about AR PW also. There is a couple of futures to decide about. Are you able to have a PW on one place or is it haveing to be portable. Do you want a hose reel or an one that you disconnect and reel up somewhere else. I would test out the original spray gun and hose to start with if that is possible. Then think thrue if an upgrade is necessary to get. If you are going with a smaller PW and still wants a good foam from the foamcannon. Then replace the orifice to 1.1mm in the foamcannon. The standard orifice is 1.25mm. This gets you a better foam. But don't forget that the cleaning ability the PW has is IME the higher gpm the better.
I went with a kärcher k7 premium plus flex pressure wash with specs 2600psi 2.6gpm 240v. The difference to the nilfisk pressure wash with specs 1300psi 1.1gpm is light years apart. I had to get a bigger orifice to the foamcannon 1.3mm. The time has been cut in more than half the time and a better cleaning ability and a thicker foam with less of product. So go from a gas PW to a small to mid range consumer PW is a big step down. See if you can borrow or test the PW size you are thinking of to get. And see if it meets your needs.

[Speedie6]

I personally have a gas washer. But, I do wish I had gotten a 240V electric, as SWETM suggested. One that looks to be a good value, but I can't personally vouch for since I don't have it, is the Northern Tool NorthStar #1573021. $850, 5 HP motor, 3000 PSI, 2.5 GPM. That is still less powerful than a less expensive mid-range gas unit. But, looks to me to be a good value for an electric. If I was to buy again, I would probably get it.

[fightnews]

I'm also in the market now for a power washer. But it needs to serve multiple purposes, such as car washing with lots of suds and cleaning wood siding, driveway, and similar uses. Not sure if I should get gas or electric, 1500 or 2000 psi, hose roller, etc.

Interested in how this thread goes.
There is no one-size-fits-all electric is for cars and other small stuff. gas is for all that other stuff.

You just have to pick what's more important if you want foam have to get a separate foam Cannon. It's big money if you want to do everything right

[Speedie6]

I looked at Kränzle as suggested by SWETM. Dang! The Kränzle unit that is most comparible to the NorthStar I listed costs $3k! 3.5x the price of the NorthStar! But, the Kränzle has a 10 year warranty. And somewhat higher cleaning units since theirs has higher GPM.

I watched their video on their pumps and they talk about their superiour design. I am convinced theirs is a good product. But, for 3.5x the price, I think I would get the NorthStar. But, I don't own either. I have a DeWalt gas.