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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by jebfour View Post
    I currently have a Simpson 3,000PSI 2.4GPM power washer that I use for detailing the cars. It works fantastic. It has tons of power and cleans the wheels and everywhere else like a champ. It runs a foam cannon like nobody’s business. It’s also extremely loud and I’m tired of listening to it when getting things cleaned up. I also live where the summers are pretty rough, therefore, I’d like to get things detailed earlier in the day without infuriating my neighbors.

    I’ve seen the YouTube videos and Google searches, but I’m wondering what those here would suggest?
    I just replaced my 26 year old Pro Karcher electric with another one, the Pro HD range is nothing like their rubbish plastic domestic ones.
    130 Bar (1900psi) and 620 L per hour, and very very quiet.
    Its excellent and has a fabulous snow foam lance, and the new easylock connectors are ace!

    Conversely a new neighbour has a Honda Gas one ... sure it is probably powerful ... but living in a cul de sac with 12 houses ... I reckon within 6 months 10 of them hate him! Due to the noise.

    Mine really only has the noise of a huge jet stream of water, and enough power to strip the paint back to its primer in seconds so why go gas!
    Just no need, unless you are a mobile detailer with no electric power near you .
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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by Submariner View Post
    I just replaced my 26 year old Pro Karcher electric with another one, the Pro HD range is nothing like their rubbish plastic domestic ones.
    130 Bar (1900psi) and 620 L per hour, and very very quiet.
    Its excellent and has a fabulous snow foam lance, and the new easylock connectors are ace!

    Conversely a new neighbour has a Honda Gas one ... sure it is probably powerful ... but living in a cul de sac with 12 houses ... I reckon within 6 months 10 of them hate him! Due to the noise.

    Mine really only has the noise of a huge jet stream of water, and enough power to strip the paint back to its primer in seconds so why go gas!
    Just no need, unless you are a mobile detailer with no electric power near you .
    In the US they have 110v electric outlet which is a big difference to the 240v we have in the EU. We can have more powerfull electric motors than they. I have a K7 Full Control Premium Flex with the specs 2600psi 2.6gpm 180bar and 600l/h. That I'm very satisfied with. The Pro kärcher PW is even more well built and also in a very different price level.

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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by SWETM View Post
    In the US they have 110v electric outlet which is a big difference to the 240v we have in the EU. We can have more powerfull electric motors than they. I have a K7 Full Control Premium Flex with the specs 2600psi 2.6gpm 180bar and 600l/h. That I'm very satisfied with. The Pro kärcher PW is even more well built and also in a very different price level.
    I thought the US versions just upped the Amps.
    I find the Pro Karcher versions very different to the Domestic ones, solid brass heads etc. A different league, as is the price.
    Thankfully we have a couple of big shippers to the contruction industry so the price difference is tiny.
    What you have to do is negotiate a huge discount on the accessories.e.g. My Snow Foam Lance is £128 discounted to £62.
    Pro acessories have killer rrp prices! But they are built like battleships!

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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    I only use the AR Blue Clean 1600psi being how well it holds up.

    I've tried other brands but don't come close to lasting as long as the AR.

    Not sure why they last longer but they do in my experience

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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    I have and love the new sun joe professional series spx9004

    1300 psi
    2gpm

    Here is a thread I did on my wall mount station with it

    DIY Pressure Washer Wall mount, shelves, reel, etc. Plans inside

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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by HateSwirls View Post
    I only use the AR Blue Clean 1600psi being how well it holds up.

    I've tried other brands but don't come close to lasting as long as the AR.

    Not sure why they last longer but they do in my experience

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    AR does make commercial grade pumps. I have no idea if they truly manufacture their homeowner line or just license it out, but I could imagine their units being more reliable and overall a better bang for the buck if a pressurized water feed is OK.

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    Re: Looking to move from gas to electric power washer…suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by HateSwirls View Post
    I only use the AR Blue Clean 1600psi being how well it holds up.

    I've tried other brands but don't come close to lasting as long as the AR.

    Not sure why they last longer but they do in my experience

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    Always good to find kit that lasts.
    My last Pro Karcher lasted 26 years.
    In fact it was still working , but started a slow leak, mc functioned fine.
    Sent it back to be fixed ... they undid it only to find another part needed fixing that was no longer available.
    Sadly they have a policy if they cant fix it properly they cut the power cord to disable it.

    I wasnt too mad as 26 years is good enough in my book.
    TBH if the next one last 25 years I very much doubt I will still be washing cars then lol!

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