Any of you guys have a good recommendation for a good electric pressure washer? Looking for one that is reliable and does not leak water like my other one! -_____-
I picked up a Cleanforce 1,800 psi 1.6 GPM Axial Cam Electric Heavy-Duty Pressure Washer from homedepot. I have not had any problems with it nor any leaks. I was a little scared of buying it though because of the reviews but if you know how to use it and take car of it, it will last and work great.
For car detailing size and power aren't too much of an issue. There are some things to take into consideration
gas/electric - its personal preference at this level
motor type - induction if choosing electric.
I would also try to stay away from non-standard tips and guns that come with the really low end machines. They can be problematic if you want to pick up a foam lance later down the road.
I picked up a 3800 PSI 3.0gpm Cat brand w/ Cat pump. It's 155 lbs and I think I've bit off more than I can chew with it - I can't load it in the truck without a strong helper. Awesome machine w/ Yamaha MZ300 engine, 50ft hose, 5 tips, adjustable pressure. Works awesome though with a foam cannon I got it for almost 50% off at Home Depot due to (2) failed Ridgid units within a week and dealt with the store manager.
Anyone want to buy it in the Southern Illinois area? No shipping LOL.
I use a Karcher gas powered with a Honda 5.5 hp engine...I followed your link and read the reviews a Lowe's and it seems to be a good unit. I think it had one really negative review and they may have just gotten a bad unit to begin with.
My name is Jeff and I like to make things SHINE!!!
Positives:
- Solid Build Quality
- Metal Fittings and Motor
- Strong Spray Performance - Hard to quantify this as I had a 1600 psi Karcher that lasted 4 years, but the AR383 has a much stronger spray (appears to be much higher than the 300 psi difference between the two washers)
- Includes a soap cannon - It is advertised as a 'foam cannon' but it shoots out more suds than foam
Negatives (minor):
- The lance hose is thin and will kink
- This is probably true for most pressure washers, but the garden hose inlet is setup as male. You will have to purchase a coupler if you want to use a quick-connect plug. One plastic mini-quick connect plug and adapter comes with the unit but it is not compatible with the high flow brass quick connects that most of us probably use.
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