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Gas or electric power washer?
I've always had gas pressure washers. My last one was a HF cheapo that worked great but unfortunately sat for a couple years and didn't want to start again so I sold it at my garage sale. I more than got my money out of it. I realize electric is probably fine for washing cars, but I also like to clean my sidewalks, driveway, and wood fence with it. Will a +\- 1700 psi electric do this just as well as a 2500-3000 psi gas one?
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There have been a number of threads on the subject of power washers. I recently bought a karcher series x 2000 psi electric. I plan to use it on brick patio and house as well as car. It should have enough muscle to get jobs done for me. But a lot of forum posters rely on more powerful gas models also. Plenty of advice available.
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I was told to not just look at the psi, but the gallons per minute. I had a 2500 psi 1.9 home that was beyond its fixable life. I am having a nicer one made that will have a Honda motor 2200psi and around 3.8gpm. I demo's one similar and although less psi cleaned concrete faster than when mine was new. Just something else to think about.
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Originally Posted by durant113
I was told to not just look at the psi, but the gallons per minute. I had a 2500 psi 1.9 home that was beyond its fixable life. I am having a nicer one made that will have a Honda motor 2200psi and around 3.8gpm. I demo's one similar and although less psi cleaned concrete faster than when mine was new. Just something else to think about.
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I agree. GPM is important. I bought from Pressure Washers Direct and I think they included a calculation of psi x gpm as a statistic to help with ones decision.
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Re: Gas or electric power washer?
Originally Posted by KenR
I agree. GPM is important. I bought from Pressure Washers Direct and I think they included a calculation of psi x gpm as a statistic to help with ones decision.
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Re: Gas or electric power washer?
I say go for a nice electric one. I personally dont want to hear a gas unit running when I release the trigger. An Electric one will stop soon after you release the trigger and all is quiet.
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Re: Gas or electric power washer?
Before buying any gas or electric pressure washer, you should see the comparisons between gas pressure washer vs electric pressure washer in link.
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Re: Gas or electric power washer?
I decided on an electric one when I first started. Main reason was since I am mobile, it helps cut down on noise when I get an early start in close-home neighborhoods. After a lot of research, I decided on a Karcher X Series and I could not be happier. It has performed flawlessly and has stepped up to every task I have asked of it.
If considering electric, Karcher is one of the best ones out there in my opinion.
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Re: Gas or electric power washer?
The biggest advantages of gas are using it anywhere (limited by gas available) and more pressure/power for the dollar. The electrics are usually limited to 2GPM / 1400 psi or lower gpm/slightly higher psi - limited by the 15A 120V available. They are definitely quieter, lightweight (majority are mostly plastic), and cheapest for simple models. The electrics are not usually repairable..cheaper to get a new one.
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