Pressure washing

polecat · Jun 1, 2004

it'd frame is literally falling apart as is the eng..probably a spun bearing which shouldnt b too much as i sut it down immediately after the knocking started....need to put bigger bolts in the frame and do a little welding but for $300.00 u couoldnt beeat it ..as i said b4..i always go used and u jist have to know a little bout engines and /or bring someone who does!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifa little pocket compression tester will tellu a lot too..or jist pullin the eng. over slowly to se what kind o compression u havepull the plug and look at it..if the owner minds then move on!!..i wanted to see it in action so bring a hose to the guys house with u!!!

Ole_Hickory · Jun 1, 2004

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Mrwurm · Jun 1, 2004

( Thanks for the response, but I think that one CFM of air is actually more than a gallon of water, therefore the simple product of the cfm and psi versus gpm and psi may not be accurate.
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I'm confused by the question. My post did'nt mention CFM /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

KNotMe · Jun 1, 2004

My error, the air compressor I believe is also pushing out air at the rated volume per minute, will it not have any effect on the "impact force"?

TresCrows · Jun 2, 2004

"Any suggestions as to a reliable make of PW would be very much appreciated . John "

I think I already did. Let's go over it again--Honda engine, CAT pump. It really does not matter very much who puts their name on it if the frame is decent and it has ---- Honda engine and CAT pump.
In the higher dollar range you can find some General pumps that are decent or even great. The low end stuff will not hold up to all but the very lightest use.
Home Depot and Lowes and several places have pressure washers with 8/10 horse Honda engines with quality direct drive CAT pumps. Very high dollar stuff goes to a belt driven pump etc. J

BIGUN · Jun 2, 2004

I went top-o-the-line and it ain't Honda or Cat. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Top-o-the-line

Hey, it will destroy a new truck A/C condensor. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Moon · Jun 3, 2004

I sure don't have all the answers, but I'll tell you what I decided on.
I wanted the honda gas powered unit for a few years. Had a hard time justifying it. Always needed something else worse when 5 - 8 hundred bucks were to be spent.
Also I am afraid of the damage you could do with 2500psi. I used my dads 1300psi electric model and it worked fine. I ended up buying an electric one from Lowes for less than 200 bucks (169 i think). It does a fine job of getting mud off tires or cleaning up the brush hog. But you have to watch out cause it will knock off stickers if you spray at them. It also does an okay job on the siding / garage doors. I've only had it a few months, but so far so good. It also came with a special nozzle that holds soap, so that you can soap up and spray down a vehicle. This nozzle cuts the presure back to 900psi er so.

Moon of Ohio

Mrwurm · Jun 3, 2004

I have a few friends that have inexpensive electric models. They use them for similiar chores to the ones you described. They all seem to be happy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif That's why they make so many different models, not everyone has the same needs.

deere_x475guy · Jun 4, 2004

I have the 13hp honda gx engine with a 5gpm minimum requirement. It is rated at 3500 psi. When I need to do light duty stuff I just adjust the psi down.

TresCrows · Jun 5, 2004

( I have a few friends that have inexpensive electric models. They use them for similiar chores to the ones you described. They all seem to be happy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif That's why they make so many different models, not everyone has the same needs.
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Something about electrical cords and standing in water always made me nervous. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif. J