guastels Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I am looking to purchase an electric power washer for general home use including washing both boat and car. I am guessing around 2000psi should be more than enough. There are name brands such as AR Blue Clean, Karcher, etc... Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I purchased a Simonized brand years ago, never again... next time I buy one it's gas for the reasons above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Gas really is the way to go. I've had nothing but problems with electrics. With the gas you also don't have the hassle of an extension cord following you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 X2 what GBW said, rather go to Princess Auto and get one where parts are readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I used a karcher for a little while cleaning condensers at work and it was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 you dont want to clean condensers at 2000psi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 you dont want to clean condensers at 2000psi Definitely not but the one I was using had a dial for tuning the pressure to suit your needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Go gas all the way BUT when storing it for the winter make sure you blow all the water out of the lines and the pump. (it's actually a good idea to put plumbing antifreeze in to the system, it will help prevent oxydization) ONLY use high test gas, and change the oil at least once a year. I know so many people that have bought electric ones and wish they hadn't. My gas one is 5 years old and still starts and runs like the day I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I bought a gas Honda/Karcher unit from Costco Last year for $500. Can't adjust pressure but otherwise great. Stored it inside during winter. This year Costco has replaced it with a Subaru version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I bought a gas Honda/Karcher unit from Costco Last year for $500. Can't adjust pressure but otherwise great. Stored it inside during winter. This year Costco has replaced it with a Subaru version. Change nozzles, it will go from gentle to agressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks Cliff. That works. Wonder why some come adjustable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 The problem with some ( specially cheaper ones) is that the pump keeps running even when you stop the nozzle, that causes the pump head / valves to wear out fast, Whatever make / kind you buy make sure it has a built in pressure switch so it shuts off when you stop the nozzle, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guastels Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Great thanks for all your tips! I have some things to think about but it seems gas is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I have a gas Karcher that needs a new hose - yours for free if you want it. Send me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I have a gas Karcher that needs a new hose - yours for free if you want it. Send me a PM Grab that deal!!!!!!! New hoses are only about $35.00. Swish maintainance carry most if not all the parts for Karcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOn Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?requestSource=b&adId=1147114171 Nice unit and price is right as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huddy Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I bought a cheapo gas one for $288 at Princess Auto today on sale. Works well enough for me but don't know how long it will last. It has a knockoff Honda style engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I bought a cheapo gas one for $288 at Princess Auto today on sale. Works well enough for me but don't know how long it will last. It has a knockoff Honda style engine For the average home consumer looks like a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I bought a cheapo gas one for $288 at Princess Auto today on sale. Works well enough for me but don't know how long it will last. It has a knockoff Honda style engine If you take care of it properly, don't leave water sitting in the pump or lines over the winter, do use high test gas, I wouldn't be surprised it that thing lasts you 10 years or more. Almost every pressure washer I have ever had to repair was because people hadn't put anti freeze in the pump or blown out the pump and lines prior to storing it. The other common problem was stale fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guastels Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) FishOn are you selling this Honda on Kijiji? Edited March 13, 2016 by get the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Who me? no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOn Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Yes, but it sold today for $300. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Sorry, missed that one LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Bought a Simoniz 2000psi (frequently on sale at Canadian tire for around $200) and it lasted one year. It was stored inside all winter. It blew the internal hose from the pump to the external connection. IMPOSSIBLE to get apart to fix. Apparently I screwed up by not letting the system fill completely with water before pressurizing?? Used it twice and had to toss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Bought a Simoniz 2000psi (frequently on sale at Canadian tire for around $200) and it lasted one year. It was stored inside all winter. It blew the internal hose from the pump to the external connection. IMPOSSIBLE to get apart to fix. Apparently I screwed up by not letting the system fill completely with water before pressurizing?? Used it twice and had to toss it. Someone fed you a line of bull! Now if you didn't blow the water out of the pump or at least put antifreeze in it then the pump housing could have oxodized and that would have damaged the pump. It doesn't hurt to turn on the water supply and squeeze the trigger to flush air out of the pump but not doing it won't destroy the pump in one or two seasons. Who told you that you were at fault for not filling the pump with water first? Edited March 16, 2016 by Big Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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