[DeTomaso] NPC - QUALITY HOME PRESSURE WASHER???

[Dave Londry]

I'll echo Larry. If you want to trim your hedge or remove the stone from 
your exposed aggregate
(maybe paint strip a vehicle) a 7 - 10 HP gas machine is it.

If you don't need a weapon, electric is best.
I didn't have the guts for a 50 bucker though.
Karcher has been good. Simonize-branded thing sucked.
I never use an extension, but if I did it would be ridiculous-gauge.

Dave

On 8/10/17 6:48 AM, Larry-Ohio Time Corp wrote:
> Larry,
>
> I have a collection of pressure washers. It all depends what you want to do
> with it. I use my 1HP electric for car washing with a foaming tip
> attachment. Lower pressure EZ on and off of the electric motor. No
> electrocutions yet (yes GFI).
>
> My main unit (4000 PSI) has a 8HP Honda on it. It is a belt drive unit that
> I prefer as the motor and pump are more generic parts should they need
> servicing. The Honda motor starts EVERY time even after sitting all winter.
>
> Tips are important to get the results you want. Rotating Turbo tips are
> great. The best ones are over $300. The best, I think, is the Ripsaw
>
> http://hydraflexinc.com/products/high-pressure-nozzles/ripsaw-rotating-turbo
> -nozzle-3200-psi
>
>
>   The Home Depot one is not bad for around $50. A tip, tip. Always start with
> your tip off so that you flush out any dirt that may have gotten in the hose
> before it clogs the tip.
>
> I have a number of them for sale, stop on over and play, It's only a 3 day
> drive....
>
>
> Larry (always dirty) - Cleveland
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Of Larry Finch via DeTomaso
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 1:13 AM
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> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC - QUALITY HOME PRESSURE WASHER???
>
> All,
>
> I am in the market for a pressure washer for use around my home.
>
> I want one that will last, so that rules out the Harbor Freight offerings
> and low end stuff at the box stores.
>
> Leaning to an electric-powered unit, but somewhat open to gas-powered.
>
> Electric offerings are far less common than the gasoline units.
>
> Budget goal is no more than $600-$800
>
> Made in USA is optimal.
>
> Seeking collective wisdom on what to look for and purchase suggestions - or
> purchases to avoid.  ;-)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry
>
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