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Re: AR Blue vs Briggs & Stratton Electric Pressure Washer? Are you talking about the AR620 or AR630 handhelds, I presume? The $199 AR2-N-1 is the consumer grade one that comes on a cart... though it seems to have enough oomph that the average homeowner likes it. 4+ star reviews everywhere...

Mods (@bmwpower, @Ryan), would it be possible to have you update the thread title to reflect the new scope? “AR Blue vs Briggs vs Northern Tool Electric Pressure Washers” Thanks in advance!

Apparently can step up to the AR630, which has a brass pump housing, same specs as the 620 otherwise... but it’s $590 shipped from toolbarn. https://www.toolbarn.com/arblueclean-ar630.html/ Thinking about carts, I can get an inexpensive dolly cart from Harbor Freight to lug it around, just put...

Okay, going to jack my own thread... as with any tool purchase, I need the features to be minimal... just the necessities. But I want rock solid reliability and longevity. So I started looking at the entry level “industrial” electrics. It’s a bit of a stretch, but I had been saving for some...

AR Blue vs Briggs vs Northern Tool Electric Pressure Washer? Hello all, I am in need of a pressure washer for light duty household cleaning and car washing. Looking for the cleanliness and simplicity of electric. I don't need the power of gas, and I *really* don't need another small engine...

FYI: Should have mentioned on that "higher spec" NorthStar unit: it's a 5HP motor that takes a 230V 30A service. I have two available 230V service drops, one on either end of the garage. One was intended for a welder (so it's a 50A service, IIRC), and the other was intended for some future...

Hi all, I know, another pressure washer thread. I've searched and read many threads on here, end to end. Lots of good info. Has helped me narrow the search considerably, but I'd like input on some specific usage questions, and a few specific makes/models. I tried the homeowner-grade AR Blue...

Apologies for the delay. I was been waylayed on this project by some health issues, then the money I had set aside got used for other family priorities. Finally getting back to the lift, now that the medical misadventures of the last 5 years seem to be behind us and a decent bonus came in this...

After finding some reviews on here and elsewhere, I am gonna give Web Steel a call. They're relatively local, only being a 2-hour drive away in Sandy. We have family in Sandy, if I am there on a weekday maybe I can stop in and see the place. Dunno if it's gonna cost me more, but I want a good...

Thanks guys, just the feedback I needed. Was getting sick of the sales guy's attitude as well, kinda looking for an excuse to go elsewhere. Re Foundation: I need to talk in more detail with my concrete guy. Dependent on what the building itself requires. Now that I know we can't really do a...

Hi all, I am looking for input/advice/experiences. Search is failing, and Google isn't much more help. Looking to put up a 20-30' by 40' pole barn, garage, or steel building to house two tractors (1942 Allis-Chalmers Model B and a mid-90's John Deere CUT), tractor implements (field mower, box...

@brownbag: Due to the slope of the ceiling, the edge of the car or truck roof when centered on the lift would have more than 12' from floor to ceiling. It's just directly over one post that I only have 11' and change. @fredy: Wow... those are the best looking MkI 'roccos I've ever seen. Very...

Well, I can't believe I missed this in my earlier research... the Challenger CL10V3 is 11'8"... which means I'd only have to notch out and box in about 6" into the ceiling. With 16" tall joists, that gives me a more margin for error, and I should be able to put some insulation back in above the...

I looked it up on the ALI/ETL website, which is the authority on which lifts are and are not certified. I also called and talked to Jeff @ BendPak to confirm. According to BendPak's website, the XPR-9 is not necessarily a "hobby" lift. I'd love a certified shop-grade lift, but again, ceiling...

Hello all, I've been lurking around here for a while as I shop for a lift. I'm outfitting a new garage. Concrete is all good... have over 6" of 3000+ psi rebar-reinforced concrete, and it's been in place for a year. I already know what category I want for a lift. Going for a 9k+ 2-post. I...