Another Electric Pressure Washer question

[ysottot]

Ok. Another Electric Pressure Washer question.
I have a 3100psi gas pressure washer and 15" driveway/deck cleaner attachment. I also have chickens that have no respect for another persons property and poop all over the back patio.
I use the garden hose with a jet stream nozzle but it only can blast the surface material. Looking for a decent electric washer, I can just leave plugged in, that can do a better job several times a week rather than dragging out the gas powered one and dealing with the gas and noise just to clean up a bit. Any recommendations for something around $175 or less?

Thanks

 

[kctyphoon]

Yea, the little Ryobi units are very decent for the money. They were on sale a while back, I posted a thread and a bunch of us bought them. The one I'm referring to is small enough to carry in one hand, and will definitely do what you need. AR Blue, (i think that's it) is another good electric brand.

Keep in mind though, no cheap electric unit is gonna be a life long tool. As little no as you accept that, you'll be fine.
Here's the unit, $119 now.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1-600-PSI-1-2-GPM-Electric-Pressure-Washer-RY141600/205566079

Edit - here's the thread. It was $80 on sale at the beginning of the summer I think. People have pics and reviews posted in here.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357411

What's nice is it's so small and all self contained. It's also uses the same style tips as the gas units with the quick connects, and comes with the turbo nozzle too for tough stuff. I forgot how many of us bought that thing after I posted it. Just skimming the thread it's probably a dozen people at least.

 

[ysottot]

Thanks...I'll look into that machine....Looks good

 

[kctyphoon]

Search YouTube, Ryobi 1600. You'll find some vids.. I watched and read a lot before I bought mine and posted that thread.. I don't think anyone had gone back there with a bad experience.. I looked at a bunch of different models also, and for the price vs what you got, this was a good choice.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Pressure is good, but if you want to get the job done is a reasonable amount of time, you need volume. That is where 120V electric pressure washer fall on their face.

 

[kctyphoon]

The Ryobi is fine for his needs.. he's not looking to remove 20 years of neglect, and he already owns a big gas unit.

 

[ysottot]

sorry I haven't replied with my choice. Got the Ryobi 1600. Perfect for the chicken poop although some I need to poor hot water on to loosen up. Easy enough for my wife to use. Hose is a bit too stiff but other that that I'm good.
Thanks for the recommendation.