Looking to buy a pressure washer...

[alkemyst]

I have my eyes on these (going to use my sears cards with a low interest rate):

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07175221000P?keyword=pressure+washer

or

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07175219000P?keyword=pressure+washer

or

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07175205000P?keyword=pressure+washer


However if there is a much better deal out there I will go for it.

My main projects are pressure cleaning my garage floor that's a mess and my house to repaint.

Then really just concrete deck and sidewalk maintenance.

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[PoorOwner]

This is the one I have and I would recommend it over the one in the first link for $20 more.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07175223000P

It's powerful enough to tackle all jobs. The engine configuration is better on this one, everything is clearly located and servicable instead of cramped into one fixture.

 

[jklingel]

I have a Troy-Bilt that pumps at 3700 psi, which I thought would be over-kill. It isn't; it is about right. I think it is like boats; a hair big is always better. I'd stick w/ the highest psi/gpm one on the list, personally. You can always pull back a ways from what you are washing to reduce pressure if need be. Good luck w/ your call.

 

[alkemyst]

Thanks guys I am going to pay that $20 more and pickup the better model.

At $110 off it's a pretty good deal.

Thanks again *I think* because my wife already has projects for me with it.

 

[eschoendorff]

going to use my sears cards with a low interest rate

Good luck with that.... I made a similar decision a few years ago and now I have a considerable sum on a credit card with a much higher interest rate than when I opened it. Hopefully you have more discipline than I have....

 

[alkemyst]

You win some and you lose some with that Sears card it was my first credit card back at 18 some 17 years ago now. Sometimes (like today when I just added an aircompressor to my cart) you damage yourself a bit

 

[Joe B.]

How big of a house? You would only need the most powerful ones if the house is two stories. More power makes the job faster but the results are the same in most cases. The extra power of the more expensive models is nice but I would not spend the extra $$ if you have to put it on a credit card.

Also, if you are going to be blasting brick or concrete, be sure to pick up a turbo nozzle.

Also, they will all be an extra 10% off on Sunday night.
http://content.sears.com/ue/dap/FF_VIP_Sears.pdf

 

[PoorOwner]

Yes make sure to take advantage this sunday 6-9PM for extra 10% off.

 

[jay50]

This is the one I have and I would recommend it over the one in the first link for $20 more.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07175223000P

It's powerful enough to tackle all jobs. The engine configuration is better on this one, everything is clearly located and servicable instead of cramped into one fixture.

I've got the same PW and agree with the BS horizontal shaft engine and layout. The pw'er got's some balls.... Would not want anything of lesser size.

 

[alkemyst]

Yes make sure to take advantage this sunday 6-9PM for extra 10% off.

They are $70-110 off today..better deal, ends today as well.

 

[alkemyst]

I've got the same PW and agree with the BS horizontal shaft engine and layout. The pw'er got's some balls.... Would not want anything of lesser size.

Did either of you figure out a way to put on a side caddy to hold the wand without breaking it down? I am going to get some rubberized hooks and use the holes already there.

I wish the handle folded in as well, but I am not in the same league as $700+ PW's.

The air compressor I picked up is pretty quiet...rated at 78 dBA

Don't know if it can handle sandblasting or sanding, but it will work fine with a nailer, air ratchet and nut gun.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916760000P

 

[PoorOwner]

Well the holder thing is a joke, the wand keep falling off, mine didn't have the dual bottle holder so may have updated now. Thats a good idea I am going to make some kind of hoister for the whole gun.

If you run out of things to do you can use it to wash your car with a foam cannon attachment, after reading some of the detailing car forums on the internet, posts, I bought one, it's much easier on the car finish, here is one example I found.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128748

 

[alkemyst]

They are $70-110 off today..better deal, ends today as well.

I am going to correct myself here...I am going to try and get my purchase adjusted tomorrow. Didn't realize my PW was in the craftsman club catalog.

I can save around $35 with the adjustment...not a ton of money but I can outfit myself with something for the tools I bought.

 

[alkemyst]

Well the holder thing is a joke, the wand keep falling off, mine didn't have the dual bottle holder so may have updated now. Thats a good idea I am going to make some kind of hoister for the whole gun.

If you run out of things to do you can use it to wash your car with a foam cannon attachment, after reading some of the detailing car forums on the internet, posts, I bought one, it's much easier on the car finish, here is one example I found.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128748

I got three bottle cages in my box...I have no idea if the third is supposed to go somewhere.

That wand holder deal is flaky I think...it works right now, but all it needs is a little wear on the plastic and I am sure my wand will fall to the floor...they should have made a locking clip or something similar...even a riveted piece of spring steel would be better and cheap.

 

[TxDoc]

NothernTool sells upstream detergent injectors based on GPM your washer is rated for. You get that high pressure, car wash result. I have been using this for about three years and would buy it again.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_6970_32+37+44

 

[alkemyst]

don't know if I'd do that for my cars, but spraying detergents at high pressure for concrete / house / deck jobs sounds interesting. I will look into this.

 

[alkemyst]

Anyone make a folding handle for this PW?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07175223000P?keyword=pressure+washer

I haven't tried yet, but it looks like I can put the handle on backwards for storage.

 

[WVBrady]

If you buy one, make sure that you prepare it properly for storage if you live in a cold climate. I left mine in an unheated garage, and I think that it froze the water still in it. There is some sort of protectant that you can put in it before storage to prevent corrosion and perhaps freezing. Maybe someone else here knows the correct name for it. I wish that someone had told me about that. I understand that most of them are not rebuildable (or it is uneconomical to do so).

Brady