Looking to buy a pressure washer

[Rusty67]

I want a pressure washer that is going to last for a long time. I've looked around and found that basically all the cheaper ones brake easily and I wasn't really interested in an entry level one as it is.

I want to be able to clean the oil out which has soaked into some concreet at my parents house. Keeping the cement oil stain free is my main concern.

Can a pressure washer be used to strip paint of body panels without damaging the panels ? If so how powerful of a unit would I need for that ?

Right now I'm looking at this one as the best overall value/performance. I'm willing to spend a more, quality is important to me.
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/Briggs-&-Stratton-20324-BONUS-Pressure-Washer/p1500.html

What do you guys think about that pressure washer ?

 

[jim dabs]

dont get anything but a shark or BE get a honda on it also

 

[Rusty67]

From what I've been reading, it seems that most of the motors on the mid-level units are either Honda/Honda knock offs or Briggs-Stratton.

What are the differentiating features that make Shark/BE so much better then the others ?

 

[neverenoughtools]

I have a 2200 psi Karcher pressure washer powered by a Honda engine , it has 6 quick disconnect spray nozzles of various patterns.....just choose / use the one for the job you're doing.

 

[jim dabs]

I own a construction and tool rental comapny and i would also not recommend buying one from northern tool or the likes, you may be hard pressed to find parts for them

 

[larry_g]

I own a construction and tool rental comapny and i would also not recommend buying one from northern tool or the likes, you may be hard pressed to find parts for them

I have a Generac PW and can not recommend it. When near new parts were not avaiable.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Rusty67]

For some reason I feel like I need at least 2500psi and somewhere in the neighborhood of 2500+ PSI. Maybe I am over estimating the amount of power required here ?

I kind of already know what NOT to buy. The generic/house brands tend to be made with the cheaper components that wear out anywhere from 10 hours to 100 hours of use.

I'm basically looking for help picking a good one that will take care of all my needs.

Any sugestions ?

 

[jim dabs]

http://www.sharkpw.com/ViewCategories.aspx?Pid=750&frm=

we rent 3 of them and sold 4 or 5 and they have been great

 

[fatfillup]

Sorry to be a spoil sport, but try the search function. There was a thread yesterday that I spent 30 minutes answering and many more in the past.

 

[ElasDray]

We have two Landa brand pressure washers at work. One is gas powered the other is an electric with the hot water option and all I can say is that both of those things are tough, they have been getting abused for years. I would buy a Landa.

 

[06LBZ]

Try to find a Simpson belt drive with a Honda engine. I would buy a 3000psi unit.

 

[Az Scooter]

Landas are too expensive. The parts are interchangeable with about every other pressure washer, so you end up paying a premium for the name. I am with Fatfilup, use the search to fnd the thread from yesterday. Remember GPM is more important then PSI in the scheme of things.

 

[ToyMeKaNeK]

If you're waiting to hear from an average john, who bought an average PW who likes it a lot, and got a great value, that would be me.
Just go to Lowe's and buy the Troy Bilt.
I think it's around 3000psi and 2.7gpm. Not bad I tell ya.

 

[Rusty67]

Sorry to be a spoil sport, but try the search function. There was a thread yesterday that I spent 30 minutes answering and many more in the past.

Landas are too expensive. The parts are interchangeable with about every other pressure washer, so you end up paying a premium for the name. I am with Fatfilup, use the search to fnd the thread from yesterday. Remember GPM is more important then PSI in the scheme of things.

Guys, I did use the search function before I posted this thread, like most forums the search functions are hit and miss.

My thread was also posted yesterday..... I will look for the other one.

 

[toyotadriver]

Recommend the Ridgid. Make several models in several price ranges.