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Which Pressure washer
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greg13
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Simpson is more of a commercial machine.
bmxdukie
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Buy the one that you can get parts or service on.. those cheap models usually don't have much of an unloaded. And when they unload get hot fast.. burning valves and seals.
I've had the Simpson 3100 for about three years. It has a Honda engine. It always starts and has been a lot easier to deal with than the Homelite-Subaru it replaced. I think it cost $299 from a Tractor Supply sale.
https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...MIyM7Nk4-S4QIVDlqGCh2e_gtoEAQYBSABEgL-8_D_BwE
https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...MIyM7Nk4-S4QIVDlqGCh2e_gtoEAQYBSABEgL-8_D_BwE
Mike F
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Here's all the information you will need. Maybe more than you asked for but it should help. https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/
metalmagpie
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I have a different proposal: buy the cheapest used electric pressure washer you can find. In my case, it was a tiny yellow Karcher for $15. Its hose had a leak in it. I found one someone was scrapping and got their hose, free. I have been using this little pressure washer for about 15 years now. For a buck a year anyone could afford this.
If I really need a big monster, I borrow or rent one. But this little guy does everything I need.
metalmagpie
If I really need a big monster, I borrow or rent one. But this little guy does everything I need.
metalmagpie
I'll tell you what I do and don't like about mine (don't remember the brand, but is really applies to all washers I guess). I hate the hose that came with it, too stiff and a pain to manage, so I bought an aftermarket flexzilla hose which is much easier to handle and roll up. Not of fan of the wand management either, it seems like every time I move the washer back into it's storage spot the wand falls out of the holder and I end up cussing.
I do like that is has large wheels that roll well over stuff, and that the wand, hose, and tip storage is up high on the handle as I am 6'2" and not a fan of bending over.
I do like that is has large wheels that roll well over stuff, and that the wand, hose, and tip storage is up high on the handle as I am 6'2" and not a fan of bending over.
SJay3660
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I got a Ryobi electric pressure washer new for 40$. I then added a 50' hose from Amazon. Works just fine. Use it to wash the cars, not as many GPM as you are looking at, but I just plug it in and it works. Don't care if I need to buy a new one every year at that price.
1320stang
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Do not let anyone use it for a car wash fundraiser. I let the band use mine for 2 years in a row (me operating) and as I'm loading it the 2nd year, the pump was puking grey ooze. I got a total of maybe 14 hours out of it and 12 was the two car washes.
SGKent
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this is a year old thread that has been revived. The guy probably has one by now.
cdestuck
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Your better machines, especially the pumps are the ones that have a horizontal shaft engine and the pump is mounted beside the engine rather than below it.
Chapter21
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I always think it's funny how many pressure washer engines with a cart there are for sale on craigslist...engine runs, no pump!The pumps are weak on the consumer models but also stupid easy to replace.
If it is direct drive and the pump never requires an oil change, expect a very short life. They are cheap/easy to replace if you can find the right one that fits your machine...I've noticed they like to use a lot of oddball sizes on the crankshaft for some reason.
Much like an air compressor, if it has serviceable oil, and is belt drive, it will probably last a long long time. But very expensive.
bmxdukie
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Buy a Dynablast or Kodiak.. direct drive or belt drive 5 year warranty on the pump.
They use honda engines, general (interpump) pumps. And if you go heated becket burners.
They use honda engines, general (interpump) pumps. And if you go heated becket burners.
Nthill93
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What are you using it for? Washing cars get an electric. Small patio and house every couple years get electric or hire someone. Looking to make money with it get a bigger washer. I have a Simpson alh3225 3200psi 2.5 gpm and works good for patios and houses but the low gpm makes doing big patios a pain. I just upgraded to a 4400 psi 4 gpm unit. Makes a huge difference
nbpt100
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good advice NThill93. If you are not paying the water bill, even better on the 4gpm.
Burl
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Forget service on Honda motors. Anybody who services Hondas will not work on a pressure washer!
Bretny
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What's there to service? An oil change, air filter, spark plug and a carb change..decide that the thing is probably going in the garbage.Forget service on Honda motors. Anybody who services Hondas will not work on a pressure washer!
junkyardwarrior
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don't discount the Yamaha pressure washers. I bought a PW3028. 3000 psi 2.8 GPM. Expensive yes. Worth every single penny. Parts readily available, not that I needed any. I bought a quart of oil from the dealer for $9. Big whoop. Air filter is foam, I clean it and reinstall after it dries out. Spark plug can get anywhere. Didn't need a valve cover gasket for valve adjustment. I really like this washer. When it unloads it goes back to idle, saves a lot of fuel-and best of all, much quieter at idle rather than running 3500 RPM all the time like most of them do. Didn't know I'd use it much but I have used the poo out of it in the 6 years I've owned it. House, driveway, deck, shop, floors, mower, tractor, you name it. Been a good investment. One thing I really like about it is that the handlebar folds down so it's flat on top, so in the winter time when it's winterized and out of use, I fold the handle down and I can easily stack stuff on top of it. Tires are non-pneumatic, no flats. They roll perfectly easy. The ONLY complaint is that the hose is stiff. Easy fix-have a hydraulic shop make up a hose for you out of rubber hydraulic hose. Not real expensive but quite a bit more flexible-and tough.
I always think it's funny how many pressure washer engines with a cart there are for sale on craigslist...engine runs, no pump!
This is because no one uses a pump lubricant after use. Briggs and stratton pump saver is what I use after every use of the sprayer. Works like a charm.
Chapter21
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Honestly Honda small engines are ****. Overcomplicated and overpriced, hard to work on, expensive parts. The only small honda engine I ever owned was on a pressure washer, I've never had a bigger POS engine. Even when nearly new, it refused to start WARM. And was far noisier than a $150 lawnmower. And for the most part unrepairable. Even the crankshaft was some stupid spline output, so it couldn't be used on anything else.Forget service on Honda motors. Anybody who services Hondas will not work on a pressure washer!
It was fun to put it out of it's misery with my .44 mag. I'd take a Honda CLONE over an actual Honda any day.
If the pump does not have it's own oil reservoir, you are fooling yourself. The entire time you use it the only thing lubricating the pump is water. And since cheap ones have bad bypass valves, often really hot water. Just like air compressors, they come in oiled and oilless...one lasts a whole lot longer. Cheap homeowner non oiled versions are not meant to last more than about 50 hours, because that would take most homeowners 10+ years to accumulate.This is because no one uses a pump lubricant after use. Briggs and stratton pump saver is what I use after every use of the sprayer. Works like a charm.
What you suggest is kind of like running a 2 stroke engine without oil, but then putting some oil in it before you put it away. That's not going to help, you already wore it out.
The pump saver works as an antifreeze and a lubricant to keep internal parts from rusting and corroding after use. There will be water left in the pump after use that if left alone will rust and or corrode the internal parts. Take a pump apart after maybe a year that hasn't used the saver and compare it to one that has and you will see the benefit.Honestly Honda small engines are ****. Overcomplicated and overpriced, hard to work on, expensive parts. The only small honda engine I ever owned was on a pressure washer, I've never had a bigger POS engine. Even when nearly new, it refused to start WARM. And was far noisier than a $150 lawnmower. And for the most part unrepairable. Even the crankshaft was some stupid spline output, so it couldn't be used on anything else.
It was fun to put it out of it's misery with my .44 mag. I'd take a Honda CLONE over an actual Honda any day.
If the pump does not have it's own oil reservoir, you are fooling yourself. The entire time you use it the only thing lubricating the pump is water. And since cheap ones have bad bypass valves, often really hot water. Just like air compressors, they come in oiled and oilless...one lasts a whole lot longer. Cheap homeowner non oiled versions are not meant to last more than about 50 hours, because that would take most homeowners 10+ years to accumulate.
What you suggest is kind of like running a 2 stroke engine without oil, but then putting some oil in it before you put it away. That's not going to help, you already wore it out.
I should probably add that the pump saver is most beneficial for those of us who don't use their machines every day. If the unit may see a few weeks or more between uses, it will absolutely extend the life of the pump.
Chapter21
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It is definitely a good idea if you're putting it away for the winter and it might freeze. Freeze is death if you don't flush out all the water. I've ruined an electric one that way. But I don't think it's really lubricating anything...
I thought it was marketed as a once a year sort of thing, but I could be wrong.
I thought it was marketed as a once a year sort of thing, but I could be wrong.