HappyHighwayman
It's all in the reflexes
Hey anyone can borrow mine if they want if they live in the city
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Pressure Washer
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Ended up with a entry level Honda powered Simpson unit. Did a shit ton of research. This unit with the accessories it comes with will suit my needs perfectly. I preferred the hand truck style stowability, surface scrubber, and soap tank. Simpsons customer service is supposed to be very good as well.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/SIMPSON-Me...sure-Washer-with-Honda-Engine-CARB/1002823730
The only other unit i was considering was a Honda powered Karcher. $100 more but with an upsized engine, quick connect fittings, better wand, 3/8 hose instead of 1/4. I already have the quick connects so that was a non issue, dont need the larger engine, 3/8 - 1/4 is a toss up and i would need to buy the surface scrubber. The wand though would probably be the best thing about it. Especially with its AR styling. Also, NO SHIP to California that i could find.
https://www.pressurewashersdirect.c...MIyo2H4v7o9QIVkwh9Ch1m4AmrEAQYAiABEgJ9b_D_BwE
https://www.lowes.com/pd/SIMPSON-Me...sure-Washer-with-Honda-Engine-CARB/1002823730
The only other unit i was considering was a Honda powered Karcher. $100 more but with an upsized engine, quick connect fittings, better wand, 3/8 hose instead of 1/4. I already have the quick connects so that was a non issue, dont need the larger engine, 3/8 - 1/4 is a toss up and i would need to buy the surface scrubber. The wand though would probably be the best thing about it. Especially with its AR styling. Also, NO SHIP to California that i could find.
https://www.pressurewashersdirect.c...MIyo2H4v7o9QIVkwh9Ch1m4AmrEAQYAiABEgJ9b_D_BwE
JesasaurusRex
On a break
Used it yet? Let us know how you like it.
TheRobSJ
May lose 10mm sockets if distracted
He's the reason I bought what I bought. He's also the reason I didn't buy from him directly. His videos are informative, but I question the customer service with his attitude.
A similar package that I got was marked up about $200 on his website iirc so his attitude probably wouldn't have changed where I purchased the accessories from honestly.
I’ve bought from OG a few times. Everything has showed up fine. They tape the caps down on chemical bottles and the shipping boxes are taped thoroughly.
OG is good because all the best shit is grouped there on one site. But absolutely no doubt that you can find just about all of the products cheaper if you source them elsewhere. Some things like Pressol spray bottles, OG is the exclusive US distributor for, so you have to make peace with paying $15 to have a very good spray bottle.
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5 stars for the Honda motored simpson unit.
This pressure washer is worth the money spent. Honda starts with ease on about a half pull everytime. Not much effort. All fittings and pressure line connections are robust. Have to be careful on pressure fitting to use for the application.
Havnt used the soap dispensor yet but will test it out today. Havnt used the scrubber yet either.
The only cheap thing about the construction is the slight wobble to the wheels. Should be an easy fix as theres enough room on the axle to put a washer on to close the gap.
This pressure washer is worth the money spent. Honda starts with ease on about a half pull everytime. Not much effort. All fittings and pressure line connections are robust. Have to be careful on pressure fitting to use for the application.
Havnt used the soap dispensor yet but will test it out today. Havnt used the scrubber yet either.
The only cheap thing about the construction is the slight wobble to the wheels. Should be an easy fix as theres enough room on the axle to put a washer on to close the gap.
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AdamFiveFive
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I bought this years ago. Back when the price was a lot less. It has worked for everything I do as a homeowner. Wash the driveway. Wash the side of the house. Wash the car. I even hooked up a sewer jetter, and unclogged plumbing.
As a homeowner, electric was fine. I didn't want to deal with a gas powered unit. But if you need more power, then gas is the only way to go. From what I've seen, most people could get by with the Harbor Freight version for washing the driveway and spraying the side of the house.
Dubbington
Slamdunk Champion
Finally bought one after months of research. I think around this size they are all the same. Costco in the Danville warehouse has the Husqavarna version and it's $350+. I thought I paid $250 for mine but guess it was this price.
Used it twice already to wash car with foam cannon and clean a mini bike. Very nice! Wife was outside and said it was louder than she expected.
All sites it gets great reviews. Only thing is the house seems small but I'm comparing that to industrial ones like 4gpm models my dad has.
https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Gasoline-Powered-Pressure-WPX3100H/dp/B07PY4Z7R9?th=1
Used it twice already to wash car with foam cannon and clean a mini bike. Very nice! Wife was outside and said it was louder than she expected.
All sites it gets great reviews. Only thing is the house seems small but I'm comparing that to industrial ones like 4gpm models my dad has.
https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Gasoline-Powered-Pressure-WPX3100H/dp/B07PY4Z7R9?th=1