Pressure Washer?

[Tom Weed]

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I was at Big Lots today, buying a new telescopic creeper seat for $25.00, which I thought was a good deal, but then I saw a Karcher 3.86 for $99.00 which also seemed like a good deal.

As has been mentioned previously, spraying your car with a pressure washer can be bad news if you hold it too close. I keep mine at least 3 feet away from the paint unless I am cleaning underneath or in the wheel wells. On the gas units that are more powerful, I'm not sure you can adjust the pressure, but on the smaller electric models, you can just turn them down to where water comes out very gently. Dependability seems to be the issues with these units though as I had mentioned previously, I am on my 3rd unit in 2 years, but the last one was a full replacement due to it breaking with in one year warranty.

Tom

[Ryan L.]

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Anythoughts on putting a pressure washer nozzle onto a regular hose with a 3/4 pipe?? My dad upgraded the pipe to 3/4 inch and I have plenty of pressure put I want the water pattern that most pressure washer's produce?

Would this even work?

[Jeepster04]

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Anythoughts on putting a pressure washer nozzle onto a regular hose with a 3/4 pipe?? My dad upgraded the pipe to 3/4 inch and I have plenty of pressure put I want the water pattern that most pressure washer's produce?

Would this even work?

The household pressure probably wouldnt be enough to do anything..

[gorin002]

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at gas sation we have old one

[butkelbut]

look at this

You are banned!

Tim

[hispeed]

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I've bought two Karcher Electrics in three years before I worked out this routine:
I just take it back to Sam's Club yearly, prior to it's warranty expiration date, and trade it out for a new one.
If I didn't have a couple of attachments that won't work on anything else, I'd throw it in the trash.
Normally, I would feel guilty for this borderline scam. But with Karcher & WalMart, I'll make an exception.

[TripleDES]

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I just found the Karcher 3.96 @ Costco. Too bad I already purchased the 3.92 from Sears!

[gorin002]

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I just found the Karcher 3.96 @ Costco. Too bad I already purchased the 3.92 from Sears!

you know how its going today you buy something good tomorow same product is better.

[hondaprelude98]

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i have one and to me i only use it when my car is really dirty, but just a garden hose does the same trick

[gorin002]

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i have one and to me i only use it when my car is really dirty, but just a garden hose does the same trick

yes me to

[Ryan L.]

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I have been looking at getting the Husky 1800PSI Residential power washer. It has the abilty to adjust the pressure and spray pattern right on the wand. Two tanks for detergants/cleaners and the abilty to use one, both or neither.

Do you think this a good machine? Price is $179 at Home Depot.

Would it be okay to use on the paint if the pressure is adjust down to about 1000?

[TuffPoo]

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last time i used a pressure washer it kept blowing fuses in my house and it was my neighbors funny thing is when he uses it it dont blow fuses at his house

[Jeepster04]

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1000psi would be just fine.

[doctorfro]

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Anything over 8 lbs. of pressure on the paint can scratch the surface (albeit microscopically). You should rinse your car only with the natural fold of water, no pressure. Pressure washers are great for cleaning wheels and fender wells and other undercarriage places. And of course they are great for cleaning engines and compartments. Of course they are also invaluable in cleaning floor mats both carpeted and rubber.

[George Wax]

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I do not believe a pressure can scratch a paint surface on a microscopic level...please post your reference or research material to support your statement.....