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Question about pressure washers.

cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,597 ✭✭✭✭

I have used my BIL's pressure washer and am amazed at the job they do. I thinking of buying one and would like to also wash down the interior walls of my shop (metal panels). Do any of them have adjustable output pressure? Thanks guys.

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  • mike55mike55 Member Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭✭

    They come with different tips that adjust the angle of spray, that in turn changes the usable pressure. (Wider spray equals less pressure)

    I am sure that some actually have adjustable outputs, but none that I have ever owned or used.

    I bought a DeWalt, gas power, used and it has been awesome!

  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,381 ******

    Just get the max pressure you can afford and use the appropriate tip for the job.

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  • scooterdriverscooterdriver Member Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2023

    Home pressure washers are great. I’ve had no issues with my Honda over four years. To control the force actually hitting the surface, use the appropriate tip and hold the wand a little closer/further away. Only thing I don’t like is the Tiger stripe it sometimes leaves, but if I really cared I’d spend the $50 to get one of those round whirly attachments.

  • Toolman286Toolman286 Member Posts: 3,211 ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2023

    I have the Ryobi 2800 with a Honda Engine. The wand has a power adjustment that I've found very useful. You can easily cut the power down for an individual piece of furniture, etc. and then quickly turn it right back up without pausing to change the tip.

  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,153 ******
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭

    My Honda 3,000 PSI pressure washer has been used for 25 years. A 15 degree tip makes it safe for painted surfaces by spreading out the pressure. A wobble tip provides full pressure as the ceramic tip wobbles in a circular manner at full pressure. It is great for getting caked dirt, grease or even loose paint off of a surface.

  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,432 ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2023

    Mine is electric and about the size of one of those old canister vacuums. Came with a focused spray and an oscillating tip, as well as a soap dispenser (that is useless). I just hold it farther away to reduce the impact.

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  • JunkballerJunkballer Member Posts: 9,282 ✭✭✭✭

    You can adjust your pressure by getting closer or farther away from the things being washed, simple and easy to do.

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  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,226 ✭✭✭✭

    agree just pick and choose the tip and the distance away from what your washing

    will add in if you get one and live where temperature hits freezing

    every winter drain it and add in anti freeze to the pump ice will form and crack the housing

    they have pressurized cans you can get at any box store to screw on and force it into the pump

    I just hook up a short section of garden hose and fill it with anti freeze and then just pull the starter cord with the spark plug wire removed and fill the pump that way

  • Bubba Jr.Bubba Jr. Member Posts: 8,304 ✭✭✭✭

    Here is the one that I bought last year. I've been very happy with it. It's a Sun Joe from Amazon. I think it was $150.00.


  • BrookwoodBrookwood Member, Moderator Posts: 13,723 ******

    I simply just run out all the gas in mine and store it in the basement closet during our very cold winters here.

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  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,597 ✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the info guys. I like those small Honda engines and will go shopping.

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  • Ricci.WrightRicci.Wright Member Posts: 5,128 ✭✭✭✭

    I know absolutely nothing about pressure washers, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the tips are very important.

  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,226 ✭✭✭✭

    Over the years I have acquired three of them

    Long story but all fantastic deals could not pass up Las one I bought about two yrs ago and used a few hours ago

    Has a Honda engine has never failed to start I was going into a tractor supply store just as the manager was rolling it out front 100.00 looked like new

    Said the returner told him it would not run I said I take paid right them i could not gety

    money out fast enough lol

    heck the hose and tips cost that much and it had compression And looked new

    My guess was right and what i think happened too many people buy items use them and retunn them with some excuse bought a push mower the same way some yrs ago

    As for the presure washer I got it home gave it once over added gas and been using it since

    The other yard tools we have with Honda engines have always been great

  • WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,923 ✭✭✭✭

    I rent one from Home Depot when I need one. Its one less gadget with an engine I have to keep up with in my garage & the HD rental units are heavy duty.

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