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Paul

01-04-2001 19:18:25

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Can you folks enlighten me about power washers. I've been saving my pennies for one. I've looked through the Northern catalog, and now the choices are confusing. I'm sold on Honda engines, but there are several different pump models. Does anyone have any recommendations? Is there anything I should avoid? I'm hoping to find something good at Lowe's since I recently received a nice gift certificate that's only redeemable there. I'm thinking in the $600 - $800 range. Am I dreaming of the impossible? Thanks in advance.

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Erich

01-07-2001 16:07:15

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

I'm just thinking out loud here, but it seems to me that a good deal of the cost of a pressure washer is for the engine/motor. Does anyone make a PTO driven unit so I can use my tractor to clean itself (and other things too of course)? Also can I just hook up the supply line to my demand hot water heating unit in my house to have a hot water washer? I'm probably overlooking something major here. Can anyone set me straight?

Thanks

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T_Bone

01-07-2001 21:47:13

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Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to Erich, 01-07-2001 16:07:15

Hi Erich, You could make a unit yourself without to many problems as the pressure pump is nothing more than a pump and PTO's work great there. From the cost of the pumps tho and all the related pressure washer extras, would it be cost effictive? I can see $400 in parts real easy for a 3000psi/4gpm unit, where as the whole unit is $500 including engine. To bad we can't by parts within 30% of what a parts assemblly company can then we could make alot ourself without costing an arm and leg.

T_Bone

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Check out this link - (shep)

01-06-2001 22:59:52

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

Heard they are good people to deal with, personally no experience with them.
Shep

Pressure Washer Store

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Cal S

01-06-2001 08:10:52

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

Paul, I bought a 3500lb 4 gpm 11 horse honda from Lowes for $979.00 plus tax searched seven or eight locations for price comparison and quality/pressure gpm's. Purchased last year. If you read label ofmost chemical mixes available what you are buying is a lye solution which you can mix yourself at very little cost. Used the machine to knock built up grease and dirt off of my tractor and did an exelent job without chemical. You need at least a five gpm water supply to operate it. Unit comes with wand, 50 foot hose, five different nozzles and wheeled cart. if you buy one get the most pressure you can afford. with that gift certificate sounds like you haveit just about covered. Do your comparison shopping first. and happy hosing. P.S.With the rite nozzle and distance I can shredd a board with mine. Was tring to give the lumber a weathered appearence,figured out how and really makes some neat looking planters. Cal S

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Dean

01-06-2001 05:00:07

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

Cold water units are useless unless you use chemicals. This drives the cost up. Hot water units are much more expensive initially and require fuel to produce heat.

A friend works for Northern Tool assembling them and says the units are overall very good, especially the Honda engine/CAT industrial pump models.

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Larry Garbarek

01-05-2001 07:56:48

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

I sold Hotsy pressure cleaners many, many years ago. Suggest you check them out as they still might be one of the better units. Suspect that 3000 psi will be adequate for most users. Adding water heating option will make for a far better unit but intial costs and operating costs are greatly increased.

The only thing I remember about the sand blasting system is that it did a good job but you had to find a free flowing sand and keep it dry.

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F14

01-05-2001 05:48:07

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

I have a 3000 psi from Northern, with a 5 hp Honda and a plunger pump, Triplex I think.

Good unit, I use it for cleaning chicken and turkey coops between flocks, and cleaning equipment.

If I were going to do it again, I'd have to think seriously about springing for a hot water unit. Other than that, I'm happy.

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T_Bone

01-04-2001 20:28:09

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Re: Power Washers in reply to Paul, 01-04-2001 19:18:25

Hi Paul, I just bought a 3000psi,4gpm, 10hp Tecumesh, for $500 plus delivery from Northeren Tool #157753-C152. Nice unit that I haven't used yet. hehe Sure looks nice sitting there tho!!!
I also bought the wet sand blast kit for $30 too. Nope haven't used that either, but I have plans.

T_Bone

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ret

01-05-2001 18:49:06

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Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to T_Bone, 01-04-2001 20:28:09

Boy, hurry up and tell us if that washer can clean a real greasy tractor. In Va, everything gets dirty, and it sticks. I have been wanting one

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T_Bone

01-05-2001 20:30:50

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Re: Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to ret, 01-05-2001 18:49:06

Hi ret, it'll be a few more weeks until I get to where I can try it. I'm in the process of rebuilding hydraulic cylinders right now.

T_Bone

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Wardner

01-05-2001 23:28:58

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to T_Bone, 01-05-2001 20:30:50

Hey T-Bone, I can't email you because your addy isn't availalble. I have three large hydraulic cylinders that I will sell cheap. 1 ea 7x84 and 2 ea 8x132. These are good (Parker) takeouts from a navigation lock in Boston. Email me.

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T_Bone

01-06-2001 04:15:20

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to Wardner, 01-05-2001 23:28:58

Hi Wardner, gees don't you have anything bigger? Them kinda small to fit on my pick-em-up! :) e-mail on it's way

T_Bone

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Tyler(WA)

01-05-2001 06:56:07

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Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to T_Bone, 01-04-2001 20:28:09

Would you hurry up and try that wet sand blaster unit? I'm about to buy one too but wouldn't want to waste my $$$.

;-)

Actually, I've heard a lot of good reports on it already. Does a good job and keeps the dust out of the air. No need for a respirator but you'll still need the blast curtains to keep the splatter down.

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Leger

01-05-2001 18:15:05

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Re: Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to Tyler(WA), 01-05-2001 06:56:07

Forget the wet sandblast, it is a waste of time-and pain in the ---. Almost burnt a 5 H.P. electric pressure washer!!!!

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Wardner

01-05-2001 23:16:06

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Power Washers in reply to Leger, 01-05-2001 18:15:05

I agree. Wet sandblasting is a joke and a waste of time and money. Whether you put a wet head on a sandblaster or a sand pickup on a pressure washer, the dual media compromises the best features of each system. Do one or the other but don't mix them.

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