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4/13/2016 10:48am
4/13/2016 10:48am
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4/13/2016 7:09pm
I am seeking opinions on electric powerwashers, mainly for bike washing (of course) but occasional "around the house" BS jobs as well. I read a review of a Karcher unit in one of the bike magazines a while back that was pretty favorable. Do these things hold up?
Good expensive Karchers are good , they have proper pumps that you can repair and get in to , the small ones are disposables IMHO
The Shop
The gas powered washers don't need to put out more pressure, it's the water volume that makes them better.
Anything in the 2000 - 3000 PSI range is more than you need for a dirt bike.
More water volume means you can fan out the spray nozzle wider and cover more area while moving faster.
That electric unit will clean a bike just fine. It just takes 30% longer to get the job done.
Since I haven't owned one, I can't say anything about reliability of the electric unit.
the thing is still going strong today! good value!
cant count the number of jobs its done, to waterblasting the whole roof of my house/concrete and alot of bike washing.
cant wash bike at the track though, as there is a hose there that a petrol water blaster could be hooked up to, no biggie.
Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sun-Joe-Pressure-Joe-2-030-psi-1-76-GPM-14-5…
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Joe-SPX3000-Electric-Pressure-14-5-Amp/dp/B00CPGM…
This is the newer model.
http://www.amazon.com/Joe-SPX3001-Electric-Pressure-Washer/dp/B00LX8Z03…
I don't use the soap bottles since they're supposed to be flushed each time you use them. An external sprayer is easier to maintain.
I spray down the bike with 20% Simple Green, then pressure wash it with the 15 degree tip.
It works well!
For the money of a good gas-powered pressure washer you can buy several electric power washers.
I've had two electric power washers (Karcher and something else from Home Depot). Both started "pulsing" from time-to-time like they were running out of water which was annoying...
The Karcher lasted about 5 years and my second one is just fine after 3-4. Both under $200 at Home Depot.
It cleans the bike and does all the BS things around the house just fine. Got mine at Lowes.
Been very happy with all my Hitachi products
Pit Row
I went out and bought another karcher. They are great for cleaning bikes, not too much pressure.
Same thing with an $89 + $6 ext warr Walmart unit and they gave me an online full credit to spend on anything.
Sounds like the price is pretty low for the years of service.
They are on with the TLD race graphics which is pretty cool.
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