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Pressure Washer Suggestions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by smitty99, Jun 19, 2016.

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  1. Jun 19, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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  3. Jun 19, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    I've owned electric and gas. I'd say get the gas. An oil change once a year and the occasional spark plug/air filter are needed, but that's no biggie IMO. Not being tied to a cord is nice.

    Lowe's has an 8.5 HP Briggs powered Troy-Bilt (2800 PSI) for $249. Great deal. Been using it for all sorts of things the past month or so. Nice to go back to gas. :thumbsup:

    Click ---> http://www.lowes.com/pd/Troy-Bilt-2...liant-Cold-Water-Gas-Pressure-Washer/50119641
     
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    I bought a pressure washer last night from Home Depot. It is a Ryobi with a Honda motor and 2800 PSI (gas power). It has a separate container for cleaner (bleach) or soap, and several nozzles that regulate the spray intensity. It was $300 on sale. What really pushed me over the fence was Honda motor at that price.

    Edit: I also looked at the Troy Built ones but they had spotty reviews. Who knows?! They may be great pressure washers. Like I said, the Honda motor pushed me over the fence. Mine may be a total lemon but that is what I bought.
     
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    I would make positive you can run bleach in that before putting it in. It can ruin a pump.
     
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    I have a hand pump sprayer and can use it for bleach water. In fact, that is all it has ever had in it. Seems using it to spray the bleach water then using the pressure washer for the clean rinse is the more time efficient method anyway. Thanks for the heads up. TW is awesome!
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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    The simpson models from home Depot look to be pretty damn good. Same engine and design of my 15 year old Excell 2800.
     
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  9. Jun 19, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    The one at lowes is a "greenworks", its rated at 1600psi.
     
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    I burned an electric washer up years ago. I guess you are supposed to stop and let it cool once in a while. Go gas
     
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    You are tied to a hose, so a cord is no big deal. Again that Troybuilt is a total piece of shit!!! Do a one minute search on Google and read the reviews.
     
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    Most all newer models introduce bleach/soap/chemicals after the pump under low pressure only.
     
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    We use a Hotsy pressure washer w/ a Honda motor at work, mud and dirt comes right off
     
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    Someone borrowed mine and ran bleach in it. Ate the hell out of the metal connections on the inside of the hose. $150 later and him buying a new gun also it's running fine.

    Mine pulls after the pump.
     
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  16. Jun 19, 2016 at 1:50 PM
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    Bought the $70 Harbor Freight model. Even bought the 2 year protection plan figuring it wound crap out quickly. But the darn thing just keeps running great.
     
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    I've had excellent results from Harbor Freight, when I need tools I go there.

    HF ratcheting box wrenches look better than my SK brand and they have a lifetime warranty.
     
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    I've been eyeballing the Subaru model at Costco and also the HD one.
     
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    If your budget allows, I strongly suggest a Honda engine with a CAT pump. Regardless of whether you choose an electric or gasoline powered unit, get the CAT pump. CAT pumps are awesome, but keep up on the preventative maintenance and do not allow water to freeze in it.
     
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