not so pros

[Red97]

Dibz on the pumpkin in the rafters.

That be a vintage piece....

 

[Onan18]

Okay guys, I need some advice.

I need a pressure washer, what should I buy? Have about 2000 sq ft of wood decking and another 1000 of interlocking stone plus the other usual stuff.

I chatted with @Jon1212 about the Generac Speedwash and they look cats ass to me but not available locally at all, would have to buy off Amazon or HD and would really prefer to support the local guys.

@Onan18 Joe you also work with this stuff all the time. Any recommendations?

Whatever you buy you need to get something that you can buy service parts for. A lot of the "Brand X" pressure washers with the generic Honda clones on them you cannot easily get parts as simple as an air filter. For this reason I recommend whatever you buy have either a real Honda, Briggs, or a Kohler engine. If you can afford it try to get one that either has a CAT, General, or Comet pump. Excel pumps are decent but the others are better IMO. Bear in mind that all out pressure is not as important as the Gallon Per Minute (GPM) rating. A pump that is good for 3000 PSI at 1.8 GPM is useless compared to one that is 2750 PSI at 2.5 GPM. If I were in the market for a new pressure washer to do what you are looking at I would want a Honda GX engine and at least a 2.5 GPM pump, 2.8 or 3.0 would be better. The Echo Bear Cat is a good option, also I would look real hard at a Simpson. If you get anything in this range it is probably going to be north of $800.00 so be ready for that.

My best advice is to find a local dealer for something and see what he has.

 

[Czed]

@Onan18 Joe you also work with this stuff all the time. Any recommendations?

You need this
It'll clean/destroy anything

 

[Woodrow]

Well fellas, the boys did it tonight! They are the Little League Wisconsin District 4 Champions! Now onto the State Tournament. We will play 7 games in 7 days starting Saturday in Wausau! Good thing my cabin is about half way, it will save a few nights hotel depending on the schedule.

 

[p61 western]

Well fellas, the boys did it tonight! They are the Little League Wisconsin District 4 Champions! Now onto the State Tournament. We will play 7 games in 7 days starting Saturday in Wausau! Good thing my cabin is about half way, it will save a few nights hotel depending on the schedule.

Congrats that is great.

 

[Woodrow]

My grandson is in front of me #15

 

[USMC615]

Well fellas, the boys did it tonight! They are the Little League Wisconsin District 4 Champions! Now onto the State Tournament. We will play 7 games in 7 days starting Saturday in Wausau! Good thing my cabin is about half way, it will save a few nights hotel depending on the schedule.

...excellent!

 

[usmcbuckwild]

Congrats!! Proud bunch of boys there

 

[Stump Shot]

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My grandson is in front of me #15

Woohoo! Time for pizza and ice cream!

 

[huskihl]

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My grandson is in front of me #15

That's great!

 

[GCJenks204]

Whatever you buy you need to get something that you can buy service parts for. A lot of the "Brand X" pressure washers with the generic Honda clones on them you cannot easily get parts as simple as an air filter. For this reason I recommend whatever you buy have either a real Honda, Briggs, or a Kohler engine. If you can afford it try to get one that either has a CAT, General, or Comet pump. Excel pumps are decent but the others are better IMO. Bear in mind that all out pressure is not as important as the Gallon Per Minute (GPM) rating. A pump that is good for 3000 PSI at 1.8 GPM is useless compared to one that is 2750 PSI at 2.5 GPM. If I were in the market for a new pressure washer to do what you are looking at I would want a Honda GX engine and at least a 2.5 GPM pump, 2.8 or 3.0 would be better. The Echo Bear Cat is a good option, also I would look real hard at a Simpson. If you get anything in this range it is probably going to be north of $800.00 so be ready for that.

My best advice is to find a local dealer for something and see what he has.

Thanks Joe. The biggest issue I am having is the fact that few local OPE dealers seem to want to carry any. Only dealer that has anything on the floor is the Stihl dealer...

 

[Czed]

 

[Onan18]

Thanks Joe. The biggest issue I am having is the fact that few local OPE dealers seem to want to carry any. Only dealer that has anything on the floor is the Stihl dealer...

That bites, come on down to GA. I will be happy to hook you up with a Bear Cat. Plus it will be a good excuse for us to pickle our livers.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Well fellas, the boys did it tonight! They are the Little League Wisconsin District 4 Champions! Now onto the State Tournament. We will play 7 games in 7 days starting Saturday in Wausau! Good thing my cabin is about half way, it will save a few nights hotel depending on the schedule.

That's awesome! Time to celebrate!

 

[P.M.P.]

@GCJenks204 I got a couple with Honda's on them. The first one bought back in the 90's powerwash a ton of houses with it upgraded the pump on it . The gc160 is on the Harbor frieght splitter Its hooked up to a concentric pump and a prince valve.Its as close to an American made Brave 20 ton two way it can get. I bought a Brute off the shelf from Menards back about 8 years ago got a gc160 thinking the still sell them for around three bills. I bought thinking there was a problem other but there was just not enough pressure at the job was all.

It sits with pump saver in it during the off season

 

[Czed]

Good morning guy's

 

[Tor R]

Good morning guts,
84°F, into my first cup coffee and smoke.
Plan for today is to do little

 

[USMC615]

Morning fellas...74 heading to 92 today, looking dry.

 

[Sty57]

Well fellas, the boys did it tonight! They are the Little League Wisconsin District 4 Champions! Now onto the State Tournament. We will play 7 games in 7 days starting Saturday in Wausau! Good thing my cabin is about half way, it will save a few nights hotel depending on the schedule.

Where are they playing at?
Maybe I'll swing by.

 

[Sty57]

Morning! 56*/65*F