pressure washers

[spasm3]

After waiting for several years, i still have not bought a new pressure washer. I want a triplex pump and a GX series engine.

For cleaning house siding and brick patios , how much pressure do you look for in a washer? I see washers from 3100 psi to 4000 psi. I assume thats pump pressure, but whats the pressure out of the gun? ( i know it depends on nozzle).

I have to pressure wash my brick patio every year, and it seems the 2700 psi unit( honda gx engine and a comet axd 2630 axial pump) i'm using does not have enough power, i end up using the 15 degree ( green) nozzle a good bit.

I'd like to have more pressure and use the wider nozzle to save time. Or will it make any real difference from a 2700 psi to 3400 to a 4000 psi unit?

Thanks.

Edit : I also use a long telescoping wand for my 2 story home with vinyl siding.

 

[meadows]

Get the cat pump.

 

[David2431]

If you're doing a large expanse such as a patio or garage floor you might want to consider one of these.

Saves me a lot of time.

https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-6328-Pressure-3200-PSI/dp/B00KQI37VA/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2LOQGFTXE0Q1V&keywords=pressure+washer+surface+cleaner&qid=1556335832&s=gateway&sprefix=pressure+washer+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-8

 

[spasm3]

Originally Posted by David2431
If you're doing a large expanse such as a patio or garage floor you might want to consider one of these.

Saves me a lot of time.

https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-6328-Pressure-3200-PSI/dp/B00KQI37VA/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2LOQGFTXE0Q1V&keywords=pressure+washer+surface+cleaner&qid=1556335832&s=gateway&sprefix=pressure+washer+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-8



Thanks! I have wondered about those, would it work on a brick patio, my brick have a reveal for sanding the joints.

 

[philipp10]

Its seems funny they rate these at a pressure when they should be rating these at a pressure AND flow rate.

 

[silveravant]

The pressure rating is not nearly as important as the GPM rating.

 

[spasm3]

Looking at this one.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson...r-Powered-by-HONDA-GX390-60456/203448619

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted by spasm3
Looking at this one.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson...r-Powered-by-HONDA-GX390-60456/203448619


That's a monster of a pressure washer. I am not sure too many homeowners need one this size.

 

[spasm3]

Originally Posted by Donald
Originally Posted by spasm3
Looking at this one.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson...r-Powered-by-HONDA-GX390-60456/203448619


That's a monster of a pressure washer. I am not sure too many homeowners need one this size.



reviews are good, has a 5 year pump warranty.

I thought it looked like a lot of machine for just under a grand.

 

[Newman88]

That's not a bad price for that power washer, just the engine new is worth close to $800 and a new high pressure pump is another $250-$300 and anothe $30-$80 for the frame and tires, not a bad price at all. It's better to have lot's of pressure than not have enough, thats why you can always regulate the pressure.

 

[jeepman3071]

Wow 4200 PSI!! Don't point that at your car, it might take the paint right off.

 

[Donald]

High pressure can easily damage siding and trim.

 

[spasm3]

Originally Posted by Donald
High pressure can easily damage siding and trim.



True, but i'm thinking with the higher pressure, i can use the 40 degree nozzle rather than the 25 degree, and get done faster on a lot of things.

With the triplex pump and the honda GX engine, this may be the last pressure washer i buy.

 

[dave123]

Originally Posted by spasm3
Originally Posted by Donald
High pressure can easily damage siding and trim.



True, but i'm thinking with the higher pressure, i can use the 40 degree nozzle rather than the 25 degree, and get done faster on a lot of things.

With the triplex pump and the honda GX engine, this may be the last pressure washer i buy.

Will be the last one you own treat the pump well change pump oil regularly I use CAT pump oil only change oil yearly it probably be a machine I'd consider. I just make sure you have enough water supply to feed it I also on mine mounted oversized external water filter at the pump input.

 

[spasm3]

Originally Posted by dave123

Will be the last one you own treat the pump well change pump oil regularly I use CAT pump oil only change oil yearly it probably be a machine I'd consider. I just make sure you have enough water supply to feed it I also on mine mounted oversized external water filter at the pump input.



I'm on a well, I did not think about not having enough water volume. I guess i'll time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket with water. If its a minute or less i should be ok. Thanks for the suggestion!!

 

[dave123]

Originally Posted by spasm3
Originally Posted by dave123

Will be the last one you own treat the pump well change pump oil regularly I use CAT pump oil only change oil yearly it probably be a machine I'd consider. I just make sure you have enough water supply to feed it I also on mine mounted oversized external water filter at the pump input.



I'm on a well, I did not think about not having enough water volume. I guess i'll time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket with water. If its a minute or less i should be ok. Thanks for the suggestion!!
For sure if on a well I'd be consernd about volume. I'd also be on a 3/4 hose with that pump