Any reason you like this one? Or have you considered electric?

 

not interested in electric(cord). 3000 psi is a + for the new foam cannon i got for detailing cars. my older 2500psi not enough

 

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200594735_200594735
any feedback on this unit? normal harry homeowner stuff

I bough one a grade better about a year ago, the Pump is a little beefier. So far no issues with 100 hours of run time. That being said I learned a lesson with a Craftsman. I mounted a whole house sediment filter on this one. Rebuilt the pump on the Craftsman several times while hardly ever using it.
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/400x400/157/15781720_400x400.jpg

 

Pressure washers are hard on engines. More hp is better, and 6hp or 212cc would be a minimum. The Northern is only 163cc or about 4hp. I agree that a horizontal engine is better than a vertical for a pressure washer.

I like this unit because replacement engines cost very little.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3100-psi-28-gpm-65-hp-212cc-pressure-washer-epa-62200.html

 

Pressure washers are hard on engines. More hp is better, and 6hp or 212cc would be a minimum. The Northern is only 163cc or about 4hp. I agree that a horizontal engine is better than a vertical for a pressure washer.

I like this unit because replacement engines cost very little.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3100-psi-28-gpm-65-hp-212cc-pressure-washer-epa-62200.html

Not true if it has a Honda motor,the motor will outlast the pump...Nothing much better than a 5 hp Honda, cat pump and 4000 psi 4+ gpm... I've used this combination daily for years with normal maintenance only...

 

Get one with as much GPM as you can afford for a pressure washer.The GPM is where you get the most cleaning units, not the PSI.

 

Ah, I saw "normal harry homowner stuff" and figured electric might be a good option. 3000psi is a differnent ball park...

 

I like cat pumps myself but that's a decent one for around the house...

 

Double post

 

We are the largest pressure washer and floor cleaning equipment manufacture in the world, let me know if I can help
http://www.karcher.com/us/Home.htm

 

We are the largest pressure washer and floor cleaning equipment manufacture in the world, let me know if I can help
http://www.karcher.com/us/Home.htm

Thanks, I'll check the site later

 

looks like nice yard art

 

My dad has 1 of their gas jobs that he bought in the very early 80s. The only thing he has done is change the oil and plug and 1 recoil starter.

 

Re: pessurewashersdirect.com I love mine

Generac One-Wash 3100 PSI (Gas - Cold Water) Pressure Washer

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6602

Generac One-Wash 3100 PSI (Gas - Cold Water) Pressure Washer​

Model Manufacturer Price 6602 Generac $399.00

 

Re: pessurewashersdirect.com I love mine

Generac One-Wash 3100 PSI (Gas - Cold Water) Pressure Washer

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6602

Generac One-Wash 3100 PSI (Gas - Cold Water) Pressure Washer​

Model Manufacturer Price 6602 Generac $399.00

That's cute

 

The more GPM the better, get a name brand pump, B&S or Honda engine, the GPM is what moves the dirt, the pump is usually the weak link on most medium grade pressure washers.

 

Damn, if I didnt pull mine out yesterday for the first time this year and water wont even run through it. Honda motor fired right up but the pump must be clogged as the hoses are clear. Is it easy to rebuild these things or better to just get a new pump head at $100?

 

I had a 120v unit from northern with a cat pump and it ran great with no problems. It had "down stream" injection and I always used ran a chemical through it with no problem. I used it for about 6 years and just sold it to my buddy for $200. I upgraded to a 220v unit that I had custom built. My new 220 unit is much better than the 120 unit just because it moves more water. GPM is better than psi.

If you are going to use it a lot, I would suggest electric. It is much more convenient than gas...just turn the water on and flip the switch. Also, if you get one from northern you will want more hose. They only come with 25' and that is nowhere near enough.

 

still shopping around and found this!

 

Old School,

Your pressure washer has a 5 hp Honda on a 4 gpm/4000 psi pump.

That doesn't compute. My 4 gpm/4000 psi pressure washer has a 13 hp Honda.

Jim

 

around the house with small jobs, 5 horse 4 gpm and 3-4000 psi is all you need. I had a tip to shoot 3 stories with so what would you need anything bigger than that?

But if you want to go there we also had a van with a 16 horse, 4 gpm/4000 psi with heat and a 16'trailer with a 26 horse with 5.2 gpm with heat and 2 300 gallon tanks

I didn't know this thread was about who had the biggest unit

 

didn'tanybody notice the Ford pressure washer? Being a Ford guy, I am all over that!

 

sorry to hijack but;
mine has water flow but won't built any pressure when I pull the trigger. I've been too lazy to mess with it yet. any clues?