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ingmansinc
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I apply chemicals with a hand garden sprayer and let it soak before hitting with the pressure washer therefore I can use anything I like.
Where is the pickup for the detergent?If it is on the intake side of the pump and actually goes through the pump it might damage the pump.
If it is, and most normally are, on the outtake (high pressure) side of the pump going to the hose...it should not hurt to use just about anything that you wish. All it is doing is being mixed with the water coming out the hose.
Good Luck,
Bill H
If it is, and most normally are, on the outtake (high pressure) side of the pump going to the hose...it should not hurt to use just about anything that you wish. All it is doing is being mixed with the water coming out the hose.
Good Luck,
Bill H
If you are washing a vehicle, you don't want to use dishwashing liquid.
Use something low sudsing, like laundry detergent. They do make specific siding cleaners.
Bob R
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I use Dawn on my car once or twice a year.
Of course I follow that with a clay bar and several coats of Zaino.
For routine washing you probably should use a good car specific detergent. IIRC the home dishwashing detergent is strong enough to strip wax, if you have any on your car.
Which is why I use it before using the clay bar.
bob
Of course I follow that with a clay bar and several coats of Zaino.
For routine washing you probably should use a good car specific detergent. IIRC the home dishwashing detergent is strong enough to strip wax, if you have any on your car.
Which is why I use it before using the clay bar.
bob
mwtdvm
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I had a "local" estimate me a price of $250 to have his crew power spray/wash my house. It looks like I could get an excellent electric power sprayer for about 2X that price or less and be happy forever.
Any thoughts from you other "honey do's"
THX!
Any thoughts from you other "honey do's"
THX!
Crazy K38
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I think you should buy one and tell your neighbors you would do it half price, help them and pay off the machine at the same time
gunsmith11
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electric pressure washers are a waste of time and money,,,get a gas powered on at least 2500 PSI
It's all according to your needs. I bought my electric about 20 years ago. IIRC it was about $225.00. Still works fine and does the jobs I use it for very well.
Indiana George
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I dunno gunsmith . . .
We strip paint and rust scale with the 230v, 3000psi, ELECTRIC Karcher at work! <smile>
I dilute liquid TIDE 50/50 with water, in the same machine. Cleans a dirty drilling rig right up!
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"electric pressure washers are a waste of time and money,,,get a gas powered on at least 2500 PSI"
+1 My experience with electrics has not been very good, but admittedly I have not used a wide variety. However, I absolutely know that gas powdered washers work well!
+1 My experience with electrics has not been very good, but admittedly I have not used a wide variety. However, I absolutely know that gas powdered washers work well!
Landpimp
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I have a 1987s commercial Karcher with honda 340GX motor, it has well over 2000hrs on it and besides a few tune ups, new hose(have 300ft+) new wand, its never let me down, runs like the day I bought it. Which makes me feel good as I have to Honda gensets with the same motor
if your doing concrete, get the special attachment, good ones are $100 but it makes the job come out so much better and faster its amazing.
if your doing concrete, get the special attachment, good ones are $100 but it makes the job come out so much better and faster its amazing.
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