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tom p. · 01-15-09, 06:01

Isn't the real question based upon how frequently the washer will be used? If it's for daily commercial production, you've got to spend some real money to acquire a unit that will last. If it's a washer that will be used a few times per month, how much do you really have to spend?

Sure, there's plenty of cheap junk out there - - I don't doubt that for a second. And I would not buy something in the $50 range...it's not gonna last.

I purchased a Karcher at BJ's 5 or 6 years ago. It's electric and has a max pressure of 1400psi, IIRC. I spent $150 on it, never had any issues and have gotten my $$$ worth from it. It's handy for many tasks around the homestead. When I need to replace it, it will likely be another mid-range Karcher unless there's something new/proven on the market.

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tom p. member from the old board tom p. is offline Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: boston Posts: 3,941	Re: Any advice on pressure washer brands? Isn't the real question based upon how frequently the washer will be used? If it's for daily commercial production, you've got to spend some real money to acquire a unit that will last. If it's a washer that will be used a few times per month, how much do you really have to spend? Sure, there's plenty of cheap junk out there - - I don't doubt that for a second. And I would not buy something in the $50 range...it's not gonna last. I purchased a Karcher at BJ's 5 or 6 years ago. It's electric and has a max pressure of 1400psi, IIRC. I spent $150 on it, never had any issues and have gotten my $$$ worth from it. It's handy for many tasks around the homestead. When I need to replace it, it will likely be another mid-range Karcher unless there's something new/proven on the market.