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09-28-09, 06:59
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question on pressure washer purchase
been shopping around for a pressure washer and was wondering what psi you are working with?
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09-28-09, 07:23
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
For use on car paint I'd suggest staying under 1800 psi. Even then, I''d not get the wand too close to the paint, especially if there is any chipping evident.
I have an 1800/600psi dual pressure unit and I typically only use the 1800 psi for wheels, and fender wells. 600 psi seems more than adequate for the rest of the car.
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09-28-09, 07:45
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
the psi is basically irrelevent. you need to look at the GPM number.
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09-28-09, 08:06
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
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the psi is basically irrelevent. you need to look at the GPM number.
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and what should i be looking for in GPM then?
Last edited by 5150kon : 09-28-09 at 08:27.
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09-28-09, 08:14
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
at least 2-2.5 gpm
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09-28-09, 08:25
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
I would add that the type of pump is the most important. My John Deer pump is one of the best a triple piston plunge, I can also adjust the PSI.
Get a Honda Engine
Get a Triple Piston pump
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09-28-09, 01:47
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
found one on craigs got him down to 75$ works great briggs$stratton engine. 2200 psi, 2.8 gpm  |
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09-28-09, 02:18
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
I'm on my iPhone so I'll make it short. The pump is very important!! CAT pumps are very good. How are you going to be setting it up?
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09-28-09, 03:10
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
Yeah, most of the Coin-Op car wash operators use CAT pumps(I'm sure they know a thing or 2 about PWers). That's who built my unit that's been running great for well over a decade. 2 GPM / adjustable psi up to 2000 psi. I just changed over to a ceramic tip on my wand and it made a night and day difference.
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09-28-09, 03:18
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
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Yeah, most of the Coin-Op car wash operators use CAT pumps(I'm sure they know a thing or 2 about PWers). That's who built my unit that's been running great for well over a decade. 2 GPM / adjustable psi up to 2000 psi. I just changed over to a ceramic tip on my wand and it made a night and day difference.
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What does the tip change David? How does it make it better?
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09-28-09, 03:43
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
It helped custom dial in my Spray pattern & flow rate. Here's where I got them from:
Hypro Pumps - UAS - Features
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09-29-09, 05:08
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Re: question on pressure washer purchase
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