In a message dated 8/11/2007 10:44:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Since I know absolutely nothing about pressure washers and am considering getting one for cleaning vinyl siding, etc. on house situated in the woods. What's the consensus . . . brand, pressure, etc.? Glenn, I got a Devilbiss at Sam's club about 5 years ago, and have used it for everything from aging Levis (not for me) to cleaning the swimming pool. Devilbiss is a name brand in pumps from way back! It is Powered by a 5 hp Honda engine and the max pressure at 2.0 GPM, is 2200 PSI. You definitely want a gas powered unit as you can adjust the running speed to control the discharge pressure down to about 1000 PSI. Some small engines WILL NOT last 2 years, let alone 5 years. You get what you pay for but even with the Honda engine, I think I paid $295. Watch for one that comes with two nozzles, one is your combination nozzle that can go from a pinpoint stream to about 25 degrees. It also will siphon soap from a container while flowing at low pressure. The 2nd "rotary" nozzle is designed to move the pinpoint output automatically so that you have less of a chance of damaging something while using maximum force. The main reason for using a pressure washer is to get more work out of less water..Raising the pressure, reduces the flow needed. A pressure washer will work with very little line pressure on the source, be it a well pump or a standing reservoir. The volume, of course, will depend on the rating of your unit. Just when you think you can use a pressure washer on something, you will screw it up--always test on something you don't need. Contrary to recent reports, I have been cleaning my tires and wheels since day one. No rubber damage has ever occurred, and the paint on wheels is quite well done. I also clean all my car engines, from the diesel to 2000 Caravan. I wet the engine down with Gunk Foamy Brite engine cleaner, let it soak, and then blast it off. Common sense should prevail, but I never cover anything in the engine compartment. The Gunk seems to cool the engines enough that shock damage is not an issue, but never spray water directly on a hot engine These things can harm yourself, small children, and dumb animals. Don't let your kids play with a pressure washer! Don't let your dog try to bite the stream like they do with the garden hose. With the wrong nozzle and/or setting, you can blow paint off your car, your house, etc. The nozzle is on a 36 inch wand for one good reason, you shouldn't try to rinse your hands with the pressurized water. I cut mine down to 18 inches for better maneuverability in the engine compartment. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
