Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 08/06/2021 9:29 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:


My first thought:
Curt doesn't have children, and if he did, Angie wouldn't let them eat 
dirt.



But, I think he does have a dog.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

IIRC this was interior paint.  Not sure that remediation is required in VA
for exterior lead paint.

On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 12:32 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> On 2021-06-08 11:42, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > My first home (built in 1954) had the lead paint disclaimer but the
> > solution was more paint (latex).
> >
>
> Exterior paint last until it fails. (cracks/peels)
> Then it has to come off before the new paint goes on.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

On 2021-06-08 11:42, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

My first home (built in 1954) had the lead paint disclaimer but the
solution was more paint (latex).



Exterior paint last until it fails. (cracks/peels)
Then it has to come off before the new paint goes on.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

 My first home (built in 1954) had the lead paint disclaimer but the
solution was more paint (latex).

On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 11:40 AM G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> I have a friend who does lead remediation and lead inspection, and is
> certified to do those things. Some time ago, in discussion with him, he
> stated the best way to contain lead paint, if it is still bonded to the
> underlying surface was to simply paint over it with latex paint, which
> seals the lead paint from human contact.
> His comments were that all removal methods left uncontained particles that
> were the right size to be ingested by humans, after the removal, and it was
> impossible to %100 contain those particles and dispose of them safely.
> I found that approach interesting, but likely practical, considering he had
> a PhD in the subject.
>
> On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 7:29 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > My first thought:
> > Curt doesn't have children, and if he did, Angie wouldn't let them eat
> > dirt.
> >
> > My second thought:
> > How much lead is in a small house's worth of paint chips, and what, if
> > any, effect would it have on the groundwater?
> > My off the cuff assumption is less effect than running potable alkaline
> > water through lead or lead soldered plumbing.
> > (Flint showed us that acidic water and lead pipes don't mix)
> >
> > Mitch.
> >
> > On 2021-06-07 22:42, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> > > You might want to reconsider taking the paint off with the pressure
> > > washer. Is it lead paint? I was involved in a case where the painters
> > > had to re-landscape a whole yard because they stripped off old paint
> > > with a pressure washer and contaminated the whole area with lead.
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I have a friend who does lead remediation and lead inspection, and is
certified to do those things. Some time ago, in discussion with him, he
stated the best way to contain lead paint, if it is still bonded to the
underlying surface was to simply paint over it with latex paint, which
seals the lead paint from human contact.
His comments were that all removal methods left uncontained particles that
were the right size to be ingested by humans, after the removal, and it was
impossible to %100 contain those particles and dispose of them safely.
I found that approach interesting, but likely practical, considering he had
a PhD in the subject.

On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 7:29 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
> My first thought:
> Curt doesn't have children, and if he did, Angie wouldn't let them eat
> dirt.
>
> My second thought:
> How much lead is in a small house's worth of paint chips, and what, if
> any, effect would it have on the groundwater?
> My off the cuff assumption is less effect than running potable alkaline
> water through lead or lead soldered plumbing.
> (Flint showed us that acidic water and lead pipes don't mix)
>
> Mitch.
>
> On 2021-06-07 22:42, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> > You might want to reconsider taking the paint off with the pressure
> > washer. Is it lead paint? I was involved in a case where the painters
> > had to re-landscape a whole yard because they stripped off old paint
> > with a pressure washer and contaminated the whole area with lead.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

My first thought:
Curt doesn't have children, and if he did, Angie wouldn't let them eat 
dirt.


My second thought:
How much lead is in a small house's worth of paint chips, and what, if 
any, effect would it have on the groundwater?
My off the cuff assumption is less effect than running potable alkaline 
water through lead or lead soldered plumbing.

(Flint showed us that acidic water and lead pipes don't mix)

Mitch.

On 2021-06-07 22:42, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

You might want to reconsider taking the paint off with the pressure
washer. Is it lead paint? I was involved in a case where the painters
had to re-landscape a whole yard because they stripped off old paint
with a pressure washer and contaminated the whole area with lead.



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> How long does paint last? I'm actually a little surprised how much paint 
> there is on the house. I don't remember it ever being painted and the 
> previous occupant doesn't seem to either. I'm guessing its been around about 
> 40-45 years. Probably isn't lead but I should probably pick up a test kit.

You know how you can tell if you have lead-based paint?
It sticks well, and lasts a very long time.  There's a reason
they used lead, and it wasn't that they were rotten bastards,
or cheap ones.

Get the kit.

Lead isn't plutonium.  Just don't eat it, don't let _children_ eat
it, and don't breathe it.  That latter is where you have to be a
bit careful.  I think a pressure washer would be a good way to
remove it, but you'd want some containment to keep it from
going everywhere.

Another good way to remove it is with a heat gun and a putty
knife.  Soften it and scrape off the goo.  Don't start any fires.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 How long does paint last? I'm actually a little surprised how much paint there 
is on the house. I don't remember it ever being painted and the previous 
occupant doesn't seem to either. I'm guessing its been around about 40-45 
years. Probably isn't lead but I should probably pick up a test kit.
-Curt

On Monday, June 7, 2021, 10:42:55 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 You might want to reconsider taking the paint off with the pressure 
washer. Is it lead paint? I was involved in a case where the painters 
had to re-landscape a whole yard because they stripped off old paint 
with a pressure washer and contaminated the whole area with lead.


On 6/6/2021 2:12 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> Another "exciting" story from our trip. I hauled home Dad's pressure washer 
> yesterday. Its a Troy Bilt 2700psi with a 175cc Briggs "Commercial" engine on 
> it.
> As with everything that sits in my dad's shed I had to evict a mouse nest. 
> Then put new o-rings in the sprayer part. Amazingly my Harbor Freight o-ring 
> set had some to fit. Also amazingly a generic hose washer with some sil-glide 
> brake lube sealed nicely, no leaks on either side.
> The engine obviously wasn't stored well, no fuel flow at all. I had to take 
> the gas line off and blow carb cleaner through the inlet. The needle was 
> covered in a tar like substance. I didn't know gas in anything could smell 
> worse than from an old snowmobile. I don't remember when he got the sprayer 
> but I don't think dad has ever run it, so its probably sat 5 years or more.
> The dang thing is so safety-ficated it's terrible to work on, plastic covers 
> over the carb, no choke control "it's automatic!", no fuel shut off... I got 
> it so it'll pop if I squirt some carb cleaner into it but it won't stay 
> going. Of course you have to have water in the pump all the time which is a 
> PITA. Tomorrow I'll see if I can come up with a fuel shut off so I don't have 
> to lose all the gas every time I do anything. I think it's not flowing gas 
> into the carb again.
> Oh well, ideally I'll get it going and use it to take the paint off the house 
> before we paint it in July. Its got a variety of nozzles from "delicate" for 
> things you don't want to ruin to "sandblaster" for things you do...
>
> -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

You might want to reconsider taking the paint off with the pressure 
washer. Is it lead paint? I was involved in a case where the painters 
had to re-landscape a whole yard because they stripped off old paint 
with a pressure washer and contaminated the whole area with lead.



On 6/6/2021 2:12 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Another "exciting" story from our trip. I hauled home Dad's pressure washer yesterday. 
Its a Troy Bilt 2700psi with a 175cc Briggs "Commercial" engine on it.
As with everything that sits in my dad's shed I had to evict a mouse nest. Then 
put new o-rings in the sprayer part. Amazingly my Harbor Freight o-ring set had 
some to fit. Also amazingly a generic hose washer with some sil-glide brake 
lube sealed nicely, no leaks on either side.
The engine obviously wasn't stored well, no fuel flow at all. I had to take the 
gas line off and blow carb cleaner through the inlet. The needle was covered in 
a tar like substance. I didn't know gas in anything could smell worse than from 
an old snowmobile. I don't remember when he got the sprayer but I don't think 
dad has ever run it, so its probably sat 5 years or more.
The dang thing is so safety-ficated it's terrible to work on, plastic covers over the 
carb, no choke control "it's automatic!", no fuel shut off... I got it so it'll 
pop if I squirt some carb cleaner into it but it won't stay going. Of course you have to 
have water in the pump all the time which is a PITA. Tomorrow I'll see if I can come up 
with a fuel shut off so I don't have to lose all the gas every time I do anything. I 
think it's not flowing gas into the carb again.
Oh well, ideally I'll get it going and use it to take the paint off the house before we paint it in 
July. Its got a variety of nozzles from "delicate" for things you don't want to ruin to 
"sandblaster" for things you do...

-Curt
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[MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Another "exciting" story from our trip. I hauled home Dad's pressure washer 
yesterday. Its a Troy Bilt 2700psi with a 175cc Briggs "Commercial" engine on 
it.
As with everything that sits in my dad's shed I had to evict a mouse nest. Then 
put new o-rings in the sprayer part. Amazingly my Harbor Freight o-ring set had 
some to fit. Also amazingly a generic hose washer with some sil-glide brake 
lube sealed nicely, no leaks on either side.
The engine obviously wasn't stored well, no fuel flow at all. I had to take the 
gas line off and blow carb cleaner through the inlet. The needle was covered in 
a tar like substance. I didn't know gas in anything could smell worse than from 
an old snowmobile. I don't remember when he got the sprayer but I don't think 
dad has ever run it, so its probably sat 5 years or more.
The dang thing is so safety-ficated it's terrible to work on, plastic covers 
over the carb, no choke control "it's automatic!", no fuel shut off... I got it 
so it'll pop if I squirt some carb cleaner into it but it won't stay going. Of 
course you have to have water in the pump all the time which is a PITA. 
Tomorrow I'll see if I can come up with a fuel shut off so I don't have to lose 
all the gas every time I do anything. I think it's not flowing gas into the 
carb again.
Oh well, ideally I'll get it going and use it to take the paint off the house 
before we paint it in July. Its got a variety of nozzles from "delicate" for 
things you don't want to ruin to "sandblaster" for things you do...

-Curt
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Google it - there are a bunch of DIY’s on how to adjust them.

-D

> On Jul 3, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I was reading something about that.  I guess I need to pull the pump and see 
> what I can find.
> 
> On 7/3/2020 4:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Hey Kaleb!
>> 
>> Something just occurred to me - I wonder if the unloader valve on your 
>> pressure washer is bad or misadjusted? If it’s not kicking off when the 
>> trigger is off/closed the pump will be loaded.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I was reading something about that.  I guess I need to pull the pump and 
see what I can find.


On 7/3/2020 4:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Hey Kaleb!

Something just occurred to me - I wonder if the unloader valve on your pressure 
washer is bad or misadjusted? If it’s not kicking off when the trigger is 
off/closed the pump will be loaded.

-D
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[MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Hey Kaleb!

Something just occurred to me - I wonder if the unloader valve on your pressure 
washer is bad or misadjusted? If it’s not kicking off when the trigger is 
off/closed the pump will be loaded.

-D
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

[MG via Mercedes]

Yep. I got one of those round scrubbers a few years ago. Love the 
way it works. Much quicker on large flat surfaces then either the 
regular nozzles or those turbo things that pulse in a small 
circle. That does work better though on engines as it seems to 
hit at a few different angles as you go.



Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Anyone own something like this?

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/power/15-inch-surface-cleaners.html

I borrowed one from a buddy to clean my driveway and sidewalks, a semi-annual 
exercise in Florida, and was amazed at how quick and easy it made the job 
compared to just using a fan nozzle.

Looks like most of the consumer grade models are clustered around the $50-$75 
range.  Just wondered if anyone owned one of these and what their opinion was 
of it.

Thanks!

-D
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Ahhh... I'll address your question more specifically now.

For best effect, using only cold water, [Or hot water, for that matter]
I've found the nozzle that has an oscillation spray pattern to have the
greatest effect.

The pulsation of that nozzle arrangement seems to have more "get it done"
than straight spray versions and each of mine have a selection of 5
nozzles with various spray pattern and fan width. You can find replacement
nozzles on line, BTW... surprising how cheap.

On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I may not have been clear enough in my request, but thanks for your
> observations….
>
> I have 7.5 HP/4500 psi Sears pressure washer that does pretty much
> everything I ask of it.  I was just asking about the surface cleaner
> attachments, as I don’t have one myself but have borrowed one and was very
> impressed with the efficiency and time savings it provided for large areas
> (driveway, sidewalks, etc.)
>
> Your comments bring back a lot of memories of starting out in the
> “business” and being charged with having to clean the incoming equipment
> before it was worked on by using a Steam Jenny.  Amazingly effective at
> removing just about anything, including paint, but messy, hot and wet
> work.  Trashed many a piece of clothing while I was using it….
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 6, 2018, at 1:01 PM, G Mann via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > I have 3.
> > One is 6.5 hp Honda engine driven, 3000 psi from nozzle.
> > One is 8 hp Honda engine, 4,500 psi from nozzle.
> > One is 12 hp [Honda engine again], with diesel powered heat to make
> steam.
> > 4,500 psi.
> > Bigger engines drive bigger pumps, for more water volume. as a basic
> rule.
> >
> > The steam cleaner is nothing short of "whip ass" when it comes to
> cleaning.
> > A feature which you pay pretty dearly for, cost wise to own. I have used
> it
> > to remove failed clear coat on paint, for example... touchy... don't
> expect
> > a "Martha" result.
> >
> > Much of what I do involves "electrical remote areas" [off grid Ranch] so
> > the engine power works best for that...
> >
> > Wonderful to have every time I use them... makes mechanical work on
> > machines so much nicer to "blast them off" ahead of time... Use care
> where
> > you "blast".. you should be good.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Anyone own something like this?
> >>
> >> https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/power/15-inch-surface-
> cleaners.html
> >>
> >> I borrowed one from a buddy to clean my driveway and sidewalks, a
> >> semi-annual exercise in Florida, and was amazed at how quick and easy it
> >> made the job compared to just using a fan nozzle.
> >>
> >> Looks like most of the consumer grade models are clustered around the
> >> $50-$75 range.  Just wondered if anyone owned one of these and what
> their
> >> opinion was of it.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I may not have been clear enough in my request, but thanks for your 
observations….

I have 7.5 HP/4500 psi Sears pressure washer that does pretty much everything I 
ask of it.  I was just asking about the surface cleaner attachments, as I don’t 
have one myself but have borrowed one and was very impressed with the 
efficiency and time savings it provided for large areas (driveway, sidewalks, 
etc.)

Your comments bring back a lot of memories of starting out in the “business” 
and being charged with having to clean the incoming equipment before it was 
worked on by using a Steam Jenny.  Amazingly effective at removing just about 
anything, including paint, but messy, hot and wet work.  Trashed many a piece 
of clothing while I was using it….

-D

 
> On May 6, 2018, at 1:01 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> I have 3.
> One is 6.5 hp Honda engine driven, 3000 psi from nozzle.
> One is 8 hp Honda engine, 4,500 psi from nozzle.
> One is 12 hp [Honda engine again], with diesel powered heat to make steam.
> 4,500 psi.
> Bigger engines drive bigger pumps, for more water volume. as a basic rule.
> 
> The steam cleaner is nothing short of "whip ass" when it comes to cleaning.
> A feature which you pay pretty dearly for, cost wise to own. I have used it
> to remove failed clear coat on paint, for example... touchy... don't expect
> a "Martha" result.
> 
> Much of what I do involves "electrical remote areas" [off grid Ranch] so
> the engine power works best for that...
> 
> Wonderful to have every time I use them... makes mechanical work on
> machines so much nicer to "blast them off" ahead of time... Use care where
> you "blast".. you should be good.
> 
> 
> On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Anyone own something like this?
>> 
>> https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/power/15-inch-surface-cleaners.html
>> 
>> I borrowed one from a buddy to clean my driveway and sidewalks, a
>> semi-annual exercise in Florida, and was amazed at how quick and easy it
>> made the job compared to just using a fan nozzle.
>> 
>> Looks like most of the consumer grade models are clustered around the
>> $50-$75 range.  Just wondered if anyone owned one of these and what their
>> opinion was of it.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I have 3.
One is 6.5 hp Honda engine driven, 3000 psi from nozzle.
One is 8 hp Honda engine, 4,500 psi from nozzle.
One is 12 hp [Honda engine again], with diesel powered heat to make steam.
4,500 psi.
Bigger engines drive bigger pumps, for more water volume. as a basic rule.

The steam cleaner is nothing short of "whip ass" when it comes to cleaning.
A feature which you pay pretty dearly for, cost wise to own. I have used it
to remove failed clear coat on paint, for example... touchy... don't expect
a "Martha" result.

Much of what I do involves "electrical remote areas" [off grid Ranch] so
the engine power works best for that...

Wonderful to have every time I use them... makes mechanical work on
machines so much nicer to "blast them off" ahead of time... Use care where
you "blast".. you should be good.


On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Anyone own something like this?
>
> https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/power/15-inch-surface-cleaners.html
>
> I borrowed one from a buddy to clean my driveway and sidewalks, a
> semi-annual exercise in Florida, and was amazed at how quick and easy it
> made the job compared to just using a fan nozzle.
>
> Looks like most of the consumer grade models are clustered around the
> $50-$75 range.  Just wondered if anyone owned one of these and what their
> opinion was of it.
>
> Thanks!
>
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[MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Anyone own something like this?

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/power/15-inch-surface-cleaners.html

I borrowed one from a buddy to clean my driveway and sidewalks, a semi-annual 
exercise in Florida, and was amazed at how quick and easy it made the job 
compared to just using a fan nozzle.

Looks like most of the consumer grade models are clustered around the $50-$75 
range.  Just wondered if anyone owned one of these and what their opinion was 
of it.

Thanks!

-D
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Greg Fiorentino]

Thanks for sharing your experiences on this!

I heeded some advice and purchased a Karcher electric (from Amazon Warehouse
Deals) It was advertised as repackaged, very good. I feel safe buying from
them, knowing I can return it without hassle if it is not satisfactory.  It
arrived without a manual, but otherwise in perfect condition.  The manual is
downloadable as a PDF, so no problem there.  I saved $30 off their regular
$200 price, so heckuva deal.  Used it today on the deck, works as expected.
Adequate for my needs and compact.

Greg

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Subject: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

I need a new pressure washer for vehicles, decks, outdoor furniture, and the
driveway.  It does not need to be able to remove paint.  I was thinking of
the Sun Joe SPX3000 which can be had for less than $200 from Amazon. The
reviews are generally good, but there are quite a few negative ones.  I
would prefer not to have to deal with a gasoline powered unit and of course
want to spend as little as possible.  Any experiences you can share?

 

TIA,

 

Greg

 

 

 

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[MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Greg Fiorentino]

I need a new pressure washer for vehicles, decks, outdoor furniture, and the
driveway.  It does not need to be able to remove paint.  I was thinking of
the Sun Joe SPX3000 which can be had for less than $200 from Amazon. The
reviews are generally good, but there are quite a few negative ones.  I
would prefer not to have to deal with a gasoline powered unit and of course
want to spend as little as possible.  Any experiences you can share?

 

TIA,

 

Greg

 

 

 

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Jim Cathey]

The 2HP (??) one I first had worked just fine, plenty of pressure,
but not much volume and thus not much cleaning power.  It seemed
fine until you actually had to do a big job, then it felt like you
were scrubbin the kitchen floor with a toothbrush.  I gave it away,
and bought a 10HP Honda/Reverbii unit that has been eminently
satisfactory.  No more pressure, but lots more volume.  Hits harder,
and cleans a wider swath.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Randy Bennell]

Bigger is better so long as you keep your hands and other body parts out 
of the spray pattern.
You can generally avoid damage to things like wood by choosing to use a 
wider spray nozzle but if you want to clean really greasy dirty things 
then you need power to blast it off.

A rotating nozzle helps too.

RB

On 01/04/2015 11:19 AM, Greg Fiorentino wrote:

I need a new pressure washer for vehicles, decks, outdoor furniture, and the
driveway.  It does not need to be able to remove paint.  I was thinking of
the Sun Joe SPX3000 which can be had for less than $200 from Amazon. The
reviews are generally good, but there are quite a few negative ones.  I
would prefer not to have to deal with a gasoline powered unit and of course
want to spend as little as possible.  Any experiences you can share?

  


TIA,

  


Greg

  




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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Randy Bennell]

On 01/04/2015 2:28 PM, Curly McLain wrote:
For electric, I'd stick with karcher.  may cost a few % more, but will 
last longer.
for gas, look at the engine and pump.  how well it starts depends one 
the engine.  most of the pumps were Eyetalian.  Watch out for chinee 
pumps.  May be ok or not.


MTM is a good brand with parts availability.

Last one I bought (lectric) was a blue one campbell housefeld.  if you 
ran ot more than 5 min, the plastic around the brush holders melt and 
it is junk.


My first one is a karcher, and was through a fire.  I sawed off the 
melted top with a sawzall to free up the cooling fan, and it works. It 
is not pretty, but it runs.


Karcher is kinda the 240D of lectric washers.

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IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure that 
your life insurance is in good standing.

They do tend to spray water about.

RB

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Curly McLain]

For electric, I'd stick with karcher.  may cost a few % more, but 
will last longer.
for gas, look at the engine and pump.  how well it starts depends one 
the engine.  most of the pumps were Eyetalian.  Watch out for chinee 
pumps.  May be ok or not.


MTM is a good brand with parts availability.

Last one I bought (lectric) was a blue one campbell housefeld.  if 
you ran ot more than 5 min, the plastic around the brush holders melt 
and it is junk.


My first one is a karcher, and was through a fire.  I sawed off the 
melted top with a sawzall to free up the cooling fan, and it works. 
It is not pretty, but it runs.


Karcher is kinda the 240D of lectric washers.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Dan Penoff]

I know you asked about electric, but I have a Sears/Craftsman 6.5HP with a 
Briggs engine on it. I've had it for at least ten years, and being in Florida 
it gets a regular workout. I just pressure washed my driveway last weekend, as 
a matter of fact.

Starts on the first pull, runs great, does something like 3500 PSI, I believe.

I bought it on a close out sale, I think. I junky it was heavily discounted at 
the time. I think I paid around $300 for it.

Dan

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 On Apr 1, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
 
 On 01/04/2015 2:28 PM, Curly McLain wrote:
 For electric, I'd stick with karcher.  may cost a few % more, but will last 
 longer.
 for gas, look at the engine and pump.  how well it starts depends one the 
 engine.  most of the pumps were Eyetalian.  Watch out for chinee pumps.  May 
 be ok or not.
 
 MTM is a good brand with parts availability.
 
 Last one I bought (lectric) was a blue one campbell housefeld.  if you ran 
 ot more than 5 min, the plastic around the brush holders melt and it is junk.
 
 My first one is a karcher, and was through a fire.  I sawed off the melted 
 top with a sawzall to free up the cooling fan, and it works. It is not 
 pretty, but it runs.
 
 Karcher is kinda the 240D of lectric washers.
 
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 IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure that your 
 life insurance is in good standing.
 They do tend to spray water about.
 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Randy Bennell]

On 01/04/2015 2:52 PM, Curly McLain wrote:


IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure 
that your life insurance is in good standing.

They do tend to spray water about.

RB


The electrojuicity is well insulated and on a GFI.  If you stuck a 
finger into the fan, it might give you a sore finger, but I don't do 
things like that.  all that was cut off was the remains of the plastic 
handle.


However, if Y'all would like to donate money to a fund to buy me a new 
one, or want to ship me your old one, I'd be happy to accept 
donations.   Then I'd retire the old one.



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RB

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Andrew Strasfogel]

And all get rich selling commercials once it goes viral.

On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 4:03 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:

 On 01/04/2015 2:52 PM, Curly McLain wrote:


 IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure that
 your life insurance is in good standing.
 They do tend to spray water about.

 RB


 The electrojuicity is well insulated and on a GFI.  If you stuck a finger
 into the fan, it might give you a sore finger, but I don't do things like
 that.  all that was cut off was the remains of the plastic handle.

 However, if Y'all would like to donate money to a fund to buy me a new
 one, or want to ship me your old one, I'd be happy to accept donations.
  Then I'd retire the old one.


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 Hey, this bunch would chip in to pay to have someone video tape you
 sticking your finger in it so we could post it on youtube.

 RB


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Curly McLain]

IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure 
that your life insurance is in good standing.

They do tend to spray water about.

RB


The electrojuicity is well insulated and on a GFI.  If you stuck a 
finger into the fan, it might give you a sore finger, but I don't do 
things like that.  all that was cut off was the remains of the 
plastic handle.


However, if Y'all would like to donate money to a fund to buy me a 
new one, or want to ship me your old one, I'd be happy to accept 
donations.   Then I'd retire the old one.



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

[Randy Bennell]

Sounds like a plan!

RB

On 01/04/2015 3:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

And all get rich selling commercials once it goes viral.

On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 4:03 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:


On 01/04/2015 2:52 PM, Curly McLain wrote:


IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure that
your life insurance is in good standing.
They do tend to spray water about.

RB


The electrojuicity is well insulated and on a GFI.  If you stuck a finger
into the fan, it might give you a sore finger, but I don't do things like
that.  all that was cut off was the remains of the plastic handle.

However, if Y'all would like to donate money to a fund to buy me a new
one, or want to ship me your old one, I'd be happy to accept donations.
  Then I'd retire the old one.


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Hey, this bunch would chip in to pay to have someone video tape you
sticking your finger in it so we could post it on youtube.

RB


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