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WOT - I finally bought a power washer, NOTHING IS SAFE! |
MoveQik |
Jul 12 2005, 01:21 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Why did I wait so long to get one???
All of the decking around the pool...looks like the day it was put in. Patio furniture...looks brand new. Kid's swing set and play house...looks like I assembled them yesterday. The front walk way...not a drop of bird sh!t to be found. Bring your cars over and I'll give em a good rinse.(not responsible for lost paint!) Man, after all that work I think it is (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer3.gif) time. |
URY914 |
Jul 12 2005, 01:23 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,070 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Gas or electric?
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Mueller |
Jul 12 2005, 01:30 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
we got an electric unit, wish we had sprung for a gas unit now (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) |
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MoveQik |
Jul 12 2005, 01:30 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It is electric. The last thing I need is another engine to maintain. By power washer standards it is really, really small. Only 1400CFM. It is small enough to carry around and for my needs, it is more than enough pressure. I really just got it to keep the pool area clean. It was $100 at Lowes.
I had borrowed a neighbors big gas-washer-on-a-cart rig. Of course it worked great but it was way too big(and friggin loud) to be practical for my needs. The one I bought is super quiet. |
URY914 |
Jul 12 2005, 01:43 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,070 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I agree. Gas/oil/won't start/smells/loud, hey I got one of those! Paul |
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TROJANMAN |
Jul 12 2005, 02:07 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
alright, i'm buying one on my way home. it's been on my list for awhile, and was kind of holdin out until i could get a gas unit, but heck, if i am going to run a 100' hose on it, what difference does a 100' extension cord make?
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PatW |
Jul 12 2005, 02:11 PM
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Wassup? Group: Benefactors Posts: 565 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Rocklin, CA Member No.: 317 Region Association: Northern California |
Once I hooked one to the water heater to detail the engine on my chevy.. It worked great. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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Mueller |
Jul 12 2005, 02:14 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
mine does not like extension cords....you'll have to find the heaviest wire cord for it to work properly...... |
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MoveQik |
Jul 12 2005, 02:17 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Before you do, keep this in mind...my washer won't work with a longer extention cord added to it. It comes with a 30' cord and a 20'hose(50' total reach). I tried a heavy duty extension cord but it still lost too much juice along the way. I am lucky that I have outlets everywhere. You may not have that luxury. The bigger electric ones might have a longer cord or allow you to use a longer cord, however. Providing you have outlets, the unit I got works awesome. |
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RustyWa |
Jul 12 2005, 06:01 PM
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Working Member Group: Members Posts: 610 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Kent, WA Member No.: 72 |
Help me with this one... What's the difference if you have a 50' 12ga extension cord or you run an extra 50' of 12ga solid core wire and terminate at an outlet? I'm curious on this one as I purchased a 25' 12ga cord a while back. |
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DonTraver |
Jul 12 2005, 06:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 829 Joined: 5-August 04 Member No.: 2,461 |
Most extention cords ready made that you buy are 14 or 16 gage wire. For heavy loads, you want 10 to 12 gage. Go to Lowe's or Home Depot. Buy 10 gage multi strand 3 conductor wire, put the male/female plugs on it, and you're done.
Don't go cheap on this, you'll burn up the motor, plus you'll have a cord that will power just about anything. The reason they tell you not to use extention cords is because most come with wire too small to handle the load, the wire will get hot, could start a fire, too much of a voltage drop (low voltage will fry a motor real quick. Good luck,Don |
morph |
Jul 12 2005, 06:14 PM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
James bought a gas one at sears for around $300, we've had it for a few years, and it has been really nice to have.
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Red-Beard |
Jul 12 2005, 06:38 PM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
I had an electric one and the GFI circuit died. I think for use around a car, the electric one (less powerful) is better. I have a 3500 psi 6.5 HP Sears unit and it will strip paint if you're not careful.
It does an amazing job on the sidewalk. And I like the fact that I am limited only by hose length. 50ft Supply and 50 ft pressure hose. |
spare time toys |
Jul 12 2005, 07:57 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had one it worked great untill I ran it off the water heater. screwed it up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) . Read the directions and there it was "Do NOT use with hot water" Read the book before doing this. The big ones at work presurize the water then run it through a coil in the burner. |
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