Pressure Washer Recommendations

[dmk08]

Hola.

I have been using a Karcher X series 1800 PSI for the past two years. Yesterday I pulled it out to do my weekly wash and its totally unresponsive. I paid $225 shipped for it and it lasted almost exactly two years. So the value was decent considering I used it a lot.

Before I order another I want to consider new options that may have surfaced.

Any suggestions from people with first hand experience? I would consider gas as well. Would like to stay under $500 and to go to max budget would expect it to last longer then 2 years.

[Viking123]

I first bought a gas powered Husky and found it to be loud and heavy, had more power than I needed for car washing, needs maintenance, gas refills, etc. I then bought an electric Sun Joe for $200. I added quick connects for the water hose and an extension for the pressure hose so that it reaches all around the car without the need to move the unit. Couldn't be happier

[dmnc02]

Why not buy a Kranzle and be done with it instead of replacing every other year? I am very happy with mine.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

Why not buy a Kranzle and be done with it instead of replacing every other year? I am very happy with mine.

Aren't those well over $1000?

[morgan302]

You are not using that on your car I hope. I have a 3000 psi Husky that is about 8 years old and still works great. I just would never use any kind of pressure washer on my car!

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by morgan302

You are not using that on your car I hope. I have a 3000 psi Husky that is about 8 years old and still works great. I just would never use any kind of pressure washer on my car!

Uh yeah im definitely using it on my car. Way better than a normal hose. Almost all professional detailers I know use them as well.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Viking123

I first bought a gas powered Husky and found it to be loud and heavy, had more power than I needed for car washing, needs maintenance, gas refills, etc. I then bought an electric Sun Joe for $200. I added quick connects for the water hose and an extension for the pressure hose so that it reaches all around the car without the need to move the unit. Couldn't be happier

I grabbed this $200 Sun Joe off amazon. Reviews look great and snaps right into my MTM lance. Very nice to see it has metal fittings unlike my Old Karcher which keaked pretty much the whole time I had it.

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Aren't those well over $1000?

Looks like you have already made your purchase, but to answer your question: yes, the Kranzle is about $1,200, but it should last a long time. It seems to be the more economical choice in the long run and it is unquestionably a better machine.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

Looks like you have already made your purchase, but to answer your question: yes, the Kranzle is about $1,200, but it should last a long time. It seems to be the more economical choice in the long run and it is unquestionably a better machine.

The Kranzle would have to last over 10 years to be more economical. The warranty on them is only 2 years.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Viking123

I first bought a gas powered Husky and found it to be loud and heavy, had more power than I needed for car washing, needs maintenance, gas refills, etc. I then bought an electric Sun Joe for $200. I added quick connects for the water hose and an extension for the pressure hose so that it reaches all around the car without the need to move the unit. Couldn't be happier

So im loving the new Sun Joe. Seems much better than my old Karcher and $100 less. My only concern is how short the hose is. I had to keep moving it while washing my X1. Maybe I can find a longer hose but it looks proprietary.

[Viking123]

Yes, the original hose is way too short. I just got this extension hose:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It fits perfectly and it allows you to go all the way around the car without having to move the unit. It's pretty stiff (even stiffer than the original hose) but it works well.

I also got these for plugging the water hose into the unit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Gravymark]

Originally Posted by dmk08

So im loving the new Sun Joe. Seems much better than my old Karcher and $100 less. My only concern is how short the hose is. I had to keep moving it while washing my X1. Maybe I can find a longer hose but it looks proprietary.

did you get the Sun Joe SPX3000 on amazon? I'm in the market for one and that's the one I was looking at.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Viking123

Yes, the original hose is way too short. I just got this extension hose:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It fits perfectly and it allows you to go all the way around the car without having to move the unit. It's pretty stiff (even stiffer than the original hose) but it works well.

I also got these for plugging the water hose into the unit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nice ordered all that.

And yes to other guy SPX3000.

[MSPM4]

Have had my SPX3000 for over a month now, really have enjoyed it ! Cant beat the price, great quality.

Anyone used the detergent tanks with car wash soap ? Debating on getting a foam sprayer to connect or just simply fill the tanks up with my car soap? Let me know !

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by MSPM4

Have had my SPX3000 for over a month now, really have enjoyed it ! Cant beat the price, great quality.

Anyone used the detergent tanks with car wash soap ? Debating on getting a foam sprayer to connect or just simply fill the tanks up with my car soap? Let me know !

I use MTM cannon with it have not tried dispenser. Normally save that for driveways and stuff.

[MSPM4]

Originally Posted by dmk08

I use MTM cannon with it have not tried dispenser. Normally save that for driveways and stuff.

Which cannon do you have ? I was debating on getting one cause I didnt know which one would fit our gun.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by MSPM4

Which cannon do you have ? I was debating on getting one cause I didnt know which one would fit our gun.

I use this one. The quick connector it comes with will go right into the end of our gun.

[morgan302]

I have seen car washes using pressure washer, but think about it. The pressure of the water will tend to drive the dirt deeper in the very small crevices in the paint. Yes they are fast, but if you talk to a professional that does very high end cars you will learn that they are not good for any part of a car. If you need to remove grease and grim to start the restoration project they are great Lots of warm water and good quality car soap should get any car clean. Dry after use and rock on.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by morgan302

I have seen car washes using pressure washer, but think about it. The pressure of the water will tend to drive the dirt deeper in the very small crevices in the paint. Yes they are fast, but if you talk to a professional that does very high end cars you will learn that they are not good for any part of a car. If you need to remove grease and grim to start the restoration project they are great Lots of warm water and good quality car soap should get any car clean. Dry after use and rock on.

What professional are you talking to? I go to Peach State Detail here in Atlanta. Bryan the owner was featured as one of the top 7 detailers in the US in Autoweek Magazine. He uses a Kranzle washer for both the start of a detail and maintenance washes.

My car is absolutely swirl free and I use it weekly. So I guess I'm not driving the dirt into my paint I'm just spraying it off

[MSPM4]

Originally Posted by dmk08

I use this one. The quick connector it comes with will go right into the end of our gun.

....think you forgot to post the cannon. Unless I am missing something here

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by MSPM4

....think you forgot to post the cannon. Unless I am missing something here

#fail!

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-F...tm+foam+cannon

[MSPM4]

There she be !

What product do you use? Would like to go touch free if possible...I have the sapphire black and shes hard to keep clean and swirl-less