expiredtunabreath posted Nov 04, 2020 05:26 PM
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expiredtunabreath posted Nov 04, 2020 05:26 PM
SIMPSON MS61043 3000PSI / 2.4GPM Gas (49 State) Pressure Washer w/ 212cc Engine
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Now I have a horizontal Simpson and I have to hunch over to tow it around, but at least there aren't any critical parts that extend beyond the platform, making them much more protected (the TB's pump sat at the bottom of the unit and was rather prone to damage).
Problem is if they make the horizontal units taller, they'd be more apt to tip as people tend to tug on the hoses.
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They did a terrible job of keeping the machine vibrating sideways and moves all over the place. I have to block it with wood on a flat surface.
YOU WILL NOT FIND A TRIPLEX PUMP SUB $450+. This is a RESIDENTIAL machine. If you need a commercial unit, look for triplex pump with a Honda engine stop saying "No triplex pump junk).
Gun and nozzle is extremely short. I see this comes with a 4-5 in one. I found it annoying as your only left with 2 usable nozzle ( 0 degrees, and soak soak is rarely used). I opted for traditional 5 pack tips. Much happier and also you can get a 15 degree tip which the 5 in one lacks.
Hose is pretty good, although it's only 25 ft FYI.
Long story short this will do for average homeowner, personally I would try to find a kohler engine model for longevity. However 99% these pumps are the first thing to go, long before the engines. Expect 5-10 years with average use and properly stored and used.
MAKE SURE YOU USE PUMP SAVOR ANTIFREEZE if your leaving your washer out in winter garage with sub freezing Temps. Most homeowners neglect this, residual water freezes inside pump and goodbye pump. Seen scores of these cheaper washers thrown away due to this issues.
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I think people WAY overthink these types of situations or they abuse their equipment - triplex pumps are basically commercial equipment - if you pressure wash your house every week all year round you might want to get a more durable unit but for the vast majority of homeowners, spending several times the $$ for a triplex is probably a waste.
I am an infrequent user- not even monthly- and the axial drives units keep breaking and it's an annoying and expensive repair (it's beyond what I want to spend my time on so it's a "drain and drag the whole PW" to a small engine repair shop kind of ordeal).
I finally took the general advice that the triplex pump is more important than both who makes the engine and way more important than who's brand is on the housing. Having prioritized the pump quality, I've finally stopped having to rebuy and (annually) repair pressure washers every 3 or so years. I waited for an off-season sale and grabbed a dewalt branded Simpson PW and I haven't repaired it once. Combined with a HD coupon and the sale it was under $400 before tax.
I am an infrequent user- not even monthly- and the axial drives units keep breaking and it's an annoying and expensive repair (it's beyond what I want to spend my time on so it's a "drain and drag the whole PW" to a small engine repair shop kind of ordeal).
I finally took the general advice that the triplex pump is more important than both who makes the engine and way more important than who's brand is on the housing. Having prioritized the pump quality, I've finally stopped having to rebuy and (annually) repair pressure washers every 3 or so years. I waited for an off-season sale and grabbed a dewalt branded Simpson PW and I haven't repaired it once. Combined with a HD coupon and the sale it was under $400 before tax.
I was just curious, I know professional pressure washers have a method of doing windows that won't allow moisture to seep in over time because of how powerful they are, I was just wondering what PSI their machines operated at to know whether I might have a similar issue with this.
Husqvarna 3100 PSI / 2.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer at Costco?
https://www.costco.com/husqvarna-...40389.html
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