Genuine question, why do people prefer electric over gas pressure washers? Isn't it more of a hassle to lug around an extension cord than having to get gas? What other aspects are there to consider with gas-powered that I'm not thinking of?
Similar to why they prefer electric to gas for other tools. Gas-powered can have reliability issues if you don't get ethanol-free fuel, likely also needs oil, air filters, etc. Not to mention over time gets greasy/oily/grimy where electric really doesn't. Electric also tend to be quieter than a gas model. Most of the time, you aren't washing a large enough area to make the power cord that big of an issue. Your feed hose is just as much of a pain, and likely just as limiting, if not more so. And power cord easily stores anywhere. An extra gas can needs somewhat more special storage (outside/garage, spill prevention, etc.). Although you probably already have a gas mower or other tools that are more useful before you buy a pressure washer :p
Really, the only big benefit to the gas washers is they're more powerful. They're my preference, but price and ease of use (kid/wife usage) means I'll likely get an electric for now.
As promised.. I did try this out with my paver patio... OMG I didn't realize just how dull and dirty it was and it is so nice seeing the original colors again
Thoughts on why they include a second harden house male to male connector? This is piece #2 on the diagram that plugs into the water inlet on the washer... I could sort of understand if they included a second female garden quick hose connector (#1).
Genuine question, why do people prefer electric over gas pressure washers? Isn't it more of a hassle to lug around an extension cord than having to get gas? What other aspects are there to consider with gas-powered that I'm not thinking of?
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Similar to why they prefer electric to gas for other tools. Gas-powered can have reliability issues if you don't get ethanol-free fuel, likely also needs oil, air filters, etc. Not to mention over time gets greasy/oily/grimy where electric really doesn't. Electric also tend to be quieter than a gas model. Most of the time, you aren't washing a large enough area to make the power cord that big of an issue. Your feed hose is just as much of a pain, and likely just as limiting, if not more so. And power cord easily stores anywhere. An extra gas can needs somewhat more special storage (outside/garage, spill prevention, etc.). Although you probably already have a gas mower or other tools that are more useful before you buy a pressure washer :p
Really, the only big benefit to the gas washers is they're more powerful. They're my preference, but price and ease of use (kid/wife usage) means I'll likely get an electric for now.
Plus I figured it's probably lighter and a little easier for me to wheel around.
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Is it just me or is there zero explanation in the instruction manuals that come with this thing about how to attach the wheels? Just looking at the picture on the box, it looks like you use the short metal screws to go through the hub. But there's also a pair of large washers. Do those larger washers go behind the head of the screw and then onto the wheel and spoke? Or is there another way to use them? Can anyone link to the wheel installation instructions?
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Is it just me or is there zero explanation in the instruction manuals that come with this thing about how to attach the wheels? Just looking at the picture on the box, it looks like you use the short metal screws to go through the hub. But there's also a pair of large washers. Do those larger washers go behind the head of the screw and then onto the wheel and spoke? Or is there another way to use them? Can anyone link to the wheel installation instructions?
This does seem odd, mine arrived with the wheels installed. Correct order is bolts through the washer then through the wheel (so washer on the outside of the wheel).
After a couple days of use, I absolutely love this thing. It's much more powerful than my Sun Joe SPX3500 and much less a compromise than I was expecting vs my Ryobi 2800 psi gas w/Honda motor. My main use case is concrete and paver surfaces as we have quite a bit of each. With the 15" surface cleaner it handles those about as well as the Ryobi.
No maintenance is great and it's quiet enough to use AirPods instead of Bose even while standing right next to the unit. My experience with the power draw is that on a 15 amp circuit, the surface cleaner and 40° nozzle work fine but the 25° and 15° will trip the breaker. I have not tried on a 15 amp circuit with the turbo nozzle. Everything works as expected on a 20 amp circuit so this is worth bearing in mind if you only have access to 15 amps.
Will be selling the Sun Joe and the Ryobi and keeping the Greenworks.
This does seem odd, mine arrived with the wheels installed. Correct order is bolts through the washer then through the wheel (so washer on the outside of the wheel).
Thanks. It is odd that they have different packaging for the same stock from Costco, but mine was clearly packaged with the wheels unattached with the hardware in the bag. The wheels appeared to be placed in specific dedicated compartments within the box as well. Huh.
After a couple days of use, I absolutely love this thing. It's much more powerful than my Sun Joe SPX3500 and much less a compromise than I was expecting vs my Ryobi 2800 psi gas w/Honda motor. My main use case is concrete and paver surfaces as we have quite a bit of each. With the 15" surface cleaner it handles those about as well as the Ryobi.
No maintenance is great and it's quiet enough to use AirPods instead of Bose even while standing right next to the unit. My experience with the power draw is that on a 15 amp circuit, the surface cleaner and 40° nozzle work fine but the 25° and 15° will trip the breaker. I have not tried on a 15 amp circuit with the turbo nozzle. Everything works as expected on a 20 amp circuit so this is worth bearing in mind if you only have access to 15 amps.
Will be selling the Sun Joe and the Ryobi and keeping the Greenworks.
Do you find that it's the same power requirements for the different nozzles without the surface cleaner attached? Or does it make no difference.
Also, dumb question, how do I know whether the circuit I'm on is 15 v 20amps?
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Really, the only big benefit to the gas washers is they're more powerful. They're my preference, but price and ease of use (kid/wife usage) means I'll likely get an electric for now.
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Thoughts on why they include a second harden house male to male connector? This is piece #2 on the diagram that plugs into the water inlet on the washer... I could sort of understand if they included a second female garden quick hose connector (#1).
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Really, the only big benefit to the gas washers is they're more powerful. They're my preference, but price and ease of use (kid/wife usage) means I'll likely get an electric for now.
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No maintenance is great and it's quiet enough to use AirPods instead of Bose even while standing right next to the unit. My experience with the power draw is that on a 15 amp circuit, the surface cleaner and 40° nozzle work fine but the 25° and 15° will trip the breaker. I have not tried on a 15 amp circuit with the turbo nozzle. Everything works as expected on a 20 amp circuit so this is worth bearing in mind if you only have access to 15 amps.
Will be selling the Sun Joe and the Ryobi and keeping the Greenworks.
Thanks. It is odd that they have different packaging for the same stock from Costco, but mine was clearly packaged with the wheels unattached with the hardware in the bag. The wheels appeared to be placed in specific dedicated compartments within the box as well. Huh.
No maintenance is great and it's quiet enough to use AirPods instead of Bose even while standing right next to the unit. My experience with the power draw is that on a 15 amp circuit, the surface cleaner and 40° nozzle work fine but the 25° and 15° will trip the breaker. I have not tried on a 15 amp circuit with the turbo nozzle. Everything works as expected on a 20 amp circuit so this is worth bearing in mind if you only have access to 15 amps.
Will be selling the Sun Joe and the Ryobi and keeping the Greenworks.
Do you find that it's the same power requirements for the different nozzles without the surface cleaner attached? Or does it make no difference.
Also, dumb question, how do I know whether the circuit I'm on is 15 v 20amps?