Sam's Club has for their
Members: Caterpillar CAT 13-Amp 2200psi Electric Pressure Washer w/ Turbo Nozzle for
$83.75.
Shipping is free for Plus Members, otherwise, shipping will vary by location.
Note: Prices may vary in club and online.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
niki4h for finding this deal.
About this item:
- 13-Amp motor & pump delivers ample power of 2200 PSI and 1.2 GPM
- Includes 20' Pressure Hose, Metal Pressure gun, Quick-Connect Wand and 3 nozzles
- Foam Cannon (600ml) for complete automotive detailing and aftercare
- Metal frame construction with 10" wheels for versatile maneuvering
- Total Stop System prolongs pump life and saves energy
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
The box shows the peak Pressure in PSI and the peak flow in GPM. Most of humanity perceive these performance figures to be connected in reality these numbers they are misleading and the advertised pressure can only be reached by constricting the flow as much as possible on the unit & w/the most narrow of the available tips that go on the end of the wand.
Conversely the flow figure can only be reached when the unit is adjusted so the pressure is turned down to its lowest possible level while using the widest & most free flowing tip included
In other words the manufacturers pick the highest number they can remotely justify without being sued too often, but in practice you need a unit with much higher performance figures than what is stated on the box if you actually want to be able to achieve the advertised pressure at a reasonable amount of flow, or vice versa.
To Illustrate why it matters that only one of these figures is reachable at a time, and the performance of the unit is actually practically speaking less, imagine trying to clean off your brick surface that is filled with mold or mildew or scum or whatever it is. Maybe just years of mud.
If your unit can only reach a pressure that is powerful enough to remove that buildup and clean the surface when the flow is constricted such that the GPM is at its lowest, then you're going to take forever to finish the job at hand because while yes, it's achieving the necessary pressure, it's only able to deliver that pressure to a surface area the size of a pencil, and therefore you have to spend 5 minutes just to clean the surface area that you're standing on
PS: if you're wondering if this can be fixed by using a surface cleaner attachment, no unfortunately not, those are great but you need to have performance to spare to have them work effectively.
Hopefully this is helpful
23 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Nice find.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank a_blind_sniper
https://www.homedepot.c
https://www.homedepot.c
Depends on what you're doing. The desired use and effect of a tool informs/dictates the design and specs of said tool.
For most applications a balance between flow and pressure is ideal though. Car washing u want flow & lower pressure. Cleaning by removal of xyz from a surface like cement via mechanical force, on the other hand, calls for as much pressure as you can safely use to
Achieve the desired result without damaging the surface in any way or risking damage etc
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank fiveohfour
The box shows the peak Pressure in PSI and the peak flow in GPM. Most of humanity perceive these performance figures to be connected in reality these numbers they are misleading and the advertised pressure can only be reached by constricting the flow as much as possible on the unit & w/the most narrow of the available tips that go on the end of the wand.
Conversely the flow figure can only be reached when the unit is adjusted so the pressure is turned down to its lowest possible level while using the widest & most free flowing tip included
In other words the manufacturers pick the highest number they can remotely justify without being sued too often, but in practice you need a unit with much higher performance figures than what is stated on the box if you actually want to be able to achieve the advertised pressure at a reasonable amount of flow, or vice versa.
To Illustrate why it matters that only one of these figures is reachable at a time, and the performance of the unit is actually practically speaking less, imagine trying to clean off your brick surface that is filled with mold or mildew or scum or whatever it is. Maybe just years of mud.
If your unit can only reach a pressure that is powerful enough to remove that buildup and clean the surface when the flow is constricted such that the GPM is at its lowest, then you're going to take forever to finish the job at hand because while yes, it's achieving the necessary pressure, it's only able to deliver that pressure to a surface area the size of a pencil, and therefore you have to spend 5 minutes just to clean the surface area that you're standing on
PS: if you're wondering if this can be fixed by using a surface cleaner attachment, no unfortunately not, those are great but you need to have performance to spare to have them work effectively.
Hopefully this is helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
For a cordless battery operated unit ? From a power tool brand for example? Or you're looking for corded?
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/18669751?referr
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank General_Klinger
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/18669751?referr
https://ebay.us/m/MyZDoN
It's a Worx 20V cordless Nitro Hydroshot pressure washer for $123.99. It uses about 1 gpm. It'll pump at least 10 gallons before needing a recharge; a 2nd generic battery pack is cheap.
I've been washing my car with 1 gallon soap and bucket, then using this pressure washer and a 3 gallon jug of spot-free water for the rinse.
It's just very convenient. If I had to plug in I'd have to run a 100 foot extension cord, and that gets old.
stairs
lawn equipment
vehicle
fencing
deck or patio
garage floor
driveway
siding
I've only used mine for 1 to 2 hours so far (home siding and ground concrete stepping square by back door) and I'm satisfied though for the concrete I did have to keep the nozzle pretty close to the ground and had to go on the slow side (the manual says use the 0 degree red nozzle for concrete but since this is my first pressure washer I used the less powerful 15 degree nozzle. Yellow nozzle is what it recommends for driveway). I have used a pressure washer before but a long time ago so I can't accurately compare how this performs versus other units. But first impression is it's definitely worth the $100 I paid on Sunday (I'll have to see if I can get a price adjustment to $83.75)
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Leave a Comment