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posted: Jul. 3, 2009 @ 4:15p
cheapsteve
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posted: Jul. 3, 2009 @ 7:11p
Hmmm, been in the market for one of these for awhile for an aging deck. Tempting to go look here in Texas.
cruzmisl
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posted: Jul. 3, 2009 @ 7:25p
don't use a pressure washer on wood. You'll ruin it.
cheapsteve
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 3, 2009 @ 7:35p
cruzmisl said: don't use a pressure washer on wood. You'll ruin it.
Thanks. You likely know way more about this than I do and I appreciate the input. However, I've had this deck for 15 years and I've in the past paid a professional about every 3-4 years to re-treat it, and each time the first step is they pressure wash it and then let it dry, while a few days later apply a stain+sealer finish????? For what I pay each time it would be great to have my own equipment.
cheapsteve said: cruzmisl said: don't use a pressure washer on wood. You'll ruin it.
Thanks. You likely know way more about this than I do and I appreciate the input. However, I've had this deck for 15 years and I've in the past paid a professional about every 3-4 years to re-treat it, and each time the first step is they pressure wash it and then let it dry, while a few days later apply a stain+sealer finish????? For what I pay each time it would be great to have my own equipment.
You will only "ruin" wood if you pressure wash it with poor technique, or get the nozzle too close to the wood. Read how to do it, and then practice on some scrap or older wood boards.
sesquipedalian said: You will only "ruin" wood if you pressure wash it with poor technique, or get the nozzle too close to the wood. Read how to do it, and then practice on some scrap or older wood boards.
Yes, you must do it with a Turbo nozzle from a safe distance.
In fact everyone should buy a turbo nozzle, if you are trying to clean an area the nozzles that come with every pressure washer are not suitable as they take for ever. A good turbo nozzle will do the highest power spray but it circles at a high rate of speed to cover greater surface area...trust me this is a requirement for any thing bigger then 5 square feet.
cruzmisl said: don't use a pressure washer on wood. You'll ruin it.
you need 2500psi - to wash the deck or whatever / wood - anything lover is a sprinkle @ 3100psi if you don't know how to do it you can cause a damage beyond repair - so beware!
kindnugget1
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posted: Jul. 3, 2009 @ 10:36p
wackyrabbit said: sesquipedalian said: You will only "ruin" wood if you pressure wash it with poor technique, or get the nozzle too close to the wood. Read how to do it, and then practice on some scrap or older wood boards.
Yes, you must do it with a Turbo nozzle from a safe distance.
In fact everyone should buy a turbo nozzle, if you are trying to clean an area the nozzles that come with every pressure washer are not suitable as they take for ever. A good turbo nozzle will do the highest power spray but it circles at a high rate of speed to cover greater surface area...trust me this is a requirement for any thing bigger then 5 square feet.
I agree. I've had pressure washers for years now and was always annoyed with how long they took to clean large areas. I just picked up a turbo nozzle from Home Depot for about $35 and it makes the job go twice as fast...
the biggest thing to look for is a good pump. DeWalt went to a cheap Taiwanese pump with this model, along with a Chinese clone of a Honda engine. Of course, they didnt lower the price from the previous model with the Honda commercial engine and genuine CAT pump.
IMHO, the only reason its on clearance is that no one in their right mind would pay the full price (699) that HD was asking. Especially when there are much better alternatives in the Ridgid line for less $$$ (599, I know its not 375, but if you want a washer with cheap pump and engine you can spend a lot less than 375)
the biggest thing to look for is a good pump. DeWalt went to a cheap Taiwanese pump with this model, along with a Chinese clone of a Honda engine. Of course, they didnt lower the price from the previous model with the Honda commercial engine and genuine CAT pump.
IMHO, the only reason its on clearance is that no one in their right mind would pay the full price (699) that HD was asking. Especially when there are much better alternatives in the Ridgid line for less $$$ (599, I know its not 375, but if you want a washer with cheap pump and engine you can spend a lot less than 375)
Yes, anytime you see a plastic cover hiding the pump it is most likely junk. The Rigid one has a Robin engine and Cat pump. This one used to have a Honda GX engine and Cat pump.
cheapsteve
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 5, 2009 @ 8:35p
Looked at local HD and didn't see any there; coupled with the advice here about the change in pump and engine I lost inspiration to looking at other stores.
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