Gold Member BOHICA Posted December 2, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted December 2, 2017 Home owner grade.... Gas powered. $500 or less. Used to wash concrete, house, and vehicles. Kind of narrowed it down to this. Just like the honda but not sure about the brand. Seems like a good warranty? Anything that would steer me away from this unit? https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/ps3228/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Yep. Good unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted December 2, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 2, 2017 I can get you a price Monday when I get back to work. What state are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Just get one with the best quality pump that you can find , that's what shits out first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) I have a Karcher and it's been great, zero problems, but it is 13hp and wasn't cheap. You can cut thru concrete if turn up all the way and using the pin point nozzle. Edited December 2, 2017 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I would suggest a Cat pump. I got a 5.5 HP Honda with a Cat pump washed countless houses and decks. It had no fancy frame just hard tires but was under 500.00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 2, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 2, 2017 6 hours ago, BOHICA said: Home owner grade.... Gas powered. $500 or less. Used to wash concrete, house, and vehicles. Kind of narrowed it down to this. Just like the honda but not sure about the brand. Seems like a good warranty? Anything that would steer me away from this unit? https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/ps3228/ Looks like that would work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Yeah, don't try to wash your tenders with that thing.., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 This is a must have. Fuck me does it work good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 2, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, Woodtick said: This is a must have. Fuck me does it work good. Never seen one of those.....very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 7 hours ago, BOHICA said: Home owner grade.... Gas powered. $500 or less. Used to wash concrete, house, and vehicles. Kind of narrowed it down to this. Just like the honda but not sure about the brand. Seems like a good warranty? Anything that would steer me away from this unit? https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/ps3228/ Perfect, I like the holsters it has for the hose and wand. Just make sure you always drain the pump if the unit is going to be stored in freezing conditions, with normal maintenance it should last you for many years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Karcher pump, Honda motor. I can't speak for other pumps, but the 2 karchers I've had have been amazing for longevity and durability. The one I have no is all rusted to shit, but must have 300 hrs. on it, still starts first pull, and washes real strong. Stay away from off brands like Excell (o?) or ones you never heard off. I've gone through 2 shitty ones and the pumps failed on both (usually from letting them idle too long without pushing water through). The Karchers have been bulletproof, and Honda is just Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 19 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Karcher pump, Honda motor. I can't speak for other pumps, but the 2 karchers I've had have been amazing for longevity and durability. The one I have no is all rusted to shit, but must have 300 hrs. on it, still starts first pull, and washes real strong. Stay away from off brands like Excell (o?) or ones you never heard off. I've gone through 2 shitty ones and the pumps failed on both (usually from letting them idle too long without pushing water through). The Karchers have been bulletproof, and Honda is just Honda. well that tells you something lol that pump you are looking at looks ok but I have no idea on that brand of pump and what the life of it should be. IMHO if you find something with a CAT pump you cant go wrong I spent some years going through 1/2 ass washers ever year or 2 I have had the one I own now for 11 years and has never been to the shop it has a cat pump Also especially with the cheaper pumps un hook hose and pull over to empty pump when done . and pull over and fill with rv antifreeze . It will keep parts from calcifying and trashing out pump . I make the guys do it any time washer will not be used in the next few weeks . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 38 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Karcher pump, Honda motor. I can't speak for other pumps, but the 2 karchers I've had have been amazing for longevity and durability. The one I have no is all rusted to shit, but must have 300 hrs. on it, still starts first pull, and washes real strong. Stay away from off brands like Excell (o?) or ones you never heard off. I've gone through 2 shitty ones and the pumps failed on both (usually from letting them idle too long without pushing water through). The Karchers have been bulletproof, and Honda is just Honda. The Karcher I have has a hose reel with 100 foot of hose, makes any job real simple. Still works perfect after almost 20 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterman Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Make sure it comes with a turbo tip and if it doesn’t, buy one for it. I can’t imagine not having one now. It makes the thing twice as effective and jobs go twice as fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Winterman said: Make sure it comes with a turbo tip and if it doesn’t, buy one for it. I can’t imagine not having one now. It makes the thing twice as effective and jobs go twice as fast. and spend the money for a good one . I had one go bad last yr so ran to the home depot they had some plastic thing for like 25 bucks and that was the only option so I got it . what a pile of shit I then drove to northern tool and spent the 80 on a real one so I could finish the job Edited December 3, 2017 by Ez ryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 get a gas one....minimum 7500 psi. Pretend the water wand is your favorite dildo.....jam it up your ass have Lance giver a squeeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 12 hours ago, 1jkw said: I would suggest a Cat pump. I got a 5.5 HP Honda with a Cat pump washed countless houses and decks. It had no fancy frame just hard tires but was under 500.00 I have a rigid with a Cat pump , it's the only one that has lasted so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Sal Rosenberg said: I have a rigid with a Cat pump , it's the only one that has lasted so far . mine is branded dewalt all just a paint job 5.5 Honda cat pump good hose and wand. has inflatable tires now filled with that green shit good place to look is Home depot in the spring tons of dicks buy a good unit use it return it say it is not working . it goes to a service center then they resell at the store for 1/2 off or more as reconditioned. you can look at it and see it was prob used for 2 days Edited December 3, 2017 by Ez ryder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted December 7, 2017 Author Gold Member Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ended up going a little bigger. More pressure and gpm then I originally was going to go with. Ordered this on cfk’s amazon link up top so hopefully he gets some coin from it. https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/ps3835/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSledder Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 12/2/2017 at 12:58 AM, BOHICA said: Home owner grade.... Gas powered. $500 or less. Used to wash concrete, house, and vehicles. Kind of narrowed it down to this. Just like the honda but not sure about the brand. Seems like a good warranty? Anything that would steer me away from this unit? https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/ps3228/ Karcher 3400psi, mines going on 6 yrs old and i use the fuck out of it, use it for the shop and the MX track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 16 hours ago, BOHICA said: Ended up going a little bigger. More pressure and gpm then I originally was going to go with. Ordered this on cfk’s amazon link up top so hopefully he gets some coin from it. https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/ps3835/ Pretty sure that's the same one I saw at TSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 14, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 14, 2018 50 degrees the past few days.... fired up for the first time and washed the house and concrete. Glad I went more psi and gpm then I originally planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 34 minutes ago, BOHICA said: 50 degrees the past few days.... fired up for the first time and washed the house and concrete. Glad I went more psi and gpm then I originally planned. 50? Where are you? Was minus 21 here this morning, 5 above right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 15, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 15, 2018 Just now, XCR1250 said: 50? Where are you? Was minus 21 here this morning, 5 above right now.. Idaho... Boise... Had the windows open during the past few days during the days on the house. It’s awesome as the long range forecast keep us out of any snow and into the 40’s and 50’s. This place isn’t one of the top places in the country to live for no reason. Used the snowblower once for the season and it will prolly be the last. Temperant climate is a big bonus of this area. If you want snow it’s not to far out of town and 90 minutes you are in McCall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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