[Shop-talk] Pressure washers

[Wayne]

Bob Nogueira wrote:
> Like I said I'm not looking for the
> Hemi of pressure washers but rather the Toyota of pressure washers,
> something that will last .

The "hemi" is one of the most overrated overhyped pieces of BS in all of automotive history, IMO...  and lots of Toyota engines WERE hemis too! (22R, 5MGE, etc)

But on topic...  I bought an "Excel" brand at Home Depot about 4 years ago for ~$400 and it's worked very well.  Unfortunately, I don't see one similar on their web site now.  I bought based on engine -- it has a Honda 5 or 6HP;  I really didn't want a B&S.. I don't know much about how the pumps differ, but so far it's held up.  Only thing I've missed is an adjustable throttle -- this one just has one of those auto-regulators.  The only way to adjust the pressure is via the nozzle size.  It has a long "wheelbarrow" style frame, but the handle can be flipped around so it's above the engine, reducing storage space -- very nice.

   -Wayne