You can take it anywhere you want, because it’s powered by a gas engine, not electricity from your home. “A pressure washer rated with a higher PSI and GPM cleans better and faster but also costs more than the lower-rated units,” he says. Some tough jobs might require the high pressure of a gas unit, but using too powerful of a machine can damage delicate materials, like car paint, so more powerful isn’t always better. Though they are effective, gas-powered pressure washers are noisy. The average model is over 85 decibels or louder during operation, which is as loud as a leaf blower. If you intend to use a gas pressure washer for an extended period of time, hearing protection should be used.
The Westinghouse WPX3200 thus has a cleaning power of 8000 Cleaning Units. For gas models, leaving the unit running without spraying water can overheat and damage the pump. Models with a thermal-pump protection, however, can reduce the risk. For electric models, extended use or the use of an improper extension cord can cause the motor to overheat. Models that claim to have thermal motor protection will shut the motor in those circumstances to prevent damage.
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We used a combination of all of these variables, observations, and judgments to settle on a score for each model’s true cleaning ability. To come up with some hard numbers, we physically gathered all types of data ranging from weight, dimensions, and PSI. To take things a step further, we devised our own way to evaluate washer performance with visual and numerical measurements with an apparatus we named “the testing trough.” On top of that, Sun Joe’s SPX3000 actually has a slightly shorter hose compared to the Westinghouse ePX3000/ ePX3050.
Or, you can squeeze the trigger on the spray wand when starting it. Squeezing the trigger also releases the pressure and makes it easy for you to start it. The Generac 6565 Champion Power Equipment is a professional grade unit that blasts water at a rate of 4 gallons per minute and at a pressure of 4200 PSI to leave whatever you’re washing, clean and spotless.
This unit had considerable power, which was good enough to handle just about any cleaning task at home. Paint started to chip when we used the 15-degree tip, and when we switched to the zero-degree tip this machine completely destroyed the piece of wood. So with enough care, you can definitely get out stubborn stains with the Generac and remove chipped paint from tougher surfaces. For such a powerful pressure washer that can handle a wide variety of cleaning chores, The Briggs & Stratton is exceptionally well-priced. The Briggs & Stratton has a high-quality stainless-steel wand with brass connectors that connect to the wand and the 25-foot inlet hose in a snap.