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Title: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Chase2008 on August 16, 2020, 07:38:13 PM
Need a new pressure washer. Was looking at electric and had someone mention they don’t have as much power. Would be nice not to deal with the gas/ oil etc. any pros and cons? Usage would be Regular around the house stuff a couple time a year. Driveway. Cleaning gutters etc
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Crunchy on August 16, 2020, 07:46:46 PM
No question gas.  Electric just doesnt have the same power/pressure that I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: jstone on August 16, 2020, 07:54:58 PM
GAS
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on August 16, 2020, 08:02:16 PM
Electric for.cars
Gas for everything else
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: fowl smacker on August 16, 2020, 08:52:12 PM
Gas
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Smokeploe on August 17, 2020, 05:48:20 AM
Had an electric one till went bad while using it to clean the siding from over winter mold And it shorted out electrifying the aluminum ladder.  SHOCKING😳  Then switched to gas, never looked back!

Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: C-Money on August 17, 2020, 06:42:00 AM
Nephew washed our house with his electric pressure washer from Costco. It worked really well! Wife painted the house, and the little electric had every thing clean for her.
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 17, 2020, 06:53:05 AM
Gas for the added power and utility.  Remember to run a can of antifreeze/lube through the pump if you over winter in freezing conditions to protect and lube the pump and valves.
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Angry Perch on August 17, 2020, 07:41:52 AM
Nephew washed our house with his electric pressure washer from Costco. It worked really well! Wife painted the house, and the little electric had every thing clean for her.

You're a lucky man!
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Stein on August 17, 2020, 07:46:21 AM
Electric for.cars
Gas for everything else

 :yeah:

I have both.  Electric is easy and fast for cars but won't touch the junk on pavement, decks, etc.
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Chase2008 on August 17, 2020, 08:13:44 AM
Thanks all
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: 724wd on August 17, 2020, 08:46:03 AM
used to be pressure washers using the Blue Cat pumps were the (ahem) cat's meow...

Not sure if that's still the gold standard, but Northern Tool sells units with Blue Cat pumps.
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Igor on August 17, 2020, 08:50:41 AM
Need a new pressure washer. Was looking at electric and had someone mention they don’t have as much power. Would be nice not to deal with the gas/ oil etc. any pros and cons? Usage would be Regular around the house stuff a couple time a year. Driveway. Cleaning gutters etc

I would go with the gas, for sure.  My sons and I have invested in two, a 3400 PSI and a 4000 PSI.  We use them on driveways, patios, and decks.  My advice would be to go with at least a 3400 PSI.  The smaller ones just take forever to get the job done.  And then invest in a surface cleaner.  A number of companies make them.  Using one on driveways and patios will cut your time by at least 50%, probably more.

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/Simpson-80165/p93952.html?icn=PED%26icl=product%2Bpage
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Stein on August 17, 2020, 08:56:43 AM
Yeah, the surface cleaner things are a game changer for sure!
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: Buckmark on August 17, 2020, 09:50:46 AM
I have both
The electric was close to the best elec out there, it works for what i wanted it for like light duty stuff but does not have the same pressure as my gas one.
The gas one with a surface cleaner as said is great, cuts down washing time, finished results are better (no stripping) and cuts down on blowing crap all over everything.
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: C-Money on August 17, 2020, 01:04:58 PM
Nephew washed our house with his electric pressure washer from Costco. It worked really well! Wife painted the house, and the little electric had every thing clean for her.

You're a lucky man!

She is amazing! She will also process big game and clean fish. Jackpot!
Title: Re: Pressure washer - electric vs gas
Post by: follow maggie on August 20, 2020, 08:27:07 PM
I use pressure washers a lot for work coating roofs & waterproofing concrete walls & decks.  There’s one thing that no one thinks of that is every bit as important as psi, and that is gallons per minute of water use. The best washers that clean the best use 4 gallons per minute. The reason is the lower gallons per minute washers don’t wash the dirt away after it’s lifted from the driveway. Most hie bibs will flow at 8 gallons per minute w/o a hose on, so you’re still saving 1/2 the water.
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