pressure washer

[Genelie]

Now I know some of you use a pressure washer at home to help fight off the tiny black dots. I personally use the one at the car wash at the end of each season. SO I ask you for those who have one at home. What size pressure washer do you use. I was looking into buying one, they range from, 1100 PSI, to 3000 PSI. with a price range from $ 169. to
$ 900.00

[rdrsteve]

Good question,I am starting to see them on my 17',just bought it in december. I usually go to one of those do it yourself car washes after using the boat so I am wondering if I am just missing spots or how to get rid of the tiny black dots where they are showing up. Is the pressure not good enough at those car washes? It seems to be very strong wherever I take it.

[OspreyVic]

Please try the link below. Hope it helps. I really like my pressure washer. I have NO regrets on the purchase, just wish I had purchased it sooner.

Pressure Washer Advice Needed

[albaris]

I saw a 1350 psi pressure washer in Wal-Mart yesterday for $89.00.
Just thought I'd let you know.

[cagrove]

If you're looking to buy one just to wash your boat then you can get by with a lower pressure model. But if you're like me and you want to buy one and use it to power wash your house, deck or driveway as well then you will need a more powerful one. First, forget the little electric ones...they're useless for household applications. I know, I have one. You will need a minimum of 2200 psi to do any household cleaning chores and would be better off opting for 2500 psi if your budget can handle it. Get a gas powered model and it should come with several spray nozzles. Use the wide pattern for close cleaning on your boat...be very careful with the concentrated stream nozzle...it can cut into whatever you are spraying if you get it too close. Shop around as prices vary greatly from store to store. Of course, this is only my opinion so take it as that. I hope this helps.

[ksr5]

I have the 2200 psi and wish I Had more power for driveway and other things around the house. In my opinion get as big as you can afford but don't go under 2200 you will be wasting your money.

You will be surprized at what you can clean with one patio furniture, driveways ,siding decks, cars, lawnmowers, fence, sidewalks etc.

[jergofish]

Has anyone tried a mildew spray like you can buy for your shower?

[BuckShot]

I Agree with KRS5, I also use a 2200psi power washer and I wish I had more power. just watch out for the decals on the side of the boat.

another good use is cleaning off the gas grill

[Jan from Humboldt]

I bought one of those Karcher electric ones from Costco it's 1600 psi ($139.00)and it works fine for the boat and the deck, I use a 50% strength solution of simple green and it makes the boat just sparkle like new.

[Genelie]

Originally Posted by Jan from Humboldt

I bought one of those Karcher electric ones from Costco it's 1600 psi ($139.00)and it works fine for the boat and the deck, I use a 50% strength solution of simple green and it makes the boat just sparkle like new.

wow, you see i was hoping someone would of posted that they bought anice simple electric one. I really do not need the big ones. since I am only going to use it for the boat. I will check out costco.