Could this electric pressure washer be a good deal?

[velvetfoot]

Is 1600 psi considered the latest and greatest for electric pressure washers?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=99741

High Pressure Cleaning Power
Pressure washer with built-in ground fault circuit interrupter included for added safety.


Adjustable spray wand lets you cover wide areas or do fine detail cleaning
Turbo nozzle boosts cleaning performance
Built-in detergent tank
Safety lock trigger
19 ft. high pressure hose and 34 ft. power cord
ETL certified
1.6 GPM flow rate
120 volt, 60 Hz

Overall dimensions: 10-3/4" L x 10-1/2" W x 31-1/2" H
Weight: 18.4 lbs.



ITEM 99741-0VGA

$109.99

 

[YZF1R]

We have a Karcher which is similar. I really like it quite a lot. I use it mainly to clean the porch every summer. More pressure would do the job faster because I could hold the nozzle farther away and cover more area at a time. But I'm fine with it for the money. I just don't need a large high pressure unit. I only use it a dozen or so hours a year. Another thing I like about it is it's quiet. I can use it very early in the morning without bothering anybody.

Steve

 

[ironpony]

I also have a electric karcher
it does a good job
it also helps protect what you are cleaning
much more pressure starts to damage wood and will peel paint
i work with high pressure water it will do alot of damage
you really dont need much more pressure for around the house

 

[burntime]

Or, a wider spray with higher presure. The little electric just do not have enough flow to wash away. I had a 1700 1.6 gallon electric and ditched it for a 3000 psi 2.5 gallon flow... Much happier!

 

[woodsman23]

If you just using it around the home, cleaning decks, washing siding, cars, lawn mowers it seems like a good deal. I also have a karcher and have been happy with it, it is 1500psi. hey for 109 bucks its a good deal..

 

[Gooserider]

It's a "Pacific Hydrostar" which IIRC is one of the HF "House brands" - these I've found to be somewhat erratic in quality / reliability... However for the money it isn't a bad deal, I just wouldn't expect it to do miracles - keep the duty cycle short, and don't strain it...

Gooserider

 

[LLigetfa]

You don't say what you intend to use it for. Available nozzles and attachments would be big on my list. Deck cleaning for example... regular nozzles can leave a visible pattern. There is a cool attachment that has two spinning nozzles like a lawnmower blade that can give very even coverage.