Originally Posted by jpr95 .
I'm a pro painter and have used many different pressure washers over the years. At that price range, it's a **** shoot. Until you spend enough to get a pressure washer that is belt drive--that is, the engine and water pump are connected by a belt and pulleys, you're gambling with your money. On cheaper units, the engine and pump are directly connected ("direct drive"), and the engine vibrations tear up the pump over time. That time is always shorter than expected.
Jason
Originally Posted by Navneet80 .
Jason,
cheap units are on the market for a reason. Yes, they cannot serve you as long as commercial and industrial ones. But hey, for your home and car you do not really need it that often.
Hasards,
within your budget you can consider AR NorthAmerica AR390 (electric) or at this champion pressure washer (gas)
Yep. Your comments and Campy's are spot on. Avoid using a pressure washer near any place where water can infiltrate bearings and force grease out or cause other harm. The fact is, anything a pressure washer would clean off a bike can be removed by other methods that don't use high pressure water. Pressure washers offer only convenience.Originally Posted by p38lightning .
Some years ago I contacted Campagnolo on the subject of an appropriate grease for their products since Campagnolo grease was no longer available. Their response was that any good quality synthetic bicycle grease would be good. They then added that the single leading cause of component failure of their products was water getting into the bearing surfaces usually caused by washing the bike. I'd avoid pressure washing a bike or even hard blasting with a standard hose nozel if I were you. I sure do!
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.