Well, killed my 2nd Ryobi in as many seasons (used April/May-October/November). First went with the model that is on a rolling cart and features a built in hose reel. After that model went with one of the small portable units with the built in handle.
So I am starting to look into issues, and have narrowed it down to 3 potential things:
1-they are simply only going to last only so many “working hours”, and using routinely on 3-4 cars (personal use only, I’m not a business) I am just using them for all they got and that’s what it is.
2-Because I have them upgraded with all quick disconnects running Kobrajet 3/8” 50ft hose and a MTM SG28 spray gun, am I overworking them from the stock 1/4” 25ft. set up?
3-just my crap luck with 2 units.
Any feedback out there? People burning through them as quickly as I am? Did you find a solution?
I have a couple weeks left of needing to get some cars washed, so want to order something quick so it arrives this coming week, or stop at Home Depot tomorrow and give a go to Ryobi #3.
Considering 4 options at this point:
1-grab another Ryobi, hope it lasts longer or be ok with it lasting me another 6-7 months.
2-go with a cheap Karcher (K1700) and see if that outlasts the Ryobi stuff.
3-take it deep and pony up for a Kranzle since if I keep spending $100-$150 a year I should just “do it right”
4-dump the 3/8” hose and go back to a 1/4” and it may last?
Any thoughts/experiences/feedback?
So I am starting to look into issues, and have narrowed it down to 3 potential things:
1-they are simply only going to last only so many “working hours”, and using routinely on 3-4 cars (personal use only, I’m not a business) I am just using them for all they got and that’s what it is.
2-Because I have them upgraded with all quick disconnects running Kobrajet 3/8” 50ft hose and a MTM SG28 spray gun, am I overworking them from the stock 1/4” 25ft. set up?
3-just my crap luck with 2 units.
Any feedback out there? People burning through them as quickly as I am? Did you find a solution?
I have a couple weeks left of needing to get some cars washed, so want to order something quick so it arrives this coming week, or stop at Home Depot tomorrow and give a go to Ryobi #3.
Considering 4 options at this point:
1-grab another Ryobi, hope it lasts longer or be ok with it lasting me another 6-7 months.
2-go with a cheap Karcher (K1700) and see if that outlasts the Ryobi stuff.
3-take it deep and pony up for a Kranzle since if I keep spending $100-$150 a year I should just “do it right”
4-dump the 3/8” hose and go back to a 1/4” and it may last?
Any thoughts/experiences/feedback?
