Got rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!!

Bought this Ryobi recently and have used it 2 or 3 times, haven't done the improved setup yet but will. Amazing machine for the money, much more powerful than my old 1750psi gas Karcher. My question relates to pump protector - manual say pump lubricated for life but then recommends using pump protector after each use and before storage. What do you guys do?
 
Just bought the washer, FYI its on sale at Home Depot for $80 until 4/15/2018.
 
I’m really happy with my SunJoe SPX3500. Quality seems really good. Nice and quiet. Hose is very flexible. All materials seem strong. Sunjoe have had really good reviews for a while. I have a Subaru gas power washer for bigger jobs. Things a beast.
 
Thanks Hammer77 for the sale info. I bought mine on 3-15 at regular price since I had been watching for a sale for several weeks and finally gave up. Home Depot will honor sale price within 30 days of purchase so I just made a quick run in there and got a $40 refund. Without your post I most likely would not have known in time. Appreciate it.

Also, still hoping to hear from someone re: my earlier post on pump lubrication.
 
Good deal Willieg, glad it helped! Sorry I can't answer your question, that's new to me. May I ask, are you running yours with the stock hose and wand or did you purchase the add on stuff (or similar) Zach mentioned in the OP? Either way could you share your thoughts about the performance of the unit?

Thanks
Dave
 
Right now just using the hose and wand that came with it. I plan to upgrade along the lines of what Zach was recommending. Have only used the unit a couple of times so far but I really like it and am impressed by the power it has. My old gas Karcher is rated at 1750psi and this Ryobi will clean circles around it. I will post more later as I gain more use experience but I thought it was a bargain at $119 and, now, at $79 - wow! Anybody thinking about it should jump on the $79 deal that ends tomorrow.
 
The pump is lubricated internally "for life", whatever that means to you, but pump protector helps take care of the pump portion of the pump where the water flows through, not the internal mechanics. Think of it like a car water pump. There's the internal parts that don't touch water and the impeller that is exposed to and pumps the water through your cooling system.
 
Thanks, makes sense. Guess I'll get some pump protector
 
Re: Got rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!!

Price still shows 79.99. It might be a permanent reduction, as it doesnt show as a sale price anymore.
 
Its worth it to get the extended warranty. I forget how much it was, but its pennies. When I bought the unit the warranty from Ryboi was 2 years then on top of that I bought the 2 years extention, pushing it back to 2022 for complete replacement. Cant beat that. I think it cost: 12$
 
Knxwledge said:
How good is this unit?

Amazon.com : Greenworks 1500 PSI 13 Amp 1.2 GPM Pressure Washer GPW1501 : Garden & Outdoor
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The way I see it, at 59$ you can't go wrong. It comes with a foam cannon too. The only likelly issue you might have with this is the lenght of the pressure hose. They are usually a bit too short so you have to move the unit when washing the car... other than that, it should work well. Since electric pressure washers typically sell in the 100-300$ range, you might even want to pickup 2 of them and have a backup... at that price, it's a serious deal.
 
Got rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!!

Calendyr said:
The way I see it, at 59$ you can't go wrong. It comes with a foam cannon too. The only likelly issue you might have with this is the lenght of the pressure hose. They are usually a bit too short so you have to move the unit when washing the car... other than that, it should work well. Since electric pressure washers typically sell in the 100-300$ range, you might even want to pickup 2 of them and have a backup... at that price, it's a serious deal.
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Do you know if this unit has standard fitting size?
I would like to try to get the items that’s listed in this thread such as the hose, fittings and the MTM gun
 
Re: Got rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!!

Knxwledge said:
Do you know if this unit has standard fitting size?
I would like to try to get the items that’s listed in this thread such as the hose, fittings and the MTM gun
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The description of the item is 20 ft. : High pressure hose for greater reach. M22 Universal Threaded Twist On Hose & Trigger Handle

They say universal M22 so that is very likelly M22 14mm. You can find a lot of hoses and guns for that size of connectors.

The gun that comes with it looks like it has the standard quick release connector for typical pressure nozzles and foam cannons too. But it's hard to say from just a picture.

If you change the gun, the foam cannon that comes with it would have to be replaced, it uses a bayonnet type connector and I doubt that is standard.
 
The green works unit comes with a foam cannon, that is a 30$ value right there. So if you are not planning to modify the setup, the Greenworks one is a much better value. On the other hand, if you are gonna change the hose and gun, then I would assume the Ryobi is a better quality machine. So it really depends what your goal is. If you want to get a basic unit at the great price, the Greenworks is pretty much unbeatable at the 59$ pricepoint. Otherwise, for a more professional setup, I would go with something in a higher quality bracket. Many people have said the Ryobi delivers a lot of power for such a small unit.

Sidenote, I have used my own pressure washer today to rinse off my car. Temperatures are finally a bit over freezing here in Montreal with a high of 42F today. After using the coin operated pressure washer all winter, I must say I was pretty disapointed with my pressure washer. My unit is 1700 PSI. I had trouble removing dirt on the paint. It will do it, but it takes so much longer than using a higher pressure unit. I am thinking about getting a higher pressure unit now. Only issue is portability since I am mobile. The 1700 PSI unit is heavy enough, I think that a 2500 or 3000 PSI unit would be too heavy to carry around and move in and out of my Dodge Caravan on every detail. Not sure what to do ;( And I did order a replacement hose and gun although those could be used on the new unit.
 
I few hours ago I used the setup Zach laid out in the OP, and couldn't be happier. The Ryobi unit itself is very stout, no internal leaks (unlike the two Karchers before), pretty quiet as well, just a solid hummm. The 50ft hose is great, laid flat, and never had to move the unit. The spray gun is larger than I expected, feels like a solid unit and not a toy like the stock ones that come with the units. Plenty of power from the 40 tip. Very pleased with the setup, thanks again Zach for sharing the info.
 
wish I was able to get in on the greenworks. finally have access to water and electric so looking for get a pressure washer.
 
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