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Posted by ransley on July 23, 2008, 2:54 pm
> Paul Franklin wrote:
>
> > wrote:
>
> > >Has anyone had any experiences with the
> > >larger electric power washers? =A0I had a
> > >small 3.5 HP gas unit, which was pretty
> > >adequate for my home and deck cleaning
> > >chores. =A0Now that it is history, I am
> > >toying with one of the 1800-2000 psi
> > >electric units, but I am a little afraid
> > >they will not perform. =A0Any first hand
> > >experiences would be appreciated.
> > >Thanks,
> > >Art
>
> > I had a Systema (sp?) brand. =A0More or less the same as the bigger
> > electric unit made by Karcher.
>
> > Worked ok for general cleaning, although slowly. =A0Didn't last very
> > long, they are cheaply made. =A0Now have 6hp gas unit. =A0Much faster a=
nd
> > heavier duty.
>
> > If you're going to do big jobs like decks or siding or driveways,
> > don't waste your time with the electrics unless you have *way* more
> > time than money.
>
> > HTH,
>
> > Paul F.
>
> The power source, gas or electric has no bearing on how well the unit
> will perform. What is relevant is the power available and the quality of
> the unit. A 6hp electric (real, not inflated consumer numbers) will be
> just as powerful as a 6hp gas, presuming comparable pumps and quality.
>
> As a point of reference, all the various food processing, meat packing,
> etc. plants use electric powered pressure washers daily for cleaning and
> sanitizing. The difference is that those are industrial grade units.- Hid=
e quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Industrial yes, and what does a 6hp need in power, well its alot more
than 15a maybe 90a?
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