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      05-04-2023, 11:59 AM   #1
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What's your pressure washer setup?

Pressure washer (gas or electric)- Ryobi, Active, Sunjoe, Kranzle?
Hose - Uberflex, flexzilla?
Wand - MTM?

Curious to what you guys are using. I plan on upgrading my setup for maybe weekly or biweekly use so definitely don’t need a high end setup.
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      05-04-2023, 12:27 PM   #2
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Pressure washer- just replaced my cheapo SunJoe with Active 2.0. I could see significant difference when using it for the Foamer.
Hose - MTM Kobrajet
Wand - MTM Hydro Acqualine.

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      05-04-2023, 12:52 PM   #3
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pressure washer : kranzle 1322ts
hose - kobrajet
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I'm using a cheap electric one ($100 - $120 range) from amazon. Also bought a cheap nozzle from amazon to replace the long wand. No complaints, works great. Doesn't throw as much foam as the nice ones i see on youtube detailing vids, but definitely sufficient for me.
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      05-04-2023, 01:26 PM   #5
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I have a SunJoe but my favorite is this little red Hyper Tough pressure washer I got at Walmart for $60. Not too powerful and easy to setup/put away/move around.
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AR Blue Clean. Comes with foam gun, hose is supple enough for me. I use all of the stuff that came with it. I think they may have a newer model out.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Clean-BC...02&sr=1-4&th=1

EDIT: to clarify -- I have model BC383HS.
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Pressure Washer Ryobi 1800 PSI - https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18...1802/317623149

Hose PWACCS (50 ft) kink resistant, comes w/ (2) quick connects - https://www.amazon.com/PWACCS-Pressu...10&sr=8-3&th=1

Wand Sooprinse gun, added a quick connect - https://www.amazon.com/Sooprinse-Pre...03&sr=8-3&th=1

Foam Cannon Harbor Freight, changed orifice to 1.1mm
- https://www.harborfreight.com/pressu...non-58131.html
- https://www.amazon.com/Mingle-Cannon...s%2C122&sr=8-4
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Pressure washer: Kranzle 1122tst
Sprayer: Mosmatic swivel
Wand: Mosmatic
Cannon: MTM PF22
Tips: Mosmatic and MTM
Water Filter: CR Spotless mounted to wall
Fittings: MTM SS
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      05-04-2023, 06:40 PM   #9
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Pressure washer...BigBoi Washr Flo with the optional commercial grade hose upgrade
Stubby gun...MTM SGS28 with Carscope premium 25° and 40° nozzles
Wand...Mosmatic
Foam cannon...MJJC Pro V2, MTM PF22.2 and an Autobrite Direct foam cannon (probably not available outside the UK)
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Pressure washer- just replaced my cheapo SunJoe with Active 2.0. I could see significant difference when using it for the Foamer.
Hose - MTM Kobrajet
Wand - MTM Hydro Acqualine.
Ditto
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I just use this all-in-one. Great for me.
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Pressure Washer Ryobi 1800 PSI - https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18...1802/317623149

Hose PWACCS (50 ft) kink resistant, comes w/ (2) quick connects - https://www.amazon.com/PWACCS-Pressu...10&sr=8-3&th=1

Wand Sooprinse gun, added a quick connect - https://www.amazon.com/Sooprinse-Pre...03&sr=8-3&th=1

Foam Cannon Harbor Freight, changed orifice to 1.1mm
- https://www.harborfreight.com/pressu...non-58131.html
- https://www.amazon.com/Mingle-Cannon...s%2C122&sr=8-4
Is the Ryobi 2300 PSI too strong for car washing? I don't want to damage my vehicle unnecessarily.
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Is the Ryobi 2300 PSI too strong for car washing? I don't want to damage my vehicle unnecessarily.
My opinion, it SHOULD be fine; just depends on which color nozzle fitting you use. If I don't remember I usually do a test spray on the ground before using it on the car so you don't accidentally damage it.

I would just Google search the strengths of the various nozzle fittings before use.
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One of these hand held battery operated jobs. It's perfect for my needs, takes up little room, and uses the same batteries as my tools.




https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-40...052K/318615872
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Pressure washer: Original Active
Hose: 50' no name kinkless from amazon w/quick connects
Wand: Cheap gun w/swivel adapter + knock-off MTM extension

I'm patiently waiting for some of the cheap stuff to die/leak to upgrade but they're holding strong so far
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Cheap Ryobi unit from home depot. Extra long hose. $15 foam cannon from amazon. Works great.
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Honda gas powered, 2000 psi, 2.5 gal per min.
The compressor has an adjustable regulator so the pressure can be dialed back if needed.
Also a Maxshine foam cannon.
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I got a Comet 1700. I use the hose that comes with it in the integrated reel but use MTM wand + accessories with quick disconnects. Basically this package.
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asianF22 I also have the Harbor Freight Foam Cannon, what did the orifice swap out do for you?
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asianF22 I also have the Harbor Freight Foam Cannon, what did the orifice swap out do for you?
More foam. Also, it depends on the brand foam you are using as well; certain brands produce more foam than others.

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Those battery and bucket ones are interesting. I don't have a hose near the garage for some insane reason and hooking up both power and water is always a PITA.
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Pressure washer- just replaced my cheapo SunJoe with Active 2.0. I could see significant difference when using it for the Foamer.
Hose - MTM Kobrajet
Wand - MTM Hydro Acqualine.
I thought the Active 2.0 was just on preorder still?
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