Very Portable Pressure Washer

GearHead_1

GearHead_1

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I've often wondered what the obsessed detailer living in an a apartment, dorm etc. with no access to water does to keep there car cleaned. Short of using a brushless car wash it could be kind of difficult. Charles, got me looking at a completely separate product, while searching for that product I stumbled across this pressure washer:

18 Volt Cordless Portable Pressure Washer

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I have no doubt that this product has some serious limitations in the "heavy duty" department. I wouldn't begin to suggest that it would replace a bigger pressure washer. It just might be an ideal washer for a guy in prohibitive situation.

It seems to me that you could fill this pressure washer up and a carry an additional 3.5 - 5 gallon bucket holding wash mitts, brushes, sponges, shampoo etc. with a Gamma Seal Lid. You would have plenty of water to wash and rinse a vehicle completely virtually anywhere. This product also seems like it might be a ideally suited for doing under the hood details. The fact that it only has 90 lbs. of pressure would be just about perfect for under hood work.

It is 18 volt powered and holds 3.5 gallons of water. There are a couple of videos on YouTube demonstrating the use of this washer. I haven't used this product and have a lot of questions that come to my mind regarding its use. I have no idea how long the battery might last but you could carry an extra. Anyone seen one of these in use?
 
Not having experience with any pressure washers other than the one I own, I wonder about the 3.5 gallon water capacity.
My PW puts out 2 gallons per minute.
Granted, the portable unit will put out a lot less, but 3.5 gallons may not last very long.

If you buy one, you can let us know how the battery life and the water capacity works in the real world. :)
 
CharlesW said:
If you buy one, you can let us know how the battery life and the water capacity works in the real world. :)
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I'm kind of in your boat Charles, established home, water bibs on every corner of the house. Though this looks like kind of a neat toy, I'm doubting it will find its way into my arsenal. :D
 
GearHead_1 said:
I'm kind of in your boat Charles, established home, water bibs on every corner of the house. Though this looks like kind of a neat toy, I'm doubting it will find its way into my arsenal. :D
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Just to clarify.
We aren't in the same boat at all. My rowboat doesn't come close to your yacht. :D
I do have an established home. Established about 48 years.
A water/hose bib on each end of the house.
No soft water, hot or cold.
No hot water outside of the house.
No drain in the garage.
My PW has a 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton.
But..... Having a garage is about all I really need to make things work. A portable heater, some S&W or rinseless wash and I'm set for winter.
In the summer, I just sweat a little, but at least I can be in the shade.
Those that have to do it all outside have my respect and my sympathy.
 
Charles, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that to come across as snobby. In re-reading it, I'm sure it did. I only meant to imply that I was passed the student dorm, no access to water scenario. I fixed the post, forgive me. :redface:

Faccto said:
Looks like a great PW, but will it have the power you need? Maybe just for the occasional use.
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I don't think you could count on this as a June Bug Blaster. More of a get it wet with a little pressure behind it washer.
 
GearHead_1 said:
Charles, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that to come across as snobby. In re-reading it, I'm sure it did. I only meant to imply that I was passed the student dorm, no access to water scenario. I fixed the post, forgive me. :redface:
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Hey, no need to apologize for anything.
I didn't take it as being the least bit snobbish.
As far as having what you have, I'm glad for you. I just didn't want anyone to think I had all those things as well.
I have several friends that have lots of really nice things and the reason they can afford them is that they work/worked hard to get them.
Jealousy is not one of my bad traits. And I'm not going to tell you what they are. :D
 
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