Sweet deal on electric pressure washer! (AR 383)

Great timing. I was just looking at PW's yesterday and in this price range. May have to do this if I can get a $200 PW for $120. Thanks!!
 
StumpyDetailing said:
I don't know about you guys, but I've had enough pressure washers (~6) fail on me that I make sure I buy from a brick & mortar store so I can take them back, because they have always broken within the 1 year warranty.

Then I spent $$$ on a really good one ( 1.8 GPM @ 1,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer | Princess Auto ) and it's lasted me 10 years.
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$800! Wow. I'm sure that one rocks. But for weekend hacks like me, I'll just buy a new one whenever my AR 383 fails.
 
I find that all my pressure washers that have plastic bits inside never last the winter, heh. Guess that's my problem living in Canada without indoor storage.


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StumpyDetailing said:
I find that all my pressure washers that have plastic bits inside never last the winter, heh. Guess that's my problem living in Canada without indoor storage.
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Yeah, sorry to hear - indoor storage or using a "pump saver" is key if you live in a Northern climate. I move my AR 383 indoors between uses during the cold months so any leftover water doesn't freeze/ break internal parts. So far so good after 2 brutally cold winters!
 
That's a good deal IMO, something well worth buying. Looks fancier than mine, probably higher specs too (didn't take note of the claims for mine).

StupmyDetailing- heh heh, I was so frustrated by my expensive pressure washers dying that I went the *opposite* direction; instead of another expensive one, I got a really *REALLY* cheap one for Christmas and it's already paid for itself (well, I mean it would've had I paid for it..). My wife *did* buy it (online) from Lowe's though, figuring that it'd die on me.

Isn't there *some* way to handle the indoor storage of the thing? I mean, like...stick it in a closet or something.
 
Ive beat up my AR 383 for 3 seasons now doing mobile jobs, and it still works like brand new. Its the best "cheap" power washer Ive ever used.
 
mrclean81 said:
Ive beat up my AR 383 for 3 seasons now doing mobile jobs, and it still works like brand new. Its the best "cheap" power washer Ive ever used.
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Sweet. I pulled the trigger on this one today. Sounds like you guys are getting some good years out of it. Fortunately I have plenty of basement space for the winter so I'm sure it will last a while.
 
Angus said:
Good question, Vega. AR sells a MTM foam cannon on their site that comes with their fitting attached. Or you can buy just the fitting from them:

AR Foamer Cannon Adapter

Do you guys carry anything that matches it?
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I saw this on Amazon (not exactly what's in your link above) when I purchased the PW. Included a couple fittings and the bottle with foam nozzle. $59 or so. Amazon.com: AR Blue Clean Foamer Cannon with 34oz Bottle & Blue Clean Fittings: Patio, Lawn & Garden
 
wdmaccord said:
I saw this on Amazon (not exactly what's in your link above) when I purchased the PW. Included a couple fittings and the bottle with foam nozzle. $59 or so. Amazon.com: AR Blue Clean Foamer Cannon with 34oz Bottle & Blue Clean Fittings: Patio, Lawn & Garden
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Nice! I have thier foam cannon too - it's made by MTM. You may want to consider picking up the 25ft ext hose, having the extra length comes in handy when working around cars, cleaning siding, driveways etc...

Amazon.com: AR North America 25-Feet Extension Hose: Patio, Lawn & Garden
 
Accumulator said:
That's a good deal IMO, something well worth buying. Looks fancier than mine, probably higher specs too (didn't take note of the claims for mine).

StupmyDetailing- heh heh, I was so frustrated by my expensive pressure washers dying that I went the *opposite* direction; instead of another expensive one, I got a really *REALLY* cheap one for Christmas and it's already paid for itself (well, I mean it would've had I paid for it..). My wife *did* buy it (online) from Lowe's though, figuring that it'd die on me.

Isn't there *some* way to handle the indoor storage of the thing? I mean, like...stick it in a closet or something.
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dude just noticed...73,000+ posts in 13 years.....but...that's...but...it...um...but...that...how...its...but...speechless. that's 450+ posts each month. LOL
 
My next pressure washer will be a wall-mount I think... we have a shop now so I don't have to worry about winter killing them anymore, tempted to just buy a Karcher and use that, but I'd love a wall mount with a reel for the cord :)
 
I see something here called "pump storage lubricant". Is this something you guys use over the winter months when you store it indoors? I'm sure there will be details in the owners manual but thought I would get your input before it shows up tomorrow. AR383 Pressure Washer | AR Blue Clean 383 Power Washers

EDIT: Doh...I see the owner's manual is also on this page, so I'll look through that also. 2nd EDIT: no mention of the "pump storage lubricant" in the OM. Thanks in advance for sharing any experiences you have with this (whether you even use it or not).
 
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