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It's time to break down and spend some money on sprayer so I can let the neighbor keep a hold of his. I'm lookin at a Briggs & Stratton 3400psi. I like this particular model because it has a pressure regulator built into it, the ... JOIN NOW TO REMOVE TRACER

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Old 06-29-2007, 10:28 AM
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It's time to break down and spend some money on sprayer so I can let the neighbor keep a hold of his. I'm lookin at a Briggs & Stratton 3400psi. I like this particular model because it has a pressure regulator built into it, the others I've looked at don't have this. I don't know much on the subject though, so if we have some resident experts out there, jump in and keep me informed.

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Well what do you plan on pressure washing?

That thing will rip the paint off most anything if you're not careful.

I have the smaller sibling (6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 2500 psi 2.5 gpm) and one similar size but with a 11 hp Honda motor 3.2 gpm.

I did'nt think that I'd care for the Briggs & Stratton powerplant but I've had it for 5+ years now and the oil is still clear. They recommend synthetic oil.

I regularly use the smaller PW unless I'm cleaning a 2 story house.

Plenty of pressure to get the paint off, lighter weight, and less bulky of a rig.
I can lift it into my truck by myself!

The major thing with the smaller ones is to get the most gpm possible.

I'm factory certified in repairing Honda and Briggs & Stratton small engines, Cat and Llanda pumps as well.

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I have a honda powered unit that does 2200 psi and it is plenty enough pressure...it will take paint off too.........I highly recommend the honda power...they cost a bit more but well worth it I think -

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I want the adjustable pressure because it will be a one washer to fit all needs, from cleaning the water tanks to stripping paint and rust off metal. When I read these things could be used like sand blasters is when I decided I needed one. Blasting is such a mess and pain in the behind, if I can do it with water I'm there.

Most of the reviews I could find online weren't very Honda friendly, that's what got me started on the Briggs. I don't know anything good or bad about either of em myself, that's why I wanted to come on here and ask. Actually I can get Honda engines washers a little cheaper then the Briggs. -
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I picked up a husquvarna a couple years ago from Lowes.

It is either 11 or 13 hp honda, Cat pump, ~4gpm, and 3900psi....

Can't complain, it is all the pressure washer I'll ever need and more.

The good thing about the Honda's are the low oil shutdown feature.

I winterize it every year with some junk you blow through the pump.

As much as I baby this thing, my grandkids should be able to use it when i am long gone.... -

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I picked up a husquvarna a couple years ago from Lowes.

It is either 11 or 13 hp honda, Cat pump, ~4gpm, and 3900psi....

Can't complain, it is all the pressure washer I'll ever need and more.

The good thing about the Honda's are the low oil shutdown feature.

I winterize it every year with some junk you blow through the pump.

As much as I baby this thing, my grandkids should be able to use it when i am long gone....
You sure that thing is 3900psi and not 2900psi. 3900 would be about the strongest I have seen for under $1800 and I can't bring myself to go there. -
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yup, its either 3700 or 3900, but pretty sure its 3900

It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it. -
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I found a washer I like now but I don't understand it. It's a Briggs & Stratton washer with a Honda motor on it. Comes with a full Warranty that goes through Briggs & Stratton. Does this sound right to anybody out there. This is a well established an Ebay shop that is advertising these things as factory re-conditioned. Does it sound like a scam or is it kosher. -
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Sounds like a possible reman if some sort, but I don't know. I had a really small B & S that I got at a garage sale for $75, the guy had a bunch of them and had to go to a storage facility to get them (possibly stolen?), it was like 1500 psi, but I never winterized it at all. I would stick it in the shed in late fall, pull it back out early spring and continue use, always started first or second pull. I went to Home Depot and got an Excel with a Honda motor and I think 2500 psi, I wish I would have kept my little one. The Honda is getting better, but can be a bear to start. My new one does not have a pressure regulator on it, which I wish it did for engine cleaning, a feature I definately miss. -
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