When I had an electric pressure washer from Costco it did the same thing at startup, where it would have pressure then stop and come back eventually working fine. I never really figured out what it was, but my best guess was it was having to get primed or get the air out of the system or something of that nature. Never really took long to get over it, but was worrying first few times. The whole then eventually fell apart and I got a gas powered one again from Costco. As always thanks for sharing your experiences.
I am still wondering if that will come back. Home Depot gives you 90 days to return if there are problems so right now I am not worried. Hope this one lasts a long time. Thanks for watching.
I have this same model and using it to refinish our 1600 sq ft deck. I've learned to get the air bubbles out like he did in the beginning of his video then I turn the motor on and leave it alone for several minutes to allow it time to build enough pressure otherwise it will cut out (and it's maddening). Also, The longer the hose the longer it takes to build pressure. Anyway hope this helps someone. I was about to return ours but it works great once it builds the pressure it needs.
I got a cheap foam cannon and been using the Mr. Pink from chemical guy. I have become a fan of their product and got some more items. They seem to have good products. Like you said the foam cannon is a quick touch up wash. It will never touch a hand wash. I use it like you did with the car to take dust and light dirt off. The one thing I do is give it a rinse with one of the broader pressure washer tips first to help for the loose dirt off before adding the soap. Thanks for the good videos. I am looking forward to this year’s garden videos.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 You had me curious. I checked my bottle that is some what old and it did not really say. I watched a few of their videos before starting when I got mine and they were pre rinsing. I will have to try it without, less water wasted. Thank you for the reply.
Cool, I just picked up the smaller version (1,900 psi) to clean up my rocks. Works great but... Same problem I noticed with the stiffness of the hose, I'm hoping that is because it can withstand being accidentally hit but the washer. I haven't tried the spinning nozzle yet Thanks for the upload
Hope it works well for you!! I am in the same boat have a Simpson 3200 psi gas pressure washer but to powerful for truck washing and such!! Enjoy your day!!
The pressure washer has been great and does a good job. The truck is total junk with the frame rotting away after 2 1/2 years. GM uses defective steel on the frames and refuses to cover the TSB about it. Thanks for watching.
My Home Depot has the Ryobi undercarriage washer for $40, it’s twice as much on Amazon. Ryobi’s 2000 psi is great, the hose is too stiff as you say, and they could do much better with how to quickly hang the extension cord and hose. Mine has a hose reel that is complete garbage. Better to just have a large hook to hang the hose and another hook to hang the cord. Modification is necessary!
Mine still works awesome and I use it all the time. With the foam cannon I can wash both cars in about 15 minutes. Not powerful like my gas one but that's why I got this one for most chores. What was wrong with yours? Home depot has an excellent return policy. Thanks for watching.
I love seeing your beautiful truck all cleaned up. I also own an electric power washer and I love it. It was a no-name brand and it is over 13 years old but still going strong. That shocks me. Every year I get it out and expect it to be dead - but it starts right up! I’ve owned the big, expensive gas-powered ones in the past but they always seem to have a dead pump in a couple of years. I hope yours holds up over time too. Yes, the electrics are not high powered but they do a great job for my purposes. SO much easier than another gas engine to worry about servicing and starting up. Does that foam washer use refills? I have the same problem with my porch deck. Had to have it all rebuilt a few years ago but deeply regret NOT spending the extra for a composite install. Those decks look beautiful year after year and hold up great with our climate. Paint just does not hold up here. As soon as you start shoveling and track salt or pet safe calcium chloride on it, it just wrecks the paint. EVERY year I have to repaint it and it never lasts. Oh I was planning to build more raised beds and have not seen recent lumber prices. I guess I will prepare for “sticker shock.” The big metal livestock watering tubs at Rural King or Tractor Supply might be cheaper. Please consider wearing mineral sunblock or your face and hands. I just had to have some suspect spots on my face and forearms biopsied and burnt off. YEARS and years of being outdoors adds up. I know most men pooh-pooh it, but we outdoors people need to be a little careful as we age. Spring has sprung and it is so glorious to be outside again!
This washer is nice for most jobs. The foam cannon just uses foaming soap and water. You add 2 ounces of the soap then fill it most of the way with hot water. Does a pretty good job similar to the carwash wands you put many quarters in. It's hard to believe the increase of prices for lumber. Most is up at least 400% over a year and a half ago. We are putting off the deck redoing until prices drop. It shouldn't look bad once the old paint is all off. Our doctors office checks us over every year. My wife had some spots removed a year ago. I hate the feel of sunscreen and just wear a big hat now. Every summer I get pretty dark and should use something. I should be done with my outside boiling about midnight tonight and can't wait to finish up the syrup so I can get going in the yard. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the review, I am in the middle of a decking project similar to yours; I wasn't sure if this pressure washer was going to have enough power to strip paint off the deck.
man the hose if it is stiff that means it is better because it won't bent easily and it is outta the way, some hoses bent and that stops water from coming easily and if you want to replace the hose make sure it doesn't bent easily and long enough so it doesn't make you frustrated.
I am curious on your long term use comments on the foam cannon and chemicals. According to your description, you weren't going to add a link since you hadn't enough experience with the products. Thanks in advance.
The foam cannon works good but it's not a good replacement for hand washing if you want a clean vehicle. The unit still works great. Thanks for watching.
Nice video. I bet I'm much lazier than you. I use a siding brush on my cars so I don't have to bend or reach. Soft bristles do a good job and don't trap grit that can scratch the paint. Works great on the wheels too. They also sell a pad that looks like foam fingers all over it. (like a Shiwalla) I think it might be called a Car Mop. Any of these with a bucket of soapy water and you're done in no time. Another thing I wanted to mention is to rinse your truck before you foam it. The water starts loosening the grime so it will come off freely as you go along. And I use Johnson's paste wax on both cars. Any paste wax is great, but don't let it dry as they tell you to do. Just rub it lightly with a cloth to thin out the wax or you'll have a hard time buffing it out. I told you I was lazy. Good luck and take it easy.
My 1600 psi 1.2gpm electric ryobi washer quit working after about 8 months - to warranty it at Home Depot I have to wait until the 2 year ryobi warranty is out unless I send it in.
So careful about the warranty they stiffed me there. I have the ariens deluxe 30 too like yours kept tearing belts I replaced it with a non ariens brand and it is doing well so far
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 looked into it some. Common fail point is the gfci on these machines, replaced with a new plug in and it fired right up. I had the issue with the light at the gfci and no light at the machine , hope this helps somebody else
I find myself watching the detail geek, about the cheap foam cannons. th-cam.com/video/xvcSjKCywa0/w-d-xo.html I bought my gas pressure washer BJ's for really cheap money from Briggs & Stratton. It doesn't have a standard wand, so I would have to swap it out with adjustable nozzles. My pressure washer does have the option to add soap, but it doesn't have a container or just the hose that comes out that you stick in a bottle which I thought was kind of cheesy. I was looking at some of those pressure hoses at the store this weekend, and I can concur that those hard plastic lines are really garbage. The leaf blower to dry it off had me rolling. LOL
I ordered a 50 ft Flexzilla hose to try now that I know it works good. That hose that came with it is stiff like a piece of PEX tubing. I was to lazy to get out the big stihl backpack blower. That would have done a better job. My gas one has the tube setup also but I never tried it. The gallon jug on this will be a pain to empty if you put to much in. Thanks for watching.
What year is your truck? I have a 2011 Dodge Dakota that i'm going to replace this year. I'm just not too impressed with the smaller trucks. They're so dated on the interior.
It's an 2018 and we love it. it has the 6.2 liter engine and gets about 19 mpg with plenty of power to tow a trailer. I went to buy a 2019 model and did not like them at all. Saw this on the lot, test drove it, and took it home. The sticker shock is big to get into something comfortable. Most new ones have little engines that sound like sewing machines and get better mileage where this one has a nice sound and power at lower rpms. Thanks for watching.
Just the equipment I’m looking to purchase. Thank you for the review. Did you figure out the turbo nozzle or is it being replaced? I appreciate the time it takes to record and edit your videos 👍
They are sending out a replacement turbo nozzle. Should.be here in less then 10 days. Hopefully that one lasts longer. I will do updates. Thanks for watching,.
No wash in salty roads since December? That truck is going to rust in about 7 years. The brine they use now, combined with road salt has really become highly corrosive. If you want to prevent corrosion you will definitely need to wash much more frequently, like once per week minimum.
Get a gasoline model . More portable to use. You'll probably pay more for the electric model then gasoline model pressure washer. Just my 2 cents worth tbats all
When I had an electric pressure washer from Costco it did the same thing at startup, where it would have pressure then stop and come back eventually working fine. I never really figured out what it was, but my best guess was it was having to get primed or get the air out of the system or something of that nature. Never really took long to get over it, but was worrying first few times. The whole then eventually fell apart and I got a gas powered one again from Costco. As always thanks for sharing your experiences.
I am still wondering if that will come back. Home Depot gives you 90 days to return if there are problems so right now I am not worried. Hope this one lasts a long time. Thanks for watching.
I have this same model and using it to refinish our 1600 sq ft deck. I've learned to get the air bubbles out like he did in the beginning of his video then I turn the motor on and leave it alone for several minutes to allow it time to build enough pressure otherwise it will cut out (and it's maddening). Also, The longer the hose the longer it takes to build pressure. Anyway hope this helps someone. I was about to return ours but it works great once it builds the pressure it needs.
I got a cheap foam cannon and been using the Mr. Pink from chemical guy. I have become a fan of their product and got some more items. They seem to have good products. Like you said the foam cannon is a quick touch up wash. It will never touch a hand wash. I use it like you did with the car to take dust and light dirt off. The one thing I do is give it a rinse with one of the broader pressure washer tips first to help for the loose dirt off before adding the soap. Thanks for the good videos. I am looking forward to this year’s garden videos.
I thought it said don't wet it first. I just bought a small bottle of the soap to try but will go with a bigger bottle next time. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023
You had me curious. I checked my bottle that is some what old and it did not really say. I watched a few of their videos before starting when I got mine and they were pre rinsing. I will have to try it without, less water wasted. Thank you for the reply.
Thank you for the great review and tips Sir. Much appreciated.
It is a nice little machine. A little loud but works nice. Thanks for watching.
It's true, lumber has gone bananas, a sheet of plywood almost tripled where I'm at
It has gone up almost 400% in the last year. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, we finally got to the point financial where we can afford to finish our basement and total lumber cost went from $1500 to $over $6500.
Thanks for sharing. I was just looking at this model
Its very noisy but works good. Thanks for.
Great honest review mate, thank you.
It's a handy little pressure washer that still works great. Thanks for watching.
Cool, I just picked up the smaller version (1,900 psi) to clean up my rocks. Works great but...
Same problem I noticed with the stiffness of the hose, I'm hoping that is because it can withstand being accidentally hit but the washer.
I haven't tried the spinning nozzle yet
Thanks for the upload
You should try it in case it has a problem like mine. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Will do sir, thanks again.
I’m a big fan of the ryobi stuff. I actually have that same foam cannon from Amazon and does the job just fine!
This is my first Ryobi tool. The adjustment on the foam cannon is very touchy but it does work pretty good. Thanks for watching.
Hope it works well for you!! I am in the same boat have a Simpson 3200 psi gas pressure washer but to powerful for truck washing and such!! Enjoy your day!!
For just wash vehicles I would look for a quieter model. Thanks for watching.
Great review buddy nice truck👌🏻
The pressure washer has been great and does a good job. The truck is total junk with the frame rotting away after 2 1/2 years. GM uses defective steel on the frames and refuses to cover the TSB about it. Thanks for watching.
My Home Depot has the Ryobi undercarriage washer for $40, it’s twice as much on Amazon. Ryobi’s 2000 psi is great, the hose is too stiff as you say, and they could do much better with how to quickly hang the extension cord and hose. Mine has a hose reel that is complete garbage. Better to just have a large hook to hang the hose and another hook to hang the cord. Modification is necessary!
Always is.
I saw that and may look into it someday. Thanks for watching.
I owned this for about an hour. Biggest waste of money ever. Glad they took it back
Mine still works awesome and I use it all the time. With the foam cannon I can wash both cars in about 15 minutes. Not powerful like my gas one but that's why I got this one for most chores. What was wrong with yours? Home depot has an excellent return policy. Thanks for watching.
I love seeing your beautiful truck all cleaned up. I also own an electric power washer and I love it. It was a no-name brand and it is over 13 years old but still going strong. That shocks me. Every year I get it out and expect it to be dead - but it starts right up! I’ve owned the big, expensive gas-powered ones in the past but they always seem to have a dead pump in a couple of years. I hope yours holds up over time too. Yes, the electrics are not high powered but they do a great job for my purposes. SO much easier than another gas engine to worry about servicing and starting up. Does that foam washer use refills? I have the same problem with my porch deck. Had to have it all rebuilt a few years ago but deeply regret NOT spending the extra for a composite install. Those decks look beautiful year after year and hold up great with our climate. Paint just does not hold up here. As soon as you start shoveling and track salt or pet safe calcium chloride on it, it just wrecks the paint. EVERY year I have to repaint it and it never lasts. Oh I was planning to build more raised beds and have not seen recent lumber prices. I guess I will prepare for “sticker shock.” The big metal livestock watering tubs at Rural King or Tractor Supply might be cheaper.
Please consider wearing mineral sunblock or your face and hands. I just had to have some suspect spots on my face and forearms biopsied and burnt off. YEARS and years of being outdoors adds up. I know most men pooh-pooh it, but we outdoors people need to be a little careful as we age. Spring has sprung and it is so glorious to be outside again!
This washer is nice for most jobs. The foam cannon just uses foaming soap and water. You add 2 ounces of the soap then fill it most of the way with hot water. Does a pretty good job similar to the carwash wands you put many quarters in. It's hard to believe the increase of prices for lumber. Most is up at least 400% over a year and a half ago. We are putting off the deck redoing until prices drop. It shouldn't look bad once the old paint is all off.
Our doctors office checks us over every year. My wife had some spots removed a year ago. I hate the feel of sunscreen and just wear a big hat now. Every summer I get pretty dark and should use something. I should be done with my outside boiling about midnight tonight and can't wait to finish up the syrup so I can get going in the yard. Thanks for watching.
Thanks very much for sharing.....
It still works great. Thanks for watching.
I love 💕 your videos thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the review, I am in the middle of a decking project similar to yours; I wasn't sure if this pressure washer was going to have enough power to strip paint off the deck.
It will if the paint is old and peeling. Slow and messy but does it. Thanks for watching.
Nice review. You could be in Iowa? Kansas. Farm county 😎 Thanks
Thanks. Western NY. Thanks for watching.
man the hose if it is stiff that means it is better because it won't bent easily and it is outta the way, some hoses bent and that stops water from coming easily and if you want to replace the hose make sure it doesn't bent easily and long enough so it doesn't make you frustrated.
I bought the Flexzilla hoses and they work great. Bend easy and don't kink. Thanks for watching.
Hi, I find when I attach the foamer inverted, ie upside down that it produces a thicker more even foam. Hope this helps.
can't do that with this one. There is a pickup tube that goes down in the bottle. Thanks for watching.
I love mine! Have 2 actually. Agree hose is too stiff.
PD mine does same at beginning always, but I am on a well so figure that n expansion tank has something to do with it?
I just ordered one of the flexilla hoses to try. Thanks for watching.
Great review 👍
It does a good job. Ryobi replaced the nozzle and the new one is fine. Thanks for watching.
I am curious on your long term use comments on the foam cannon and chemicals. According to your description, you weren't going to add a link since you hadn't enough experience with the products. Thanks in advance.
The foam cannon works good but it's not a good replacement for hand washing if you want a clean vehicle. The unit still works great. Thanks for watching.
Nice video. I bet I'm much lazier than you. I use a siding brush on my cars so I don't have to bend or reach. Soft bristles do a good job and don't trap grit that can scratch the paint. Works great on the wheels too. They also sell a pad that looks like foam fingers all over it. (like a Shiwalla) I think it might be called a Car Mop. Any of these with a bucket of soapy water and you're done in no time.
Another thing I wanted to mention is to rinse your truck before you foam it. The water starts loosening the grime so it will come off freely as you go along.
And I use Johnson's paste wax on both cars. Any paste wax is great, but don't let it dry as they tell you to do. Just rub it lightly with a cloth to thin out the wax or you'll have a hard time buffing it out. I told you I was lazy. Good luck and take it easy.
I have been using the New Finish wax and looking for a different one that's easier to remove. Thanks for watching.
Good job sir .. you did gt8
This has been a great working pressure washer. They replaced the turbo nozzle and the new one works good. Thanks for watching.
Muc-off sells really Nice pressure washers for bikes and motorbikes
Probably much lower pressure because of the thin bearing seals. Thanks for watching.
My 1600 psi 1.2gpm electric ryobi washer quit working after about 8 months - to warranty it at Home Depot I have to wait until the 2 year ryobi warranty is out unless I send it in.
So careful about the warranty they stiffed me there. I have the ariens deluxe 30 too like yours kept tearing belts I replaced it with a non ariens brand and it is doing well so far
I never owned a Ryobi machine and hope it lasts longer then that. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 looked into it some. Common fail point is the gfci on these machines, replaced with a new plug in and it fired right up. I had the issue with the light at the gfci and no light at the machine , hope this helps somebody else
Get a surface cleaner. I have the same washer and it works like a dream.
They sent a new turbo nozzle that works good. Thanks for watching.
My doesnt hold pressure? Do u know know how i can fix that problem?
Contact Ryobi. Do you drain the pump in the winter and lube it so it doesn't freeze. Thanks for watching.
I find myself watching the detail geek, about the cheap foam cannons. th-cam.com/video/xvcSjKCywa0/w-d-xo.html
I bought my gas pressure washer BJ's for really cheap money from Briggs & Stratton. It doesn't have a standard wand, so I would have to swap it out with adjustable nozzles. My pressure washer does have the option to add soap, but it doesn't have a container or just the hose that comes out that you stick in a bottle which I thought was kind of cheesy. I was looking at some of those pressure hoses at the store this weekend, and I can concur that those hard plastic lines are really garbage. The leaf blower to dry it off had me rolling. LOL
I ordered a 50 ft Flexzilla hose to try now that I know it works good. That hose that came with it is stiff like a piece of PEX tubing. I was to lazy to get out the big stihl backpack blower. That would have done a better job. My gas one has the tube setup also but I never tried it. The gallon jug on this will be a pain to empty if you put to much in. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I hear a lot of good things about flexzilla.
Hey I just watched your Evolution r255 video, how is it going after 2 years of use? Hope you are keeping well.
Great. Still no problems. Use it in many woodworking videos. Thanks for watching.
What year is your truck? I have a 2011 Dodge Dakota that i'm going to replace this year. I'm just not too impressed with the smaller trucks. They're so dated on the interior.
It's an 2018 and we love it. it has the 6.2 liter engine and gets about 19 mpg with plenty of power to tow a trailer. I went to buy a 2019 model and did not like them at all. Saw this on the lot, test drove it, and took it home. The sticker shock is big to get into something comfortable. Most new ones have little engines that sound like sewing machines and get better mileage where this one has a nice sound and power at lower rpms. Thanks for watching.
Just the equipment I’m looking to purchase. Thank you for the review. Did you figure out the turbo nozzle or is it being replaced? I appreciate the time it takes to record and edit your videos 👍
They are sending out a replacement turbo nozzle. Should.be here in less then 10 days. Hopefully that one lasts longer. I will do updates. Thanks for watching,.
Could be more air in the system
No. I think it's something in the pump design. Still takes 30 seconds to start working right no matter how long you bleed it. Thanks for watching.
Mr pink is the best
It works pretty good. I bought a gallon now. Thanks for watching.
No wash in salty roads since December? That truck is going to rust in about 7 years. The brine they use now, combined with road salt has really become highly corrosive. If you want to prevent corrosion you will definitely need to wash much more frequently, like once per week minimum.
Get it undercoated or use a can of something. Stone Chip is what Edd uses.
It has Ziebart rust proofing with a lifetime warranty. Thanks for watching.
Just reaffirms my view that Ryobi products are junk. I have not had much luck with them either...
I will use it a while before saying that. I will see how their customer service is,. Thanks for watching.
Get a gasoline model .
More portable to use.
You'll probably pay more for the electric model then gasoline model pressure washer.
Just my 2 cents worth tbats all
In cost of use gas vs electric
I have a big gas one and its not good for this type of use. Thanks for watching.
bet the reason why its hot is because you just got done using it for the last 3 hours.. bet that's why, but there all junk the electric ones..
Never seen a GFIC get that hot before. So far I like this better than my gas one. Thanks for watching.