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How do i make a better electric pressure washer, i don't even know what pump i can use with electric motor running on 115, can't tell if i need 2 or 4hp

>> No.2794896

>>2794888
>How do i make a better electric pressure washer,

For what specific definition of better at what budget? The best "pressure washer" is a steam jenny. You can find and repair old ones sometimes. If you want serious power use 240V. Post exactly what you want one to do that existing units do not.

>> No.2795078

>>2794888
You want the biggest baddest electric motor you can power usually. And then select a pump to mate to it that calls for that hp. High flow and high pressure are the best for most applications.

>> No.2795095
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2795095

>>2794888
>How do i make a better
>i don't even know what pump i can use
three clues that you should buy

also
>power washer
>pressure washer
good fuck your are retarded

>> No.2795128

>>2795095
>good fuck your are retarded

more than one source on the google claims that power washing uses heated water while pressure washing does not. I've pressure washed many a house with many a co-worker, and almost never heard the term power washing. NOT THAT IT FUCKING MATTERS kek.

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2795132

>>2794888
2hp is a stretch on 120v. it needs a 20a breaker, which means it'll pop 99% of outlets you plug into
heated pressure washers are the best thing since sliced bread. my old $500 beater is only 800 psi but nearly steam hot and cuts grease better than concentrated lye

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2795135

>>2794888
>115

You.get 1 hp and no more.

This is why all the electric pressure washers suck in America

>> No.2795137

>>2795128
>power washing uses heated water while pressure washing does not.
so you googled that they are different
>I've pressure washed many a house
>never heard the term power washing
barely even heard the term before now
>NOT THAT IT FUCKING MATTERS
yet still have an opinion?

yeah, never change /diy/ shitters, never changed.

>> No.2795138

>>2795137
>yet still have an opinion?

Learn what that word means shortbus. No where did I state an opinion. Google is not my opinion. What I heard over the years is not an opinion.

yeah, never change, /diy/ morons. NOT THAT IT FUCKING MATTERS kek.

>> No.2795182

>>2794888
3 to 4 horsepower water proof motor for 2 to 3 gph pressure washer. 3400 rpm.

>> No.2795540

>>2795135
>This is why all the electric pressure washers suck in America

You mean bottom tier consumer crap. Every house except for a tiny few ancient junkers has 240V single phase.

>> No.2797798

>>2795540
i live in a house with tar insulated wires anon best i can do is 50 amps