This electric pressure washer is about as good as it gets. It is by no means perfect, but it is the best electric PW that you will find. Comes with a 2-yr warrantee which is unusual (unheard of, actually. But warrantee is only for parts, not labor.) My Karcher lasted just over a year before it failed, for no apparent reason. (I got 2 uses out of it, but had also bought an extended warrantee.)
The 5 different nozzles are easy to attach. There is a convenient storage spot on-board for each nozzle. The hose length is only 20 ft (wish it was 25 or 30 ft). There are two on-board plastic soap/ additive containers, and it is simple to switch from one to the other by turning the dispenser dial. Attaching the hose to the unit is a simple screw-on -- plastic fitting screws onto metal. This is a high-quality fitting, but would be better if it was all-metal. I have had no problems with cross-threading, however. This simple attachment is far superior to the Karcher's proprietary snap-on fitting (which is prone to leaking and breaking).
The pressure washer works very well and is very quiet. 2030 PSI is the max that I've ever seen an electric pressure washer advertise. So, this Sun Joe has the highest pressure you will find in an electric. The spray pattern is controlled by the individual inserts, going from a very powerful pinpoint to the wider-angle nozzles. The spray pattern can be horizontal or vertical (or anywhere in between) -- you can rotate the nozzles as you see fit (don't do this while it is spraying, though). It is easy to set up and operate, it is intuitive/ nothing complex, and it runs consistently. At $150, this is a bargain.
I found out AN INTERESTING FACT: I needed to use the pressure washer with an extension cord, to reach my back yard. I had a 100 ft cord already plugged in (but I only needed a 25' or 35', really), so I plugged the unit into that cord. The unit came on, but it would only pulsate. At first, I thought maybe the unit was broken. But, I did realize that I had plugged into an excessively long 16 ga extension cord -- and that might be an issue. I didn't see anything about this in the manual, but I have other equipment that specifically says not to exceed a certain length 16 gauge extension cord due to power loss.[ Note: the manual DOES say to use 12 gauge ext cord of not longer than 25 ft. It is not a very prominent warning. VERY EASY TO MISS.] So, I replaced the cord with a shorter one -- and voila! It worked perfectly. The power loss along the 16ga 100 ft cord was apparently too much for the motor to handle. (Most extension cords are only 16 gauge, but you can get 14 gauge or 12 gauge extension cords, which are more expensive.)
UPDATE: My Sun Joe was working one day, but would not turn on the next day. It gave a brief whirring sound each time I plugged it in. Apparently, the GFCI was tripping quickly each time I plugged it in. It was still under Sun Joe warranty, and Sun Joe was excellent at upholding its warranty. Sun Joe prefers to send you replacement parts or an entire new unit, rather than repair the unit at a repair shop. Sun Joe quickly sent me an entire new unit, and authorization for free return of the old unit. I now use only a 25 ft. 12 gauge extension cord, but purchased an extension for the hose. Sun Joe says that long ext. cords or smaller gauge cords can cause damage. Don't know if that's what caused my Sun Joe to stop working. But I am now rigorous about using the 12 gauge cord.
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Key Features
- 5 QUICK-CONNECT SPRAY TIPS (0°, 15°, 15°, 40°, + soap) tackle a variety of cleaning tasks: homes, buildings, RVs, cars, boats, decks, driveways, lawn equipment, and more
- POWERFUL 14.5-AMP/1800-WATT MOTOR generates up to 2030 PSI* & 1.76 GPM** of water flow
- TWO 0.9 L ONBOARD, REMOVABLE TANKS carry and store different types of detergent to simultaneously tackle different cleaning projects
*Max PSI at initial discharge per CSA internal pressure testing
** Max GPM with nozzle open at minimum pressure
5 Quick-Connect Tips
0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, and soap tip
Dual Detergent Tanks
Stainless Steel Lance
Durable construction with solid brass fittings for reliable performance
Garden Hose Adapter
Quick, easy + leak-free garden hose connection
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YOU NAME IT. YOU AIM IT. GRIME IS GONE.
Tackle all sorts of grease + grime from mold + mildew to tar, rust, mud, and more with SPX3000
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SPX3000 cleans, restores, transforms concrete, brick, tile, wood + metal
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Revitalizes your outdoor furniture, lawn gear, exteriors, cars + boats, porches, decks, and more!
1 Grime + Stains 2 Multi-Surface 3 Various Applications
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Max PSI
| 2030 psi | 2200 psi | 2030 psi | 2050 psi |
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Hose Reel
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Detergent Tank
| (2) 0.9 L tanks | 1 L tank | 1.2 L tank | N/A |
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Quick Connect Spray Tips
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Weight
| 24.3 lbs | 28.4 lbs | 29.8 lbs | 21.4 lbs |
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GPM
| 1.76 GPM | 1.65 GPM | 1.76 GPM | 1.8 GPM |
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| Price | — | -20% $359.99 List: $449.99 | $229.99 | $109.99 | -20% $159.00 List: $199.00 | -16% $141.74 List: $169.00 |
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| maximum pressure | 2030 pounds per square inch | 3000 pounds per square inch | 2200 pounds per square inch | 1600 pounds per square inch | 2500 pounds per square inch | 1850 pounds per square inch |
| power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | AC | Electric | Corded Electric |
| maximum flow rate | 1.76 gallons per minute | 2 gallons per minute | 1.65 gallons per minute | 12 gallons per minute | 1.76 gallons per minute | 1.2 gallons per minute |
| hose length | 20 feet | 25 feet | 20 feet | 20 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet |
| tank volume | 1.8 liters | 2 gallons | 1.65 gallons | 1.2 gallons | — | 1.2 gallons |
| model number | SPX3000 | GPW3001 | SPX3000-XT1 | GPW1602 | ePX3500 | BEPW1850 |
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Reliable and Dependable
Bought it a year ago to clean several things on our new house. We first cleaned the deck with no issues. Dust it out this spring to clean the accumulating musk on the north side of the house and viola! It worked so well that I ended up pressure cleaning the entire house. Results? It looks like if I just painted! This is a reliable and dependable piece of equipment. Is it "professional" grade 4000 or 6000 PSI? No, but it doesn't matter. If you are a home owner and want to save thousands in cleaning this will do it! Also, there is nothing more satisfying than pressure cleaning. Recommended!
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