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DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 01:46 AM
Picked it up from Costco today. $120CAN($70US).
Figured with winter coming, this will keep the salt/rust problem at bay.
DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 01:46 AM
Picked it up from Costco today. $120CAN($70US).
Figured with winter coming, this will keep the salt/rust problem at bay.
jetson
10-14-2003, 01:58 AM
Dennis,
More details, more details...
I've been debating on this product as a way to clean off the mud after wheeling. Is it really strong enough - or is it somewhere between a garden hose and the carwash?
What's your opinion?
Steve R
10-14-2003, 02:01 AM
I've got the very same model...so do many guys in my club.
YES, it's a good thing in the right way. It will come with 2 nozzles....the 360-degree pencil thingy will blast the mud off, but be careful not to let it get too close to the paint. I use mine everytime I come back from off-roading. I think I bring home about 1 pint of dirt from each place I wheel!
DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 02:10 AM
It's about as powerful as our local power wash (just finished washing my baby). It also depends on your home water pressure, it helps. I luuuuuv it! It peels the dirt right off! I think any more than 1500psi and it will peel the paint. It'll save you the pain of looking for change and line ups at the carwash.
My driveway has a strange runoff and all the mud started to pool on the street pissing off my Benz loving neighbours.
It said on the box...Never point at your face when in use. LOL. I guess it's ok if you have two faces(1 for spare http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif).
DURAMAX TIM
10-14-2003, 08:55 AM
Mine is a large 13hp w/ 3000psi and 4+gpm.
I don't have any trouble w/ paint (don't get real close and try to stay perpendicular to the surface) but u really have to watch rubber hoses.
It WILL cut a hose or put a hole in it if too close.
After the last HH I needed that much pressure because the mud had grass and weeds in it.
The bottom side looked like it could use a weed-eater instead.
The extra pressure and flow just ripped the junk out of there.
Cranky Steve
10-14-2003, 12:24 PM
The Costco Electrics work great! After a season of wheeling, I use mine to clean up for a winter of wrenching. Haveing the truck clean makes it so much nicer.
They work ok for other chores, but not as good as a gas one does for around the yard and stuff
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Detonate
10-14-2003, 12:29 PM
I prefer going to the Car Wash. This way I don't have to clean up all the crap I wash off my truck.
-Jim March
Arlington TX
2003 Red H2
Beauty is in the eye of the Beer Holder
DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 02:40 PM
I like the car wash too but the lineups suck.
Much rather take my time at home.
2700psi? Holy ****! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
argonaut
10-14-2003, 04:45 PM
lineups? Oh yeah, you are a Canuck...
'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5
DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 04:51 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by argonaut:
lineups? Oh yeah, you are a Canuck...
Yes...Canucks will clean house this season.
Seriously, you won't regret it if you get one of these things.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DennisAJC:
...2700psi? Holy ****! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Oh yeah, back when I was working painting houses in high school, I decided to use the 3000psi washer on my car. Took the paint right off the trunk lid down to the primer. And that was with the fan tip!
- Dan
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SUT on order 12/02. 10 months down, 8 to go!
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DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 07:16 PM
Getting out of hand. Cleaned the deck too. Looks like new.
argonaut
10-14-2003, 07:51 PM
Nice looking firepit Dennis.
'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5
DennisAJC
10-14-2003, 10:46 PM
Many a fun parties here. When you come, we'll burn a few. And bring some of that Micro Brew http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
DURAMAX TIM
10-15-2003, 10:27 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I didn’t know Hummer allowed such small electric washers to be associated with such a large truck! I hope you guys hide those things in the corner of the garage and only use them when no one is around . <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My kind of man, MORE POWER!
JSA_3
10-15-2003, 08:00 PM
Where can these things be had??
(i.e. Home Depot, Lowes etc etc)
DennisAJC
10-15-2003, 08:05 PM
Home Depot or Costco..
On second thought, might as well get the 2000psi. More mabye better in the future uses.
"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."
JSA_3
10-15-2003, 08:41 PM
Ha! Ha! - you just might be on to something http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Thanks - -
ckhagman
10-16-2003, 04:16 PM
I have one similar but the same manufacturer. A word of advice though. If you are going to wash the underside of the truck use a sprinkler that goes from down to up to down. I am not sure what they are called. Just leave it under there and move it from time to time when you notice that the water looks clean. This really cleans the truck really well and gives you time to do other things.
Chris
DennisAJC
10-16-2003, 07:23 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ckhagman:
I have one similar but the same manufacturer. A word of advice though. If you are going to wash the underside of the truck use a sprinkler that goes from down to up to down. I am not sure what they are called. Just leave it under there and move it from time to time when you notice that the water looks clean. This really cleans the truck really well and gives you time to do other things.
Chris<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Just like a biddet, I just sit there and read the paper until I'm sqeaky clean http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.
"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."
Picked it up from Costco today. $120CAN($70US).
Figured with winter coming, this will keep the salt/rust problem at bay.That's great, Dennis. Have you used it yet?
DennisAJC
10-01-2006, 08:57 PM
That thing died on me 2 weeks later.:rant:
I gots the Husky 2400 now boiee.
That thing died on me 2 weeks later.:rant:
I gots the Husky 2400 now boiee.Wow! I'm glad you let us know because I was going to buy one this afternoon.:giggling:
H3HUMMER
10-01-2006, 09:20 PM
I like the car wash too but the lineups suck.
Much rather take my time at home.
2700psi? Holy ****! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Not if you go at 11:00 PM:)
H3HUMMER
10-01-2006, 09:22 PM
Wow! I'm glad you let us know because I was going to buy one this afternoon.:giggling:
I have the husky one that one of the better ones on the market.
DennisAJC
10-01-2006, 09:30 PM
I have the husky one that one of the better ones on the market.
Ya that one is one of the only ones that are the better ones than the other ones. I got that one because it was the only one there!!!!!!1!!!!:giggling:
DRTYFN
10-01-2006, 09:32 PM
That's great, Dennis. Have you used it yet?
I take it this is Revival Weekend?
I take it this is Revival Weekend?It's always great to see who notices the dates.:beerchug:
Arizona Hummerboy
10-01-2006, 10:11 PM
I think I just go and check that thing out, I neet one to get all the mud off from under the Hummer.:o
H3HUMMER
10-01-2006, 10:13 PM
Everytime I go to Costco i see people returning them.
DennisAJC
10-02-2006, 03:43 AM
Never seen an electric one that lasts. I use a 2400 psi gas one with turbo nozzle and it does the job great, although I wouldn't hold it too close to the body work.
Or close to your toes when you're wearing sandals.:crying:
frenzy1
10-02-2006, 10:39 AM
Been usin' a karcher for our cars / company trucks for about 10 years. Works perfect. But ours is way bigger. Comes with hot water high pressure steam.
frenzy
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