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Old 03-22-2010, 08:58 PM
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Looking for suggestions on what electric power washer to go with. I'd like to get something in the $100-$200 range
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to wash your car? if so, how come you need so much pressure
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to wash your car? if so, how come you need so much pressure
Mainly wanting a pressure washer for a foam cannon/gun
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gotcha.

aw damn. didn't realize it was necessary for the foam cannon. i was just looking at this yesterday: http://www.autogeek.net/autogeek-foam-cannon-hp.html -and our pressure washer just broke a few months back

think i'll just pick this up for now http://www.autogeek.net/auqufofogun.html

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i can tell what one NOT to get, the black and decker one. had problem after problem with it till it finally crapped out after about a year.
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Yeah I was looking at the ones you just use a hose on and they seem to work alright but I notice anyone getting massive amounts of foam is using a pressure washer.
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Ive been wanting to get one also, im subscribing....
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Well I ended up getting a craftsman 1800 psi electric pressure on craigslist and a foam cannon from autogeek and both work great




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