💦 Detailing The Pressure Washer And Pressure Washer Accessory Thread

[Shawn1112]

Fired my gas power washer up last week. Did the deck and siding on garage last week. Did about 260’ of vinyl 6’ privacy fence today. Got the siding on the house left to do. That will probably be in a few weeks. Got a very busy next few weekends. Hence the reason I’ve gotten done what I have the last 2 weeks

 

[The Beast]

Little more than half done. Not bad for a peasant electric hose.

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I roll on Thompson water sealer with a foam roller and it lasts a few years clean

 

[The Beast]

Bump.. washed the patio for the season and started the driveway which I’ve never done before. Probably do the rest tomorrow.


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Some sealer will keep it looking new

 

[Shawn1112]

I roll on Thompson water sealer with a foam roller and it lasts a few years clean

Their concrete/brick sealer?

 

[The Beast]

Their concrete/brick sealer?

Yes

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Some sealer will keep it looking new

I sealed the patio last year but it Still gets dirty from all the trees. Driveway should stay looking good for a long time once I seal that. Also going to fill all the expansion joints and cracks. Kees the damn weeds from growing and keep water from going under the concrete.

 

[The Beast]

Their concrete/brick sealer?

I used this on the pavers

The foam roller works way better than thick roller or using a pump sprayer

 

[Z28Camaro]

I sealed the patio last year but it Still gets dirty from all the trees. Driveway should stay looking good for a long time once I seal that. Also going to fill all the expansion joints and cracks. Kees the damn weeds from growing and keep water from going under the concrete.

I need to seal up where the concrete driveway butts up to the concrete into the garage. I think it originally had a felt strip in there but the gap has grown a bit and it is just open now. What kind of material should I be using to fill the gap?

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

I need to seal up where the concrete driveway butts up to the concrete into the garage. I think it originally had a felt strip in there but the gap has grown a bit and it is just open now. What kind of material should I be using to fill the gap?

Basically this process.. there are lots of choices on the caulk though.

 

[The Beast]

Their concrete/brick sealer?

If you have never used a foam roller before u will thank me later. You don’t waste any sealer either and it’s much quicker

 

[The Beast]

Their concrete/brick sealer?

If you don’t want to seal it I bought this Baer granite grip thick ass paint for my patio to match the pavers and it’s held on well for 3 years with no issues. It was recommended to me and it gives the concrete a new look and 2 coats js a must.

They have many colors

 

[Fish]

“Buy a Ryobi, and leave the DeWont on the shelf”

-Confucius, 2023

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Had to power wash the grill yesterday because of fire Sunday night.

Does anyone make the little rubber seal/o-ring that goes on the inside of the power washer hose? I didn't see any on any of the hardware/menards/HD websites.

I was able to get it done, but I had no where near the pressure it (the machine) can make because half of it was blasting out the hose connection at the pump because of that little o-ring.

 

[JFish75]

Finally bought one of these guys last weekend. Been experimenting with it and used it to wash the cars this weekend. What are you guys using for a longer hose? Probably 50 footer should be good I would think?

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I like the Flexilla hose. It's flexible and lightweight. They sell it in different lengths.

I use the 25' length 90% of the time. Then when I need more, I have a female-to-female adapter and use the original hose as well. So I'm not uncoiling and re-coiling 50' of hose all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K1DI42C/?tag=tcg21-20

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Also, a longer hose will drop the water pressure and flow some. Will the extra 25' cause a major problem? No. But it is something to think about as well.

 

[JFish75]

Also, a longer hose will drop the water pressure and flow some. Will the extra 25' cause a major problem? No. But it is something to think about as well.

I did think about that, but as you eluded to as well I don't think it will make a noticeable difference for most of what I am using it for.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Obsessed garage tested flow on 50+ pressure washers 100ft of hose and under there is no measurable loss of pressure.

PSI for washing a vehicle 1k or less is enough, FLOW is more important. A 3.0 orifice nozzle will net the most flow and keep the pressure near 1k
edit: orifice specs for the Ryobi shown.

I have the 1600 psi unit, does just fine for now.
I plan to upgrade to a Kranzle when I move out of the townhouse.

 

[Z28Camaro]

I picked up an Active 2.0 and it works well for washing the Durango. I have a Flexzilla 25’ hose on it and would like to add a second one if it’s not going to impact flow or pressure.

I have a gas powered Simpson with a Honda for real pressure washer duties like concrete and blasting the hell out of stuff. Has come in handy around the pool so far this year. I need to do the rest of the concrete and seal it while it’s warm and dry.

 

[Shawn1112]

So both you guys like the Flexzilla? Any issues with it tangling or kinking? I fucking hate the Ryobi hose that came with my pressure washer.

I like the Flexilla hose. It's flexible and lightweight. They sell it in different lengths.

I use the 25' length 90% of the time. Then when I need more, I have a female-to-female adapter and use the original hose as well. So I'm not uncoiling and re-coiling 50' of hose all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K1DI42C/?tag=tcg21-20

I picked up an Active 2.0 and it works well for washing the Durango. I have a Flexzilla 25’ hose on it and would like to add a second one if it’s not going to impact flow or pressure.

I have a gas powered Simpson with a Honda for real pressure washer duties like concrete and blasting the hell out of stuff. Has come in handy around the pool so far this year. I need to do the rest of the concrete and seal it while it’s warm and dry.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Kobrajet or the obsessed garage gates hose.
Don't waste your money on the flexzilla, it's just as hard to in work with as the included hose

 

[camarothatcould]

20 years old.

 

[Z28Camaro]

Kobrajet or the obsessed garage gates hose.
Don't waste your money on the flexzilla, it's just as hard to in work with as the included hose

Not sure how you can say a thermoplastic Ryobi hose is similar to the Flexzilla.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I have used them both. When compared to a quality hose, I suggest not spending the money on a flexzilla.

Swivel connections help but the quality of the hose makes a big difference

 

[FESTER665]

Put a new pump on my old Honda pressure washer and now the stupid thing wont suck up soap. Going to try to figure that out this week sometime.