GXPaycheck Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Anybody try this? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/AR-AR118-Electric-Pressure-Washer/dp/B003B6KQZE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top]Amazon.com: AR Blue Clean AR118 1,500 PSI 1.5 GPM Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer: Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 What good is a portable power washer if you don't have a water source, a hose or electricity. If your using it away from your home, you need to bring an extension cord and hose. To much of a hassel for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamized Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 You get what you pay for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'd be curious about something like that, too -- it would be great for taking places, like to a boat kept at a dock, to give it a wash down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 from what ive found with buying sub 100 dollar PW is that you should only plan on having them for using spraingly, maybe 3-4 times a year. under continuous use they fail. I mean its common econ, that a product that cheap cannot be well manufactured to a high quality, that is the story in the end. but for only a few uses a year then I guess they do their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 from what ive found with buying sub 100 dollar PW is that you should only plan on having them for using spraingly, maybe 3-4 times a year. under continuous use they fail. I mean its common econ, that a product that cheap cannot be well manufactured to a high quality, that is the story in the end. but for only a few uses a year then I guess they do their work. Sure... For light duty stuff... Cleaning patio furniture, washing some wheel barrels or under the fenders, maintenance cleaning of a small sidewalk... A little thing utile be perfect. Just don't expect it to clear grime off second-story siding and it would probably be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 I only need it for washing the car. Limited space makes the size nice. Reviews are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 After seeing this thread I had to buy one. I ordered it Monday night and it was on my doorstep today! It is definitely a nice little tool. It is very compact and lightweight, surprisingly strong for its size. I just ran it for almost an hour straight and it showed no signs of slowing down. It has an adjustable tip that comes in very handy. The only negative reviews I saw on this thing were that the hose inlet leaks (if you have any common sense whatsoever, this isn't an issue). My only complaint is that it's so small the power cord is barely able to fit on the designated area and there is no way the pressure hose will fit on it's designated area. Not really a big deal for me though. It doesn't replace my gas powered pressure washer, but this will serve it's purpose. Also, it comes with some brackets so you can mount it to the wall when not in use, nice surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 After seeing this thread I had to buy one. I ordered it Monday night and it was on my doorstep today! It is definitely a nice little tool. It is very compact and lightweight, surprisingly strong for its size. I just ran it for almost an hour straight and it showed no signs of slowing down. It has an adjustable tip that comes in very handy. The only negative reviews I saw on this thing were that the hose inlet leaks (if you have any common sense whatsoever, this isn't an issue). My only complaint is that it's so small the power cord is barely able to fit on the designated area and there is no way the pressure hose will fit on it's designated area. Not really a big deal for me though. It doesn't replace my gas powered pressure washer, but this will serve it's purpose. Also, it comes with some brackets so you can mount it to the wall when not in use, nice surprise! Thanks for the review. I'm really tempted to get one of these myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08G8V8 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 It doesn't replace my gas powered pressure washer, but this will serve it's purpose. Also, it comes with some brackets so you can mount it to the wall when not in use, nice surprise! I've got a gas pressure washer, but have never used it to wash the car, and would be too much hassle to use for washing the car. I have a Karcher electric that I bought as a refurb from Big Lots for $65, but the cord is only 15 foot long, so that is a pain too. Looking at getting an extension hose, but this unit looks pretty good. Especially if you could mount it to the wall and just get an extension hose. Do you think it would work good mounted to the wall, or is that just for storage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 did you get it? Nope. Still figuring out which direction I want to go. My foam gun started acting up a while back and I cleaned it up but haven't had a chance to test it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 After seeing this thread I had to buy one. I ordered it Monday night and it was on my doorstep today! It is definitely a nice little tool. It is very compact and lightweight, surprisingly strong for its size. I just ran it for almost an hour straight and it showed no signs of slowing down. It has an adjustable tip that comes in very handy. The only negative reviews I saw on this thing were that the hose inlet leaks (if you have any common sense whatsoever, this isn't an issue). My only complaint is that it's so small the power cord is barely able to fit on the designated area and there is no way the pressure hose will fit on it's designated area. Not really a big deal for me though. It doesn't replace my gas powered pressure washer, but this will serve it's purpose. Also, it comes with some brackets so you can mount it to the wall when not in use, nice surprise! A couple of reviewers noted that the adapters that screw into the unit have different threads. If you put them in the wrong holes it will leak. They switched them around and the leak went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Do you think it would work good mounted to the wall, or is that just for storage? It's just a storage feature, I wouldn't use it while mounted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlee116 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Does anyone know if you would be able to attach a foam lance to this pressure washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08G8V8 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Nope.....if you go to pressurewashersdirect website, under the Q&A tab for this model, the first question is: Q: I have this unit and want to buy a aftermarket foam lance. What type of a brass fitting/type will I need to buy to use the foam gun with this exact model? by Chris on March 21, 2012 A: Since AR has very unique fittings, you will have to purchase an AR brand foamer attachement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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