This was delivered to my home double-boxed and was undamaged upon unboxing. Assembly was pretty straightforward after reading and following the directions. It took around 10 minutes and it was ready for hose hook-up and cord plug-in.
I would be careful not to force any of the threaded connections initially. New threads usually strip in the first few connections but should be less susceptible the more they are used and properly connected. The hose connections should thread together with little effort.
The quick connect for the spray wand nozzle fittings is a true press-fit that requires the minimal effort to connect. Simply pull back on the outer ring, for disconnect. Warning: the spray fitting will be launched slightly if you don't get a hand on it when disconnecting.
I filled one of the two reservoirs with an all-purpose cleaning solution labeled for pressure washers. I found that it was necessary to use a funnel to keep from spilling any. Be sure the lid is back on securely.
After connecting the hose (and turning it on) and power, it may take a little time before the water reaches the unit. Mine takes 30 - 45 seconds after first turning it on before water comes out at pressure from the wand.
I started with my composite deck which had a couple of years of dirt, grime, and mildew on it. First, I applied a little cleaning solution using the "soap" fitting. This is low pressure when using this fitting as it is just applying a wide fan of cleaner mixed with water.
Once I had the soap applied over the deck, I switched to a high-pressure nozzle. After trying all but the 0-degree, I found that the 15 degree worked best when spraying 3 - 4 inched from the deck surface. Later I found this same nozzle worked well on the windows and fairly well for removing dirt and mildew from the brick. For concrete, the zero degree was the one but the stream is thin and didn't work fast enough for me so I ordered the
Sun Joe SPX-TSN-34S Quick-Connect, Universal Turbo Head Spray Nozzle for Pressure Washers. It hasn't come in yet as I write this but it seems like it will work more efficiently (faster) for concrete after watching the demonstration video.
Once finished for the day, be sure to run all the excess water out of the pump. I did this by shutting off the water, then spraying until no more water came out of the wand.
When I know that I am done with a project and won't be using this for months to a year, I will be putting in a pressure washer pump guard like this one Karcher Pump Guard Anti-Freeze Protection for Electric & Gas Power Pressure Washers, 16oz. I don't want to pull it out to use in a year or two and have it not work because the pump seized up. In the heat of southeast Texas where I live, having it sit in a hot garage or shed all that time, seals and rings recede and valves and other fittings can corrode in the high humidity or from residual water left in the pump. This "Pump Guard" solution will keep everything protected and lubed during prolonged storage.
If I had a minor peave about this, it would be that the wand trigger tires out my hand. There is no mechanism for keeping the trigger on when not engaging it manually though there is one to keep it from engaging presumably when you are changing fittings.
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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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| maximum pressure | 2030 pounds per square inch | 3000 pounds per square inch | 1600 pounds per square inch | 1850 pounds per square inch | 1900 pounds per square inch | 2100 pounds per square inch |
| power source | Corded Electric | AC | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| maximum flow rate | 1.76 gallons per minute | 2 gallons per minute | 12 gallons per minute | 1.2 gallons per minute | 2 gallons per minute | 1.2 gallons per minute |
| hose length | 20 feet | 25 feet | 20 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet |
| specification met | — | PWMA | — | — | CETA | CETA |
| tank volume | 1.8 liters | 2 gallons | 1.2 gallons | 1.2 gallons | 1.2 gallons | 16 liters |
Reviews with images
Leak. Leak. Leaks. 😒 (Update: No Leaks. 😁)
As shown in the image, it leaks bad. I would rather them send me another piece instead of returning the entire pressure washer. All the features work good. I like it. I was able to clean my sidewalk, driveway, and both vehicles. I just hate the leak 😒. Wasting a lot of water. If there was no leak, 5 stars. Will you send me a replacement piece?Update: The piece in image, is on backwards. I was taking it apart to return and realized it. I placed it on correctly and now it doesn't leak at all. I really like this pressure washer. It works well. So now I will give it 5 stars.
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