Gas vs. Electric Power washer? What soap to use on dirty/muddy jeep?

Spudcannons

New member

• Jul 29, 2015

• #1

I am looking into buying a power washer, gas vs electric is the big question. Also what psi or specs are best for cleaning a brick driveway and garage walkway(granite stone). Also what's the best or your favorite soap to clean your jeep and undercarriage?

 

hinrichs

Caught the Bug

• Jul 29, 2015

• #2

I had a simple gas one that was awesome for cleaning anything, cant remember the pressure it was rated at however. Deff a good thing to have around the house tho. It was a craftsman tho which I would avoid if they even make them anymore.

 

Jkzinger

Caught the Bug

• Jul 29, 2015

• #3

I have a Craftsman with a Honda engine that I have had for a couple years. Cleans the driveways and sidewalks perfectly.

 

Spudcannons

New member

• Jul 29, 2015

• #4

Jkzinger said:

I have a Craftsman with a Honda engine that I have had for a couple years. Cleans the driveways and sidewalks perfectly.

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safe for use on the jeep?

 

TwistedJK

New member

• Jul 29, 2015

• #5

I use an AR Blue Clean (electric), 1900 psi for the jeep. It works great getting this crappy Florida mud off. Troy gas powered for driveways, sidewalks etc.

 

SnailTrail

Member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #6

I have a gas one but would prefer a good electric like a Kranzle. Problem is they are expensive. I say that because not only is gas loud, but you have to constantly turn it off or turn the idle down when your not using it. I usually go through a tank of gas too if I'm cleaning mud off underneath. Just my .02

 

JakeJK

New member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #7

Spudcannons said:

safe for use on the jeep?

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I've got a Troy gas power washer, and yes all you have to do is change out the heads to use it on a vehicle I wouldn't use the high power stream on a car though as it can nearly eat up concrete mine came with 4 different strength nozzles

They also run off Briggs and Stratton engines which IMO are great. And we have a briggs and plant in auburn al. Probably runner up to a Honda engine

 

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Sudz

New member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #8

I've had this gas powered washer for several years. I use it on the driveway, deck, porch and the heep. It's lightweight and powerful.

Unfortunately, it's discontinued. I would go gas. I got it at Home Depot.

http://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratt...p/B000GF5N6U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

LetsGoMuddin

New member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #9

My Dad just got the Karcher 2000psi electric power washer for cleaning the house. I used it to clean the underside of my Jeep and I'm very impressed with it. It's quiet and really easy to use! Here's a link if anyone is interested: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466710_200466710

 

Clark Griswold

New member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #10

I have a Generac Onewash, it is gas and adjustable from 2 - 3k psi with 4 nozzles. Pretty much covers anything you would want to do with it. I personally wouldn't want anything else at this point.