Re: [Alpacasite] Power washer suggestions?

Hi there,
First you have to decide if you want electric or gas. If electric, a good electric powerwasher will draw about 10 amps, so you need a good dedicated circuit and you probably can't use more than 30 feet of elec. cord or you'll get voltage-drop.
1200 to 1500 PSI would be well suited for farm & home needs.
A gas washer with a 5 hp or higher motor would be excellent and far more portable for farm use. Obviously, no cord, no power restrictions, it could go anywhere. Can be a little more expensive, but more versatile.
We have an electric one and it's used for cleaning the trucks, farm equipment, go-karts, 4-wheelers, inside/outside of the barn, house siding, driveway, garage floor, etc. Very handy and a well used item. A good electric one would run $250-350. A gas washer, closer to $300-600. If for farm use, would be tax deductible.
Stay away from the ones that are labeled for "home use", too weak and break easy and it's hard to find parts for them.
Have fun shopping :)
Chris

Chris Mills
Outback Alpacas
507 Peck Rd.
Spencerport, NY 14559
585.392.3639
kusisqa@rochester.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Kimberly Louie
To: alpacasite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:58 AM
Subject: [Alpacasite] Power washer suggestions?

I'd like some input before I buy a power washer.

I see that they come with different gallons per minute and water
pressure output. Of course, those things affect price.

Right now we live in the "city" and are remodelling our future farm
site. I have a few jobs lined up to use that pressure washer during
the remodelling. Father-in-law says to just rent one. I'm pretty
sure we'll be needing one once the ranch is in full swing so I'd
rather invest in the right one now.

I'd like to keep the cost below $500. Costco has two and Northern
Tool have 4 or so under that price. Those two sites are pretty
representative of what's available at other sources in that price
point.

So my questions are:

what are some examples of how I'd use it on the ranch?

What PSI and GPM should I look for?

What other features should I look for?

Thanks in advance,
Kimberly Louie
San Jose, CA
Humming Hearts Ranch

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