Hows this pressure washer for a weekend warrior?

I just looked at the lavor fitting too.

 

just got the foam cannon today, the lavor fitting is a bit too long.

 

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I have a camspray 1500a for sale, pm for details.

 

Since I got to use a gas powered one, I'll never go back to electric PW. I've went thru 3 PW so far, a cheap home depot one, a snap-on and a simoniz.

I've got a Karsher gas powered from costco, 2600PSI 2.3gal and it's perfect. It's not that loud actually and does a very good job with the proper white nozzle. Shooting foam with this is unbelievable.

 

Glad you found a stable unit that works well for you. Everyone has their preferences, I liked using our gas-powered pressure washer, but I hated lugging it around (we're mobile) and I always ended up turning it on/off when I was using it since it was loud. It went through gas way too fast too, but it wasn't that new of a unit.

I agree that you should just spend the money up front and buy a reliable unit, the AR610 was $489 and I have zero regrets because the unit is awesome!

-Kody-

 

can I return mine through Amazon if I dont like it? I've only used it once.

 

I'm pretty sure you could. I returned mine, though it was defective (and the issue of not being compatible w/the foam cannon I bought). You have to choose one of the reasons for the return when you get the return label. You may not get your original shipping refunded however.

 

What do you guys think of this kit?
Amazon.com: Powerwasher 80007 Universal Pressure Washer 17-Piece Accessory Kit: Patio, Lawn & Garden
Maybe I can use them to get a real foam canon to work?

 

I bought the AR 383 back in December. It works well but I haven't found a fitting to use the Cam Spray Foam Cannon. The AR definately uses and odd fitting. I tried a universal kit from Home Depot and none worked. I think the only remedy is to replace the hose and trigger/wand to one that utilizes a quik connect setup. That is going to cost probably another $100. I should have spent $100 more on the actual pw and got one ready to run w/o having to make changes to it.

 

Check out the fittings below the foam lance and see if one of those is it.

PWMall-FL803-Adjustable High Pressure Foam Lance w/ 32oz Bottle, Sprays Up To 20

 

Thats what I thought. I wish I would've done more research before I purchased it but I had a specific budget and definitely didnt want to spend $1000.

 

You would think one of those would work. But which one?

 

Take a picture of the fittings that are on your AR lances and post it then we can see which one it could be or you could give them a call which ever you prefer

 

the Home depot kit came w/ a Lavor, Bosch and a Kew/Alto fitting. Neither one fit. The AR nipple is narrow compared to the others. The only possible fit would be the Bosch if you grind down the shoulders/tabs so it can go further into the wand.

 

What was AR thinking when they designed that useless fitting?

 

What about this

AR North America - Pressure Washer Optional Accessories

scroll to the bottom the fitting is there

or maybe this

Power Care Pressure Washer Wand with Adaptors Set - AP31021 at The Home Depot

check out this thread agpatel posted a reply on it and it looks like it worked for the OP

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-tools-accessories/31777-fittings-does-ar-north-america-ar383-use.html

 

None of the adapters from that PowerCare adapter set from HD will fit the AR383 - believe me, I tried.

That's why I returned the AR383 and got a Karcher, for which adapters - and cannons, etc. that will work with them - are readily available.

 

pressurewashersdirect.com has this same cannon - MTM Hydro 14.0263 - for $43 +shipping.

http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/MTM-Hydro-14.0263/p6154.html

 

Its not the same man that is a 64 oz foam lance the one I have is a Mecline foam lance and its a 1000ml which is a 33.8 oz foam lance. I wouldn't want to be using a foam container that large its not necessary to use that much of a water/soap mixture to snowfoam a vehicle.