There are so many different electric pressure washers on the marketplace these days. Which one do you choose? In this review I took a look at the Greenworks 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer (GPW 1803). Let’s give it a test and see what we learn.
SPECS
Pressure: 1800 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch).
Water Consumption: 1.1 GPM (Gallons Per Minute).
Running Water Temperature: Cold water (less than 1040 F).
Pressure Hose Length: 25 feet.
Electrical Cord Length (with GFCI): 35 feet.
Motor: 13 Amp electric.
Wheels: 8″ diameter, plastic.
Nozzles: 250, 400, Turbo, Soap.
Nozzle Cleaning Needle: Yes.
Soap Tank: Yes (incorporated into the pressure washer frame).
Accreditation: PWMA (Pressure Washer Manufacturers’ Association).
PRODUCT PACKAGING.
This system is specifically produced Lowe’s and was hand provided by a local shop. It got here in a moving truck and was hand carried by the moving crew to my garage. Package had no damage whatsoever and all the contents got here unscathed.
The boxed parts were packed securely with plastic wrapping and air pumped up bags to safeguard the machine’s finish and make for a safe and secure flight in transit.
Before I assemble anything, I always inspect to make certain that all the parts are included, in addition to the Owner’s Manual and any other info important to the machine. Whatever was accounted for.
ASSEMBLY Instructions Could be Clearer.
The composed assembly guidelines for this Greenworks pressure washer weren’t extremely valuable. The photo diagrams were better, but not excellent.
The composed instructions don’t clearly state which pieces are consisted of and where those pieces are supposed to go to effectively assemble the system, so I primarily depend on the diagrams when putting the unit together. Although I’ve put together a lot of pressure washers, I still had to look very closely at the diagrams and keep rechecking them to ensure all the different screws entered the right holes. My huge concern was using the incorrect screw in the wrong hole and stripping the threads.
The assembly process consisted of:.
including the two 8 ″ wheels,.
assembling the front panel and spray wand “weapon” holder,.
including the electrical cable television and high-pressure hose pipe wall mounts, and.
installing the manage bars into the lower stanchion tubes of the pressure washer frame.
I then hung the electric cable on its dedicated hook and did the same with the high-pressure pipe. I linked the high-pressure pipe to the pressure washer pump, assembled the spray wand weapon and hooked the other end of high-pressure hose pipe to it. I lastly clipped the gun into the weapon holder situated on the deal with bar frame.
FOUR PRESSURE WASHER NOZZLES.
Cleaning power and the speed at which you can clean up a location with a pressure washer is a function of water flow (measured in gallons per minute, or GPM), nozzle spray pattern, and pump pressure (PSI). If I wanted a machine that cleaned up big areas quickly, then I ‘d be taking a look at a semi-commercial or expert model– which can expenses hundreds of dollars more than a machine like the Greenworks 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer GPW 1803.
There is a misnomer that even if you have the very same PSI implies that you have the exact same cleansing rate. You may utilize the very same spray pattern nozzle and have the exact same pressure, however the water circulation rate for a commercial brand will be much greater, therefore offering you the ability to tidy faster.
The Greenworks 1800 PSI (GPW 1803) is a good entry-level electrical pressure washer. With its included selection of nozzles (below) it can do a wide range of cleansing tasks, from washing cars to stripping paint (at a slow rate).
Here’s what Greenworks includes with this plan as far as nozzles:.
250 (green)– The “narrow fan pointer” is an excellent nozzle for cleaning things like decks, home siding, walkways, driveways, and so on 400 (white)– The “broad fan suggestion” nozzle is great for washing windows, outside furniture, boats, cars, landscape devices, RVs, and so on.
Soap (black)– The “soap spray pointer” is used to give specialized cleaners onto to a surface area prior to being pressure washed. The cleaning agent (just utilize one that’s particularly created for pressure washers) is sprayed at low pressure and assists strip dirt and grime from the surface. The soap nozzle suits the end of the spray wand similar to any of the other nozzles.
A turbo nozzle sprays in a rotary pattern at approximately 3000 RPMs (Revolutions Per Minute). With the Greenworks GPW 1803 pressure washer, the turbo nozzle also has a 00 to 150 spray pattern so you do not need separate devoted suggestions to do the jobs that require those more narrow sprays.
Beware with the turbo nozzle; if it’s held too close to a softer product (like wood furniture) it can cut grooves into the wood.
A good feature of this Greenworks system is that the nozzles are identified regarding their application. For instance, it plainly shows using a 400 nozzle for washing cars (this can include boats, recreational vehicle’s and comparable vehicles).
NOTE: Paint finishes, like those on RVs, cars, boats, and so on can be harmed when utilizing the wrong nozzle or holding the spray nozzle too near the painted surface area.