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How to buy a used pressure washer

Top tips for purchasing a used pressure washers.
With the summer fast approaching you may be considering purchasing a pressure
washer to clean your garden or driveway. You may even think about looking
on eBay or the local newspaper for a used pressure washer. If you do want
to buy a used pressure washer there are several things you should check first.
A pressure washer can be used in the Garden or other outdoor areas to clean
items such as barbeques or patio's. Your pressure washer may be up to fifty
times more powerful than a standard hose and uses far less water to get the job
done.
1) Has the pressure washer been tested recently by a qualified electrician,
if it has then it should have a certificate to prove this.
2) You need to check the cable does not have any tears or splits in it and is
completely sound..
3) Check the plug is not broken and if it is a sealed plug on the pressure
washer make sure that it is still fixed properly. If you are unsure then this
should be replaced straight away if you purchase the pressure washer.
4) Are the hose connectors still clean and free from cracks, if they have any
damage on them this could cause you real problems in the future.
5) Does the
pressure washer have a build up of scale around the hose fittings, this will
show overuse and lack of care by the present owner.
6) How much use has it had, if its too much then the parts may be worn out
and hard to come by.
7) If the pressure washer has wheels make sure they are not buckled or loose.
This will be a difficult part to find for an old pressure washer so keep this in
mind.
8) Check the water tank for leaks or dents that could lead to leaks at a
later date.
9) Make sure that the soap dispenser has no leaks and is clean and dirt free.
10) Plug the pressure washer in and make sure that it actually starts up and
if possible attach the water supply to make sure that the pump is working
properly and there is good water pressure produced.
11) If you are intending to use the pressure washer in an enclosed area then
it is important that you do not buy a gas powered washer and stick with
electric.
12) Always make sure that you will have ample storage for the washer as they
are often bulky but will be damaged if left outside for any length of time.
You should also bear in mind the Psi (pounds per square inch) that the
pressure washer will produce, the higher the number the more powerful the washer
will be. As a rule of thumb look for 1200 - 1300 if you intend using it to
clean items such as garden furniture, 1500 - 2000 psi for cleaning decking 2200
psi plus for cleaning pathways and patios.
That's it if you follow these simple steps then you can get your self a
bargain by looking for a used pressure washer.