Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi all!!  New member here and hoping for some help.  I am looking at 2 new craftsman power washers.  One is th 7.0hp 2900 psi with B&S engine and OHV engine.  For $50 bucks less is a 6.5 hp 2550 PSI with a regulat engine(no OHV).  I am looking really to celan my deck(rarely) and more for pool area, large stamped conrete patio, dribeway, siding,etc.  I relly like the OHV engine, but the guy at sears tells me that 2900 psi is too high for my uses and I will ruin the items I  hoping to clean.  He is suggesting the 6.5 2550 psi.....is there really that much difference??  I need help ASAP.  Thank you in advance.   

Don't forget its not only the pressure but the flow that is also important. Cleaning units (CU) is the flow rate x pressure. The higher the better I assume. Because 110V electrics are limited to a max. amp draw I've seen ones where the pressure goes higher, but the flow rate drops.

With a 7 HP engine I would guess the flow rate is quite good on it.

I bought mine last year and although it is only 2200 Psi, the 2.9 GPM works nicely to give a CU of 6380. Didn't think I'd have a lot of uses for it but after I got started, I cleaned the deck, the siding, the driveway and walk, cleaned out the street gutter into the storm drain, and did the trailer. Turned out to be a useful tool after all.

 I bought a Sears last year with the 2550 PSI, 6.75 HP  with the two containers for washing chemicals and it does any job just great. All you have to do is use the right nozzle for the right job. I'm not a big Sears advocate, but for washing greasy engines its great.