What psi pressure washer for exterior paint prep?

Brian

Im going to be repainting the exterior of my house soon and i need to get a pressure washer to clean and remove loose paint. I know i need to get a gas one because electric wont cut it. What psi will be enough to get the job done? I found a decent deal on craigslist for a 2600 psi pressure washer but is that enough for what i want to do or should i be looking into buying or renting a 3000 plus psi?

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Any pressure washer will do the job...even the electric ones. The higher pressure will remove the paint quicker but will increase the possibility of damage to the surface. There is a definite technique to using pressure washers for removing paint. You need to be aware of the damage you could do before you start. Make sure you read and understand ALL instructions before you start and practice on a piece of old scrap before you start on the house. Kick back from the nozzle could be a real surprise when you are on the top of a ladder.

they tell me my pressure washer was not flushed out/ cleaned and thats why it wont start, how do i clean it?

tony.perez

Answer
You need to dump the old gas out clean the carb and change the plug if its not locked up take the nozzle off and that way you don't have any pressure on the sistem

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My briggs and stratton pressure washer wont start?

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Night Ride

I get it all ready to start turn on the water and prime it but it will only start for a second then turns off. Seems to me that it is only running off of what im priming it with. I dont understand why it wouldnt be getting fuel it has oil. Thanks for your help.

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You are correct about the engine running on the fuel from the primer. The main jet in the carburetor is plugged and won't allow fuel into the engine. The fix is to remove and clean the carburetor.

i have a mobile detailing service, my pressure washer locked up and i let it sit for a couple of days and trie

mr.emosk8t

i have a mobile detailing service, my pressure washer locked up and i let it sit for a couple of days and tried to start it again now its turning over but wont start can you help me?

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When a machine locks-up it is never a good thing. However we will do our best to get you going again!
There is some information we must have for a fair diagnosis.
Does it have oil, did it run out of oil before it locked-up?
Is there fresh gas in the tank?
Is the air filter clean?
Did the unit turn over?
Is there resistance when you pull the rope?
Is there spark to the spark plug?
With the answer to these questions a diagnosis can be more readily prepared for you.

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