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Default Power washer uses and misuses?

On Mon, 31 May 2021 19:51:01 -0400, Frank "frank wrote:

On 5/31/2021 5:25 PM, Davej wrote:
Sorry to interrupt the (political) flow, but being the new owner of a fairly cheap pressure washer (Simpson 3300 2.4gpm, $300 on sale) I am curious about possible interesting uses that creative people may have come up with -- and also any warnings about what bad ideas are out there? I have one potentially bad idea -- I was thinking it might be good for cleaning A/C condenser units if careful to maintain distance? I have noticed that the stream really blows a tremendous amount of air, and if you remain more than a foot away (or more) from the target it seems to be just air and harmless mist. Also I was wondering how it might work as a trenching/honeysuckle removal tool (although mud goggles/swimsuit would be needed)? Also have tried it on vinyl siding (trying to aim somewhat downward) and have not created any holes yet.


Blowing air sounds strange and I think you have to purge it of air
before using.

I just had a cheapo electric now defunct. I did have to be careful on
aluminum siding stripping it.


The air is just dragged along with the water.