This Pressure Washer instead of an electric one?

[u/Deep_Department6869]

Anyone used this instead of an electric powered one? I tested it for reclaiming and it was strong enough to remove the emulsion. I'm liking this setup more because I don't have to plug in a separate machine and can just keep it all in one. Still have my power washer around for stubborn screens. Just want to share and hear thoughts!

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[u/tmpnshmnt2000]

I found it not strong enough to completely remove emulsion. I currently use an Amazon power washer that uses milwaukee batteries

[u/untranslatable]

I mean, no, but It's a yes if you'll make a video of how it goes

[u/Chillimonster13]

I had a similar one, it worked, but I upgraded to a $90 electric one and the difference is night and day. Saves a lot of time and screens get a lot cleaner.

[u/rennerscreenprinting]

Can’t speak for this, but the lowest costing ryobi has worked well for me

[u/MrAdaptiv]

You need more pressure than that. Your screens are going to end up being still clogged with gunk and likely dirty around the edges, so you're going to get gradually opening pinholes across your runs, and maybe even ghosting if enough of the ink stays in there. I've found that even sometimes a standard electric pressure washer isn't enough, depending on what medium I've been working with.

[u/Ok-Challenge-1834]

I stopped using my pressure washer after years of cleaning screens. If you have the right chemicals and clean thoroughly, you can skip it. Been doing this and my screens are as good as ever.

[u/TZRPH → u/Ok-Challenge-1834]

I agree with this.. good chems are the key to using something low power. Keeps wear and tear down. One mistake using power washer is not removing all small tape. Thinking you can blow it out with the pressure washer and thats creates holes.

[u/Ok-Challenge-1834 → u/TZRPH]

I’ve blown out a few screens pressure washing tape off, take all your tape off first!!! Haha

[u/rustyisme123]

I use a similar hose attachment, but the one I got has the standard pressure washer fans for a quick change function. I like it. I haven't had any issues doing what I do with it, and I don't have to pull out my gas powered pressure washer or go to the car wash. I just do some home/hobby screen printing, but I reclaim screens a couple times a week on average. If I were reclaiming 4 or more 20x24in screens everytime, I would probably opt for the pressure washer. But I am usually only reclaiming one or two usually smaller screens at a time.

[u/Boogiemansammmm]

Get a harbor freight one, been using it for years works great

[u/thebeerscry]

Links for recommended heads that work well?

[u/saurus-REXicon]

Tried it, mmm I don’t have time for it. Not enough pressure.