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FAIP PowerWasher 1,750 PSI Electric Power Washer #PWS1750Brand: Faip
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Features: - Lightweight plastic wheeled electric pressure washer; 1,750-psi; GFCI protection
- 1.6-gpm flow, trigger-controlled start, and 23-foot high-pressure hose
- Lightweight plastic construction
- Includes washer, cord, hose, adjustable nozzle
- 35 pounds; 1-year warranty
Common sense makes this a great buy [Posted on 2007-12-03]
I was hesitant to buy this based on the negative reviews. It sounds like a lot of people are upset but haven't been reading the manual. The manual clearly tells you that there is no on-board detergent container (lots of people seem to be 'still looking for the detergent container'). The manual also clearly tells you not to use longer than a 30' garden hose. I used longer at first and it started getting hot and losing pressure - then I read the manual :) I after hooking up a 25 foot 3/4" garden hose I used it for four hours straight with no problems.
I cleaned a 1500 square foot pool deck in one shot with no issues. I don't know how long the product will last, and I certainly wouldn't suggest it for daily use but it's worth the money for infrequent usage, IMHO. The low pressure setting is VERY low - as described in the manual "no more than garden hose pressure" and this is the ONLY way to distribute cleaning solutions.
Pros - pretty heavy duty for an electric, runs for a long time without tripping the overload protection, very long electric cord, turbo tip is very aggressive, adjustable tip can adjust to a pencil point to really attack 'baked on grime'.
Cons - description brags about on-board storage but you have to disassemble it to use the coil feature, not really any place for the electric cord to store that I've figured out, DOES NOT DISPENSE DETERGENT AT HIGH PRESSURE which the manual tells you but you aren't told before purchase, you're stuck to within 30' of a hose outlet.
I strongly suggest using at least a 3/4", 25 foot hose and be sure that it's not prone to kinking - the water's gotta keep moving to keep it going. So, if you're willing to use some common sense I think you'll get good usage out of this product. Longevity is yet to be determined for me.
Melted as others have reported [Posted on 2008-01-22]
This was a very helpful unit. I found if very useful in cleaning the decks and stripping paint. After a few uses, we gave it a good run while cleaning chimney bricks and the plastic housing around pump melted and poof - the unit seized up. We reported it right away but did not follow up until near the end of the one year warranty. FAIP had us send it back to their factory. It was never fixed and returned to us. My sense is that this unit might be ok for the occasional car cleaning, but the design with the plastic cage simply can not stand up to the heat. Better to spend a little more to buy something a little more rugged from a company that will stand behind their product.
FAIP POWER WASHER [Posted on 2008-03-10]
my pressure washer, pw1750 by Faip is an absolute piece of junk. It worked properly for 1 week, then nothing but trouble.
DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!
They provide NO help [Posted on 2008-07-28]
I bought my unit three months ago and it worked just great - for two uses. Now it doesn't generate any pressure so I may as well just use a hose. I tried their online help twice. Got cut off the first time and waited 45 minutes before hanging up for my second try. I've emailed them 5 times over 5 weeks and have gotten their reply "We'll get back to you in two days" - And they don't. Want to escalate your problem? Good luck finding a company address or phone number. Guess they don't want pesty customers bothering them. This was a BAD BUY on my part.
Poor workmanship [Posted on 2008-07-30]
I used the powerwasher (1750) right after I purchased it and found the pressure not as "powerful" as I hoped it would be. I found the reel not easy to use for the cord. The next time I wanted to use it (recently), I found the clear, short tubing had broken off the washer at the brass fitting and could not use it. I give it a poor rating for water power and workmanship.
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