My main use of a pressure washer is to clean small aluminum castings after removal from the molds. I use the machine in a set-up similar to a bead blast cabinet so a compact electric machine is a must. I was using a Karcher washer but it finally got to the point where I literally had to kick it to get the motor to start. Because of my frustrations with that machine's trouble prone pressure controlled on/off feature I wanted a machine with an unloader. I chose the Kranzle K1600 and am very pleased with it. My first impression of the machine was that it is quite heavy for a carry machine. I could have listed this as a "con" but didn't because I didn't feel that would be fair as the weight speaks to the quality of the construction. After setting it up and turning it on I was immediately impressed with how quiet it is. In fact when in the bypass mode it only makes a soft humming sound. Since I use it primarily indoors this is a real plus. Really the only thing I could fault about the washer is the large trigger/wand setup. This would probably not be an issue for most people. It is fine for washing off my garden tractor but it is too cumbersome for cleaning castings. I solved this by purchasing a smaller trigger gun, a short wand and a 6' whip hose. Now I use the smaller setup for cleaning castings and the larger/longer setup for everything else. Because of the large threaded hose attachment it is easy to swap hoses and I don't have to deal with 30' of hose when I don't need it.In summary I am very impressed with this machine and would recommend it to anyone who needs a small, portable electric machine. It may seem pricey when compared the Kartcher and similar machines sold at [...] but you get what you pay for. Compare it with other machines of comparable quality and the price is very competitive."..." Read more
- Carbmaker in Burlington, Iowa