Super Power Washer Sale - Ridgid

I have been looking for a power washer to use as a sand blaster, hate the dust, I was in Home Depot yesterday and they have changed out their displays, one of the changes is the Ridgid 3000 psi washer, retailed for $599 I got it for $400! It has a Subaru 6 horse engine and a cat triplex pump, all really good options! There is only one per store so if you are in the market this is a top ranked machine!
James

I agree have had the same power washer for a few years, starts first pull and works like a charm!!
Mine doesn't look as new and shiny though

I am going to get it running tomorrow, then I start looking for a good sturdy sand blaster attachment, I have a pot, I just need the wand attachment.

Let me know how you make out, I'd like to see the quality of sand blast you get from it..

The pressure is good for such a small unit but I SUSPECT you'll be lacking the needed flow (in GPM) to have it work efficiently. I could easily be WRONG!

It's rated at 2.6 gpm @ 3000psi, I have a friend who uses an electric at 1600 psi and his does pretty well with less flow, I will know for sure as soon as I find a decent sandblasting attachment.

Stalwart said:

The pressure is good for such a small unit but I SUSPECT you'll be lacking the needed flow (in GPM) to have it work efficiently. I could easily be WRONG!

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When I used to do commercial painting I had a 3000 PSI Belt dive pressure washer that had 3 rpm flow. I used a rotary 0 degree tip to strip flaking paint off of block walls. The unit had a 13HP Honda Engine.

I use a rotary tip on my 3000 psi 6 gpm unit, sometimes it wants to suck the supply hose flat. Mine uses a gear reduction unit rather than belts, it makes it a bit smaller. They don't seem to make them any more, belts and pulleys are cheaper than gearboxes.

None to be had in ohio...accordig to my local store...****!...That is a nice unit