I bought this pressure washer based upon the reviews on Amazon. SEVERAL people indicated that the unit had a leak where the hoses connect and recommended that you buy a "male to male" hose connector. Well, when I bought this unit, I purchased the connector and when I received the Pressure washer, I found it was no longer necessary to use the connector because AR North America had fixed the problem and had enclosed a better made connector (made out of clear plastic). I called them and got confirmation that they had fixed the problem and had inclosed a new connector thus eliminating the need to buy an extra "male to male" connector. So if you go foward and buy this unit, dont buy the extra connector that reviewers are recommending..It is no longer necessary.
PS: Unfortunately AR North America ar383 DID NOT UPDATE the instruction manual to include the new pieces...therefore you'll find yourself up a creek when you begin installing this unit. I called them and they straightened me out (and told me that they're getting this type of call alot). When installing this Pressure washer, you will have a clear plastic filter piece which gets plugged into the front of the ar383.Then install the blue piece (which has a black ending) into the other end of the clear plastic piece. Then plug your garden hose into the black ending. This is the order it needs to go in in order for it to work correctly.
(and sorry... I'm not good at giving directions).
I have not had the opportunity to try the unit but will do so shortly and will report back asap...but I wanted to give you this review now...so that you dont accidently buy the Male to male hose connector piece that all the reviewers are recommending. It is no longer necessary...wanted to save you the expense.
4/21/2011
I had the opportunity to test this unit and it works like a dream. Definitely no leaks anywhere. I was able to pressure wash my entire pool and patio area with little effort. It is a powerful little machine and definitely gets the job done.
I was a little worried about operating a machine which works with electricty and water but I found out after a few minutes that there was no need to worry at all. All cords/lines are well insulated. When I used the unit, the electrical cord did get wet and there were no issues. I wouldnt recommend you go dipping it in a pool but getting the electrical cord wet was not an issue. It worked just fine.
I would recommend this unit for residentual use only. At 1900 PSI, its not strong enough to do commerical...just use it for stuff around the house. I would definitely recommend this ar383 power washer. It is powerful and good for residentual use.
PS: Unfortunately AR North America ar383 DID NOT UPDATE the instruction manual to include the new pieces...therefore you'll find yourself up a creek when you begin installing this unit. I called them and they straightened me out (and told me that they're getting this type of call alot). When installing this Pressure washer, you will have a clear plastic filter piece which gets plugged into the front of the ar383.Then install the blue piece (which has a black ending) into the other end of the clear plastic piece. Then plug your garden hose into the black ending. This is the order it needs to go in in order for it to work correctly.
(and sorry... I'm not good at giving directions).
I have not had the opportunity to try the unit but will do so shortly and will report back asap...but I wanted to give you this review now...so that you dont accidently buy the Male to male hose connector piece that all the reviewers are recommending. It is no longer necessary...wanted to save you the expense.
4/21/2011
I had the opportunity to test this unit and it works like a dream. Definitely no leaks anywhere. I was able to pressure wash my entire pool and patio area with little effort. It is a powerful little machine and definitely gets the job done.
I was a little worried about operating a machine which works with electricty and water but I found out after a few minutes that there was no need to worry at all. All cords/lines are well insulated. When I used the unit, the electrical cord did get wet and there were no issues. I wouldnt recommend you go dipping it in a pool but getting the electrical cord wet was not an issue. It worked just fine.
I would recommend this unit for residentual use only. At 1900 PSI, its not strong enough to do commerical...just use it for stuff around the house. I would definitely recommend this ar383 power washer. It is powerful and good for residentual use.