Well another name in the outdoor power equipment field has been divesting it self of its gas outdoor equipment division. I have a 28 year old pressure washer(1982) I know older than some on this forum! It has worked well and always starts on the second pull still. Brought it out to use it the other day. It fired up and the hose ruptured at the inlet to the trigger. The way its made couldn't fit any kind of clamps or ferrule in there.
Well in calling around I have found out that they have taken the parts computer system down for the dealers and service stores. They can't hardly get the common stuff. The hose assembly "forget about it", And this was made before they started the standardized fitting sizes etc.
So after 4 days of beating my head against surly people on the phone and dealers that are pretty P.O.'d I did some research and bite the bullet and bought another one. A Troy built with a Honda engine. After 3 hours of use, I can say it is an ok operating piece of equipment, Other than some major design flaws, the handle at the top doesn't want to stay clipped to it self. The little plastic things are to short, the gas tank is located under handle, shelf holders for the wand, hoses and nozzles tips.
The biggest problem with this one and all the low end consumer types, is the fake hoses that come with them. I believe that it is, some form or type of PVC hose, same kind of lousy, kinky stuff the cheap air hoses and garden hoses that kink and twist and never get straightened out after the first kink.It is real stiff with or with out pressure on it. The other strange thing is it seems to have the desire to wrap it self on or over the engine at any opportunity.
They have a lot of people bringing them back with melted hoses according to the guy at the store. So much of a problem they have a keep away from hot surfaces printed on the hose every couple of feet.
I'm off to buy a industrial grade hose as soon as the stores open.