no, they're pretty easy. something to consider before you buy one - if you're not going to use it pretty regularly and you don't have super difficult things to clean - an electric one stores much better/more easily than a gasoline powered one. they also make some specialized tools that might help - like a broom end to 'sweep' drit out a bit.
oh, the url you have looks like it's electric. uh... eye protection, of course. you might also look at renting a pressure washer instead of buying but that's all I can think of for pointers. hope it goes well.
Not hard to use, read instructions make sure water is on before starting and stopping. And be careful because the high pressure spray can cut your skin. Try renting a sprayer instead of buying 1 at least the 1st time incase you don't like it. You're not out of a lot of money
Easy to use. Also easily cause harm. If you have dogs, or cats that trust you to a fault, put them someplace safe. I worked with a guy that tripped while holding one (professional grade) and damned near peeled his face off. DO NOT EVER LOCK THE TRIGGER ON EQUIPMENT THAT CAN HURT YOU! They are extremely effective for the right job though.🤓 Just stay aware.
Be careful how you adjust the nozzle and how close it is to the thing being washed. If the jet is too narrow and the distance too small you can easily drill holes in things.
Never point the tip at the deck when you pull the trigger. Always have the nozzle pointed away when you pull the trigger. When power washing try keeping the nozzle at the same distance from the surface at all times. Never stick any body part directly in front of the nozzle. People have cut fingers off doing that.
It's fun, just take your time so it's done evenly, and wear old pants because there's lots of splaterring going on! I'll probably do mine Friday - it was too hot here last week....
@ninalanyon ive not come across the borrow library, but what a great idea. Maybe a cheaper one will do the job. It needs to be powerful enough to blast away dirt, moss and bird droppings. The last owners didnt bother for a few years and it really looks messy. Thanks fir the advice x
It takes a bit for the water to settle in and come out consistently, just like air in the line kinda thing. It will push back when it hits water again. Not a big deal. Most important is not to use a tip that is too aggressive as it will rip up the wood.
@meggie It can damage those too if there are already cracks. Always start with the widest spray from the longest distance and adjust as you get familiar with how it behaves on your specific surface.
