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Tonyeo · 04-05-2008, 02:58 PM

I would appreciate any comments on this pw it is the Homelite HP3127S at Amazon
Thanks in advance

Tonyeo

MALCO.New.York · 04-05-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonyeo

I would appreciate any comments on this pw it is the Homelite HP3127S at Amazon
Thanks in advance

Tonyeo

Find out who actually makes it. Homelite is notoriously crap!

They do not sell them any longer. I think!

http://www.homelite.com/products

Tonyeo · 04-05-2008, 03:10 PM

This is from Amazon

Founded in 1921, Homelite has built a solid reputation for quality products and name you can trust. Homelite's 3,100 PSI (2.7 GPM flow rate) Pressure Washer is powered by a 7 HP Commercial Grade SUBARU OHV Engine. Standard equipment includes a 30' X 9/32" non-marring steel braided Santoprene Hose, 5 quick connect tips, steel spray wand assembly with auto-lock nozzle coupler, and 10" non-marring pneumatic wheels. 3 Piston Brass, Axial CAM, Brass Head Pump with EZ-Start. Build to withstand the rigor of everyday use, and backed by a 3 year consumer, 1 year commercial warranty. This product is CARB compliant.

Tonyeo · 04-06-2008, 10:22 AM

This I think is a new product, what interested me was the engine part of it, also the brass pistons and brass head pump. I don't do pressure washing for a living but I do the occasional deck and house cleaning so I don't need anything fancy.

PressurePros · 04-06-2008, 08:58 PM

Tonyeo, 2.7 gpm is really low. That's not to say you can't work with it at all but it is going to take you a long time to complete a project. More important than the machine is learning the right techniques and proper pressure limits. Please don't take this as a personal attack but we fix more damage created by handymen than is neccessary.

boman47k · 04-08-2008, 05:50 PM

Just bought that very machine. I was tiold it was made/sold by Ryobi, but there is nothing in the manual or any of the papers about Ryobi. The engine is warrantied by Robin America, a division of Fuji Heavy Industries. Non engine warranty by Baja Motorsports. I also did not need the bells and whistles at this time, I liked the warranty ( hope it is good), and I have had a small Homelite chainsaw for years. It has been a good little saw. For $399 + tax, it will tell me if I want to know. Easiest thing to start I have ever had. Used it for the first time yesterday. When the compression stroke hits, it starts. Very easy pull. Not sure I like the wheels being front though. I do not know what kind of pump it has. That's another thing. I find a shroud over the pump to be kind of strange. Guess it has something to do with heat and the hose getting against it.

boman47k · 04-08-2008, 05:58 PM

I'm pretty sure I have a job coming that will pay for this machine. MY old one konked out, and I knew this guy was wanting me to do his deck. It is a small deck. Hoping to get $2.00 per square foot for just the floor part washed and stained/sealed. If this is too far out of left field, I would appreciate someone telling me. It is only about 150 sq ft.

I had put him off because I thoughtI would check out Ken's new product. But since it delayed, I will have to wait to try it.

Tonyeo · 04-08-2008, 06:15 PM

Thanks Boman exactly the info I needed, I think I will pick one up, only $299 at Home Depot

boman47k · 04-09-2008, 05:38 AM

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only $299 at Home Depot

Thats right. I think I said I gave 399. It was 299 + tax. Hd also. I was told it was a special purchase. They just had a few when I bought this one.

Giftcard · 04-11-2008, 07:00 AM

If you are talking about this PW it will break in 80 Hrs or less. The replacement pump that doesnt break is $250

Giftcard · 04-11-2008, 07:02 AM

This has an Axial pump also.

Tonyeo · 04-11-2008, 11:38 AM

No that's not the one. This is it Name: 41zSkKVoqfL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
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boman47k · 04-11-2008, 11:38 AM

This is the Homelite HP3127S. All I need right now. Keeping fingers crossed. I like the warranty and the pnuematic wheels. Not to fond of the wheels being in the front. The handle/tool trey spins down and around for storage.

Giftcard · 04-13-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by boman47k

This is the Homelite HP3127S. All I need right now. Keeping fingers crossed. I like the warranty and the pnuematic wheels. Not to fond of the wheels being in the front. The handle/tool trey spins down and around for storage.

According to this ebay ad this pw has an axical cam pump.

Tonyeo · 04-13-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by boman47k

Just bought that very machine. I was tiold it was made/sold by Ryobi, but there is nothing in the manual or any of the papers about Ryobi.

Boman I found out that it actually is a Ryobi RY80030

Don Bouldrey · 04-19-2008, 09:42 AM

I just got one of these Homelite HP3127S machines. Does anyone know the dilution rate for the chemical injector? I don't find anything about it in the manual. Thanks, Don

Don Bouldrey · 04-19-2008, 11:04 AM

Update: I just found info on the Ryobi forum that indicates dilution rate for a RY80030 is 20:1 Edit: Scratch that. It's bad info. I tested it myself and it's 12:1

A1CC&PW · 02-20-2009, 10:05 AM

I bought several ryobi that looked very similar to that when I first started out

They where a total piece of

Both broke down and left me hanging on jobs

I purchased a honda 13 HP 4 gpm and she has never let me down since

good luck to ya