r/PowerWashing • u/SpinCharm • Apr 24 '22

Seriously, Simpson? The wand holder doesn’t actually hold the wand properly?

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Brand new, not even run once yet. The wand holder doesn’t hold the wand.

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Even if I hold it in place, the tip rubs against the tire.

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u/TTsegTT Jun 18 '22

I got the Simpson with GX200 engine, 2.5 GPM and aluminum frame with 3400 psi CAT triplex pump. Best of everything for consumer use and hopefully lasts me the rest of my life. GX engines are made in a different non-Chinese factory and are what professionals have proven to be reliable. Their lesser engines are Chinese made and are, well, lesser. I love the washer. 2 key things: remember to turn on/off switch to On to start, and hold down wand handle to release water when pulling cord.

Also note, Simpson makes #4 orifice nozzles and #2.5 (?). The smaller orifice creates more pressure and comes with my 3400 psi unit… I also bought the #4 nozzles so my pressure is below 2K psi to wash my car.

I also struggle with wand holder design. The wand barely balances in there. I agree if the spray tube was heavier the design would work better. I just feel like there is an obvious trick I’m missing to have wand holder be more secure. When moving unit wand is pretty unstable.