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Ryobi 2000PSI pressure washer

Picked up this pressure washer for $129 from Bunnings on the weekend - it's a promo so limited stock and not continually on order so get in quick if you're keen. I haven't used it yet but I've heard good things and generally like Ryobi for their value. It's just to clean down the 4x4 after a heavy beach sesh and to clean pavers every now and then so I don't need an overperformer that's getting use don the daily.

I've used Karcher (tend to feel these are overpriced), AR Blue (no complaints) and a Worx (wouldn't go near it again) washer before so after I give this one a run I'll add a review to the comments - might be a week or so though as I've got a lot coming up on the weekends.

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Jason

How is your new pressure washer going @ProjectPete?

Jason

ProjectPete

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/2581#Comment_2581

So good! Love it more than any other I've used before including Karcher.

Absolutely made my pavers round the pool look brand new and did it efficiently. I've used the Karcher on them before, with less dirt/buildup and they didn't look as good as they do now.

The truck will get a wash down this Saturday after my trip to Lanno from Wed-Sat for Aus Day. I have no doubt I'll again be happy 🙂

Lizzie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/63592#Comment_63592

I have this one too! Got it for Xmas and only whipped it out last weekend. Safe to say I am looking forward to another sunny day soon to play with it again! 👌🏼

maxmuscle

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/94370#Comment_94370

I just got one also. Iam very dissapointed with it. I can't get it to suck from the on board detergent bottle. It just sprays out the tap water. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. Maybe someone can tell how to use it. The manual tells you nothing

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113762#Comment_113762

Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your pressure washer @maxmuscle. Hopefully @ProjectPete or other community members can help. Alternatively, if you purchased it from Bunnings you could return it to your local store with your receipt or a credit card statement and get assistance.

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to Workshop and thank you for joining in the discussion. I trust that you will receive lots of great help and inspiration from our community members.

Please let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site.

Jason

gomo1947

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124518#Comment_124518

How do you wind hose on to the reel?, Is there a special Way?.

ProjectPete

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113762#Comment_113762

Sorry I didn't seen this sooner @maxmuscle - have you figured it out yet? I had the same problem to be honest. Wiggled it around and got it working but it doesn't "just work" everytime.

ProjectPete

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131748#Comment_131748

I wouldn't say there's a "special way" @gomo1947. From memory I just fed it through the middle area of te reel first then around so it had something to grab on to. If you just lay it over top or bottom of reel, the reel can't grab anything to get started. Does that make sense?

nghiap

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113762#Comment_113762

I had this problem with my Karcher Winner 10 and it turned out to be a non-problem but a user fault. It only works if you use it on low pressure, ie, have to remove the noozle of your gun to spray soap. It works via venturi, so if you have high pressure in your water line it wont suck in the soap.

Please give that ago. remove the front part of your gun and use it like that to get soapy water onto your vehicle, then put the front back for rinse/clean spray.

My Karcher died after 10 years, so I am giving this Ryobi a go. Hope it last as long.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124546#Comment_124546

Thanks for joining in the discussion and sharing your experience @nghiap.

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We're pleased you could join us. I trust you will receive lots of helpful advice and inspiration for your projects from our clever and creative community members. Please post whenever you need assistance or have a new project to share.

Also, let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site.

Thanks again,

Jason

Vienta

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124546#Comment_124546

Hi Anyone, I am keen to purchase this model of pressure washer. But I am wondering if this can connect to any Snow Foam Lance Sprayer such as the one with 1/4'' Quick Connect Adapter. Or if Ryobi use different connector? Please help, thanks.

MartyH

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131754#Comment_131754

@Vienta,

If you go to https://snowfoam.com.au/collections/i-own-a-pressure-washer there's a contact us link for the manufacturer who can tell you if they have a connector for this pressure washer. Good luck.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131754#Comment_131754

@Vienta,

Just wanted to extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. Many thanks for joining us. I hope you receive lots of useful advice and inspiration for your projects from our members. Feel free to post anytime you need a hand or have a project to share.

Jason

toranarod

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124546#Comment_124546

I purchased a Ryobi pressure washer the 2500 psi one and on the first day going very well and then it suddenly lost total pressure barely able to spit a drop of water. I returned it to Bunnings who where very helpful and replaced with no hassles what so ever. The second unit also after and hour or so developed the same fault. It was working fine then without warning lost all pressure.
I did very thing I could do to get it going I rechecked the units water pressure from the tap all connections.air in the lines turned it on and off and short from pulling it apart it was the same as the first one. I couldn't believe it really floored me. I am yet to return it but this time i will be asking for a different brand. Very sad as when it was going it did a really amazing job very powerful unit. Don't think I can take a chance on a third machine. Must of been a batch of them missing something of the assembly line.

toranarod

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113762#Comment_113762

My one is the same No soap. it just sprays water very strange I pulled my unit apart there is a tiny valve on the outlet that has a bypass where the soap line connects as the water pass through the valve it creates a vacuum that appears to draw the detergents with it. But just doesn’t work

toranarod

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131748#Comment_131748

If you disconnect the input line in the centre of the real first it will allow the barrel to rotate soon as your hose is wound out reconnect the line and it’s good to go

Bunnings

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131777#Comment_131777

@toranarod,

Thanks for your post. I’m sorry that the quality of your purchase did not meet expectations. Please return the product to your local store with your receipt or a credit card statement and one of our team will be happy to assist.

toranarod

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/136162#Comment_136162

Thank you for your support. The product in no way reflects the dedication to customer service or the quality of the products Bunnings supply and in actual fact I still think the Ryobi is better than that of its competitors just unfortunate about this run.

Best Regards Rod

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/139147#Comment_139147

Hi Rod (@toranarod)

Thanks for your message. I just wanted to extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We're pleased you could join us and hope you receive lots of helpful advice, information and inspiration for your projects from our community members. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand with a project or have something to share.

Let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site, or have any feedback about how we can make Workshop more useful for you.

Jason

toranarod

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/141172#Comment_141172

This is concerning the Ryobi
Power: 2400 W Max. Pressure: 2500 psi (170 bar)
Now My third pressure wash has stooped working. I have had 3 of theses in the last 2 weeks and all of them last an hour or so. I need to get some help here.
This cant be right. 3 units all pack it in in exactly the same way. Bunnings have been great but to go back with a third one make me look like it my fault or i am completly stupid.
I have been so careful with the use of this lasts one following every procedurer step in the manual.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/142686#Comment_142686

Hi again Rod (@toranarod),

Sorry to see you are still having trouble. I wouldn't hesitate to return to the store and get some assistance.

Unfortunately, it will be hard for Workshop members to help much without seeing the unit in action and what it's doing. I suggest returning to the store is the best course of action.

All the best,

Jason

koala

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113762#Comment_113762

Hi. Any help would be appreciated on how the soap works.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124718#Comment_124718

Hi @koala,

Can you tell us a bit more about the problem you are having? I'm sure owners of this pressure washer, including @ProjectPete who started this discussion, would be more than happy to assist if they can.

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We're pleased you could join us and look forward to reading about your projects and plans. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand or have something to share.

Jason

Maz5067

Did the soap washer work? Mine does not

Kasey

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113762#Comment_113762

I've had a Karcher for many years. Use if, for decks, paths cleaning drains you name it. Does a great job. If yours has a small plastic feed hose inside the detergent bottle you may find it's better to water down the detergent initially as the straight detergent is very viscous. Sometimes my washer doesn't prime for a while due to the viscosity of the detergent or a blockage of the small filter on the end of the internal hose in the bottle. The result of this means you don't get a mixed solution coming out of the spray jet. It may take a while for priming to happen but it generally fixes itself. Also, make sure that the internal hose isn't kinked as that can cause issues as well.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/125027#Comment_125027

Great to have you join in the discussion and share your experience with the community @Kasey

Looking forward to seeing more of your posts soon. Please don't hesitate to post anytime you need a hand or have something to share with other members.

Jason

redmilao

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/132078#Comment_132078

Hi All,

Am also a proud owner of the unit. The only issue now is where and how to do you replace gaskets. It's still working fine but am just wasting water as I notice water coming out from where you connect the hose to sprayer. Tried using gaskets Bunnings but it doesn't last long.

Also, has anyone used the Ryobi variable flow foam sprayer? Thinking of using that for washing car and putting car shampoo to it.

Kind Regards,

Rey

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/136390#Comment_136390

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community Rey (@redmilao). Many thanks for your questions, I'd be happy to assist.

When you mention it's leaking where you connect the hose to the sprayer, are you referring to the garden hose? If so, the washers are Kinetic 12mm And 19mm NutAnd Tail Washers 8 Pack and should last for several years. If the washers have been replaced, it could potentially be the garden hose fitting that is causing the issue. It might be worth trying a new hose connector as they don't have washers but can fail from wear and tear allowing them to leak.

Something to keep in mind with the foam sprayer is that it disperses foam on the low power setting and if using a general car shampoo it must be thinned down to a water-like consistency.

We look forward to hearing more about the projects you have going on around your house and garden and I trust you'll take inspiration for them from the community. We encourage you to post anytime you need assistance with a project or have something to share.

Mitchell

Marg6

I have just bought Ryobi pressure washer and happy with it but having difficulty getting soap to come out, what are the instructions to get soap dispenser working

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/17412#Comment_17412

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Marg6. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your Ryobi pressure sprayer question.

According to Ryobi, the power/pressure needs to be set to minimum (the minus sign) for the soap dispenser to work. This sprays out just the soap.

If the soap fails to dispense on the minus sign, remove the lance at the front, leaving just the handset/trigger. Squeeze the trigger for up to 1 minute until the soap is flowing. Replace the wand/Lance, set to minus and continue to spray soap.

Please let me know how you go following this procedure.

Mitchell

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