Best Unloader?

[rj242 16]

I would like to hear your opinions on different unloaders. I need to get a spare unloader for my 3500psi/5.6gpm machine, and don't know which one to pick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Mathew Johnson 123]

I use both pressure and flow unloaders on different machines. Each have their pro's and con's

Matt

[John Orr 206]

For me (99% residential) a flow-type unloader is the best. They are much easier on the arms/shoulder and hands. When cleaning a deck, having the psi come on gradually is useful. If I remember correctly, the K-7 can be had with your gpm rating, but I think the K-1 is heavier duty. I had a K-7 on a 4gpm/4000 psi rig and now I have a K-1 on my 8gpm/3000 rig.