4running 14 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Hello- I am looking to buy a new machine due to the fact that my old 110v Hotsy has been sold. Would anyone reccomend one of these machines?NorthStar Electric Hot Water Pressure Washer 1015 PSI, 2 GPM, 120 Volt |Electric/Hot Water | Northern Tool + Equipment I want a nice piece of equipent, but may not use this machine for more than a few minutes at a time once per week to clean dirty equipment or greasy engines. this is a machine for home use! Any ideas? I wouldnt mind a 220v and am open to a gas machine. I wouldnt mind finding a good used one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Kyle, do not waste your money on that unit. I do warranty service for North Star here in Louisville. I have seen one of these three times for unrelated problems. After I fixed it the third time, the man put it on ebay. I can price you a decent 120 volt machine if you'd like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copgib 15 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 4Running, are you ok? I see your town was hit by Tornados. The news shows alot of damage in your town. Good luck on the clean up! Hugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 4Running, are you ok? I see your town was hit by Tornados. The news shows alot of damage in your town. Good luck on the clean up! Hugh Enterprise is a mess........ I am in MN right now, I guess my house is just fine. But I live maybe 1/2 a mile from that school that collapsed. I call today Russ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOPER 14 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 I too am authorized to repair Northern equipment. I have a customer that bought that same machine, had a problem with it the very first day. They told him to send it back and they sent him a new one, it would not work straight out of the box. He ended up buying a machine from me instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted March 4, 2007 Sometimes sub-standard junk is the best salesman you can have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOPER 14 Report post Posted March 4, 2007 That is true Russ. He ended up coming up to our shop and looking over what we had in the showroom and decided on a lot bigger gas machine on wheels so he could use it on some of his jobsites easier. He repairs forklifts at local factories. He bought the bigger machine and now offers cleaning of the forklifts. I never would badmouth Northern, they have a lot of very good products and I have bought several things from them over the years, but they also have a lot of junk like this machine too. So you have to watch what you buy. 4running, Research what you buy and if you don't have a local dealer (that you feel you can trust) buy from someone on this board, I don't think anyone on here will steer you wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Thanks Guys- my ISP was down for a few days due to the storms. Russ, I got your email and am looking it over. thanks again! Kyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandjsales 14 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 i like simple machines and to me that machine is not simple and does not use common parts, spend a little bit more money and buy a good machine. i can also quote you one if needed. Thanks, Jeff 404-732-6550 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Jeff, Welcome to TGS. Please check your private messages. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted May 4, 2007 I have decided on a used Landa machine, and will post pics after I pick it up. Kyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
