SunJoe 4000 4001 Pressure Washer Review

[@vinny9152]

I think the car shampoo you are using is meant to be used in a foam cannon attached to the end of the nozzle. Foam thickens the soap, allowing the soap to stay on the panels longer than if it were just soapy water. The foam will break down the dirt, carrying the dirt with it as it drips down to the ground. That is why it's generally recommended to let the foam sit on the car. You also mentioned that some people say the downside of an electric pressure washer is inadequate pressure. That's actually not the case, in fact it's the flow rate that is lacking. Ultimately, all electric pressure washers are limited by the electric power supplied to the motor. 120VAC * 15A = 1.8 kW is your bottleneck for most electric pressure washers.

[@DirtyTesla]

Thanks for the input. I'm definitely not a pressure washer expert 😂 The description for the soap says the foam canon is optional. It is something I thought about getting eventually tho. Even with dirt cakes onto the bottom of the car and in the wheel wells from the dirt roads, this soaping method seems to loosen everything really well.

[@dwilker1]

I have the same pressure washer as well. I use it on my pool deck, pool cage, drive way, exterior walls and car wash. I added an extra 25' pressure hose and a 5 1/2' extension spray wand which really makes it handier. I'm pretty happy with it.

[@theshavingsoapchannel8449]

Back in 2007, I bought a John Deere gas powered pressure washer, and have never regretted it. The nice thing about the better gas engine pressure washers is flow rate. I get 3 gallons per minute (GPM) out of the John Deere. The GPM is nice for speed of rinsing. So 2,800 PSI and 3 GPM makes for fast washing. It's 12 years later, and all I've done is changed the oil and plug a few times. No regrets.

[@DirtyTesla]

Ah, so when you have more gpm you can move faster, but it doesn't mean it's more powerful. Thank you! I wasn't sure why I'd need more water coming out. I appreciate the input! :)

[@peterwest9447]

Since you live on a dirt road, you may wish to consider taking the time to coat your car with a ceramic coating, instead of wax. Then, when you soap up and rinse off, it will come clean better than ever. I use a Armor Shield IX from AvalonKing. As a DYI project it has really helped the paint on my 1998 Ford Explorer. Now, even a rain shower will clean up my car. Give it a look.

[@DirtyTesla]

That's awesome! Thanks. I've looked into ceramic but I'm not very handy and was worried I wouldn't do the prep steps good enough for the ceramic to look good/work well...

[@98stand]

Good stuff! I have the Sun Joe SPX3001 and love it. It’s definitely enough pressure to wash a car. I’d recommend a foam cannon for sure. I just have a cheap MATCC one that costs about $17 on Amazon and works just as good as the name brand ones that are $50+. I’ve used it for 3 years now and absolutely no issues.

[@DirtyTesla]

Thanks for the recommendation! Foam canon is on the list but just wasn't sure which was best :)

[@98stand]

I’m not sure if this the “best” but it seems to get the job done just fine. Just actually used it on my Model 3 this morning. MATCC Adjustable Foam Cannon 1 Liter Bottle Snow Foam Lance With 1/4" Quick Connector Foam Blaster for Pressure Washer Gun www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE78VO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_t-X6Cb60DJJB1

[@StickEfangaZ]

2:34 what kind of watch is that??

[@Nrak_Outdoors]

When we turn the water on, it leaks at the connector, it’s as tight as can be also

[@DirtyTesla]

Is it new? I just used mine today over a year after purchase and no problems for me.

[@Nrak_Outdoors]

Dirty Tesla yep brand spanking new

[@DirtyTesla]

@@Nrak_Outdoors sorry to hear that. Are you going to exchange or pick something else?

[@MultiCax]

I had the same problem. Just add a second washer to the hose connector. No issues after that.

[@nathancervantes402]

How did you take off the plastic off the wand???

[@carterconfidential7110]

Awesome video! This would come in handy for washing my car! New supporter here!

[@DirtyTesla]

Thanks a ton! Appreciated

[@disabled4now]

The low setting is for light duty jobs like washing a car. On high, it could peel the clear coat (shine) off...

[@DirtyTesla]

Naaaaa high working great over a year later

[@Mazystar4sure]

Love your review video appreciation you going above and beyond to show us some good reviews

[@BrianJoslyn]

I've not searched myself, but maybe there's a hose water filter adapter available that you could use. I was going to ask how the washer knows whether you want to use water or soap. Then you said you didn't know if any soap was coming out with the other nozzles on. I couldn't tell either way! With the exception of when you stopped spraying with the soap nozzle I saw 'some' soap rolling down the car.

[@DirtyTesla]

I could add my spigots onto my water softener to get rid of rust, but just not something I wanted to do. As long as I dry the car after washing, I don't get any water spots so I don't really care. Our water isn't very rusty anyway. Yeah the soap only seems to come out with the soap nozzle, or when you have no nozzle (but the pressure washer doesn't work well without a nozzle) so there is some way it regulates soap by the size of the opening. And when that soap was rolling down, I couldn't tell if it was left over or still coming out...

[@BrianJoslyn]

I just re-watched a little bit and it may just be the camera angle but it kinda looks like your tire a little flat. Maybe it's not, but I thought I'd mention it. I've seen from another vlogger that Tesla tires are definitely different, so it might be fine.

[@DirtyTesla]

Definitely the camera angle! But thanks. That tire is actually 1 psi more than the other 3 lol

[@BrianJoslyn]

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[@DirtyTesla]

Wow thanks. What good timing.

[@allendavid4139]

I watched a TFL car you tubevideo out of Colorado where they have a Model 3 long term test car the car had a smash and they took the car to a repair shop they interviewed the repair guy who said they had one Tesla in and around the battery and underneath the car wasn’t properly sealed ,have you had you’re car checked ?as you’re car would be vulnerable commuting on a dirt road the combination of water and mud getting into areas not good for a EV

[@DirtyTesla]

Yeah I've seen that. I'm really interested to see if anything is getting stuck up there, but I don't hear anything and from my understanding the problem is not on all cars. The flat bottom has been great for the dirt roads.

[@DirtyTesla]

Check out this video lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJuaaXhnmaalmqs

[@skimyni1617]

low pressure for washing house or wood furniture

[@DirtyTesla]

No way I'm gonna blast that stuff full pressure >:D

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

The low pressure you talked about earlier can be useful for washing those sensors.

[@DirtyTesla]

That's a good thought. I just pull the gun away a bit tho. And привет!

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

@@DirtyTesla Привет из Киева! Keep the good videos coming!

[@thomasjacques5286]

Try adding a Foam Cannon.

[@DirtyTesla]

Definitely on the wish list :) But this has worked really well so far without it!

[@darkenergy5686]

Yes, a foam cannon would be a nice addition to this setup. Any chance we could see something like that?

[@DirtyTesla]

@@darkenergy5686 you want me to make a video on that too?! 😂 Maybe not a dedicated video but if I get one I'll include it at some point

[@darkenergy5686]

@@DirtyTesla A foam cannon would be an interesting addition to your setup. I've seen other foam cannon videos, but with most of those the cars are pretty clean already. But in your case, a dirty Tesla is almost guaranteed. 😂 Just don't spend a lot of extra money to satisfy my curiosity. Whatever you think will add the most value to your channel.

[@mastalee1776]

It would be nice to test the gpm rating. I've seen other youtuber take a 5 gallon bucket, with a lid, cut a hole on the lid. Than spray the water for a 1 min and c how much it fills the bucket. They say its rated 1.76 gpm, but generally it's not rated what they say. Lot of car detailers on youtube will test the flow rate. It seems pretty important and makes sense.

[@DirtyTesla]

Great idea!

[@godie1031]

Great informative video; I looked it up to see if I could use my SunJoe 2300PSI / 1.6GPM pressure washer to wash my truck. Seems like it's okay!

[@MultiCax]

Thanks for the video.

[@amyvs4122]

So helpful thank you!

[@ryanbruns4217]

super entertaining... thanks so much!

[@DirtyTesla]

Haha glad you think so (unless that's sarcasm 🤔)

[@rodrigoponisto300]

Can I buy a new machine with pump only. Because I buy before is burning

[@thomasjacques5286]

Amazon has a highly rated model for about $17

[@DirtyTesla]

?? Link?

[@firash.7015]

I don't think you're supposed to put car soap in the soap reservoir, it is reserved for special kind of soap only.

[@DirtyTesla]

I dunno still working fine 2 years later

[@seb.]

That's 140bar and 400l/h (for the metrics followers) Doesn't seem super strong, some consumer washer pushes out to 50% more water

[@DirtyTesla]

It'll never be as strong as gas, and the price on this one is pretty good as well. But like I said, for the tasks I've used it for so far, it's worked well. Maybe in the future I will come across some tougher jobs that it isn't up to :)

[@seb.]

Gas is overrated (as we well know), with just a 240v plug they can push +50%

[@DirtyTesla]

@@seb. LOL a 240v power washer I'd like to see that

[@seb.]

@@DirtyTesla you're welcome: consumer.nilfisk.co.uk/en/products/Pages/product.aspx?fid=16261

[@marcellcausey7065]

Nice just got one

[@kingbran923]

I was sort of expecting the gun to be more like a foam cannon : /

[@DirtyTesla]

Foam cannon is a separate attachment.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

This goes against your entire brand.. You can come wash my car in Japan instead :P

[@CookieManCookies]

That sounds like too much work, and you skipped alot of steps... wash, rinse, wash, rinse, dry(?), then wax??

[@brownlong4642]

This broke after few use

[@johnmolloy4878]

Sorry but Sunjoe sucks. Mine lasted 2 yrs.

[@Zeltroix]

That's not bad...?