The Pressure Washing Project: E20 - Testing SunJoe SPX3000-XT1 XTREAM

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

I have the K1700 cube wall mounted with all the OG upgrades and couldnt be happier. Works like a champ.

[@benjaminshafer5444]

I’ve beat the shit out of my spx3000 with my detailing business for the past 5 years with zero issues. Still running strong. Yes it’s cheap and it’s not a $1200 Kranzle but It gets the job done for what I need it for. Someday I’ll splurge for the Kranzle when the SJ finally dies.

[@benjaminshafer5444]

No not at all like the video, that sounds awful lol

[@TheDex302]

Does the SunJoe work good with a foam cannon? and what PSI do you use with a foam cannon?

[@jpramos5959]

Stanley is better

[@olveramelinda]

That’s good to hear I just ordered one last night.

[@CookieManCookies]

@@jpramos5959 Stanley is a rebadged NA pressure washer.

[@annedavid3551]

This was a great video. I am just a 60 year old lady that wants to clean the mold and mildew around the outside of the house without killing myself with a heavy machine. I think the key for me will probably be to use a combination of chemicals and this pressure washer in order to get the job done. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the info.

[@munecothed3mon]

I like my spx3000. The only thing I really hate about it is the sound it makes after you release the trigger!! I had to look this up because I thought mine came fuc*ed up from the factory! Thanks for the video Matt

[@gyeoxn7815]

The sound is annoying

[@ft7039]

Finished the video. Thanks so much for all the material, watched it all and I basically OG spec'd out my new Karchar k1900 that was on sale. the motor sounds way more stout than any of the others and makes it more enjoyable to use if that makes sense. please providing the videos, all this research helps so many of use with similar obsessive tendencies, researching until days end to know how to spec ANYTHING/EVERYTHING out to our preference and budget.

[@godowarus]

Love this series. I went with the AR Blue Clean AR630 TSS with OG spec'd kit thanks to you. Pricey for some people, but perfect for me.

[@dealingwithscan6753]

Any suggestions I can use for a surface cleaner? Their surface cleaner sucks. But I love their pressure washer. I have the SPX 3000

[@ObsessedGarage]

You aren't going to want to pay for this, but the Mosmatic stuff is the best.

[@2323Magick]

I own it, and love it. It’s not the best, but its good enough for me.

[@GeoSnipesW]

Just genuinely curious, what would make it better?

[@KenseisGarage]

Totally agreed, same as my SPX3000 that cost me $90, no change, that extreme name is a joke. Looking forward to the AR613 and how that stacks up to the AR630, since I'm looking to my next step to upgrade. Thanks for doing this Matt, great stuff man.

[@Xpicklev1323]

Where’d u get for 90 ? Just ordered at 150

[@BoRnMuSh]

@@Xpicklev1323 wondering the same thing, thinking about biting on the 3000 but its gotten a lot of negative reviews lately on amazon. HOney says 150 is the best price too.

[@geramx0]

Lol where did you got ir for 90? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cupón?

[@KenseisGarage]

@@geramx0 🤣😂, no coupons at all man, Home Depot was on sale.

[@mainsource8030]

try the powerhouse platinum edition, i'll ask the owner of the company to send you one. she lives across the country from me but i sourced an m22 adaptor for her and now you can buy the platinum with this new adaptor , so you can use a hose reel and mtm with it. the platinum uses a tri plex plunger motor and seems pretty powerful,its labeled as 3000psi but i measured around 2100psi with the anemometer,with heavy water flow

[@MrAumbra]

Happy Fathers Day gents.

[@PTerracina]

Thanks for another very informative video! You stated that the hose length has a negligible effect on the measured outputs. Does the diameter of the pw hose make a difference? I noticed you used a Kobrajet hose (3/8” diameter) rather than the SunJoe OE 1/4” hose. I have the SPX3000 and am wanting a longer hose... should I stick with the OE hose diameter of 1/4” or can I upgrade to a 3/8” hose and expect similar results? Thank you in advance!

[@ObsessedGarage]

It does not. 3/8" and 1/4" hoses had no measurable affect.

[@herbertobeng4833]

This dude is great. No BS guy. Love it .

[@jimmyccee1083]

Today, I went to Home Depot to buy the Ryobi 1900psi for 159/dollars. This SunJoe was a “special buy” at 99/dollars. I bought this and saved 59/dollars. Hope I did the right thing

[@aaronstone1528]

I picked one up yesterday at home depot I'm toronto for 200 canadian I clean garbage compactors I used to clean them in south Florida My dad is still doing it in fla I wanted a back up because I have my 1st cleaning tomorrow and I didn't have time to test my Honda But this sucker seems pretty good for 2 bills I have to say

[@Koji-888]

“Interesting”. Just say it’s good. Jeez… Good price and light enough to drag around your home. That’s its intended market.

[@johnnelwhite]

K 1700 and ultimate accessorie package owner, i love it but just wish the flow was higher. For the money its perfect for what i use it for.

[@andybell490]

Johnnel White I have the same set up. Very happy so far.

[@USMCRON]

The Sun Joe SPX 3000XT1 is my first electric pressure washer. Not a huge fan as you cannot replace your gas unit with this, not even close. In addition, "WTF,” just know that what you get with this kit, is all you are going to have as far as accessories. Their hardware fits no standard pressure washer fittings/accessories you can purchase. They do not even sell accessories. You are out of luck, or you must do a lot of shopping for adapters. I like the smaller "guns" instead of those big, long wands that come with most units. My main use for the Sun Joe was to spray tight areas like the underside of my Z-Turn to keep it new, etc. Their so-called customer service would not even give me the fittings sizes as "why would I need to know that!" Lost 15 minutes of my life on that call.

[@larryt1004]

Ok so if I understood, this model is not bad for a cheaper electric power washer. I just got my karcher 1700 so I can't look back now. I don't recall seeing anything bad about it and GPM and PSI very close?

[@kyleyork4849]

Matt’s favorite sound 😂

[@thequicksloth60]

Well thanks for your effort in the series Matt, since this series I have decided to go with a Karcher, was thinking about a Sunjoe but I threw that thought in the garbage

[@ObsessedGarage]

Oh...that squeaky vomit ramp down...

[@coachtim6188]

Oh...I thought you meant his voice. Lol

[@stevenweede7184]

I happened upon your channel after my Sun Joe SPX3000 developed a grinding noise when I released the wand lever. It will work for a while but then stops. To me, it sounds like metal on metal like the cylinder bore being scraped by an un-lubricated piston. But, I’ve gotten about 5 years out of it & a bunch of bigger fence & siding cleaning projects out of it. I was curious if a bigger pump from another Sun Joe would fit into the same housing. But, it sounds like all the models use the same pumps anyway. Great videos

[@509Finds]

damn 5 years i just paid 82 bucks on ebay for a brand new one so hell if it lasts that long well worth it!

[@stevenweede7184]

@@509Finds oh for sure! I used the hell out of mine & for it about the same price. Of course, that was pre-Covid

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

Love your "no-nonsense" approach!! Specs and facts are all that really matter to the end user. Thanks for the facts. 👍

[@danielmcaleer5651]

Facts? I have used my Sunjoe on big jobs the past 3 years. Frequently and I have had zero issues. Far from disposable.

[@LBigJake14]

This video is a perfect example of how useful Swisstrax are lol Just dump the water out and go on with your day

[@J1Z06]

we have one,new in thebox. looking forward to trying it with the maxshine foam cannon.

[@cop2506]

Can I use this without a water hose? I wanted to connect this to a power inverter and drop the other end of the hose in a tub of water. Will that be sufficient?

[@pgill2682]

I thought this series was done! Let's go! Loll

[@bxn4l]

The production quality on this channel (audio/video) might be the highest I've seen on youtube

[@tmc1473]

What about some black grim on concrete wall? Painted.

[@Jeeper1378]

Got the Active PW based on a KZbin vid. Tested just about 2 gpm (1100’psi/3.0 nozzle) the hose it comes with is legit. Also like the fact you can suck from a pail is cool.

[@ObsessedGarage]

There is zero chance of that. Those are just rebranded Chinese junk that Simoniz and other use.

[@jmb2027]

Hi Matt. If I were to use the Sunjoe hose and only get a gun+wand combo, how can I QD the PW (male 15mm) to the hose (female 15mm)? Does it matter which way water flows through a QD? (Coupler to plug, or plug to coupler). Thanks.

[@mikescarcare3802]

Hi. Just interested in a electric power washer for my detailing business. I want something dependable . What would you suggest? And if you suggest a better gun for it also.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It depends. If you are mobile, either AR675 or Kranzle K1622TS. If you have a shop, either AR630 or Kranzle K1322TS.

[@emazens]

For a pressure washer mainly used for car wash For under 200$ what would be ur top 3?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Active VE52, Karcher K1700, all the rest are very similar.

[@KCDll]

@@ObsessedGarage hey if I could get the karcher k1700 for $85 is that a good deal ?

[@richardprock-golan4652]

I have an 1100sf wooden deck. Could I wash it with this?

[@johnkhobson]

So, how do you dial back the pressure on a spx3000 aside from nozzle selection and increase distance from target?

[@dale3404]

Water flow.

[@FillTheWoodb]

Hey Matt, Over at the Detail Geek's garage hes using the "1900PSI - 2.5 HP Bertolini Electric Pressure Washer 110V" How does this guy stack up against the Kranzle?

[@tommanning7337]

Outstanding!!!!!!! Love your videos man!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@beauward4415]

Matt, you should look into the active job site pressure washer

[@hashiramasenju6058]

Has anyone tried out the SPX3000-MAX? It has 2800 psi.

[@drive-2786]

what about the Dewalt electric pressure washer ...supposed to be 2400 psi. anyone use that ,im getting one to buy but kinda reluctant.

[@velvetjones1856]

I need a pressure washer so I can do snow foam for washing car and do wheels properly. Since it is for home use, what is the best selection for what I want to do?

[@Daviddear30]

Watch the rest os this series. Really depends on what you want to spend. I got the AR630TSS from Obsessed Garage and it is amazing

[@ObsessedGarage]

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[@utrutr6013]

@@ObsessedGarage Invalid link

[@Jalafian]

Do you take suggestions on test items? If so i see fairly good reviews on the Westinghouse epx devices?

[@ref23]

Is the SPX3000-MAX superior than SPX3001 ? For detailling and house utilities

[@ObsessedGarage]

It is not. It's the same pump just relabeled.

[@ref23]

Is the SPX3000-Max good for detailling ? My SPX3001 just stop and the company want to replace by the SPX3000-Max. Is it a good move ?

[@obsessedmobiledetailing7554]

Just noticed you don’t sell solution finish. Any plans to do so?

[@lorismith9019]

Only used Spx3000 6-10x NEVER able to get detergent to come out. Yes, I'm using the black 'soap' nozzle, even took off the 25' extension hose I purchased. Took off tubes & checked for blockage. Still nothing? Anyone out there, ideas? TY

[@ObsessedGarage]

Those are more for show than anything. They really don't work well if ever.

[@Stillfried_]

C’mon Matt... can’t forget to tare the scale! Just giving you a hard time, you and your team are doing great work!

[@monkeyj169]

karcher k7? just curious how it stacks up against the other pressure washers.

[@patrickobrien6648]

2 year warranty, the Karcher is a much better deal with 3 yr warranty.

[@itsmariodude7866]

Hey Matt is there going to be a restock soon on the Accessories package for these pressure washers, the ultimate package has been sold out.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Suppliers can't keep it in stock.

[@KojakKronos]

Great series. Not sure if Nilfisk is available in the USA, but wondered if you had any views/experience on their consumer offerings, particularly their Premium 180 model (2.4-2.7 gpm), in the UK it's half the price of the Kranzle 1152TST (although it has a 10m rather than a 15m hose).

[@ObsessedGarage]

They are not. European power grid is different than US. That's why your pups get much more flow.

[@Schwabz33]

Matt can you test Adams $1500 pressure washer? It’s pretty rugged looking with big wheels lots of power.

[@edwardramos9666]

Now I’m up to speed.... on the quirks and features... and I’ll stay tuned for more crazy. Not to mention shmee or str8 pipes. Yikes!

[@garygbur3992]

Does this have a downstream chemical injector besides the foam cannon? Thanks!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Nope. Also its junk

[@Koji-888]

Funny. He’s complaining the sound is weird. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m complaining how the delayed “ramp up” on the GreenWorks Motor makes it unusable for me.

[@johnbutler1980]

Anyone knows how much soap is dispensed as per the dial settings?

[@doughughes4292]

So for a gas pressure washer rated at 2600 psi and 2.3 gpm what would be the proper nozzle for Detailing 4.0, 4.5, 5 the MTM chart doesn't seem correct

[@ObsessedGarage]

Probably 4.5 on that.

[@leopardf5508]

What method calculate using for measure weight water flow

[@RangerStranger5]

"It's gonna take you 7 years to do it" 🤣😂

[@Schwabz33]

I just picked up the AR Blue MAX2200 it’s updated version of the older 2200. I’ve been very happy with it. Upgraded the hose and all the fittings to SS quick disconnect with MTM SGS28 gun and OG spec SS wand.

[@ObsessedGarage]

The Max is one of the worst pressure washers tested.

[@Schwabz33]

Well I just received mine a week ago and this is the updated version of the max. I did watch the video of the old max which I saw you test and I know it sucked lol- I did my own testing with it yesterday and it works perfectly with all the upgraded fittings that I ordered from OG. Tons of water flow not too much pressure. Rated at 1.2GPM. Which I know is not the best but it’s doing a good job. However I did tweak the setup of course I’m not using any of the stock parts. Only thing I’m using is the motor. Using the Kobra jet 75 foot cable- stainless steel quick disconnect fittings- OG spec wand using MTM SGS28 Gun- MTM foam cannon. I had the Stanley 2000PSI and that sucked horribly- sold it and got this one. My goal is to get a Kranzle setup for my new house- but that’s still about 17 months away. The other budget friendly pressure washers that I saw also the ones that you reviewed. I don’t know they just seem really cheap looking I didn’t like the fact that they just look so bad.

[@hm_tcs1469]

Sunjunk sucks. Video looks really crispy keep it up

[@shawn396hoss]

Check the gpm from the faucet, you can't pump extra water that doesn't make it to the pump

[@jediali221]

He runs the kranzle with around 2.1 GPM, would be fine up to that.

[@alandiamond12]

I mean typical house flow is over 4gpm so he's probably good.

[@kerry_glock]

I have a 2022 Red Mist C8 HTC Corvette. It began to hit the road after the stones and anti skid material came off the roads here in PA. I had PPF and Ceramic Coating done and decided my gas powered Pressure Washer had too much power and feared it would damage my PPF. At a costs of $6,000 for PPF, I didn’t want to tear off the PPF. I decided on the SunJoe 3000 and have used it several times on my vehicles. It does a good job for what I wanted in a pressure washer at under $200. I did purchase some additional accessories and needed to buy an adapter for a short spray gun. I hate the brake dust that the C8 generates on my OEM Stock silver wheels. The wheels were Ceramic Coated as well and that seems to help somewhat. Hey Matt, have you considered a C8 ZO6? I don’t know if it would be an asset to your channel, I don’t see why not, but the base C8 is hard to get and a lot of the dealerships are probably going to ADM the car from $5,000 to $200,000 above MSRP. Yep, the C8 market is crazy. Flippers are making as much as they can. Used C8s are bringing a lot of Cash above their Sticker Price. My story in getting my 2022 C8, is for once “I was the guy at the right place at the right time”…. 👍👍 We were coming home from visiting friends and got off the PA Turnpike. I asked the wife if she was OK at stopping by one of our local Chevy dealerships. We were returning earlier than usual, so she approved the stop. It was 7/20/2021 and upon entering, I asked to speak to their Corvette specialist or manager, but was told both were on vacation. Anyway, I asked if I could get on their C8 reservation list, but was told: “We don’t have a list”, it’s going to be the first person through the door with a deposit of $5,000 that’s going to get an allocation and it will be sold at MSRP”! So, I left the dealership knowing that 4-5 people have shown an interest in buying a C8, but no deposits have been placed. I need to discuss this all with my wife tonight and get there tomorrow if we agree on building a C8. I have Pancreatic Cancer and have been on chemo for 3 years. We have been good savers and have the money to do it, so she was ok in getting the C8. If something happens to me, she can decide if she wants to keep the car or sell it. I made a point to have her watch some of the videos on KZbin to show here she should at least get the money back for possibly above what we have in the car. The next day, I arrived at the dealership a half hour before they opened. After going inside, I found out that the primary salesperson and the manager were not coming in, that both wanted an additional day off. I asked, if possible, to place my deposit with them and they were ok in taking my deposit. Having done that, I was assured I would be the first person in line to receive an allocation, but there was no idea as to timing that event and the $5,000 deposit would be used towards the build. Additionally, dealership policy is the deposit is non-refundable from this point on. 🤔 7/22/2021 I met with the salesman and manager to discuss the process. I had worked on a tentative build which Gary, the salesman, placed into the GM System. I was informed I could make changes to the build up and until the order is accepted for production. From 7/22/2021 until what turned out to be 11/11/2021, some changes were made. The wife asked me to try to keep the build to around $80,000. Well, after a discussion in early November, some dramatic changes were made. We decided to go with a convertible instead of the coupe and added the front lift. Those and a few additional options took the build to just over $90,000. Thankfully, I’m not a big fan of Carbon Fiber, so I ended up with a fairly loaded C8, but without Carbon Fiber except for that CF that comes on the GT2 Seats.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I bought one Covette, a C7 Z06. I had it for about 6 months and hated every second of it. Once you do high-end German sports cars, it's really hard to go backwards.

[@kerry_glock]

@@ObsessedGarage There’s a KZbinr, Fred’s Full Throttle, he does mostly reviews on Corvettes, but he did a Track Experience with Porsche and he loves them. You, I believe lived in PA some time ago. I’m in the Altoona area. If there was a dealership in our area, I might consider a Porsche, but there’s not. I have a BMW 328 X drive, and need to drive to State College or Johnstown to a dealership. With my illness, it’s just not practical to have the BMW I feel sometimes. Travel even short distances in the C8 is troublesome on occasion. I hope you went to cash in December 2021! I had thought about it, but the wife thought otherwise. Well, loss is just on paper and hopefully the rebound will come back next year.

[@chemicalblains296]

Matt I know you have a few cars at the moment, and a lot on your mind. Would you ever consider making a obsessed c6 corvette ?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Definitely not. I am one and done on a Corvette.

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@michelg3264]

I Matt do you have a 2000 psi karcher hose in your store

[@yeebdubchannel1883]

Awesome video brother New subscriber here

[@justinryanbrauer]

You didn't test the ryobi RY1419MTVNM 1900 psi for 160 or 150 on sale. So don't say all of them.

[@misfitvernell]

I just bought mine for $30 brand new at Home Depot 🤣 yay Black Friday

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... You wasted 30 bucks.

[@DropThatDelly]

@@ObsessedGarage so negative towards people that don’t have KZbin money and 1000$ for a pressure washer.

[@DM-fp8uw]

Is it 1.7 or 1.4? You say 1.7 twice in the video, but the pop up on screen says 1.44.

[@leopardf5508]

17:58 What method calculate using for measure weight water flow difference

[@leopardf5508]

We confused

[@ft7039]

SOUND ON! especially for those SS QDs! lol

[@ItsRyan.]

Matt, Can you get Nilfisk in the USA? They seem to be really common and recommended here in the UK

[@ObsessedGarage]

No, we don't have them here. I know the US reps, but they don't bring them over here.

[@davabran]

lol how did i get here? great video

[@alexgarcia2071]

Where are the ppf videos for the Porsche

[@greatestNothin]

Cleanest Swisstrax ever.

[@trd3786]

Will you be reviewing the Karcher K-7?

[@cristianherrera8564]

Got one of the last Kranzle K1322TS super excited. Well before the recent supply chain issue

[@DESIGNS-vo1mt]

Thanks for letting us know. Awesome!

[@jaskanwarrandhawa6577]

the ryobi numbers are accurate

[@charliebarge2693]

Nice one guys

[@yvesmorin5847]

Karcher or sun joe ??

[@DevonRegan]

He answers that in the video

[@kyleyork4849]

Karcher k1700 cube allday

[@ObsessedGarage]

The SunJoe has a really weird Chinese pump. The Karcher is at built to their spec.

[@ivanbrady691]

Swisstrax weird flex but okay 😂😂

[@Deriggs007]

Hey Matt. I sent you an email today. If you get a chance, check out the AR613. Pretty stout specs for $600.

[@kndvds1492]

I'd like to see the k5 Karcher

[@Deriggs007]

He did one

[@ObsessedGarage]

That is a bad one.

[@clow242]

Sun joe just sold out.

[@rkem1000]

Too technical and lengthy

[@ebelen1]

Get that you’re an expert but the way you talk, you sound like you’re so much better than everyone. Tried listening to your personal stuff and seems to me you haven’t learned. I will now not watch anymore of your content.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That sound like you made up some story around something I'm not saying. I'm just talking.

[@BoRnMuSh]

@@ObsessedGarage dont listen to that idiot. always going to be a hater or two

[@johnchristian511]

What do you expect for $150.00? Not everybody who buys a pressure washer wants to go in business. You certainly know how to accentuate the negative. Depressing video.

[@CYota91]

So it's still garbage for the most part and at $240. Rather get a Karcher K5 for $227.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep... K5 isn't any good either.

[@CYota91]

@@ObsessedGarage better option. Definitely wasn't trying to say it was a great pressure washer. LOL

[@rjengelhardt]

S DD

[@mauriceharting5877]

Sun Joe is a terrible Chinese product ... their electric pressure washers don't last and have this chirpy feminine sound to them. I think a manly 3200 psi gas powered pressure washer they have for sale at Home Depot is the way to go and you can adjust the pressure down as needed too. I bought a better version at Home Depot in Canada made by BE The gas powered units run better, last longer, and do the jobs faster. My first gas powered unit has lasted over 15 years so far and still going strong, and now I have this new BE unit. Gas powered pressure washers are like a Porsche 911, whereas most electric pressure washers (like the Sun Joe) are like Chevy Pinto's lol