Alright, let's talk about this pressure washer gun I've been using.

My old one started leaking like crazy right at the handle connection. Drove me nuts getting soaked every time I tried to wash the driveway. So, I went and picked up a new gun. Nothing fancy, just a standard replacement I found online.

Getting it Set Up

It arrived in a simple box. First thing I did was take it out and get a feel for it. Felt pretty solid, mostly plastic but seemed sturdy enough for what I needed. The connection points looked standard, which was good. I didn't want any hassle trying to fit it to my existing pressure washer hose and lance.

Connecting it was straightforward. Unscrewed the old leaky gun from the high-pressure hose. Put some plumber's tape on the threads of the new gun's inlet, just to be safe, even though some say you don't need it. Screwed the hose on tight. Then I connected my spray lance to the front outlet. Clicked right in, seemed secure.

Putting it to the Test

Time to see if this thing actually worked without spraying water all over me. I fired up the pressure washer. Grabbed the gun, and the handle felt okay in my hand. Maybe a little bulkier than the old one, but not uncomfortable.

I pointed it at the dirty concrete path first. Pulled the trigger.

Wow

, the response was instant. Good solid stream coming out. No leaks from the handle connection this time, which was a huge relief. The trigger pull felt smooth enough, not too hard to hold down for longer periods.

I spent about an hour cleaning the path and some grimy spots on the siding. The gun performed just like you'd expect.

• Pressure Control: Seemed to handle the pressure from my machine just fine.
• Handling: Easy to point and control the spray.
• Connections: Stayed tight, no drips from the hose or lance connection points during the whole job.
• Trigger Lock: It has one of those safety trigger locks. Easy to flick on and off. Good feature so you don't accidentally spray something, or someone.

Any Downsides?

Well, it's mostly plastic. I do wonder how long it will hold up, especially the trigger mechanism and the internal valve parts. The old one lasted a few years before the seals went. I guess time will tell with this one. It doesn't feel super premium, but it doesn't feel dirt cheap either. Just... functional.

Final Thoughts

So far, so good. The new pressure washer gun did exactly what I needed it to do. It connected easily, didn't leak, and handled the pressure well. Made cleaning the path way less annoying without getting drenched myself. For a basic replacement part, it's doing the job. Happy with it for now. We'll check back in after a few more tough cleaning sessions to see how it's holding up.