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(More customer reviews)This is my first pressure washer so I can't compare it to anything I've owned in the past. That said I have used the new model AR390 for about 4 hours so far. Enough time to give my thoughts. This is a new model similar to the AR383. I couldn't find any reviews for the AR390 since it is so new so I took a chance and bought it. Compared to the popular older existing AR383 model there are some improvements to the AR390. While they both have the same motor and pump the AR390 has a 30' high pressure hose and A.C.cord. (AR383 is 25ft) AR390 has a built-in detergent tank and the hose reel is fully functional, not just for storage like the AR383. Also the AR390 has a better gun and better lances. (This info came to me from an email from AR the manufacturer.)
When I unboxed it I was immediately impressed with the build and weight of it. It's plastic of course, but all quality & heavy duty. The gun and lances are made from a very dense plastic-nylon resin "space age" type material built to last and take abuse. All the threaded fittings are brass on the gun and lances. The hose wraps around the reel, but it is permanently attached to the machine thru the reel. Another words when you fully unreel all of the hose, it is already connected to the machine at the reel end like a garden hose is on a hose reel. It works very well, I just hope it won't become a weak point down the road? A main reviewer complaint with the AR383 was leaking at the hose connector. This unit has a screw on clear plastic male quick disconnect that doubles as a filter. If you see the water filter is clogging just take it off and run water thru it in reverse to clear the filter out. It comes with the plastic female quick disconnect for your hose end. I screwed the male/filter end firmly to the machine (note: the machine's threaded end is metal) and attached the other female plastic quick disconnect to my garden hose. I experienced no leaking at the connection during the 4 hours I used it. I was a little disappointed that it didn't have more power. If you need to clean your entire driveway and side walks before putting down sealer you probably won't be happy using this for that big of a job. I will probably rent a gas powered one to make that go quicker. For cleaning the patio furniture, siding, lawn mower, paving stone patio, car, truck, etc. it works great. I thought the turbo attachment worked best for larger flat surfaces like my paverstone patio. I found AR North America (the manufacturer) was great answering all my questions before I bought and very nice. Pressure Washers Direct.com was very helpful too. They answered my questions and I could not believe how fast they shipped to me. I had it within 24 hours of placing my order and with free shipping! The only question I still have is how exactly how to use the built in detergent dispenser. The owners manual is not the best.
Over all I am very pleased with this so far. I will update if I discover any problems.
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