Thanks for the info everybody...... I ended up purchasing a 24" stainless steel whirl-a-way and so far am happy with it

The pump seems to be able to keep up with the surface cleaner and a pressure guage (connected between the pump output and the high presure hose) is showing 2400-2500psi.


I did clean my own patio when I got the surface cleaner and could not belive how FAST it was. Cleaning the patio used to be a 4 hour job (turbo nozzle)... I got it done with the surface cleaner in approx 20 mins....... and another 15 mins to rinse off the dirt + catch the edges........

35 mins vs 4 hours.... i'm happy


now, having gotten the surface cleaner, I have a few more questions.
1) I don't use the surface cleaner that often, is there anything I have to be aware of when storing it for months at a time.
2) I'm planning to install a quick disconnect between the high pressure hoze and the whirl-away's head... this is to allow me to disconnect the handle from the base and store it seperately at home (taking up a lot of floor space at home). I have read a post on this fourm saying that quick connectors placed AFTER the trigger wear out quickly. Is this of concern?
3) The head on the BE whirl-away needs to be greased as per the manual's instructions. What grease should I use? and where the excess grease come out?
4) What do you guys use to rinse the floor after using the wirl away. currently i'm using a 40deg, 1500psi tip and it seems to work alright, but is there anything that would make my job faster / better?
5) How do you guys start your PW? I found it to be very "intresting" trying to hold the trigger on the surface washer with one hand while pull starting the pump with the other....... is there a better way to do this? I can't start the pump without releasing the pressure on the line........ i'm a small dude.. hehe.