Ryobi RY150PWA pressure washer and accessories
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Pressure washers

Ryobi RY150PWA

6.5/10Well equipped, but dear per kilowatt

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$251.24

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110 bar and 360 l/h rated, a built-in hose reel and an 8 m hose. Real power is reasonable, but the price puts the RY150PWA among the most expensive kilowatts in the comparison.

What its figures are worth

  • Rated hydraulic power 40 %1,100 W · 7.5/10
  • Price per hydraulic kW 25 %228.4 USD per kW · 4.5/10
  • Sound power LwA 15 %92 dB(A) · 6/10
  • Weight 10 %11.17 kg · 7/10
  • Hose length 10 %8 m · 7.5/10

Every criterion in the scale could be calculated. Weighting: Rated hydraulic power 40 %, Price per hydraulic kW 25 %, Sound power LwA 15 %, Weight 10 %, Hose length 10 %.

Choose it if

  • A built-in reel and an 8 m hose.
  • An aluminium pump with stainless pistons.

Skip it if

  • Price per real kilowatt.
  • Drawing from a tank: not published.

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Cleaning a patio with the Ryobi RY150PWA
Cleaning a patio with the Ryobi RY150PWA.

Published specifications

Retrieved from fr.ryobitools.eu. Quoted from the page: « Page produit : « Moteur puissant et performant de 2000 W délivrant une pression de 150 bars et un débit de 450 L/h » ; « pompe en aluminium à 3 pistons axiaux en inox » ; « Tuyau (m) 8 » ; « Poids (kg) 11.17 ». Notice : « Pression autorisée 15 MPa (150 bar) » ; « Pression nominale 11 MPa (110 bar) » ; « Flux nominal 6,0 L/min » ; « Débit maximal 7,5 L/min » ; « Niveau de pression acoustique (LpA) 74,6 dB(A) », « Incertitude 3 dB » ; « Niveau de puissance sonore (LWA) 88,3 dB(A) » ; « Niveau de puissance sonore garanti 92 dB(A) » ; « Poids 11,17 kg ». »
SpecificationStated value
Rated pressure110 bar
Rated flow360 l/h
Advertised maximum pressure150 bar
Advertised maximum flow450 l/h
Input power2,000 W
Motornot published on the page we consulted
High-pressure hose8 m
Draws from a tanknot published on the page we consulted
Guaranteed sound power LwA92 dB(A)
Sound pressure74.6 dB(A), distance not stated
Weight11.17 kg

Before you pull the trigger

  • Never at a person, an animal or electrical equipment. A jet above 100 bar can pierce skin and inject water beneath it: that is a medical emergency, even when the wound looks small.
  • Eye protection and closed shoes. The jet throws grit, joint fragments and moss up to face height.
  • Never on old fibre-cement roofing or cladding. Older sheets can contain asbestos, and high pressure releases the fibres.
  • A socket protected by a 30 mA RCD, an outdoor extension lead fully unwound, and connections kept out of puddles.
  • Render and timber: try a hidden corner first. Old render, crumbly pointing or soft wood erode quickly. Keep the nozzle back and start with a wide spray.

What the maker shows

Frequently asked questions

Where does this machine's score come from?

It is calculated, not awarded. Five measurable criteria are weighted, and each value is mapped onto a scale relative to the other machines in the comparison. For this machine, 100% of the scale could be applied: criteria the maker does not publish drop out rather than being replaced by an estimate.

How much pressure does a patio or a render need?

Look at rated pressure and flow rather than the box figure. For a slabbed patio or a render, rated hydraulic power of around 1 kW, for example 110 bar at 330 l/h, does a clean job; below that, the machine suits garden furniture and bikes better. On render or soft timber, nozzle distance matters, not maximum pressure.

Can a pressure washer work without a mains water supply?

Yes, if it can draw from a tank: most of this panel can, up to 0.5 m of lift, with a suction hose fitted with a filter. That helps on a plot with no connection, using a rainwater butt. Each machine's page says whether the maker publishes it.