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Briggs & Stratton 20424 Reviews & Ratings
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Features  4/5 Quality 3/5 Performance 3/5 Value 3/5
Easy To Use (3)
Easy To Store (3)
Features (2)
Quiet (1)
Price (1)
Low Quality (2)
Durability (2)
Can't Get Repair Parts (1)
Can't Find Parts (1)
Poor Manufacturing (1)
33% of respondents would recommend this product to a friend
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| Ed |
Much Easier Than A Power Washer
This system is absolutely great for washing windows on a second story house. It is worth the price for that alone.
As a plus, it is great for washing down your driveway - much faster than a normal hose and much easier than a power washer.
I leave my front tap hooked to Amplify continuously.
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| Luther H.
Huntingtown, MD  2 Reviews |
 Amplifi Has Possibilities
When I first used the Amplifi there were some minor issues that I was able to work out. You would think that with the backing of Briggs & Stratton the warranty would be stronger but that is fine.
For a $200 item it has done the job I wanted it to do and maybe I will get additional value/use out of this product.
It has been fun cleaning my vinyl siding with this unit.
Pros: Features, Easy To Use, Easy To Store Cons: Warranty Needs To Be Better  Luther Recommends This Briggs & Stratton ProductLuther Would Recommend Pressure Washers Direct To A Friend "I've used you before and hope to use you again. To me service is most important. As long as Power Equipment Direct backs the products they sell and supports me I will be a repeat customer." more  Product Expert Luther, All of the products we carry have a Factory Warranty from manufacturers with national service networks. We are happy to work with our manufacturer's sales reps if additional assistance is needed. Was this review helpful? 51 |
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| Mark S.
Linden, VA |
Great Idea, Very Bad Manufacturing-result:a Very Poor Product
Here is a product review that is not written by someone working for B&S. This power hose is a terrific idea. I have low outside water pressure and a product to boost it is something I can really use.
I purchased this unit from a reliable on-line company- it did not work, B&S pump never kicked on. I returned it for a replacement and the replacement did not work. I returned it for a refund. I then found it at my Lowe's store and opted to buy it yet again... because I can really use it and I thought perhaps Lowe's had a functioning unit for sale. Alas, it was not to be. I set it up, carefully following all the instructions- and the B&S motor again failed to operate.
I called the B&S Help number and walked through my procedures in case I had somehow missed something or not done something critical. No, the agent admitted it was probably the motor. She told me I could bring it to a local B&S service center, but I would have to pay for the repairs.
I will return this to Lowe's and will never, never try again to get one that works. Wherever this product is being manufactured the manager should be fired and all the workers fired or retrained. What a disappointment. I used to expect more from Briggs and Stratton but this is a huge failure on their part. This power hose system could be a really good product- too bad it is made so, so badly.
DO NOT BUY!!! Here is a product review that is not written by someone working for B&S. This power hose is a terrific idea. I have low outside water pressure and a product to boost it is something I can really use.
I purchased this unit from a reliable on-line company- it did not work, B&S pump never kicked on. I returned it for a replacement and the replacement did not work. I returned it for a refund. I then found it at my Lowe's store and opted to buy it yet again... because I can really... morePros: Features, Easy To Use, Price, Easy To Store Cons: Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability, Poor Manufacturing  Mark Does Not Recommend This ProductProduct Expert Mark, Page 15 of the Amplifi Owner's Manual says "Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the hose powering system that is defective in material or workmanship or both." and defines the warranty period as 90 days.
If the unit didn't work out of the box, then repairs at the Briggs' Warranty Service Center would have been at no charge.
For folks reading this review, the Owner's Manual also says: "NOTICE Connect ONLY to water source capable of supplying
a minimum of 6 gpm at 30 psi." If there isn't enough water coming out of your spigot, the unit will not work.
To determine your GPM without a fancy meter, you need a 5-gallon bucket (always check the bucket to make sure it holds 5 gallons, because there are a lot of 4 and 4.5 gallon buckets out there) and a watch or clock with a second hand.
1. Count how many seconds it takes to fill the bucket with the water.
2. Divide 5 (gallons) by the number of seconds it took to fill the bucket, and then multiply by 60 (seconds). This gives you the number of gallons of water per minute coming out of your spigot.
For example: If you measure 36 seconds to fill the 5-gallon bucket, your equation is: 5 ÷ 36 = 0.14. Next, 0.14 x 60 = 8.4 gallons per minute. moreWas this review helpful? 23 |
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| James K.
Plant City, FL |
Don't Buy
I have an older model worked OK but pressure hose finally cracked at fitting. Can not find a replacement hose anywhere.
Pros: Easy To Store, Easy To Use, Quiet Cons: Low Quality, Durability, Can't Find Parts, Can't Get Repair Parts James Does Not Recommend This Product Product Expert James, You may want to call Briggs & Stratton directly at (800) 743-4115. Please be sure to have the serial number of your unit handy when you call; they will probably ask for it. more Brand Rep James, Definitely reach out to our team at 1-800-743-4115 so we can help you find a replacement. We apologize for the challenges you are experiencing with this hose system! moreWas this review helpful? 02 |
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