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Brand | Greenworks |
Power Source | ac |
Color | Green |
Maximum Pressure | 2700 Pound per Square Inch |
Product Dimensions | 18.98"L x 35.43"W x 22.95"H |
Maximum Flow Rate | 2.3 Gallons Per Minute |
UPC | 195526198642 |
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- Power: Powerful residential electric pressure washer with 2700 MAX PSI, 2.3 MAX GPM (GPM ranges from 1.2 GPM to 2.3 GPM with included nozzles)
- Innovative Greenworks TruBrushless Motor Technology: Automatically adapts motor power for maximum cleaning power with any nozzle; Up to 2x the cleaning power compared to leading competitors
- Push-button Start: Powers up easily every time and gets to work fast
- BETTER THAN GAS PERFORMANCE : Heavy duty cast aluminum axial cam pump provides better than gas performance
- JETTFLOW TECHNOLOGY : Delivers up to 50% more flow, reaching higher areas and quick power rinsing
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Brand | Greenworks |
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Power Source | ac |
Color | Green |
Maximum Pressure | 2700 Pound per Square Inch |
Product Dimensions | 18.98"L x 35.43"W x 22.95"H |
Maximum Flow Rate | 2.3 Gallons Per Minute |
UPC | 195526198642 |
Item Weight | 55.7 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sunrise Global Marketing, LLC |
ASIN | B0D9C5K6W5 |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Item model number | GPW2702A |
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Greenworks 2700 MAX psi* 2.3 GPM Cold Water Pressure Washer. Accessories include a turbo nozzle , 15° nozzle, 25° nozzle, 40° nozzle, a soap nozzle with wand storage. This tool delivers the versatility to clean tools and equipment, along with decks, siding, sidewalks, boats, outdoor furniture, and vehicles. The Corded Cold Water Pressure Washer can easily be transported to the jobsite or around the home with multiple grab points for loading and unloading, wheels.
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maximum pressure | 2700 pounds per square inch | 2300 pounds per square inch | 2100 pounds per square inch | 2500 pounds per square inch | 1900 pounds per square inch | 2100 pounds per square inch |
power source | ac | ac | Corded Electric | ac | ac | ac |
maximum flow rate | 2.3 gallons per minute | 2.3 gallons per minute | 1.2 gallons per minute | 1.76 gallons per minute | 1.2 gallons per minute | 1.2 gallons per minute |
hose length | — | 25 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet | 20 feet | — |
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Customers find the pressure washer performs well, with one noting it matches gas-powered models, and they appreciate its ease of use, particularly how easy it is to connect and get started. The device is effective for various cleaning tasks, including cars, pavers, and patios, while being lightweight and easy to transport and store. Customers consider it good value for money, with one mentioning it's economical with both water and electricity. The build quality and pressure delivery receive mixed feedback - while some find it well-made and powerful, others report it breaking and experiencing pressure drops.
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Customers are pleased with the pressure washer's functionality, describing it as a great little machine that performs well, with one customer noting it matches the performance of gas-powered models.
"...It's a great little machine! Stands upright for easy storage as well!" Read more
"...A great machine. Smart engineering. Smart design." Read more
"...It worked fine and exactly as expected. It seems to be of decent quality, and the pump ran surprisingly quiet...." Read more
"...This GREENWORKS 3000 PSI electric water pressure is highly unreliable - at least in my own experience, and the Amazon customer service is highly..." Read more
Customers find the pressure washer easy to use, noting it's simple to put together, connect, and operate, with readable instructions.
"...It is SUPER easy to start with the press of a button! No gas, so spark plugs etc...." Read more
"...It's very easy to assemble and you can see that it is pretty rugged and thoughtfully designed as it comes together. It is also well packed...." Read more
"...-use pressure washer, this one is easy to use, even easier than the larger gas powered ones since there is no need to mess with the engine, and THIS..." Read more
"...Packaged with wheels mounted; pwasher quickly assembled, no assembly issues, similar in size to my old gas 2600 psi Craftsman...." Read more
Customers find the pressure washer effective for various cleaning tasks, particularly on cars, pavers, and cement patios. One customer mentions it works well for removing wood burnt dust from decks and campers.
"...about the model, and everyone basically said it was a really great pressure washer and was pretty comparable to gas pressure washers...." Read more
"...This pressure washer is outstanding. It comes with two different spray nozzles. It comes with a container that you put soap in...." Read more
"...sidewalk, and 5' wide x 40 ft paver walkway, and delighted with the cleaning results...." Read more
"Very nice and affordable cleaning tool. Highly recommend" Read more
Customers find the pressure washer powerful, with one customer noting it delivers 3000 PSI at 1.1 GPM, while another mentions it handles strong steam for driveways.
"...No gas, so spark plugs etc. It's pretty powerful at only 3000 PSI as well.....and does an impressive job of cleaning the dirtiest of driveways and..." Read more
"More powerful and quieter than previous electric washers. Almost as powerful as a gas version and a pleasure to use. I am very impressed...." Read more
"...The power cord can be looped such that its many coils hang over the rear of the sprayer body, hanging from the tops of the handgrip and spray wand..." Read more
"...Unit stores upright or flat. Not overly heavy. Has enough power for most tasks. Adjusts automatically depending on tip...." Read more
Customers find the pressure washer easy to maneuver, praising its lightweight design that makes it simple to move around and store.
"...I think I got it for $105! It’s very portable and small for me to carry around and I love that...." Read more
"...Smooth sailing so far...." Read more
"...Once together I was impressed with how easy it is to maneuver and operate...." Read more
"...Attach hose and water, push button, and go. Easy to transport. Accessories all attach nicely. Unit stores upright or flat...." Read more
Customers find the pressure washer offers good value for money, with one customer noting it is economical with both water and electricity.
"...This unit is economical with both water and electricity. And I'm very happy with the results...." Read more
"...So, I think this is a decent product that should satisfy most casual users, for a reasonable purchaser price." Read more
"...Amazon offered prompt delivery at a competitive price...." Read more
"...I do have some cons on that; I just wanted to first say overall - worth the $...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pressure washer's build quality, with some finding it well made and going strong, while others report that the handle broke within 10 months of use.
"...it....lesson learned....but still...it's obviously strong enough to take the paint off the house!..." Read more
"...The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because one wheel was broke when I opened the box." Read more
"...This particular model feels well made and well designed. All the attachments are included and everything can stay attached for safe keeping...." Read more
"...It worked fine and exactly as expected. It seems to be of decent quality, and the pump ran surprisingly quiet...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the pressure washer's performance, with some finding it really good and noting that it starts off high, while others report that it wasn't good at all and that it drops back down.
"...Most importantly, it offers enough pressure and nozzle options to do good work on the toughest power washing jobs...." Read more
"...The first pressure washer lost its water pressure within an hour of usage...." Read more
"...one lost about 33% PSI ran about 2200 this little beast gets to 3100 at full pressure then holds around 2800 within the 10% allowance I only ran it..." Read more
"...This unit doesn't seem to like circular washers pads. Just doesn't give enough pressure. PSI rating is misleading...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024Size: 3000 PSIVerified PurchaseI had a 3600 PSI Gas pressure washer that was horrible to start! Pulling on the string starter forever. Getting it serviced cuz it wouldn't start, or plugs etc....and then the gas. It cleaned great but in my opinion was a pain. I wanted an electric pressure washer that would clean just as well, and had tried neighbors that were lower PSI...usually in the 1800-2500 PSI range...ugghhhh...they didn't clean well at all. Hardly removed anything! I saw the ratings on this one, and I watched a few demo videos on YouTube about the model, and everyone basically said it was a really great pressure washer and was pretty comparable to gas pressure washers. I finally decided to take the plunge and try it....and I have to say I'm really impressed! It is SUPER easy to start with the press of a button! No gas, so spark plugs etc. It's pretty powerful at only 3000 PSI as well.....and does an impressive job of cleaning the dirtiest of driveways and sidewalks, etc. Had to even be a little careful with it as it took a little paint off the trim of the house when I washed the house. Obviously I was too close to the house with it, or had too powerful of a head on it....lesson learned....but still...it's obviously strong enough to take the paint off the house! My neighbors electric 2200 wouldn't even remove dirt off the sidewalk! So I'm very happy with it and would recommend it! The turbo attachment is my favorite....it really cleans well! I got the disc surface cleaner to go along with it, and that works great too! Cut my time in half from when I tried cleaning my driveway and sidewalks with just the gun nozzles. It's a great little machine! Stands upright for easy storage as well!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024Size: 3000 PSIVerified PurchaseMore powerful and quieter than previous electric washers. Almost as powerful as a gas version and a pleasure to use. I am very impressed.
I've owned 2 pressure washers before this one. A loud, powerful, messy gasoline version and an earlier generation of electric that was okay but not very powerful. This one seems to get it right. A new generation of electric motors (in fans, pressure washers, etc. is quieter, more powerful and more energy efficient.
This particular model feels well made and well designed. All the attachments are included and everything can stay attached for safe keeping. It's very easy to assemble and you can see that it is pretty rugged and thoughtfully designed as it comes together. It is also well packed. It arrived in perfect shape in the middle of the Pacific ocean. Not a ding or a scratch and very little plastic packing to wrestle with.
It is nice and quiet. And with a wide variety of nozzles you can blast concrete or a metal roof clean or more gently clean wood siding or a car.
I am "semi-off-the-grid" with my own water system but I get electricity at 7 times the normal rate in the US. This unit is economical with both water and electricity. And I'm very happy with the results.
To make it more "portable" with a limited power cord length, I bought an inexpensive 50' pressure hose. this allows access futher from a power outlet and on the roof.
A great machine. Smart engineering. Smart design.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023Size: 1500 PSIVerified PurchaseI have a nice, heavy duty Karcher gas power pressure washer that I use around my property. But I don't like using it in the winter due to the hassle of making sure it does not freeze (and it is too unwieldy to bring inside more than once each year for storage), and it is too large and heavy to take to my alternate property, or for small quick tasks. So I went shopping for a more portable, electric powered pressure washer whose price would not break the bank. I selected this "Greenworks 1500 PSI 1.2 GPM Pressure Washer (Upright Hand-Carry)"; note that the actual manufacturer's part number GPW1501. At just under $100 US, I was hoping that the quality was at least decent.
I was a little surprised to see that this product was made in Vietnam (rather than China or Taiwan), although the Greenworks company appears to be based on Canada, and it appears that service and support is 'local', or within North America at least.
The basic specifications are:
- Pump housing dimensions; 18" tall, 11" wide, 9" deep (front to rear); these dimensions are approximate
- Pump housing weight; 19 pounds (according to user's manual)
- Pump maximum pressure; 1500 PSI
- Pump flow; 1.2 GPM
- Pump power: 120VAC, 60Hz, 13A (this should be plugged into a dedicated 15A circuit, or at least one where there is nothing else on the circuit currently turned on); the power cord is about 35 feet long and has a GFCI plug, so you can use this safely even with non-GFCI outlets; note that the GFCI plug head is pretty huge, so it might not fit into outdoor outlets which have weather-doors, etc; I had to use a short outlet extender cord in order to plug into my house's outdoor outlets
- Handgrip has the usual pressure washer squeeze trigger control, and all high pressure hose and associated fittings are the conventional type used by most other pressure washers; I can use the longer pressure hose, handgrip, and accessories (including the nozzle tips) that are part of my larger Karcher machine when I am using this smaller Greenworks sprayer
- High pressure hose is about 20 feet long (product can be ordered with longer hose lengths)
- Accessories; 25° (green/narrow) and 40° (white/wide) spray heads/nozzles/tips, and a detergent 'tank' (bottle) with associated detergent spray head, and a small wire nozzle cleaning tool
As with any home-use pressure washer, this one is easy to use, even easier than the larger gas powered ones since there is no need to mess with the engine, and THIS one automatically turns the electric pump on and off according to whether you are squeezing the handgrip trigger. Just screw the high pressure hose fittings onto the pump's fitting and the handgrip fitting, and connect a garden hose to the water inlet connection (which includes a screen), and plug in the power cord. There is a single control on the pump, "OFF/ON" (plus the handgrip trigger of course), so you turn that on, and start spraying. When you release the trigger, the pump automatically stops. When you squeeze the trigger again, the pump automatically starts. When you are done, turn the power switch off and disconnect the garden hose.
As with all such pressure washers, you can quickly and easily replace the nozzle/tip according to the need of the moment, since it has the conventional quick connect fittings.
Note that the handgrip has its own proprietary quick disconnect fitting where the 'spray wand' connects to the handgrip; this is not the conventional fitting, so you probably won't be able to use spray wands from other kinds of pressure washer with this machine's handgrip (but you can use other machines' handgrips with this machine). When you are using the detergent tank for spraying water and detergent, the detergent tank connects to the handgrip in place of the spray wand, using the same kind of proprietary quick disconnect fitting. The conventional quick disconnect fitting is found on the opposite end of the spray wand.
I have so far used this sprayer to clean some siding on my house, and to wash my car. It worked fine and exactly as expected. It seems to be of decent quality, and the pump ran surprisingly quiet. I found the automatic start/stop to be a nice convenience (actually, having this feature might save cost since with it, the more common water recirculation valve on the pump is presumably not needed, and there is no worry about overheating).
The handgrip trigger has a small piece of plastic that can be used to 'lock' the trigger in the OFF position for safety. However, it seems to be easily defeatable, thus is not of much real use. The manual does not describe the intent or use of this safety lock, other that to state that the user might need to move it from one position to the other.
I found the power cord length to be very good, but it is a long and THICK cord, and what to do with it when the pump is not in use is the big question. I would have expected the pump body to have an integral pair of hooks, etc; which the cord could be wrapped around for stowage (as on vacuum cleaners, etc), and WHY Greenworks did not provide this is a mystery.
I found the included 20 foot high pressure hose to be too short for my trial tasks, so I was happy that I was able to use the much longer hose from my Karcher washer. 20 feet of hose is really short once you actually try to use this sprayer, so I suggest opting for the model that comes with a longer hose. Also, the included hose comes tightly coiled, and I had a hard time trying to train it to relax so I could actually use it. Greenworks makes a similar, and somewhat more expensive, pressure washer which includes a reel for the hose (I did not choose that model since it looked like it made the overall unit too bulky).
The GFCI plug does not include a grounding pin, and this is because the product is "double insulated". I think this is OK.
Gripes:
- The product overview diagram in the manual lists 14 pieces, but only three numbered arrows actually appear on the diagram, so pretty much useless. This kind of sloppy and ill-conceived content is found throughout the user's manual.
- All illustrations are reproduced in a faint gray shade and very small, so hard to make out what is being shown.
- The instructions for use of the detergent tank are confusing, in that they state that 'household detergents' should not be used since they might damage the pressure pump. 1) any kind of detergent one might wish to use with a pressure sprayer would be considered as a 'household detergent', 2) the pump is upstream of the detergent nozzle, with the 20 foot hose between them, so it seems very unlikely that whichever detergent is used would ever be in contact with the pump's innards. Stupid copy & paste mistake on the part of the manual's author.
- "Do the instructions on the solution bottle to prepare detergent" is a not-uncommon bit of clumsy writing found in the manual.
- There are no actual instructions for use of the detergent tank, other that how its quick disconnect works and the aforementioned clumsy cautions.
- Just a few bits of plastic could have been added to facilitate storage of the power cord and hose, but Greenworks did not do this.
- The rear of the pump unit has some shapes to the plastic that suggest a hint of storage potential, but if the designers intended a use for them, the manual does not describe or illustrate those uses. One tiny illustration seems to suggest that the handgrip and spray want might be stowed on the rear of the pump body, but when I tried to stow them, it did not work out, since I did not understand what was supposed to hold them in the pictured positions (the illustration shows the unit from the wrong side regarding this question).
EDIT: After some fooling around over the course of several uses of this product, I have figured out a way to store everything:
- Disconnect the spray wand from the handgrip. They then fit behind the large green plastic structure (I'll call it the LGPS) at the top rear of the sprayer body, and down into the two end pockets of the black plastic structure below that.
- The detergent tank docks to the center of the LGPS, sticking out the back of the sprayer body.
- The power cord can be looped such that its many coils hang over the rear of the sprayer body, hanging from the tops of the handgrip and spray wand as if they were hooks.
- The 20 foot pressure hose gets similarly looped/coiled, hanging from the same devices that the power cord is hanging from. Note that if you buy the model with a longer pressure hose, there is probably not enough space to coil it in the manner I describe here.
- The coiled power cord and pressure hose now surround the detergent tank.
So, I think this is a decent product that should satisfy most casual users, for a reasonable purchaser price.
4.0 out of 5 starsI have a nice, heavy duty Karcher gas power pressure washer that I use around my property. But I don't like using it in the winter due to the hassle of making sure it does not freeze (and it is too unwieldy to bring inside more than once each year for storage), and it is too large and heavy to take to my alternate property, or for small quick tasks. So I went shopping for a more portable, electric powered pressure washer whose price would not break the bank. I selected this "Greenworks 1500 PSI 1.2 GPM Pressure Washer (Upright Hand-Carry)"; note that the actual manufacturer's part number GPW1501. At just under $100 US, I was hoping that the quality was at least decent.Decent electric pressure washer, some odd design decisions
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
I was a little surprised to see that this product was made in Vietnam (rather than China or Taiwan), although the Greenworks company appears to be based on Canada, and it appears that service and support is 'local', or within North America at least.
The basic specifications are:
- Pump housing dimensions; 18" tall, 11" wide, 9" deep (front to rear); these dimensions are approximate
- Pump housing weight; 19 pounds (according to user's manual)
- Pump maximum pressure; 1500 PSI
- Pump flow; 1.2 GPM
- Pump power: 120VAC, 60Hz, 13A (this should be plugged into a dedicated 15A circuit, or at least one where there is nothing else on the circuit currently turned on); the power cord is about 35 feet long and has a GFCI plug, so you can use this safely even with non-GFCI outlets; note that the GFCI plug head is pretty huge, so it might not fit into outdoor outlets which have weather-doors, etc; I had to use a short outlet extender cord in order to plug into my house's outdoor outlets
- Handgrip has the usual pressure washer squeeze trigger control, and all high pressure hose and associated fittings are the conventional type used by most other pressure washers; I can use the longer pressure hose, handgrip, and accessories (including the nozzle tips) that are part of my larger Karcher machine when I am using this smaller Greenworks sprayer
- High pressure hose is about 20 feet long (product can be ordered with longer hose lengths)
- Accessories; 25° (green/narrow) and 40° (white/wide) spray heads/nozzles/tips, and a detergent 'tank' (bottle) with associated detergent spray head, and a small wire nozzle cleaning tool
As with any home-use pressure washer, this one is easy to use, even easier than the larger gas powered ones since there is no need to mess with the engine, and THIS one automatically turns the electric pump on and off according to whether you are squeezing the handgrip trigger. Just screw the high pressure hose fittings onto the pump's fitting and the handgrip fitting, and connect a garden hose to the water inlet connection (which includes a screen), and plug in the power cord. There is a single control on the pump, "OFF/ON" (plus the handgrip trigger of course), so you turn that on, and start spraying. When you release the trigger, the pump automatically stops. When you squeeze the trigger again, the pump automatically starts. When you are done, turn the power switch off and disconnect the garden hose.
As with all such pressure washers, you can quickly and easily replace the nozzle/tip according to the need of the moment, since it has the conventional quick connect fittings.
Note that the handgrip has its own proprietary quick disconnect fitting where the 'spray wand' connects to the handgrip; this is not the conventional fitting, so you probably won't be able to use spray wands from other kinds of pressure washer with this machine's handgrip (but you can use other machines' handgrips with this machine). When you are using the detergent tank for spraying water and detergent, the detergent tank connects to the handgrip in place of the spray wand, using the same kind of proprietary quick disconnect fitting. The conventional quick disconnect fitting is found on the opposite end of the spray wand.
I have so far used this sprayer to clean some siding on my house, and to wash my car. It worked fine and exactly as expected. It seems to be of decent quality, and the pump ran surprisingly quiet. I found the automatic start/stop to be a nice convenience (actually, having this feature might save cost since with it, the more common water recirculation valve on the pump is presumably not needed, and there is no worry about overheating).
The handgrip trigger has a small piece of plastic that can be used to 'lock' the trigger in the OFF position for safety. However, it seems to be easily defeatable, thus is not of much real use. The manual does not describe the intent or use of this safety lock, other that to state that the user might need to move it from one position to the other.
I found the power cord length to be very good, but it is a long and THICK cord, and what to do with it when the pump is not in use is the big question. I would have expected the pump body to have an integral pair of hooks, etc; which the cord could be wrapped around for stowage (as on vacuum cleaners, etc), and WHY Greenworks did not provide this is a mystery.
I found the included 20 foot high pressure hose to be too short for my trial tasks, so I was happy that I was able to use the much longer hose from my Karcher washer. 20 feet of hose is really short once you actually try to use this sprayer, so I suggest opting for the model that comes with a longer hose. Also, the included hose comes tightly coiled, and I had a hard time trying to train it to relax so I could actually use it. Greenworks makes a similar, and somewhat more expensive, pressure washer which includes a reel for the hose (I did not choose that model since it looked like it made the overall unit too bulky).
The GFCI plug does not include a grounding pin, and this is because the product is "double insulated". I think this is OK.
Gripes:
- The product overview diagram in the manual lists 14 pieces, but only three numbered arrows actually appear on the diagram, so pretty much useless. This kind of sloppy and ill-conceived content is found throughout the user's manual.
- All illustrations are reproduced in a faint gray shade and very small, so hard to make out what is being shown.
- The instructions for use of the detergent tank are confusing, in that they state that 'household detergents' should not be used since they might damage the pressure pump. 1) any kind of detergent one might wish to use with a pressure sprayer would be considered as a 'household detergent', 2) the pump is upstream of the detergent nozzle, with the 20 foot hose between them, so it seems very unlikely that whichever detergent is used would ever be in contact with the pump's innards. Stupid copy & paste mistake on the part of the manual's author.
- "Do the instructions on the solution bottle to prepare detergent" is a not-uncommon bit of clumsy writing found in the manual.
- There are no actual instructions for use of the detergent tank, other that how its quick disconnect works and the aforementioned clumsy cautions.
- Just a few bits of plastic could have been added to facilitate storage of the power cord and hose, but Greenworks did not do this.
- The rear of the pump unit has some shapes to the plastic that suggest a hint of storage potential, but if the designers intended a use for them, the manual does not describe or illustrate those uses. One tiny illustration seems to suggest that the handgrip and spray want might be stowed on the rear of the pump body, but when I tried to stow them, it did not work out, since I did not understand what was supposed to hold them in the pictured positions (the illustration shows the unit from the wrong side regarding this question).
EDIT: After some fooling around over the course of several uses of this product, I have figured out a way to store everything:
- Disconnect the spray wand from the handgrip. They then fit behind the large green plastic structure (I'll call it the LGPS) at the top rear of the sprayer body, and down into the two end pockets of the black plastic structure below that.
- The detergent tank docks to the center of the LGPS, sticking out the back of the sprayer body.
- The power cord can be looped such that its many coils hang over the rear of the sprayer body, hanging from the tops of the handgrip and spray wand as if they were hooks.
- The 20 foot pressure hose gets similarly looped/coiled, hanging from the same devices that the power cord is hanging from. Note that if you buy the model with a longer pressure hose, there is probably not enough space to coil it in the manner I describe here.
- The coiled power cord and pressure hose now surround the detergent tank.
So, I think this is a decent product that should satisfy most casual users, for a reasonable purchaser price.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This model is not what the specifics state.
Size: 3000 PSIVerified PurchaseThe ad stated that this unit was 2.0gpm under the product description. The unit is not 2.0gpm it is 1.1gpm. I Would have like to of try the model that was advertised. Disappointing to say the least