Comet Static 1700 Extra Pressure Washer

I’ve been chasing this one since the beginning. I was hoping to find a mid-tier/cost solution that would be reliable and provide us with adequate flow. This is drawn from my experience and is a preference, but I would much rather have more flow than pressure for washing a car.

The target is as much flow as possible at around 1,000 PSI. Now don’t get too hung up on the pressure number. I know we have been conditioned to think we are getting 2,000 or 3,000 PSI out of pressure washers, but that is not what I measure in real-world testing. 1,000 PSI is more than enough to blast the mud off your Jeep or get the salt out of your wheel wells.

Trust me on this one; flow (GPM) is king in the car washing game. For example, the $4,500 Kranzle I had in my wash bay provided 950 measured PSI with a 6.0 sized nozzle at 2.8 GPM. So…

This Comet has a few quirks, but we can easily overcome them with some fittings and accessories. The key is the output. I measured 975 PSI at 1.90 GPM with a 4.0 nozzle, which is darn near perfect for washing a car.

This comes with a bunch of other junk that you shouldn’t care about that you’ll never use. You’ll want to dig into the 

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packages

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here on my site to see some of the accessories I recommend. 

Specifications

Comet Static 1700 Extra
– Tested Flow: 1.9 GPM*
– Tested Pressure: 975 PSI*
– Tested Current: 13.9 A*

*with an aftermarket sprayer using a 4.0 orifice nozzle.

– Axial Piston Pump
– Brass Pump Head
– Total Stop System
– Power Cord with GFCI
– Electrical Requirements: 110 V, 15 A
– Inlet: ¾” Female GHT
– Outlet: M22 Male (15mm)
– Dimensions: 19.70” W x 10.25” D x 23.75” H
– Weight: 48.5 LBS

Warranty Information
The warranty is 12 months.

FAQ & Support

User Manual

Comet Static 1700 Extra Data Sheet

Comet Static 1700 Extra User Manual

Comet Static 1700 Extra Spare Parts List

Support Articles

How To: 1/4″ to 3/8″ Comet Hose Adapter and Coupler Installation

How To: Comet Static 90° Inlet Elbow Install

How To: Set up your inlet hose or garden hose with quick disconnects

What is the best pressure washer?

Why Should I Upgrade My Sprayer and Which One Should I Get? – Upgrading Your Sprayer

Pressure Washer Fittings 101: Fittings and QD Naming

Pressure Washer Fittings 102: Applications and Usage

Pressure Washer Fittings 103: Spray Nozzles

Why is my gun or wand (1/4″ Coupler) leaking from the outlet?

Why is my 3/8″ coupler leaking from the end?

Why didn’t I receive all of my garden hose quick disconnects? I only received two garden hose fittings!

Troubleshooting: Comet Static auto-stop doesn’t work and the machine runs continuously. Comet won’t shut off.

Troubleshooting: Comet Static 1700 is operating at low or half pressure.

Troubleshooting: Comet Static 1700 inlet connection doesn’t match up, is leaking, or seems backwards.