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SiteSolutions
09-03-2008, 12:15 AM
Who makes a good-un?
I have seen a 12" Nylon-body for around $200, and a 12" stainless for around $500...
First real PW job; I've got 16,000 sq ft to do and maybe a few jobs a year of a decent size down the road, especially if I don't screw this one up too bad.
So, what I really want to know is... Will the nylon unit hold up or will I regret it by the end of the first job?
FCPWLLC
09-03-2008, 06:13 PM
What is the flow of your machine? Whisperwash makes great Surfacers.
The classic is a 19 inch good for 4-6gpm machines.
Check here..... http://www.pressuretek.com
SiteSolutions
09-03-2008, 09:36 PM
Right now I am running a 5hp, 2.5 gpm / 2600 psi machine.
If I get more business in this line I will consider moving up to a real industrial pressure washer, but 1200 bucks is a lot of loot right now so I need to make the most of what i have for the immediate future.
Right now I am running a 5hp, 2.5 gpm / 2600 psi machine.
If I get more business in this line I will consider moving up to a real industrial pressure washer, but 1200 bucks is a lot of loot right now so I need to make the most of what i have for the immediate future.
Your machine does not have sufficient GPM's to run a surface cleaner.
MOW PRO LAWN SERVICE
09-05-2008, 08:42 PM
nope,you don't have enough pw to run a surface cleaner,upgrade to a big hot water machine and get a stainless steel surface cleaner they will out last you,get the whirl away......
SiteSolutions
09-06-2008, 07:52 AM
upgrade to a big hot water machine and get a stainless steel surface cleaner
I'll PM you my address and you ship me one of each... I'll send money when I've got a few jobs done.
Seriously, tho, I am going to rent a whirl away for a couple days, because it is cheaper than buying anything. My big question was whether the cheap-o plastic surface washers would last for more than a few hundred sq ft. but I think I have decided to get a steel unit with casters, and if I make enough doing pressure washing, I would love to upgrade eventually.
btw, would anyone care to comment on the stuff sold by Northern Tool & Equipment? They have whole trailers with everything for like ten grand... which if i had ten grand, I wouldn't need to take on side jobs like pressure washing.:rolleyes:
MOW PRO LAWN SERVICE
09-06-2008, 02:42 PM
Itz like this the bigger hot water machine will get the job done,i know you are trying start off with a small machine,itz not easy to drop a chunk of cash,but hot water and chems is what you will need,now back to the post i have seen small 12 inch surface cleaners,i don't no if you have enough machine,might try to rent one.......
I'll PM you my address and you ship me one of each... I'll send money when I've got a few jobs done.
Seriously, tho, I am going to rent a whirl away for a couple days, because it is cheaper than buying anything. My big question was whether the cheap-o plastic surface washers would last for more than a few hundred sq ft. but I think I have decided to get a steel unit with casters, and if I make enough doing pressure washing, I would love to upgrade eventually.
btw, would anyone care to comment on the stuff sold by Northern Tool & Equipment? They have whole trailers with everything for like ten grand... which if i had ten grand, I wouldn't need to take on side jobs like pressure washing.:rolleyes:
Your machine is not adequate for running a surface cleaner. :hammerhead:
SiteSolutions
09-07-2008, 12:21 AM
I appreciate all the replies.
I'll report back if any of you were right.
Grits
09-07-2008, 07:23 PM
:laugh:I appreciate all the replies.
I'll report back if any of you were right.
:laugh: They are right. Your machine will not run a surface cleaner. IDK about a 12" though. But I cold probably go that fast with just a wand!
SiteSolutions
09-30-2008, 07:16 PM
We got the job done, the little pump did run the 19" surface cleaner but I am sure it would have been a lot more productive with a big machine behind it.
Thanks for everyone's input.
tinman
10-19-2008, 10:42 PM
these guys have been good to me. Ships to me in GA from Florida.
http://store.spraymallstore.com/sucl.html
yard_smart
11-06-2008, 01:05 AM
THERE IS NO WAY IN H*LL YOU DID 16K SQ FT WITH A 19 INCH USING A 2.5 GPM MACHINE. . . thats like 1.25 gpm coming form each nozzle it would have taken you weeks
yard_smart
11-06-2008, 01:06 AM
Oh wait it did:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
SiteSolutions
11-06-2008, 07:12 AM
Yeah, it took the better part of a week. How fast could a 4.5 gpm machine have done it? Maybe with a 30" surface cleaner?
That guy will have another job soon.
louisgeorges
12-04-2008, 03:58 PM
:laugh:
:laugh: They are right. Your machine will not run a surface cleaner. IDK about a 12" though. But I cold probably go that fast with just a wand!
Me too, I never use them.
To avoid cramps in my hand, I put a tennis ball in the handle, I can go all day.
yard_smart
12-04-2008, 11:56 PM
I can do 2k an hour easy . .. thats cleaning and then rinsing . . .
FCPWLLC
12-05-2008, 01:37 PM
Me too, I never use them.
To avoid cramps in my hand, I put a tennis ball in the handle, I can go all day.
Did you write that guide in your signature?
There is a whole lot of misinformation on that site.
yard_smart
12-05-2008, 04:21 PM
$65 an hour, PRESSURE WASHING A ROOF!, The best universal product for tough jobs is muriatic acid.
:laugh::laugh::laugh: What a joke :nono:
Russ Spence
12-07-2008, 10:55 PM
I'll PM you my address and you ship me one of each... I'll send money when I've got a few jobs done.
Seriously, tho, I am going to rent a whirl away for a couple days, because it is cheaper than buying anything. My big question was whether the cheap-o plastic surface washers would last for more than a few hundred sq ft. but I think I have decided to get a steel unit with casters, and if I make enough doing pressure washing, I would love to upgrade eventually.
btw, would anyone care to comment on the stuff sold by Northern Tool & Equipment? They have whole trailers with everything for like ten grand... which if i had ten grand, I wouldn't need to take on side jobs like pressure washing.:rolleyes:
I have a 20 inch whirl a way I will sell you if you are intrested, it is a stainless model, We switched to all 28 Inch Whisper wash surfacers and I just have this stuck in the garage, I am in Prattville, Alabama so we are not that far apart. I will be glad to help you anytime as well with any info you need on power washing
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