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Which pressure washer?
« on: April 15, 2013, 07:59:20 pm »
Hi
I'm setting up my driveway and patio cleaning business. I've had a window cleaning company for a number of years and have always been asked to do this kind of work.

I've looked at a few systems, only want a petrol or diesel washer.

Which one would you guys recommend and are there any brands to avoid?

Im based in st. helens. Any other advice appreciated

Regards
Danny
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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2013, 08:54:34 pm »
Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!

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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2013, 08:57:15 pm »
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2013, 08:59:35 pm »
I was in the same position 2 years ago and invested 30k in all the equipment and its struggling to work, not sure if its the area or not but put all your effort in window cleaning!

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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2013, 09:01:01 pm »
If you do decide to do it then maybe I can sell you all the equipment!!!!!!

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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2013, 09:03:07 pm »
I was only looking to invest £3k or so.

Ian H20 has had a good start from his posts.

Is there a reason your venture has paid off yet?
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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2013, 09:04:35 pm »
I think the hardest part will be marketing but I love canvassing and I have a team of 2 canvassers on the streets for another of my businesses

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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2013, 09:06:18 pm »
People just don't want it doing here which I find so hard to understand

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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2013, 09:07:33 pm »
It's not like window cleaning canvassing, people associate it with pikeys and the attitude of it ain't that bad, when it clearly is.......save your money

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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2013, 09:08:48 pm »
There selling upvc  ;D

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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2013, 09:11:00 pm »
Email me the details of your set up if your thinking of selling just in case I consider it

I have a few commercials I can push it on to start with

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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2013, 09:17:13 pm »
I've got over 1500 houses and had a few enquiries then a few more and more, bought the stuff thinking it'll take right off but it never

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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2013, 09:26:13 pm »
Send me some details and ill have a look.

Thanks for the advice.
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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2013, 09:27:56 pm »
I've got a few booked in for June so a few more I should have my investment back.

What machine do you have?
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2013, 09:28:29 pm »
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I would also like to know what you spent thirty grand on.

Put a list together and I would be interested in it as well.

Rob ;D

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« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2013, 09:29:26 pm »
It includes a new transit

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« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2013, 09:32:24 pm »
Honda gx390 250 bar 15 lpm with mosmatic recovery fsc and omnipole wet vac with Honda generator and loads more

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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2013, 09:34:11 pm »
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I would also like to know what you spent thirty grand on.

Put a list together and I would be interested in it as well.

Rob ;D

Hi rob

What would you recommend for my business.

Do I need a 200 bar machine to get out deep stains or will a smaller system do the job with chemicals?

I've got a hotel job booked that needs pathway and walls doing in 2 days timeframe

Danny
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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2013, 09:43:21 pm »
Danny

Commercial/domestic to make life comfortable  will be 21 LPM @ 200 bar, look for diesel rather than petrol. That set up will give you a good heads up and there wont be much you wont be able to get clean.

You just don't need what I have unless you are doing tens of thousands of metres per year.

Get your feet with that set up and then come on here and tell me it isn't enough ;D

Rob ;D


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Re: Which pressure washer?
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2013, 09:51:55 pm »
Cheers

What do you use for water supply?
Is yours a van mount? I know a guy who has a trolley and one who uses a wheely bin.

Danny
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