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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dave Tipping on October 10, 2012, 10:12:35 am

Title: pressure washer advice
Post by: Dave Tipping on October 10, 2012, 10:12:35 am

I've  been asked to do pressure washing of a couple drives.Any advice on what unit i would be best of getting.i wil be wanting to do more of that type of work.what psi would be good for all round use ect.
thanks.
Dave.

Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Dave. on October 10, 2012, 01:34:47 pm

You'll probably get a better response in the general cleaning section.

Ideally you'll want something that can pump 10+ litres a minute, and a good quality rotary surface cleaner. Also get at least a 15m hose so you don't have to keep moving the washer.  Anything with a Honda engine will generally be reliable.

It depends on your budget, available space / weight in van and also how much p/w work you're looking to get.  I bought cheap to start with - gradually I'm getting more pressure washing work and I've upgraded as I've gone along, mainly I see p/w work as an additional service for my existing customers.

I recommend getting a turbo nozzle too as they're the mutts

Dave

Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Richy L on October 10, 2012, 02:03:42 pm

You need something more like 15lpm.
It's best getting a diesel machine.

You should be looking at about £3,500 to get an entry level professional machine with hoses, lances, etc.


You need to be careful when it comes to pressure washing. It is a dangerous piece of machinery if the operator doesn't know what he's doing.