Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: johnny bravo on November 18, 2012, 01:37:02 pm
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right here we go again, sorry to bore you all but your advice is too valuable to ignore. here we go,
start up pressure washer to start small to gain experience not too expensive which one. and why.
new or second hand, weary buying second hand.
ebay good source.
thankyou anyone else starting will also look on this page for your experienced reviews and knowledge.
this could be the main page for us newbies to gain decent experience to decide if we could do this hard work.
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search old posts everything you've asked is there - many times
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In a similar position as just having some flyers printed tomorrow.
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your adding pressure washig onto your carpet/suite cleaing set up
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http://www.malcleanse.co.uk/delta-250-bar-15-lpm-petrol-pressure-washer-dt15250phr-p-4535.html
think this spec tends to be whats required.
got gearbox so a little more than a non gerrbox pressure washer.
18 FSC on wheels
turbo nozzle
prob just under £2000 for everything.
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Johnny,
Depending on what kind of work you want to do depends on what pressure washer and accessories you will need,
second hand gear could be dodgy its pot luck there. the other thing is , there are cheap chinese copy hondas about dont touch them . if you are looking to do the likes of drives patios decking plastic restoring and claddining cleaning give me a ring , i have some showroom equipment for sale which will cope professionally with the above type of work.
this will include a stainless steel rotary (Whirlaway) and a 15 mtr drain cleaner.
call me on 07771523669 im in Northumberland.
right here we go again, sorry to bore you all but your advice is too valuable to ignore. here we go,
start up pressure washer to start small to gain experience not too expensive which one. and why.
new or second hand, weary buying second hand.
ebay good source.
thankyou anyone else starting will also look on this page for your experienced reviews and knowledge.
this could be the main page for us newbies to gain decent experience to decide if we could do this hard work.
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http://www.malcleanse.co.uk/delta-250-bar-15-lpm-petrol-pressure-washer-dt15250phr-p-4535.html
think this spec tends to be whats required.
got gearbox so a little more than a non gerrbox pressure washer.
18 FSC on wheels
turbo nozzle
This pressure washer is for sale on ebay£750 from leicestershire
prob just under £2000 for everything.
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will do, cheers
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would a Karcer G4.10 pressure washer be ok for small house driveways and a patio cleaner added, as a starter to get into this field of work.
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Im no expert far from it but at 7 litres a minute Im sure its not enough.
Every where I ask Im told you need a min of 15 litres per minute.
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You can get away with 12 lpm for a decent clean using lances, but it will be slow - so not very good if you want to earn a decent amount in a day
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taken on board, forgot to check some spec, anything over 10litres pm
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would this be ok for good startup washer, KIAM 3400p or KIAM 2800p, both heavy commercial, if i buy one i want one to keep and not have to upgrade if i get a bigger job, forward wishfull thinking, i am trying to build something up so when my son leaves school he has an income if it will take off. any help in starting up in pressure cleaning would be very gratefull, as to benefits and pitfalls, i usually look at the worst bits first. i know its a bit late in the year, but if i can get gear maybe in a sale over winter i will be ready come spring. i know theres some good experienced guys on here with valuable experience. thanks up front., i can be contacted at email , ts1cleaning@gmail.com
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You probably won't like this but "buy nice or buy twice". Don't buy a Kiam. But a minimun of 15 ltrs/min - better 21, preferable to have diesel as the fuel saving will pay for the extra in no time. Yanmar, Honda, or Lombardini (which I have and am very pleased) as spares are available. Reputable pump so you can buy seals and valves. Run the pump from a tank or wheely bin to promote pump life - through a good strainer. A FSC works better with higher flows but a turbo is a must. A hot box and wet blaster can be added later but buy good gear which will last. I still have my original Honda/interpump where a Karcher sits on the shelf having died.
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cheers
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Are you giving up window cleaning or just cutting down?
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The Kiam is cheap Chinese poop ...do not buy it!
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We agree on that one then ???
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no not giving up windows, you will never get a wage equivelent to window cleaning, my son leaves schol next year, not the sharpest tool in the box, but a decent lad, im looking to try pressure cleaning as i know from customer drives that they need doing. i will be able to practise on theres and give a discounted rate to gain experience, if i get gear i will be ready for early spring to get established. he can then earn some experience and some cash. he might turn out like my other son and laugh and say how embarrasing. they have no idea untill they leave school.
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ill keep all my xmas tips and put it towards a good kit, no good getting one and wishing i got a better one., i keep looking on ebay surelly someone has tried and failed to get started, to lack of custom.
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Johnny,
I think you might be quite surprised how much can be earnt from "exterior" cleaning. I have carpet cleaning kit but I don't advertise it because I feel I only earn wages from it. Add to pressure washing - gutter clearance, facia and soffit cleaning and maybe the odd drain blockage then you have a nice living. £3k for pressure washing kit and £1k for a gutter vacuum and you have enough gear to earn a living. Get a signed van, a decent website, some nice leaflets and a reasonable attitude to work - this time next year Rodney you'll be a millionaire.
Oh you can work in the rain - no excuses
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ill keep all my xmas tips and put it towards a good kit, no good getting one and wishing i got a better one., i keep looking on ebay surelly someone has tried and failed to get started, to lack of custom.
not if I get there first ;) ;D ;D
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Johnny,
I think you might be quite surprised how much can be earnt from "exterior" cleaning. I have carpet cleaning kit but I don't advertise it because I feel I only earn wages from it. Add to pressure washing - gutter clearance, facia and soffit cleaning and maybe the odd drain blockage then you have a nice living. £3k for pressure washing kit and £1k for a gutter vacuum and you have enough gear to earn a living. Get a signed van, a decent website, some nice leaflets and a reasonable attitude to work - this time next year Rodney you'll be a millionaire.
Oh you can work in the rain - no excuses
This is music to my ears ... its what I suspected is possible.
Im keeping the windows as well but instead of driving aroung and doing 20 different stops for a tenner or twelve quid here and there I much prefer the thoughts of 2 jobs a day for a decent wage :)
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I've got a window round - 1 stop, 10 houses, 5 times a year. Thats enough ;)
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can you have a look at the Clarke PLS260 give your views, ill check 4 sales in machine + mart, if it would do, just add a fsc for £199. and filter hose for water butt
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ive had gutter vac from ET 3000 watt, done a few jobs sold it on to a price near to what i paid 4 it, do most gutters with ladders and harris pole with scooper atatched, some i cant do but i wont loose no sleep.do a few upvc cleans, no connys yet
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Add to that cleaning pigeon crap and your wage rises..
There's money in poope ;D
Clarkes arent very good mate. You really want a second hand honda/yanmar/lombardini like BDSC said. There are usually some on ebay of either machines, should be a load of them coming up for sale during winter like always. You can pick up a decent set up for under a grand.
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This is music to my ears ... its what I suspected is possible.
Im keeping the windows as well but instead of driving aroung and doing 20 different stops for a tenner or twelve quid here and there I much prefer the thoughts of 2 jobs a day for a decent wage :)
Ian,
Hows the bowser trailer going? you finding it easy to work with?
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i will keep looking for these models, hopefully get a sale on in dec. jan, ready for spring coming, a few customers with block paving drives signed up for clean when winter passed . i will keep looking on you tube etc get some experienced tips. thanks for helping out , much apreciated.
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http://www.jetwash-shop.co.uk/cobra-ct12150phr-petrol-honda-engine-pressure-washer-150-bar-12-litresmin-280-p.asp, would this be ok as a starter to get going, or would a bit more power be advised, as i say i dont know where this could lead to , it could take off or it could get used a few times then stand idling, maybe keep its value longer.
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apart from the pressure washer itself, what else do you need? For instance do you have to bring your own water or use a clients? Is there anything else you require?
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a long hose pipe, large water butt or a big green wheely bin. and a bit of know how. and a decent washer
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ooh, and a FSC.
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ooh, and a FSC.
i guess as a window cleaner i can use my current water tank, my current hose setup so i just need a washer right?
whats an FSC?
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http://www.jetwash-shop.co.uk/cobra-ct13200phr-petrol-honda-engine-pressure-washer-machine-200-bar-13-litresmin-281-p.asp, these are ok, but then you need a fsc you have to shop around different prices.
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http://www.jetwash-shop.co.uk/cobra-ct13200phr-petrol-honda-engine-pressure-washer-machine-200-bar-13-litresmin-281-p.asp, these are ok, but then you need a fsc you have to shop around different prices.
whats an FSC?
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floor surface cleaner, makes job quicker, no lines etc, whirlaway for one, you need to do some research, giving me a headache
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The Kiam is cheap Chinese poop ...do not buy it!
Ours is a year old, we've had no problems with it. Should we expect some? Its the KM3400P, 15 litres a min one.
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floor surface cleaner, makes job quicker, no lines etc, whirlaway for one, you need to do some research, giving me a headache
Flat surface cleaners will produce lines,you need to be clued up on nozzle sizes and flow rates,debatable whether they are quicker especially driveways if they don`t get all the weeds out first pass and then the turbo nozzle has to be put over it all,but they do keep overspray and muck contained.You need to be able to unblock the drains you might block up so carry the kit and tools to get manhole covers off etc.
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yes ive watched blastaways youtube videos, gaining visual experience , its hands on i will need. or its a case of just doing it, i will concentrate on my window cleaning customers firstly, giving them a discount to gain valuable experience.
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This is music to my ears ... its what I suspected is possible.
Im keeping the windows as well but instead of driving aroung and doing 20 different stops for a tenner or twelve quid here and there I much prefer the thoughts of 2 jobs a day for a decent wage :)
Ian,
Hows the bowser trailer going? you finding it easy to work with?
not this Ian ;D