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Title: pressure washer advice
Post by: creighton foyle on March 25, 2013, 08:42:39 pm
hi guys,

I am looking at a zeta 170 bar 21lmp diesel pressure washer for £3084 + vat (malcleanse) does anyone know of anything better or comparable at a better price.

thanks

creighton
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 25, 2013, 08:47:18 pm
Creighton

Nothing wrong with that spec but the pressure is a little light. The machine is a superb machine, ask Darren & Dave - they've just bought the 200 bar spec.

There's the Rapier machine that is an alternative or for that money you could buy a decent drain jetter.

What's the intended market and expected usage?

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: creighton foyle on March 25, 2013, 09:03:55 pm
I want it for drive cleaning and decking or anything else I can use it for making money with.
I have got a max budget of 4k to buy everything I need except the tank.
all advice gratefully accepted.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 25, 2013, 09:19:35 pm
I apologise I look at everything from my perspective and to me bigger is always best.

I don't think you need a drain jetter converted.

The Zeta @ 200 bar will be all the machine you will ever need, can you buy one for your budget, I can't remember the cost inclusive of VAT.

The Rapier is definitely affordable and is 200 bar @ 3000psi

The Hilta/Yanmars are bombproof, I have four of them, and well within budget - diesel as well.

Wait for one of the others to give you a response from their perspective.

Good luck

Rob ;D

Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: creighton foyle on March 25, 2013, 09:30:43 pm
thanks rob
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Blast Away on March 25, 2013, 09:49:12 pm
Creighton, I could spend half of your budget and have a machine that's far more immense than a 'zeta'.

I paid £475 for a jetter, a 20hp engine with 30lpm pump, the gearbox ended up with a hairline crack so I bought a new 2030 interpump and gear box and for the past 9 months it's been the dogs scallops!. Machine stands me at less than a grand.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: creighton foyle on March 26, 2013, 01:13:48 pm
blast away if your mechanically minded as I am sure you are then your suggestion would be great but im afraid I can perform only the simplest of mechanical tasks which is why I want to buy brand new kit with the comfort of a guarantee and hopefully reliable customer service wether its in the workshop or advice over the phone.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: david washbrook on March 26, 2013, 07:00:41 pm
I have just brought the zeta 250 bar @ 23ltr/ min for £2650+ vat and IMO its superb
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: chris scott on March 26, 2013, 07:28:13 pm
hi guys,

I am looking at a zeta 170 bar 21lmp diesel pressure washer for £3084 + vat (malcleanse) does anyone know of anything better or comparable at a better price.

thanks

creighton
Waste of money for washing drives and decking. £1450 incl get him to put the 250bar/15 litre pump on it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-GX390-PRESSURE-WASHER-13HP-21LTRS-3000PSI-WS202-/170571125422?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item27b6d4d2ae
or
http://www.malcleanse.co.uk/delta-250-bar-15-lpm-petrol-pressure-washer-dt15250phr-p-4535.html get him to change the unloader.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 26, 2013, 08:17:39 pm
hi guys,

I am looking at a zeta 170 bar 21lmp diesel pressure washer for £3084 + vat (malcleanse) does anyone know of anything better or comparable at a better price.

thanks

creighton
Waste of money for washing drives and decking. £1450 incl get him to put the 250bar/15 litre pump on it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-GX390-PRESSURE-WASHER-13HP-21LTRS-3000PSI-WS202-/170571125422?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item27b6d4d2ae


That "Honda" engine looks a bit snide to me, you sure it's a genuine Honda?
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: chris scott on March 26, 2013, 08:42:01 pm
hi guys,

I am looking at a zeta 170 bar 21lmp diesel pressure washer for £3084 + vat (malcleanse) does anyone know of anything better or comparable at a better price.

thanks

creighton
Waste of money for washing drives and decking. £1450 incl get him to put the 250bar/15 litre pump on it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-GX390-PRESSURE-WASHER-13HP-21LTRS-3000PSI-WS202-/170571125422?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item27b6d4d2ae


That "Honda" engine looks a bit snide to me, you sure it's a genuine Honda?
Yes they are real. He is a sound chap..very knowlegable . The air filters look odd don't they.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 26, 2013, 08:51:35 pm
hi guys,

I am looking at a zeta 170 bar 21lmp diesel pressure washer for £3084 + vat (malcleanse) does anyone know of anything better or comparable at a better price.

thanks

creighton
Waste of money for washing drives and decking. £1450 incl get him to put the 250bar/15 litre pump on it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-GX390-PRESSURE-WASHER-13HP-21LTRS-3000PSI-WS202-/170571125422?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item27b6d4d2ae


That "Honda" engine looks a bit snide to me, you sure it's a genuine Honda?
Yes they are real. He is a sound chap..very knowlegable . The air filters look odd don't they.

It was the air filter and exhaust that looked odd to me
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: creighton foyle on March 27, 2013, 10:59:13 am
I can buy the rapier for £2500 ish 170 bar 21 lpm or 200 bar 15lpm. so what upgrade should I price for ? it seems 250 bar is acceptable so what flow (lpm) and how much extra should I expect to pay for the upgrade ? is it just a case of swapping one part for another or would the machine have to be altered in some way to accommodate slightly bigger / different parts.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 27, 2013, 11:14:05 am
For decking/driveways/domestic work, 200 bar/15lpm is sufficient. 21lpm makes life easier when your rinsing down etc.

Assuming the upgrade is just a bigger pump, the 15lpm and 21lpm are a straight swap.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: creighton foyle on March 27, 2013, 11:53:06 am
thanks matt
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: chris scott on March 27, 2013, 07:33:42 pm
You will struggle to get more than 15lpm from a domestic tap and a 13hp petrol honda will run all day for £15 ish. Get the 250 bar 15lpm  13hp petrol £1450 including vat. Save your money!
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Mr B on March 27, 2013, 09:05:12 pm


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That "Honda" engine looks a bit snide to me, you sure it's a genuine Honda?
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Damian's a top man at Qwashers, sorts me out all the time. He would NEVER sell snide.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Kenny83 on March 27, 2013, 10:06:32 pm
Hi alex, nice website, who made it for you? is it wordpress?
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Mr B on March 28, 2013, 06:08:40 pm
Hi alex, nice website, who made it for you? is it wordpress?

Hi Kenny, thanks! - A friend designed the layout for me, but I update it.. and yes, it's wordpress. (Not that I know much about websites!)
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 29, 2013, 04:40:26 pm



That "Honda" engine looks a bit snide to me, you sure it's a genuine Honda?
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Damian's a top man at Qwashers, sorts me out all the time. He would NEVER sell snide.
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That said the air filter & exhaust still look different to the usual Honda set-up's
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 04:42:51 pm
What do you know you old fart ;D

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 29, 2013, 04:45:34 pm
What do you know you old fart ;D

Rob ;D

More then most  8)
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 04:47:08 pm
I wouldn't have expected any less an answer my friend ;D

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 29, 2013, 04:49:17 pm
You know me Rob,
You have weekend off or working?
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 04:54:33 pm
I've been up to Wrexham to look at some work and we should have been in Croydon on Sunday but some scaffolding wont be ready till Wednesday now, so I'm off mate.

Doing the rounds with my good wife tomorrow and then I think we are going walking Sunday. Heckuva lot of thick snow up here still. What are you up to ?

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 29, 2013, 05:02:59 pm
Did a couple of quotes today, one interesting one around a fish pond (around 20 Koi in it) decking which overhangs the pond !!! do-able.
And that's it, rest of the weekend off, all work up to date even the decks were started and finished this week, so going to relax before the next onslaught.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 05:07:17 pm
I've got to update the blog on the website. Got a load of stuff to put on and then to start to tweek the website.

I was hoping that Chris would be coming down so I can chew the cud and drink beers with him on our porch!!!!

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 29, 2013, 05:13:02 pm
Have a good weekend mate  :) :)
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 05:14:40 pm
And you

Cheers

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: david washbrook on March 29, 2013, 05:28:12 pm
Rob if you get the Wrexham job let me know and I will come over and see you
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 05:29:31 pm
Okay mate. How far off Cardiff are you?

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Kenny83 on March 29, 2013, 05:31:19 pm
Hi alex, nice website, who made it for you? is it wordpress?

Hi Kenny, thanks! - A friend designed the layout for me, but I update it.. and yes, it's wordpress. (Not that I know much about websites!)
Does your friend want some work mate? mine is where I want it in terms of SEO but now I want to work on the usalbility of it as regards to design etc.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: david washbrook on March 29, 2013, 07:27:16 pm
Cardiff about 3.5 hrs Wrexham only 1.20min so ill wait till you come to Wrexham  ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on March 29, 2013, 07:35:09 pm
Ok mate

Rob ;D
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: chris scott on March 30, 2013, 07:33:07 am

I was hoping that Chris would be coming down so I can chew the cud and drink beers with him on our porch!!!!

Rob ;D
I would love to but...drinking turns me into a w****r and makes me ill for days.
Title: Re: pressure washer advice
Post by: Mr B on March 30, 2013, 04:00:31 pm
Hi alex, nice website, who made it for you? is it wordpress?

Hi Kenny, thanks! - A friend designed the layout for me, but I update it.. and yes, it's wordpress. (Not that I know much about websites!)
Does your friend want some work mate? mine is where I want it in terms of SEO but now I want to work on the usalbility of it as regards to design etc.

Hi Kenny, I spoke to my mate he said he can definately help you out if your interested. Email me with your contact details and i'll put you in contact.