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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Smudger on April 12, 2015, 03:50:27 pm

Title: Honda or lonchin power ??
Post by: Smudger on April 12, 2015, 03:50:27 pm

Hi guys,

Needing to get another pressure washer, mainly for backup but smaller than the gx390 as it's also for some "remote" working where a lighter more mobile machine will be good enough.

Seen a lonchin at jet mac for a good price, but are they as good as honda power ??

Any preference on the pump? I love my inter pump and they are the pump of choice on the machines I hire, so no experience of other makes.

If you have a decent 2nd hand one (10 to 15 ltrs per min and 180 bar + pressure) I'd be interested
Thx

Darran

Title: Re: Honda or lonchin power ??
Post by: wpclean on April 12, 2015, 04:06:15 pm

What do you mean by  "remote working  " ?

Title: Re: Honda or lonchin power ??
Post by: chris scott on April 12, 2015, 04:31:59 pm

A Loncin will never be "as good" as a Honda. You will always sell a Honda secondhand…you can't give away a Loncin. Saying that tho' Loncin make engines for BMW motorcycles . The Loncin will be fine and spares are readily available.
I have just built some new machines for cladding and gutter work… I opted for 200bar 11lpm so the are easily portable and do not require a reservoir …straight connection to a domestic hose pipe. There is plenty of power as long as you are not trying to move mountains of crap..ie moss on a driveway.
For vertical work,gutters,cladding or running round the edge of a drive with a turbo nozzle there are fine.
I used Briggs engines and Ar pumps.
http://www.geargb.co.uk/product/3000-BRIG-65Q/Briggs_and_Stratton_7HP_950_Series_Keyway_Shaft_Engine
http://v-tuf.com/INDUSTRIAL-PUMP-5--13-L-min-%40-190-Bar

Title: Re: Honda or lonchin power ??
Post by: Smudger on April 12, 2015, 04:45:29 pm

Thanks, yes basically it's light work, cladding, decking etc not drives

Remote as in the sites are off road, some footpath access only but all have a mains supply, they are as far as 30 mtrs from the "roadside" and a gx390 is bloody heavy to push over rough woodland paths so something a bit lighter is required

Darran

Title: Re: Honda or lonchin power ??
Post by: BDCS on April 12, 2015, 05:43:31 pm

I use a locin for gutter work and what a piece of poo. Its a bitch to start, will only on choke for the first 5 mins and needs regular plugs. Locin rings are soft as phut and wear out quick. I have gone right over the engine and it should be right but its still a pup. Spend a bit more and get a Honda / interpump or the like.

Title: Re: Honda or lonchin power ??
Post by: Smudger on April 12, 2015, 05:48:16 pm

Honda I know and love  ;D - never ever needed more than one pull to get it started, although  the same can't be said for a couple of the hire ones  :-X

I seem to remember reading somewhere loncin were as good as honda, but wanted to make sure before committing £££ to one

Darran