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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: mick hay on May 26, 2009, 08:32:45 pm

Title: Using a pressure washer when clearing gutters
Post by: mick hay on May 26, 2009, 08:32:45 pm

Looking to purchase the vac and pressure washer set up soon, and got a question for those that are using the set up already.

If you have to use a pressure washer to clear a blockage, or to clean the undersides of the guttering.....do have your own water onboard or use the custies?

If you use the custies, can you turn the pressure down on the p/washer to allow for the feed from the tap?

Title: Re: Using a pressure washer when clearing gutters
Post by: billyc on May 26, 2009, 08:40:02 pm

Have used both options - you will require a pressure washer with an uploader valve to regulate pressure on your machine.

I find gutters are easier to clean when sloppy.

Regards

Billy

Title: Re: Using a pressure washer when clearing gutters
Post by: ftp on May 26, 2009, 08:42:07 pm

I can use custys water or suck from the van tank 'cos I only use a 7lpm pressure washer  ;)

Title: Re: Using a pressure washer when clearing gutters
Post by: GWCS on May 27, 2009, 09:30:48 am

With a pressure washer you are more likely to damage something, so check to make sure your insurance covers this first, especially with a greater chance of water ingress issues.

Mine doesn't and i found pressure washing insurance expensive so decided to stop doing it.

Its wfp cleaning the gutters for me now (exterior), use a vacuum for interiors.

Title: Re: Using a pressure washer when clearing gutters
Post by: DaveG on May 27, 2009, 10:34:48 am

isnt pressure washing gutters/fascias etc really messy?

must take ages washing everything afterwards (windows, walls,paths etc)?

Title: Re: Using a pressure washer when clearing gutters
Post by: ftp on May 27, 2009, 11:03:57 am

I tried to clean the insides of my gutters with it and made a terrible mess. Apparently there is a knack but i couldn't master it. Works pretty well on the outsides but you really need tfr. Works best under soffits and on brackets.