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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rob.Hall on June 09, 2009, 11:48:18 pm

Title: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: Rob.Hall on June 09, 2009, 11:48:18 pm

Got to get a pressure washer but unsure of power/psi etc.

Do you use petrol/desel or simple electric.

My arms were killing me today after cleaning facia with my pole and brush.

Any advice would be recieved with much thanks!!!!!....especialy my arms  ;D

Title: Re: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: GWCS on June 09, 2009, 11:51:42 pm

make sure your pressure washing insurance covers you for damage to property and water ingress issues.

Title: Re: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: vision tech on June 10, 2009, 12:09:03 am

my honda pressure washer 5.5 engine max 1740 psi
is up to the job, i spray the gutter with water first then use a pole with brush
 dipped in tfr to loosen dirt on fascia then spray again with 21ft lance.
its first class , jobs that i did last year are still gleaming. :) :)

Title: Re: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: The Seven Bays Window Cleaning Company on June 10, 2009, 05:53:37 am

Rob, I had the same issues with using the WFP for UPVC cleaning.

I got a Honda, GX160 5.5hp, 8 litres per minute, 3000psi + a Powerpole from Omnipole.

This set up does a really good job, with a lot less effort.

Still hard work, but not as awkward

Title: Re: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: ftp on June 10, 2009, 08:03:12 am

Your arms will still be hanging 'cos the pressure washer lances and poles weigh far more than your water fed pole. Don't forget you'll have to lift the weight of a re-enforced pressure hose as well as the pole. The advantage is you'll only support the lance and not need to scrub with it. You'll need some strength left to pack all the kit away back in the van.  :-\

Title: Re: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: Nathanael Jones on June 10, 2009, 09:01:01 am

Get a bigger washer that will do every job, and just turn the pressure down for the smaller jobs.
13HP 15 litres a minute is a good minimum,.. 3000 psi or more.

Title: Re: What pressure washer do you use for facias,gutters and cladding etc
Post by: Rob.Hall on June 10, 2009, 09:55:35 am

Thanks guys.

Must not forget to inform insurance co.