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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: drive surgeon on November 17, 2009, 10:23:05 pm

Title: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: drive surgeon on November 17, 2009, 10:23:05 pm

can anyone reccomend a generator to power a gutter vaccum? im using the custys power points at mo but dont like the idea of using their electric in case of any problems.

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: drive surgeon on November 17, 2009, 10:49:53 pm

someone must be able to recommend a generator?  how many kva?  5 minimum?

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on November 17, 2009, 10:53:41 pm

watch out guys.... the drive cleaners are branching out into gutter cleaning

I seem to remember someone warning othe drive cleaners about the window cleaners moving into drive cleaning

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: JSMC on November 17, 2009, 10:54:38 pm

windows, drives and upvc for me with hte odd gutte rjob

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: drive surgeon on November 17, 2009, 10:58:48 pm

its the gypsies im worried about!

all the window cleaners by me now do drives too anyway. the market is saturated. but i have been doing gutters for a while but dont like doing them. maybe if i get a vac generator it would be easier.

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: drive surgeon on November 17, 2009, 11:08:57 pm

how about this one?

from omnivac

 

6000HM 6.0kVA / 4.8KW / HONDA GX340

Standard Features : Honda four stroke engines with oil alert / Noise compliant using the latest low noise engine specification / Dual voltage output c/w overload protection / Fully welded industrial carry frames for maximum strength / Brushless maintenance free Markon alternators with exceptional component design quality / Rubber bushed control boxes for longevity of electrical components

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: JSMC on November 17, 2009, 11:14:08 pm

try jetmac systems or malcleanse, northerntool uk

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: Mr T on November 18, 2009, 04:04:56 pm

Try the ACS Forum they have a gutter cleaning section
someone on there has recomended this one

http://www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77?code=LC5000DDC

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: Window Washers on November 18, 2009, 04:12:54 pm

Quote from: drive surgeon on November 17, 2009, 11:08:57 pm

how about this one?

from omnivac

 

6000HM 6.0kVA / 4.8KW / HONDA GX340

Standard Features : Honda four stroke engines with oil alert / Noise compliant using the latest low noise engine specification / Dual voltage output c/w overload protection / Fully welded industrial carry frames for maximum strength / Brushless maintenance free Markon alternators with exceptional component design quality / Rubber bushed control boxes for longevity of electrical components

I have this geni and works perfectly fine  ;)

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: ftp on November 18, 2009, 04:15:41 pm

Bin using this one for several months and it's been ok. (in my trailer)

http://www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77?code=LC5000DDC

Title: Re: which generator to run gutter vac from van?
Post by: mark.laycock1@ntlw on November 18, 2009, 05:50:30 pm

ring slaters they will tell you.