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PoleKing

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Pressure Washers
« on: May 04, 2014, 08:48:19 am »
Posting here as I don't want a proper mackdaddy PW for thousands of pounds that the floor cleaning boys will undoubtedly tell me to buy.

I'm looking for a PW that will run a whirlaway (3600PSI 13+LPM) but only wanna spend £500ish.
I've found (eBay) Neilsen and Loncin ones for around that money but I'm not sure whether to buy a 2nd hand Honda (or something equally reputable).

I've had a £150odd 7LPM eBay Chinese one for a few years and it's been fine but I want something to run the whirlaway.

Anyone do PWing as well as windows?
I will do the odd driveway (mine first) and start washing the car & van again at home.

What would everyone recommend?
The 2nd hand one Honda or brand new Chinese one?
If the 2nd hand one, anyone got one for sale?
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

KLEENAWAY

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2014, 09:12:54 am »
I will have one for sale soon mate but i would want more like £650 for it. Its a diesel Yanmar l100 (10hp) with a Interpump ws201 (15lpm at 3000psi). Its at the service place now having everything gone over and changing filters and oils and having all the frame sprayed. Don't bother with the snide machines with Chinese pumps...you get what you pay for and alot of the time the specs of the pumps are not what you actually get. The way i look at it is why try and save a couple hundred quid when you could make that in one job, so if something goes wrong and it cant be fixed easily then theirs your £200. Just my opinion but if you go on the general cleaning section they will say the same.

Danny

Ian101

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2014, 09:13:42 am »
2nd hand Honda 14hp gx390 with Interpump 15 litres @ 250 bar.

ebay used about £600 to £800 or more with a fsc, lance etc

lasts forever and always get your money back if you come to sell

the extra cost will be outweighed by the speed it gets thru the job

KLEENAWAY

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2014, 09:36:27 am »
2nd hand Honda 14hp gx390 with Interpump 15 litres @ 250 bar.

ebay used about £600 to £800 or more with a fsc, lance etc

lasts forever and always get your money back if you come to sell

the extra cost will be outweighed by the speed it gets thru the job

The old gx 390's were 13hp, the new ones are less. And the pump you on about is bolted straight to engine (no gearbox) which means the pump wont last as long. Pro's and cons to every machine i suppose but just thought i would clear that up  ;D :-*

Danny

Ian101

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2014, 09:38:07 am »
2nd hand Honda 14hp gx390 with Interpump 15 litres @ 250 bar.

ebay used about £600 to £800 or more with a fsc, lance etc

lasts forever and always get your money back if you come to sell

the extra cost will be outweighed by the speed it gets thru the job

The old gx 390's were 13hp, the new ones are less. And the pump you on about is bolted straight to engine (no gearbox) which means the pump wont last as long. Pro's and cons to every machine i suppose but just thought i would clear that up  ;D :-*

Danny

doh !! yup 13hp  ;)

Nathanael Jones

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2014, 10:04:40 am »
Loncin engines are pretty good in my experience - once you've got the work to justify the extra expense go for a Honda, but stating out Loncin is fine.

Jetmac systems on ebay are very good,...

concept

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2014, 01:30:34 pm »
Loncin engines are pretty good in my experience - once you've got the work to justify the extra expense go for a Honda, but stating out Loncin is fine.

Jetmac systems on ebay are very good,...

Nat is correct, Loncin are widely regarded as decent engines, however do be aware of the cheap chinese pumps certain suppliers put on.

Clever Forum Name

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2014, 01:36:10 pm »
plus 1 for jet mac. Very good.

Nathanael Jones

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2014, 01:54:23 pm »
Loncin engines are pretty good in my experience - once you've got the work to justify the extra expense go for a Honda, but stating out Loncin is fine.

Jetmac systems on ebay are very good,...

Nat is correct, Loncin are widely regarded as decent engines, however do be aware of the cheap chinese pumps certain suppliers put on.

+1

you can get parts for Loncin engines, so make sure you get a pump which is repairable too!

my last 2 pressure washers were 4000psi @ 14lpm and 3000psi @ 17lpm - - the 3000psi one did more work in less time,.. so going for the max possible PSI isn't always the best choice. ;)

Smudger

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2014, 02:12:12 pm »
I went down the Honda route, having had a Honda generator for years, both start on the first pull every time.

Check out qwashers on eBay, but Chris and kenny on the general cleaning have second hand equipment for sale on what seems a regular basis

Darran
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

www.oddbodscleaning.co.uk

PoleKing

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2014, 07:50:47 pm »
Thanks boys.
I'm thinking the Honda would be nice but can't justify it. I do hardly any PWing that pays. Mainly my own bits & bobs. Although it would be nice.

What's the Yanmar stuff like?

Kleen-can you post the model number of yours and how old it is etc... please?
Any movement on the £650? I was pushing it to £500 tbh...
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

Mick Kent

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2014, 07:58:20 pm »
I will have one for sale soon mate but i would want more like £650 for it. Its a diesel Yanmar l100 (10hp) with a Interpump ws201 (15lpm at 3000psi). Its at the service place now having everything gone over and changing filters and oils and having all the frame sprayed. Don't bother with the snide machines with Chinese pumps...you get what you pay for and alot of the time the specs of the pumps are not what you actually get. The way i look at it is why try and save a couple hundred quid when you could make that in one job, so if something goes wrong and it cant be fixed easily then theirs your £200. Just my opinion but if you go on the general cleaning section they will say the same.

Danny

If he doesnt want it ill prob
be interested when it comes to you selling.
Roundbuilder@hotmail.com

Cheers

easy clean

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2014, 08:38:59 pm »
Mick, I've got all the gear for pressure washing, it's all like new still, hardly used it. Let me know.

Jon

PoleKing

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2014, 08:42:07 pm »
Mick, I've got all the gear for pressure washing, it's all like new still, hardly used it. Let me know.

Jon

For sale, easy, what's the gear & price?
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

easy clean

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2014, 09:01:07 pm »
I've got a gx390 15 lpm 3600 psi pressure washer, mosmatic surface cleaner, omnipole 4200w wet vac and a Honda 7kw generator, all the gear for a self sufficient pressure washing business. If your serious then I'll work out a price. All the equip ent has hardly been used, probably 5 or 6 times.

PoleKing

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2014, 09:38:40 pm »
I've got a gx390 15 lpm 3600 psi pressure washer, mosmatic surface cleaner, omnipole 4200w wet vac and a Honda 7kw generator, all the gear for a self sufficient pressure washing business. If your serious then I'll work out a price. All the equip ent has hardly been used, probably 5 or 6 times.

Most of that's gone over my head tbh.
Looking like a good set up though.
Lemmie know the price.
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

easy clean

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2014, 09:44:26 pm »
I want £2500.00 for it all

KLEENAWAY

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2014, 10:19:14 pm »
Thanks boys.
I'm thinking the Honda would be nice but can't justify it. I do hardly any PWing that pays. Mainly my own bits & bobs. Although it would be nice.

What's the Yanmar stuff like?

Kleen-can you post the model number of yours and how old it is etc... please?
Any movement on the £650? I was pushing it to £500 tbh...

Yanmar L100 diesels are the best diesel engine you can get. As good as a honda petrol engine but more economical, they are bullet proof! As far as price mate, £650 is a good price. You get what you pay for. You could have this for a couple years and sell it for the same price.

Danny

KLEENAWAY

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2014, 10:21:46 pm »
I will have one for sale soon mate but i would want more like £650 for it. Its a diesel Yanmar l100 (10hp) with a Interpump ws201 (15lpm at 3000psi). Its at the service place now having everything gone over and changing filters and oils and having all the frame sprayed. Don't bother with the snide machines with Chinese pumps...you get what you pay for and alot of the time the specs of the pumps are not what you actually get. The way i look at it is why try and save a couple hundred quid when you could make that in one job, so if something goes wrong and it cant be fixed easily then theirs your £200. Just my opinion but if you go on the general cleaning section they will say the same.

Danny

If he doesnt want it ill prob
be interested when it comes to you selling.
Roundbuilder@hotmail.com

Cheers

Mick i spoke to you a while ago about a honda GX340 i had for sale and you said i was too far away mate...i haven't moved so still just as far  ;D. Ill give you a shout anyway mate once its all sorted and sprayed

Danny

KLEENAWAY

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Re: Pressure Washers
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2014, 10:26:03 pm »
I've got a gx390 15 lpm 3600 psi pressure washer, mosmatic surface cleaner, omnipole 4200w wet vac and a Honda 7kw generator, all the gear for a self sufficient pressure washing business. If your serious then I'll work out a price. All the equip ent has hardly been used, probably 5 or 6 times.

Most of that's gone over my head tbh.
Looking like a good set up though.
Lemmie know the price.

What pump is on the machine that makes 3600psi?? Does the pump have a gearbox fitted? What size is the mosi and how much for it on its own?

Danny