[David stewart]

Anyone offer it as an add on? Had one job last week and another this, great for miserable rainy days though I just used an electric model, not practical for covering larger yards.
can anyone recommend a reasonably priced petrol pressure washer that will "do the job" without breaking the bank?

Any links to products would be greatly appreciated  

[Ian101]

best asking the lads on the general cleaning section ... that's where the pressure washer guys hang out 

[Plankton]

I would have said Jetmac guy called Terry but he doesn't bother his arse replying to questions about equipment bought or other equipment that I would have bought from him. Bloody Irish

[PoleKing]

Anyone offer it as an add on? Had one job last week and another this, great for miserable rainy days though I just used an electric model, not practical for covering larger yards.
can anyone recommend a reasonably priced petrol pressure washer that will "do the job" without breaking the bank?

Any links to products would be greatly appreciated  

I do.
Keep your eyes on ebay.
This time of year it'll go quiet for the newbs. Some will sell up.
Honda GX340 or GX390 if you can find one.
I've got a mosmatic FSC which is fine but the bigger boys say a whirlaway is better.
Perhaps it would be.
It's just a little learning curve from here on in.
Be cautious. Better safe than sorry

[Plankton]

Rotary cleaners will go through a lot of water, but whatever you use always look at your drainage options don't think it'll be ok be sure of it. When your using decent machines they will flood patios etc if they don't have a slope in the right direction.

[Smudger]

Been pressure washing just over a year, a great move provided you buy decent equipment ( as with anything really )

Don't fanny about with anything less than 19 lpm - honda gx390 is the dogs danglies for entry level commercial work.


Best deals, advice and service is from qwashers (q services) you can find them on eBay. Great starter packages.

earning potential p/h is well over window cleaning, but it's a one hit wonder type thing

Darran

[David stewart]

Thanks for all the responses lads, plenty for me to research 

Cheers

[Lee.]

Bought mine from https://thepowersite.co.uk/ look in the bargain section paid about £300 for a really powerful petrol commercial pressure washer. It came with a few more scratches than described on the advert but I wasn't planning on keeping it perfect.

Why not invest in a gutter lance as well, made loads from cleaning gutters with a pressure washer, it takes minutes!

[David stewart]

Bought mine from https://thepowersite.co.uk/ look in the bargain section paid about £300 for a really powerful petrol commercial pressure washer. It came with a few more scratches than described on the advert but I wasn't planning on keeping it perfect.

Why not invest in a gutter lance as well, made loads from cleaning gutters with a pressure washer, it takes minutes!

Thanks mate 
Always wondered about blasting water around soffits etc incase it caused any issues, everything working out ok for you with it?

[Caleb Morley]

Bought mine from https://thepowersite.co.uk/ look in the bargain section paid about £300 for a really powerful petrol commercial pressure washer. It came with a few more scratches than described on the advert but I wasn't planning on keeping it perfect.

Why not invest in a gutter lance as well, made loads from cleaning gutters with a pressure washer, it takes minutes!

How do you clean gutters with a gutter lance? Do you just blow the contents of the gutters out with lance and then clear up the debris off the ground?

No idea how it works.

Cheers

[Lee.]

I make sure the down pipe is not a soak away and start near the down pipe on a relatively low pressure and work backwards forcing the contents down the downpipe, if it is a soak I would blast it out away from the down pipe, although not on full pressure as high pressure on the end of a 28ft pole tends to make a fool of you  

It works well for me and have done many gutters that way, always with a pat on the back. I would rather use a gutter vac but until I can afford one I will just carrying working the way I do. The long lance cleans facias and soffits in minutes though so I never worry about making a mess because its so easy to clean up.

[Plankton]

Forcing the contents of the gutter down the pipe will only lead to a blockage.

[robert tynan]

I would have said Jetmac guy called Terry but he doesn't bother his arse replying to questions about equipment bought or other equipment that I would have bought from him. Bloody Irish

jetmac is in northern ireland so he is not irish ,he is bloddy british

[Lee.]

Thanks Alan,

Yes I guess it will one day, although I haven't had that experience yet, I tend to use it to unblock downpipes as well. 3000psi down a downpipe works a treat. When its a soak away I tend to guide it away from the down pipe and blast it out. It does make a little mess but most of my custies would prefer to their gutters cleared than a little mess on the path which I usually just clear away anyway.