[Ben Marriott]

Hi Ben . Is it ok if I pop up next week some time to have a look.cheers Ray

Yes of course - if you know roughly what you are looking for I can make sure it's not up on the racking! Haha

[ray mck]

So I would not really get anything for £300 : £400  . That's any good

[Ben Marriott]

So I would not really get anything for £300 : £400  . That's any good

Email me tonight or call me in the morning and I'll see what we can sort out for you!

[ray mck]

Ok thanks,I am away camping till Monday with the kids Forest of Dean  . Cold wet 😭

[Ben Marriott]

Oh lovely! 

[CleanClear]

im about to get a contract cleaning bus stops down, i already use the wfp window cleaning system and have a 700 litre tank in the van but i want to buy a cheapish petrol pressure washer to try out as well as my wfp, can anyone recommend a cheap but half decent pressure washer looking to spend around £2-300 if that would get me anything.
i suppose it doesnt have to be something extreme as its only washing down bus stops and im probably looking for something thats just in a frame as it will be sat in the van.
any advice would be great.

I ran one of these for 3 years + . I used it for washing shop front doorways, shutters etc. And latterley it spent its time washing trucks, running for hours a day.


The supplied hose is not very good, as in it doesn't last long. Its a cheapish plastic hose, so i replaced it with a twin wire hose. Their weak point is over heating. When the engine/pump is running and the trigger is not depressed the water will just circulate in the pump, getting hotter and hotter. If you let it get too hot and you pull the trigger then the influx of cold water into the hot pump will cause the alloy head and brass fitments to contract at different speeds leading to a crack in the alloy housing. If you're aware of this and don't let it sit idling they're fine. I got to over three years before i cracked my pump head. And they're available as spares for about £30.


And of course i ran it out my van feedig of my water tank.

[mufcglen]

cheers for replying pal, ive looked at those cheap pressure washers for what i need as you know and your comments have made think about one now, can i ask are they strong pressure wise and can you feed soap chemicals through them etc?

[Ben Marriott]

I'd suggest you buy that one

[CleanClear]

cheers for replying pal, ive looked at those cheap pressure washers for what i need as you know and your comments have made think about one now, can i ask are they strong pressure wise and can you feed soap chemicals through them etc?

Yes you can feed chemicals though them, there is a short chemical pick up attached to them. And yes they are 2200 PSI. I've cleaned allsorts with mine, small patios etc... they're great. I'm not suggesting they're an alternative to a proffesional power washing set up, but for what you're doing, or going to do they're fine.

[CleanClear]

Here's a video of one in action. (not my video).
https://youtu.be/vqZcw7Om8kA

They're commonly known as "Nielson 2200 PSI " pressure washers. They come with different nozzles too, which are quick release on the end.

[Smurf]

Personally I would not waste my money on that as is cheap china crap but each to their own I guess.
Taking on a new contract the first this I would be looking at is a reliable washer fit for purpose not something that is cheap and worry if it's going to breakdown on a job or not. Then have all the hassle that comes with it if it does.
 

[mufcglen]

i suppose it depends on what your using it for and how long, im talking 2-3 months max to use along side my wfp setup not full time, as i said for that price i can throw it away!
if it was long term then i have no doubt i'd be best getting a honda or something similar and if the contract becomes permanent then its definately something i need to consider but i'll see as we go on!
i'll check that video now you posted!

[CleanClear]

i suppose it depends on what your using it for and how long, im talking 2-3 months max to use along side my wfp setup not full time, as i said for that price i can throw it away!
if it was long term then i have no doubt i'd be best getting a honda or something similar and if the contract becomes permanent then its definately something i need to consider but i'll see as we go on!
i'll check that video now you posted!

£165.90 with free delivery is the best price i've seen them for...............
http://r.ebay.com/EAdlZ8

[Ben Marriott]

Any one can import them direct for about 100USD 

[CleanClear]

Any one can import them direct for about 100USD 

The bonus of buying it from a UK supplier is redress i suppose ?

[Ben Marriott]

It depends on the suppliers acceptance of a warranty claim.
Some can be funny others are fine, it depends on their warranty procedure.

[mufcglen]

just looking back through this post and forgot about the washers you offered ben, barring the honda which would you say is best on my budget bearing in mind my intended use,no driveways etc.
is there much difference from buying the £300 washer from you opposed to forking out the extra £££ for the vanguard?
also what warranty do they have, how much would postage be if i couldnt collect and do they come ready to put fuel in and use?
sorry for so many questions but i want to be certain im buying a decent reliable washer for the job and i just dont know much about them!

[Ben Marriott]

Drop me an email and I'll get some pictures over to you.
Warranty is usually a year on the pumps held by interpump.
On engines it depends on the Manufacturer usually one two or three years
All machines come oiled up and ready to go.
Carriage is £30 anywhere in mainland uk excluding high highland because TNT are scared to go there and ask for danger money ... Ridiculous because the people are lovely

[Jacqueline Kerr]

HI ben Marriott, looking for advise on buying ahot box to mate up against a 390 honda pressure washer 21 litre. can you advise at all. thank you

[mufcglen]

cheers ben ive emailed you