[g.brookes]

Hi chaps, looking at purchasing one for cleaning customers drive and pavement etc.
Any reccomendations? I don't understand the pressure numbers or what is good and bad so any ideas welcome. Cheers

[Smudger]

Ben Marriott will be the man to talk to, I would post on the general thread as some will just give you grief but you should be able to get his details

You really want something with 3000 psi and a flow rate of 18 litres per minute

Darran

[Nathanael Jones]

Don't be fooled by washers that state higher pressures - I've had a few and the 3000psi one at 18 litres a minute cleaned faster & better than the 4000psi machine with a lower flow rate.

 A decent 13hp machine with a Honda engine (Or Loncin if your budget is really tight) is the way to go,.. don't worry about expensive accessories like a flat surface cleaner starting out - instead get a decent turbo nozzle and 30mtrs or hose or more,.. these machines are big & heavy so the less you have to move  it to complete the job the better!

[Ben Marriott]

As above flow is just as important as pressure but you do need both .

It basically all comes down to budget , I wouldnt buy anything without either an interpump or hawk pump on it.

Frame wise powder coated or stainless steel, solid handles are best if you want to avoid rattles.

I wouldnt bother with belt drive - go direct or gearbox driven.

If possible always go return to tank.

Any questions dont hesitate to ask.

Ben 

[g.brookes]

Thanks very much for your replies.  Any advice for models to look at.  No idea about costs either

[Matt.]

Here's what you have to look at mate,

What ever your budget is you need to send Ben an email coz he will help you out no end.

I haven't got my pressure washing up and running properly yet but I pick jobs up on my window cleaning round regularly,  this afternoon I done job for £300, which took me 4 hours and I had my investment back no end, imagine what I would of done if I had pushed it.

All equipment I have is from Ben & he's always been there to answer any questions, so for me it's happy days

Look at how many people have come on here asking Ben for help with there machines even when they have bought off other suppliers, who can't be bothered with them once they got there money........... So he definatley knows what he's talking about.