[mark311069]

hi all

got my gutter vac last week but have realised i need a power pole and power washer. the washer from omnipole with all the bits is £2000 ish  plus vat. and i dont have that dosh to hand. i can afford the power pole, but as space in my van is limited can i use a powerfull electric washer with it? and also can i use my wfp water tank in my van to supply it? 

[Kevin R]

In the last couple of weeks two separate power poles (pressure washer fittings inc) have sold on ebay for under £350.

You could use a electric pressure washer if you have the generator but a petrol on would be better for several reasons. Yes you can use your wfp tank to supply it.

As to space in the van, I eventually gave in a bought a box trailer

[STEVE-UK]

mark ive just got my gutter-vac  too

you need to get the high pressure kit from omnipole which fits to the powerpole(trigger,hose & nozzle) ,
im also looking at electric pressure washers,i might get the one from wickes - 160 bar and about 650 litres per hour £110. i was told you dont need the heavy duty pressure washer to wash out the down pipes, also you need one which has a thread fitting to the lance rather than the push fit so you can fit it to the powerpole trigger

[STEVE-UK]

kev , i just bought the 48 foot powerpole off ebay for £250 ,described as new/unused

did you get an extension lead for the hoover? i cant find one rated over 3600 watt

[Kevin R]

Hi steve,

Just buy some 2.5 cable (40 meters max) and make one up. I have mine on a metal hose reel.

I couldn't find a made up one either.

I have a 48 ft power pole. its a good bit of kit for the high stuff but the 8 ft sections are a bit of a problem as I am a short a*se. I also have a 36 which I like for most jobs.

ebay is a good thing sometimes if your lucky 

[STEVE-UK]

i did think that when i bought it but i'm used to using the old 60 foot pole, 12 foot sections, at £250 i couldnt not buy it ,

i will have to make an extension lead up also

[Kevin R]

at £250 it was a steal. worth every penny 

[STEVE-UK]

kev , when you work do you take the vac out of the trailer and just leave the generator in the trailer, all pull the full trailer around

im debating whether to buy a small trailer just big enough for the generator or buy the bigger box trailer to put all the kit in, im thinking box trailer will be wider and wont be able to fit up narrow pathways & heavier to pull around

[pitcher]

electric pressure washer   and generators dont mix.the pulsing serge from your gene will soon burn out your washer.i went though 2 washer in a month until i found out.(now use honda petrol washer costs about £600 but worth every penny.feed its self from tank

[Kevin R]

kev , when you work do you take the vac out of the trailer and just leave the generator in the trailer, all pull the full trailer around

im debating whether to buy a small trailer just big enough for the generator or buy the bigger box trailer to put all the kit in, im thinking box trailer will be wider and wont be able to fit up narrow pathways & heavier to pull around

Hi Steve,

I leave the generator and the spare bits of Omnivac tubing in the trailer and work on a 40m extension lead. With the lead the vac lead and the hose you can pretty much get anywhere.  Its good having the vac near you as you need to turn it off every now and then if it gets blocked. 

I personally decided to get a small box trailer. The smallest ifor williams one is the perfect size.

ht tp://www.iwt.co.uk/products/boxvan/bv64e.htm

This trailer with the generator is easy to get anywhere even along paths.

Another way of attracting business is to have it sign written and leave it (well secured) parked on the industrial estates etc.

The pic is from Ifor williams site 

[Kevin R]

electric pressure washer   and generators dont mix.the pulsing serge from your gene will soon burn out your washer.i went though 2 washer in a month until i found out.(now use honda petrol washer costs about £600 but worth every penny.feed its self from tank

I too have a petrol pressure washer. I didn't know that about electric washers I was under the impression you could use any electrical equipment hookde up to a generator . My Omnivac has been fine. I wonder what the difference is?

[cvdewsbury]

hi all

got my gutter vac last week but have realised i need a power pole and power washer. the washer from omnipole with all the bits is £2000 ish  plus vat. and i dont have that dosh to hand. i can afford the power pole, but as space in my van is limited can i use a powerfull electric washer with it? and also can i use my wfp water tank in my van to supply it? 

hi mark..dearer than what you think is this gutter cleaning set up aint it?? i too recentley acquired the vac sysem from omnipole....and was just browsing the net for pressure washers..there is some on ebay 13 hp pressure 4350 psi petrol washers at £285 brand new....is this ok if we are just wanting to send water down the donpipes to check for blockages?? maybe kev would beable to advise

[mark311069]

i can see the advantages of the petrol washer but room is tight in the van so electric it must be, i also cant see why it can not be hooked up to a geni??

if anyone hears of a powerpole for sale please point them in my direction.. thanks

[Kevin R]

hi all

got my gutter vac last week but have realised i need a power pole and power washer. the washer from omnipole with all the bits is £2000 ish  plus vat. and i dont have that dosh to hand. i can afford the power pole, but as space in my van is limited can i use a powerfull electric washer with it? and also can i use my wfp water tank in my van to supply it? 

hi mark..dearer than what you think is this gutter cleaning set up aint it?? i too recentley acquired the vac sysem from omnipole....and was just browsing the net for pressure washers..there is some on ebay 13 hp pressure 4350 psi petrol washers at £285 brand new....is this ok if we are just wanting to send water down the donpipes to check for blockages?? maybe kev would beable to advise

A friend of mine has recently bought a petrol pressure washer of ebay. It was fine for the tools that came with it but getting it sorted to use his own tools was a problem as the fittings were not standard (made in China)- in this day and age hard to believe I know. He has had several problems.

I am a great believer in you get what you pay for. I have a Honda engined pressure washer and it has been fine without a problem. It cost about £600 plus the dreaded. But it performs every time without fail - worth the extra £ in my opinion. Its not much bigger than an electric. Also if your doing commercial it will need to work connected to your tank in your van and power a long hose (mines 40m) Add at least £400 for the h/p hose and wheel mounted reel. Its not cheap but the rewards are more than worth it.

[john tomkins]

I am a great believer in you get what you pay for. 

Too true mate,
I got a £200 petrol PW and had nothing but trouble with it, and the replacement which I then got my money back, can't justify paying £600+ for a good one, so am selling off the rest of the kit, Lance, Gutter cleaner, hose, nozzels etc over on buy and sell

[darren73]

hi mark,what do you think of the gutter vac,have you cleaned any gutters yet

[henryroberts]

mark ive just got my gutter-vac  too

you need to get the high pressure kit from omnipole which fits to the powerpole(trigger,hose & nozzle) ,
im also looking at electric pressure washers,i might get the one from wickes - 160 bar and about 650 litres per hour £110. i was told you dont need the heavy duty pressure washer to wash out the down pipes, also you need one which has a thread fitting to the lance rather than the push fit so you can fit it to the powerpole trigger

steve what pressure washer did u purchase to clean the downpipes

thanks

[*Derek*]

Yere lucky. The 13hp honda pressure washers are well over 2k euro here in Ireland.

@ Kev when you leave generator in box trailer do you leave door open with it?

 

[drive surgeon]

can you list what you need to do gutter vacuuming?

i assumed i just needed the wet and dry vac that omnipole supply
the suction pole that comes with it
nozzles
and maybe a generator if no electric supply on site?

what else do i need?

[STEVE-UK]

i ended up buying one of these 270305038424 of ebay,  its a loncin , the same make as omnipoles generators