how many watts(genertaor) do i need? waterless wash?

**so fresh & so c** · 05-06-2009, 10:50 AM

right now im just start my business an im running it out off my car. so im looking for a small gen. i just need to power a vac 6 amp and polisher 9.6 amp. also what do you guys think about the waterless car wash stuff. im using 3D `s waterless wash(the old product, not the new product). who do you thinks makes the best stuff?

**gmblack3** · 05-06-2009, 11:21 AM

QEW and ONR are both good.

Unless you plan on getting a carpet extractor something in the 3k watt range should be plenty.

**Bert** · 05-06-2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by gmblack3a

QEW and ONR are both good.

Unless you plan on getting a carpet extractor something in the 3k watt range should be plenty.

How much power to extractors such as the Mytee II`s pull? With a vacuum, a heater, and a pump all working at the same time in some instances, I would guess a pretty large amount.

**Envious Eric** · 05-06-2009, 01:30 PM

I notice a drop in power when I have a PC and a mytee lite II running on the same circuit...so yeah, its a good size draw on a 110

**AppliedColors** · 05-06-2009, 01:49 PM

This will get you started for $299:

- Harbor Freight Generator

Can`t run your vac and polisher at the same time though.

**so fresh & so c** · 05-06-2009, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by AppliedColors

This will get you started for $299:

- Harbor Freight Generator

Can`t run your vac and polisher at the same time though.

thanks. its just me working so i dont need to run both at the same time

**Showroom Shine** · 05-07-2009, 09:36 AM

Concerning a generator, it depends on what you want to run as some have suggested. On the waterless wash products. Well, there are quite a few now. ONR is not waterless! You mix it with water,wash the vehicle a section at a time and dry it! Never used the QEW.

If you really mean Waterless theirs Dri Wash n Guard, No Wet,and a slew of other products. If I may suggest,think about the complete picture of what and how you want to run your business. I truely don`t believe that guys are totally waterless. They say so,but using ONR is not waterless. I`m sort of a cross between the two styles. I do both,depending on the conditions. Place, amount of mud or dirt on the vehicle,restrictions, etc. I try not to limit my business. Yesterday I detailed a Harley with alot of chrome with Dri Wash n Guard. Came out Beatiful. PM ,I will discuss the positives and negatives with you.