I was looking for a relatively reliable yet relatively inexpensive pressure washer, I heard Honda's are good however which pressure washer would you recommend I start off with? It has to be gas powered as I'd have no feasable way of powering an electric pressure washer while away from home...
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Going mobile, Good startoff Pressure Washer?
- Thread starter MikeWLS1
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brwill2005
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Concentrate more on the pump than the engine. The pump is what usually fails on a PW. Cat and General pumps are some of the best.
LeadingEdgeDetail
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Why not get electric?
You can use the customer's electricity, nobody ever cares when you tell them "All I need from you is an outlet!".
Also, having a generator is good so you can power your vacuum, pressure washer, polishers, and lights where there is no electricity.
Gas powered pressure washers can't do that!
You can use the customer's electricity, nobody ever cares when you tell them "All I need from you is an outlet!".
Also, having a generator is good so you can power your vacuum, pressure washer, polishers, and lights where there is no electricity.
Gas powered pressure washers can't do that!
StumpyDetailing said:Why not get electric?
You can use the customer's electricity, nobody ever cares when you tell them "All I need from you is an outlet!".
Also, having a generator is good so you can power your vacuum, pressure washer, polishers, and lights where there is no electricity.
Gas powered pressure washers can't do that!
Well yes, but I was also going to be using the pressure washer on homes aswell as a side job. I forgot to mention that... Would an electric pressure washer be powerfull enough on a home?
Karcher and others have Professional Electric PW's, some will need 220V~240V so you need to be careful.
After rebuilding my Karcher Electric one and spending alot of time talking with people who do these types of repairs and sales for a living I've learned that the cheap PW sold at the Big Box Stores aren't worth a damn. It's really a crap shoot as to how long they will last.
Personally, If it me, I'd go with a Gas one if I was starting out because there are plenty of quality one's out there that won't break the bank. If your on a budget you'll either have to buy a decent PW and a so-so generator to stretch dollars.
I'm not sure Honda makes PW's but they sure to make some great pumps that are in PW's
MorBid
After rebuilding my Karcher Electric one and spending alot of time talking with people who do these types of repairs and sales for a living I've learned that the cheap PW sold at the Big Box Stores aren't worth a damn. It's really a crap shoot as to how long they will last.
Personally, If it me, I'd go with a Gas one if I was starting out because there are plenty of quality one's out there that won't break the bank. If your on a budget you'll either have to buy a decent PW and a so-so generator to stretch dollars.
I'm not sure Honda makes PW's but they sure to make some great pumps that are in PW's
MorBid
The nozzles are rated by degrees. The smaller the number the less wider the fan until your at like a pin point (which isn't good for cars).
The larger the number of Degrees of the nozzle the wider the fan will be and that's what you want when washing cars. I think the ones at the self wash bays are around 3000. Just watch it and don't get to close to the panels.
MorBiD
The larger the number of Degrees of the nozzle the wider the fan will be and that's what you want when washing cars. I think the ones at the self wash bays are around 3000. Just watch it and don't get to close to the panels.
MorBiD
detail machine
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I too am looking for a power washer. The best place so far and I have looked for 2 months now is northen equipment. You can go with the
NorthStar Personal Series Pressure Washer — 2000 PSI, 2 GPM
Item# 157471
Was $219.99
Sale $199.99
You'll still need to get a pump. They are from $90 to $200. If your doing a couple cars a week you can get the lesser expensive ones. If you are going to do a higher volume spend your money on a
NorthStar Professional Series Pressure Washer — 2700 PSI, 2.5 GPM
Item# 1578111
Was $599.99
Sale $549.99
This one comes with pump attached. If you have a store near you then this is the best place I have found. Plus you can get the parts there and get some help from an employee. I got my water tank from Tractor Supply for $67 it is a 60 gallon tank, but I only do 2 cars a week on my days off.
Pressure Washers | Northern Tool + Equipment
As far as electric I bought 4 in one weekend at home depot they work once each time, but keep your receipt
NorthStar Personal Series Pressure Washer — 2000 PSI, 2 GPM
Item# 157471
Was $219.99
Sale $199.99
You'll still need to get a pump. They are from $90 to $200. If your doing a couple cars a week you can get the lesser expensive ones. If you are going to do a higher volume spend your money on a
NorthStar Professional Series Pressure Washer — 2700 PSI, 2.5 GPM
Item# 1578111
Was $599.99
Sale $549.99
This one comes with pump attached. If you have a store near you then this is the best place I have found. Plus you can get the parts there and get some help from an employee. I got my water tank from Tractor Supply for $67 it is a 60 gallon tank, but I only do 2 cars a week on my days off.
Pressure Washers | Northern Tool + Equipment
As far as electric I bought 4 in one weekend at home depot they work once each time, but keep your receipt