I'm a bit new so exuse my illknowledge... I'm going to go into the business of mobile detailing this summer however I need a ball park figure of what kind of pressure washer to start off with? I was thinking 3,000 PSI would be enough? If not then what is? Also what would be a good brand to look into while staying relatively cheap? How much will a decent pressure washer run me? Also where can I get a water storage tank to carry around in a truck and feed the pressure washer? Thanks in advanced...
What's a good Pressure Washer / Storage tank to start off with?
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Ron Harris
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Home Depot has a Honda $699.00 Not cheep but will not let you down.
You can also find the same Pressure washer with a different pump at Northern Tool along with water tanks.
Just because a pressure washer produces 3000 psi dosn't mean you need to use all that psi to wash. I have mine turned down to around 1000 psi. Works fine and saves water.
You can also find the same Pressure washer with a different pump at Northern Tool along with water tanks.
Just because a pressure washer produces 3000 psi dosn't mean you need to use all that psi to wash. I have mine turned down to around 1000 psi. Works fine and saves water.
The Big Kahuna
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I have been using a Karcher 3000 psi, gas powered, for years. About a year ago I purchased a 1500 psi electric Karcher to tide me over while the gas one was under repair. Since then I never have used the gas washer on my vehicles. Here are my pros and cons of each:
GAS
++ If you have other jobs around the house, especially stubborn stains on concrete, this is the way to go.
- Will SEVERELY damage stuff on your vechicle if used wrong. (I punctured a tire once, belive it or not)
- My Karcher is constantly under repair (4th one I have owned.)
- A hassle to bring out, if you wash your car often.
- Your neighbors will love the noise if you use it in the evening.... :hairpull
ELECTRIC
+ Never, at least for me, breaks down
+ Quiet
+ Easy to set-up
+ Small size
+ Can be used in an enclosed garage
+ Does, in my opinion, the same job the gas will do on a vehicle.
+++ AFFORDABLE, to most...
Good luck.....
GAS
++ If you have other jobs around the house, especially stubborn stains on concrete, this is the way to go.
- Will SEVERELY damage stuff on your vechicle if used wrong. (I punctured a tire once, belive it or not)
- My Karcher is constantly under repair (4th one I have owned.)
- A hassle to bring out, if you wash your car often.
- Your neighbors will love the noise if you use it in the evening.... :hairpull
ELECTRIC
+ Never, at least for me, breaks down
+ Quiet
+ Easy to set-up
+ Small size
+ Can be used in an enclosed garage
+ Does, in my opinion, the same job the gas will do on a vehicle.
+++ AFFORDABLE, to most...
Good luck.....