[Heb Alpha]

I've got three Ryobi PPW3000's petrol pressure washers which have 200 bar pressure (3000 psi). On the whole they run well, but trying to get replacement parts for the subaru engine is nigh impossible and it doesn't have the capacity to work off a tank/barrel.

I'm looking to upgrade and i'm getting baffled by the various options. 2 machines that I'm looking at are the Aquawash PCW3000 with a GX340 engine, interpump, 2:1 gearbox, 11 HP coming in at £1345 plus vat,  the Pramac PW30 with a Honda GX390, interpump, 2:1 gearbox, 11 HP coming in at £999 + vat or the JWD Honda Cobra with Honda GX 340 but apparently it is direct drive?

Any thoughts on the above? I need it to work off mains and tank and I'm not sure if gearbox or direct drive is better.

Also, can anyone advise on chemicals? Most of our pw work is drives, patios, walls and up until now we haven't used any chemicals, but i've noticed that after a few months some the areas cleaned have a build up of limescale and need cleaned again - is this nornmal or should we be using a chemical?

Thanks

Rob

[pro-clean]

HI rob I,v got pt250e from Tech-clean good bit of kit . nice people to do business with


This model has the GX390 Honda engine and the Interpump WS202 gear driven pump. Works upto 200bar at 21ltrs per min. Robust design in cage fitted with hose reel and 45mtr hose. This machine will give superior cleaning power to tackle the toughest cleaning jobs. The extra volume of water increases the cleaning power dramatically. All our attachments can also be used with this machine

richie

[Heb Alpha]

Thanks Richie, I'll follow that up - had a quick look on their website and it looks like a good piece of kit.

Cheers

Rob

[BDCS]

The gx390 is 13hp and the gx340 is 11hp. I've got the 15 ltr/min tech clean kit without the gearbox and have run that for 7 seasons with only valve and unloader changes.

[Heb Alpha]

Are the valves and unloader easy enough to purchase?

I've had loads of hassle trying to get any parts for the Ryobi machine. Needed a carb and petrol tank as rust from the bottom of the tank was getting into the carb (which shouldn't have happened anyway) - the only option available was to buy a replacement engine which was the same price as a new pressure washer. I now use the 3rd machine as spares for the other 2.

Cheers

Rob

[BDCS]

Honda and interpump spares are widely available - if you buy better kit you'll be able to get spares.

[Rob_Mac]

I've just been on the website Heb Alpha - there is a man on one of the photos that has a striking resemblance to Donald Trump!!!

Rob

[JSMC]

jetmacsystems do a good loncin 13hp machine. i have one and so do a few others

[Heb Alpha]

Thanks for that mate but I'm going to stick to a honda engine. I've found a company in Glasgow who are very helpful and they've got a few to choose from at a good price - cheers

[AC Pressure]

I have to agree i bought my PT250e from Tech-Clean 3 months ago great machine i look forward to many happy years using it. honda GX390 engine is great