[AndyDS]

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my washer to a more powerful pump - my budget is £650 what do you all think? Thank you in advance.
Andy

Hyundai HYW3600GB - NEW
Gear Drive Petrol Pressure Washer 3600psi
The HYW3600GB features the Hyundai HY390 4-stroke OHV Petrol engine, coupled to the Gear drive Triplex pump, with brass head and ceramic pistons for long life.
This is a heavy duty high pressure washer designed for a serious work load.
Specification:
Engine: Hyundai HY390 4-stroke OHV
Max. Power: 13hp
Pump: Hyundai Gear drive Triplex with Brass Head, Ceramic Pistons and Thermal relief valve
Max. Pressure: 3600psi / 240 bar
Flow Rate: 17 litres/minute
Hoses: 15m high pressure hose, 3m suction hose
Weight: 65kg
Chassis: 4 wheels with pneumatic tyres, includes hose reel and removable handle for easy storage
Features: Easi-prime system, Thermal relief valve, low oil shut down, HD lance, Geardrive pump.
http://pdfs.findtheneedle.co.uk/6443-HYW3600GB-spec-sheet.pdf

[Jettaway]

What machine have you got now?

If you have a good engine and want a bigger pump then just buy a bigger pump.

Triplex pumps are cheap Chinese Cr@p, it'll break within a year (I can tell you first hand)

[BDCS]

Triplex usually means it has 3 pistons 

[AndyDS]

 Thanks Jettaway - one to steer clear from then!

However, anything is better than what I have at the moment. I have something similar the Kiam C&*P but under a different name Neilson CT1971 or CT 1791 I can’t remember, so it’s not worth putting a new pump on. You can see my eagerness to upgrade. I will be upgrading all my gear as and when money allows. I made the mistake of buying cheap in the first place, but had no choice when starting out. So any advice from you guys on decent kit is helpful.

BDCS - "Triplex usually means it has 3 pistons" - What's the norm then  What would you recommend around my budget, a decent second hand pump?
Cheers
Andy

[Matt Gibson]

Hi mate,

Lee kenny on here (Kenny83) has some good second hand machines come up for sale. Maybe get in touch with him, or he will see this post and get him to keep an eye out for you. Some good buys on eBay too. Do a search on here for what types of machines/engines/pumps are best. Its been done to death. You will be able to get a decent Honda/Yanmar engine with a 15lpm pump on it for that sort of money.

[Jettaway]

I was exactly the same as you Andy. So changed cheap Chinese pump for an interpump. When the cr@ppy engine gives out I'll put a Honda on it. Can't afford to change an engine that works.

[BDCS]

I'd stay away - brass head with internal unloader won't last long, spares won't be easy to get hold of etc. You can get a diesel on e bay which will save loads on fuel, look for something like a Yanmar with an Interpump or the like for your money - or if you prefer petrol a genuine Honda. Most pumps are triplex !

[Jettaway]

Triplex does mean that, but this pump is still a Chinese model.

[BDCS]

Yes either that or Korean

[AndyDS]

Thank you for your help, I will look for a second hand washer. With a Yanmar or Honda are the servicing costs and replacement parts easily available and reasonable?

Regards
Andy

[BDCS]

Personally I would save and get new kit because if you don't know what to look for you could quite easily buy a "pup". I know you'll say but I've not got that much but you'll benefit in the long run. I replaced a petrol Honda with a diesel Lombardini and the fuel savings more than paid for the machine in the first season.