[Radek Jablonski]

Thinking of buying power washer to offer this extra service to my customers.
Already have 400l upright tank on the van, but the problem is all the washers are having thick hose with filter and smaller hose returnig water to the tank. Not easy to connect to the existing tank. There is fitted shelf on the top of the tank and also theres hose and cable for the water pump in the cap, so no way to open the cap for putting the washer hoses into it.
So, any washers able to suck up the water from the tank, (have this fitted on the bottom of the tank http://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15094/Products/Tnkacc4) without return hose?

What would be a minimum spec of the petrol washer to use also with the rotary surface cleaner, minimum starter?

[John Kelly]

The tanks are easy to drill so you can easily put the hose direct into the tank or attach a suitable fitting.

For effective pressure washing you need a minimum of 3000 psi. There are cheap machines on the market but I would suggest pay a little more and get a Honda engined machine.
I have always found the Whirlaways with the skirts on better than the ones with castors as these do tend to collapse after a while going over bumpy surfaces.

[Radek Jablonski]

john what fittings would you sugest? do you have something that could be easy fitted on the top of the tank (no way I will get to the bottom) with hose to be connected inside going down to the bottom and then hose between tank and washer (big enough to be ready for 21l per minute), one for sucking one for water return.

Was thinking about gx360, 3000-3600psi and 15l per minute.

[Mike Halliday]

You can bypass into the supply hose so it creates a circle of water, as long as you don't allow the pump to run for an excessive amount of time it won't be a problem, I adapted my machine to do this 4 yrs a go with no problems.

I would go for the gx390 the extra horsepower lets the engine strain less.

Forget the big FSC  they are no quicker you just have to move them slower, and get a turbo lance you will need it for weeds

[Radek Jablonski]

thats a good idea

If that connection (http://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15094/Products/Tnkacc4) allows for 15l per minute the other outlet I could use for water return, but I am afraid that it will not allow for 15lpm, what you think? (some water filter could be fitted between on the hose before water hits the washer). Valve is on the bottom of the tank so there is no hard sucking as gravity would help.

[Mike Halliday]

A basic 3/4 or 1 inch  T junction would be ok, fitted to the pump inlet.

Then a solution line fitted from the uploader to the t junction,

I have this filter fitted to my pressure washer  can you see the brass bolt? I have removed this bolt and fitted my return at this point

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pressure-Washer-1-2-in-line-Water-Filter-/281049012035?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item416fd39743

[jim mca]

radek

take the lid of your tank and chuck the suction hose in with a weight tied to it and do the same with the unloader hose or use a wheelie bin

[Radek Jablonski]

there is already hose and cable fitted inside the lid for the water pump that is filling extractor, too much problem to take lid up each time.
Making just a hole wil make a problems, water will spill outside the tank, it must be some king of fitting or hole that can be easy blocked

[jim mca]

Goggle tank bulkhead fitting or buy a inline filter ask Matt Gibson to post a picture of his set up if you ask in the general section they will sort you out also M clean has a couple of diesel washers for sale

[Radek Jablonski]

thanks jim, just found that before you post it  - http://www.tanks-direct.co.uk/bsp_tank_fittings/bsp_polypropylene_male_outlets it should sort me out. Big enough to get some hose through it and seal with mastic/glue around for permanent fitment, also thay have a float valves that i was thinking for long time as i still overflow the tank flooding my van

do not want diesel washer, more expensive, i know good for long time run, very efficient but I will be looking after something good with resonable price as will also need turbo brush, some rotary cleaner, pressure lance and more meters of hose. Need to buy on good prices as i will be also looking next year for window cleaning eq to fit also.

[jim mca]

Radek

have a look a Robs pressure washers they run on red diesel so £6 a day to run if they are electric start then would be a great start

[Radek Jablonski]

you mean these? http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=184197.0
that's used ones, veeeeery used, do not want a trouble

[Neil Jones]

Radek Rob wouldn't sell you junk. These machines aren't like carpet cleaners they can look poo but will run day in day out.
My generator must be 8 years old, it looks like a load of scrap metal but yesterday it ran for 6 hours and will do again tomorrow. They are literally bullet proof.