[Jakey boy]

Hi guys,

Just have a few questions that you guys with expierence will be able to answer!

1. Is 3000psi at 12lpm enough for patios and driveways? (I'll only be doing around 2-4 jobs a month as its an add on service)

2. Are the Loncin engine(s) reliable?

3. Is jetmac a good place to buy from? His prices seem by far the cheapest?

4. Do I need any detergents for patios etc? If so what do you guys recommend as 'must have' detergents etc, or a general cleaning detergent that you always carry with you?

5. Do I really need a 'whirlaway' type accessory? Or will a turbo nozzle be sufficient for the amount of work I'll be doing?

Any info and advice is much appreciated, I won't be doing many jobs per month, so budget is rather limited. Main income is window cleaning, however would like to be able to take on a bit more pressure washing work without having to suffer the crap electric one I have!

I will mainly be doing customers patios and driveways, so do you think the 7hp Loncin 3000psi at 12lpm will be a good choice? I'm not looking to be super fast as this is an extra service. How ever I don't want to come unstuck and not be able to clean certain stains etc...

The next level would be the 14 hp Loncin 4000psi  15lpm, but the price is a lot more, and will I really need that extra power and flow?

Many thanks guys!

 





 

[Rob@Blast off]

You could probably get away with using a 12 lpm machine and turbo nozzle but it won't run a whirlaway properly, get yourself a used Honda 15 lpm.

[Jakey boy]

You could probably get away with using a 12 lpm machine and turbo nozzle but it won't run a whirlaway properly, get yourself a used Honda 15 lpm.

Ok, I'll have a look about, would you mind answering the other questions as well

[Rob@Blast off]

Bloody hell you don't want much do ya

1) Just
2) don't know
3) doesn't have the best reputation
4) hypo
5) does come in handy, but I don't use mine on every job

As well as the machine you will also need a buffer tank, shovel, brushes, watering can/sprayer, spare high pressure hose, variable nozzle, turbo nozzle, waterproofs/wellies, goggles etc

[Jakey boy]

Bloody hell you don't want much do ya

1) Just
2) don't know
3) doesn't have the best reputation
4) hypo
5) does come in handy, but I don't use mine on every job

As well as the machine you will also need a buffer tank, shovel, brushes, watering can/sprayer, spare high pressure hose, variable nozzle, turbo nozzle, waterproofs/wellies, goggles etc

Ok, watering can for what?

Cheers for info

[Jakey boy]

Opinions on this one?

http://www.jetmac.co.uk/shop/7-horse-power-loncin-ar-triplex-pump-3000-psi-12-litres-per-minute/

[Rob@Blast off]

Bloody hell you don't want much do ya

1) Just
2) don't know
3) doesn't have the best reputation
4) hypo
5) does come in handy, but I don't use mine on every job

As well as the machine you will also need a buffer tank, shovel, brushes, watering can/sprayer, spare high pressure hose, variable nozzle, turbo nozzle, waterproofs/wellies, goggles etc

Ok, watering can for what?

Cheers for info

For applying chems

[Jakey boy]

Bloody hell you don't want much do ya

1) Just
2) don't know
3) doesn't have the best reputation
4) hypo
5) does come in handy, but I don't use mine on every job

As well as the machine you will also need a buffer tank, shovel, brushes, watering can/sprayer, spare high pressure hose, variable nozzle, turbo nozzle, waterproofs/wellies, goggles etc

Ok, watering can for what?

Cheers for info

For applying chems

So will 3000psi 12lpm be ok for the odd job? Will it get the job done?

[Rob@Blast off]

Yeah should be ok with a bit of chemical assistance 

[Jakey boy]

Yeah should be ok with a bit of chemical assistance  

Cool, so what's the best procedure? Water can with chemical poured over patio/driveway then just pressure wash off?

What do you do after he job is done? Sweep it over

Also what is 'hypo' ?

[Jettaway]

Don't give all our secrets away Rob lol

[Matt.]

Is this any good to you Jakey boy

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261783120345&globalID=EBAY-GB

[Jakey boy]

Is this any good to you Jakey boy

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261783120345&globalID=EBAY-GB

Looks good but In only after the pressure washer itself... Looking to spend less than £500 as it really is only an add on to my window cleaning

Thanks for posting it though !

[clarkson]

Hi look in classifieds this would be ideal
John

[Jakey boy]

Hi look in classifieds this would be ideal
John

What page is it on? Can't find it!?

Do you mean the for sale section on clean it up?

[Rob_Mac]

How would you rate your window cleaning service. Average, good, more than average, excellent, the best?

Rob

[Jakey boy]

How would you rate your window cleaning service. Average, good, more than average, excellent, the best?

Rob

It's certainly the best  only have to read the reviews we get to work that out!

Pressure washing is just an add on. Not trying to be the best in the country, but we will do the best we can, we only get 1-2 jobs a month, so I don't want to spend a fortune on one.

[Rob_Mac]

You don't need to be spending a fortune on the kit for the works or have national coverage but if you start from the perspective that it is just an add on that doesn't require the same effort because the work comes in as one or two enquiries per month then it will only ever be an 'add on'.

Take the advice on here and go for a 15 LPM machine, you will need chemical assistance on some projects but it shouldn't leave you wishing you had got a slightly larger machine.

All the best

Rob

[Jakey boy]

You don't need to be spending a fortune on the kit for the works or have national coverage but if you start from the perspective that it is just an add on that doesn't require the same effort because the work comes in as one or two enquiries per month then it will only ever be an 'add on'.

Take the advice on here and go for a 15 LPM machine, you will need chemical assistance on some projects but it shouldn't leave you wishing you had got a slightly larger machine.

All the best



Rob

All I want to know is, is the 12 lpm 3000psi enough to clean driveways and patios, if it is, then I don't see why I'd need 15 lpm...

[Rob_Mac]

If I felt it was good enough I would have said so

Rob