If I felt it was good enough I would have said so ![Wink ;)](http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/Smileys/classic/wink.gif)
Rob ![Grin ;D](http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/Smileys/classic/grin.gif)
So why isn't it good enough? Will it not do the job? We use crappy electric ones and they do the job (yes they take ages), so surely a 3000psi petrol jet washer will be 100 times better?
I can get a 300psi 12lpm for £440
Cheapest 4000 psi with 15lpm is 800, so is it really worth it for the extra 3 lpm? 3000psi is surly powerful enough?
As soon as you mention 'add-on' the eyes start to roll.
Not because you are a windy looking to branch out , fair play . Simply as 9/10 times the new service you are offering is regarded by the owner as an 'add on'.
In my mind it has to be treated in the same respect as your core business , ie Do your research, buy industrial grade kit capable of tackling the job at hand (15lpm would be regarded as min), market yourself as a pro providing this service which is what custys would expect, wouldn't you ?
Turing up with the cheapest kit from Netto or poundland, hardly conveys this image ![Wink ;)](http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/Smileys/classic/wink.gif)
Here's the thing, the pressure washer isn't a crappy one it's still a very good machine, it's from jetmac, has all the professional gubbins etc, brass pump, stainless steel couplings, Loncin engine 2 year guarantee etc,
It's not a cheap bit of kit, but I'm not looking to spend 1000's on something that may not get used much!
If someone was adding on window cleaning, then I would never tell them to buy the best gear, as they'd not reap the benefits, it makes more financial sense to purchase a solid peive of equipment that won't break the bank. I've not got 1000's to spend, I simply can't afford it,
I rung terry at jetmac and he said the 3000psi 12lpm would be ample to do the job, he said the o my major difference would be the 4000psi 15lpm would be faster and would run a whirlaway better.
So surely the point is that the 3000psi 12lpm will do the job very well, just maybe not as fast as a larger machine?
As I said this is for the odd job, customers choose us bevause we are cheaper than 'professional pressure washer company's' and just because we're there doing there windows once a month anyway, plus they know us well, trust is etc etc
I will perhaps try out the two and see what makes more sense. But I don't see why buying a ferrari when I'm only going to the shops once a month is necessary...
I just wanted to know if the 12lpm would do the job, if it does, then I'm sure that will be more than sufficient for us.
We've been using crap electric ones, and they do the job, so I can't believe a 3000psi 12lpm won't be 100 times better?