[Ben Marriott]

I maintain that jet Mac makes some good stuff - I just hate their frames everywhere you look they've tried to shave metal off to save money. Same goes for hose and lances... No issues with the belt drive to be honest as long as you keep a spare belt... There's a reason farm equipment moved over to gearboxes

The ws202 is the original 47 series pump from interpump - the evolution series was developed to try to extend seal life and standardise components across the range. The seal design has changed to support the Pistons more completely - the carriers have been extended and the crank has been moved slightly to increase overall contact with lubricant. Reducing internal temperature and extending oil and water seal life. They also produce more pressure and flow on the same engines - I suspect it's down to the crank setup and smoother strikes on Pistons.

The ws202 and the evo are very similar - don't let anyone tell you the evo are rubbish - they probably can't or aren't allowed to by them. They are slightly cheaper and the ws202 have been out longer but I haven't known an evo go wrong in three years heavy use.

Ref their eBay shop they sometimes sell more than they have in stock so close to prevent further orders.

[Matt.]

That machine with the hose reel fitted is a very nice looking machine, before I bought mine from Rutland pumps I almost bought the exact same for £1100 or 2 for 2000 from a guy in Scotland, spoke with Chris and he says 2nd hand only worth 800 each   I just think at 1800 you paid top price for it, this just means it will take a week longer to pay for  in terms of jobs done.

Each to there own and am happy with we're I went and hope your as happy with yours

[Plankton]

Thanks Ben. Its the 202 that's coming as the evo and AR is out of stock. The hoses and lances I've had have no real issues from two years but the two piece frame is TERRIBLE and the wheels also. I've been running a 9hp Loncin with a AR triplex pump for two years so I should be getting the jobs done quicker!
Just hoping he doesn't hold back on the 20m hose and send a 10m

[Plankton]

That machine with the hose reel fitted is a very nice looking machine, before I bought mine from Rutland pumps I almost bought the exact same for £1100 or 2 for 2000 from a guy in Scotland, spoke with Chris and he says 2nd hand only worth 800 each   I just think at 1800 you paid top price for it, this just means it will take a week longer to pay for  in terms of jobs done.

Each to there own and am happy with we're I went and hope your as happy with yours

When I was on the phone to him he wasn't budging much on the price but at 1800 he would have had more to work with.
Who's the guy in Scotland.

[Ben Marriott]

I pretty much guarantee he will have made £800 on that but you got a better deal having the 202 over a AR pump he will be paying more for the 202 over the evo too. As you say the worst bit is the frame - the galv stuff is terrible it's too thin and made from monkey metal in China.... Part of the reason the profit will be huge on that machine our barrow frames cost £265 plus vat the galv (we priced them for the builds) are about £115 all in

[Matt Gibson]

Alan,

You got a website mate? Always nice to meet another local guy.

[chris scott]

I have been using the Evo pumps on Briggs engines for about two years now…no issues whatsoever. These are the direct drive pumps. I remove the pumps from the engines every six months to check for wear on the shafts…nothing yet.
My thinking was that if I got 12 months use from them I could take them off and throw them away and fit new.
The 14hp 2100's are better on fuel (or seem to be) than the 11hp Gx390's due to them not working flat out.The nail sea frames don't seem to shake themselves apart. The K1's are totally reliable.
I was/will  get Ben to build me some more when the time comes ….but I am still waiting for the machines to fail!
These machines are ideal for constant use in the domestic /industrial market. The combination of the flow/pressure  make the nozzle size spot  on for max performance from a FLC. We rarely have to stand around due to lack of water from domestic supplies .What water we do use is used to maximum efficiency (full power at full flow) through the nozzle.
I would imagine Ben you build these machines at very good prices ( and still take a profit) compared to what else is on the market.

Thats what I like about this forum …people ask advice ,people take time to give in depth relevant answers to the questions asked. People then go and do the opposite

[Matt.]

Thats what I like about this forum …people ask advice ,people take time to give in depth relevant answers to the questions asked. People then go and do the opposite


Yes Chris I have to agree with your last statement, but not everyone !! 

[Plankton]

Alan,

You got a website mate? Always nice to meet another local guy.

burnbraecleaning.co.uk

[Plankton]

This should be here tomorrow
http://www.jetmac.co.uk/shop/honda-gx-390-petrol-jetwasher-with-21-litre-interpump-reduction-gearbox-and-hose-reel/

How did you get on with your new machine. Is the flow far better for the rotary cleaner. Did he dispatch it on time?