[Keir Hughes]

I'm in the planning process on starting my own jet washing business. I'm sure I'll have a number of questions along the way but I'll start with this:
Will this pressure washer be ok to start with, it seems quite cheap for 18.9 lpm?
Briggs and stratton 3000px
Spec:

Maximum water pressure (bar)
207
Spray Tips/Nozzles
7-in-1 Nozzle
Pump Type
Annovi Reverberi™ axial cam pump with Easy Start™ technology
Frame
Steel
Handle
Fold-down handle
Length (cm)
65
Height (cm)
64
Engine Series
875EX Series™ OHV
Fuel Tank Capacity (l)
1,1
Muffler
Performance Muffler
Consumer Warranty (engine) **
2 Years Limited
Maximum water pressure (PSI)*
3000
Maximum water flow rate (l/h)
1,134 (18.9 lpm)
High Temperature Thermal Relief
Yes
Hose Length (m)
9
Wheel Style
Integrated
Weight (kg)
28
Width (cm)
56
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Engine Capacity (cc)
190
Starter
ReadyStart®
Consumer Warranty (product) **
2 Years Limited
CE Compliant

Thanks in advance, Keir

[Mike Halliday]

Can you give a link to the actual machine?

[Keir Hughes]

I realised after I posted that it was in the wrong place, sorry.
Here is a link. I've found it for around £375
https://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/en_gb/product-catalog/pressure-washers/3000px-petrol-pressure-washer.html

Thanks, Keir

[Mike Halliday]

That machine would be considered a toy in the pressure washing industry.

The minimum standard needed would be a 11-13hp engine driving a 15-21lt pump at 3000psi,

Trying to getaway with spending less than a grand would be unwise unless you found a good quality second hand machine

[Keir Hughes]

I was concentrating solely on lpm and thought 18.9 was pretty good. But hp is a factor too obviously! I didn't necessarily want to go cheap but thought this might be ok and I read on another thread that briggs and stratton were ok. I'll keep searching!
Thanks, Keir

[Keir Hughes]

So we are looking at something more like this?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F352676553764

Thanks, Keir

[zesty]

Try jetmac.co.uk

Or Rutland pumps.

I’ve had two machines from jetmac and never had a problem.

You want a Loncin 21lpm 3000psi or Honda engine. (Loncin is a bit cheaper, and still very reliable)

Mine have never missed a beat.

[Smudger]

So we are looking at something more like this?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F352676553764

Thanks, Keir

Not really - might last you a month or two

Buy QUALITY  - that’s not cheap but will last - my Honda gx390’s last around 5 years and they are run absolutely ragged - many times 10 hours a day - full chat and if I remember I might occasionally change the oil 

Darran

[SB Cleaning]

Speak to Ben at Rutland Pumps.