Guy B

As are down stream injectors (2-3 months) guns (2-3 months) QC's (2-3 months) and yes hoses. I'm lucky if we get 1 year out of a hose. Of course it could be longer or shorter depending on the volume of business.

Unless you're running a hot water machine & running hot water all the time you don't need 2 wire (R2) 6000 psi hose, again twice as heavy as 1 wire (R1) and more expensive. While I understand your desire to buy for the long haul you will soon realize that hose is and will be a disposable part of business. Never mind Buddy, it's your money to spend, have at it. Good Luck!

Neil, Jim's advice on 1/2 hose would be correct & sound if you washed parking garages...which I'm guessing you don't. Also Jim's equipment is far and above (both in use and build) than what most contractors have. Your company is window cleaning that is adding or has added pressure washing in its line up. So let me say this again "You Don't Need 1/2" Pressure Hose". Not only is it more expensive it's also quite a bit heavier than 3/8's hose 1 wire hose. Now if you have high volume (10+ gpm) hot water equipment & wash very large ammounts of flat work then by all means step up to 1/2" hose and disregard this post.

I guess I'd have to say the obvious, motor goes out so do both pumps. Espec has some nice looking compact high volume cold units.

Awesome story Brad!!! And yes, I am the best "Boss Man" I've ever worked for. Hello & Welcome!

Call Russ he'll hook you up. No you don't need 1/2 hose, now that's expensive. PSI drop for me is about 300 to 400 PSI on 200' of hose...it's a non-factor really. Somebody is trying to sell you a load of bull.

That's because you're using the wrong size injector. Change to a 3-5 gpm injector and it will pull like mad. Trust me 8 gpm units are all we run.

Check with Russ Johnson at Southside Equipment I think he's got a sale going on. I bought 400' from him and buy hose from several places. I try to buy 400 to 600 at a time, spare hose is a must.

Not sure where you're getting that from, we run 200' straight lengths and the hose cost about $160-170 with shipping.

I have found no need to have more than 200' on a reel. Do we have more? Yes it's in the truck rarely used.

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Oh by the way, my main service area is Fayetteville N.C. Home of the 82nd something I'm very proud of. We've done quite a few projects on Ft. Bragg this year. Awesome group of people there!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well then my Friend you are way ahead of the curve. No problem with being optimistic David, but you must also be realistic at the same time. I wish you nothing but the best Buddy!!!

David first off let me say....God Bless Your Service And Sacrifice Defending Our Country And The Freedom Americans Enjoy And Sometimes Take For Granted. Now on to your questions....... First it's very easy and inexpensive to project a Professional image, it's another (And not as inexpensive) to provide consistent Professional results. Starting a business (Any Business) starts with a "Plan" which it seems you may have already learned. What is your level of "Commitment" to starting this Business? I can honestly tell you that you are looking at, at least 5 years before you will see your business fly on it's own. Who is your target demographic? If it's residential, why would a customer pick your service over any of the hundreds in your area, what is going to make your business "Stand Out"? My friend there are more pressure washers or guys that "And Pressure Wash" in Fla. than probably any other State in the Union, it's called "Market Saturation" this is where I would ask you if you're sure a pressure washing business is really what you want to start, think about it. Owning a pressure washing business means you will wear "Many Hats".... Marketing, Advertising, Accounting, Mechanic, Salesman, Worker......and the list goes on. Washing is the easy part, it's the other parts that are or can be hard or harder. Equipment is the least of your worries right now. Again you need a plan. My yard is filled with the equipment of guys who thought equipment was all they needed to be successful, bought for pennies on the dollar. They didn't think about the "Other Hats" they needed to wear. There is a saying in our Industry..."Pressure Washing is the easiest business to get into, and the fastest to get out of" again think about it. Being a Vet, I would look into every "Small Business Start Up" opportunity that is out there, but I would advise getting into some small business or business classes wherever you can first. I'm sure I could lead an assault force against a hostile enemy, but I'm sure I wouldn't be as successful at this as you would be, why? Because you have more knowledge & training about this than I do. Again.....have a plan. Just equipment alone, I could see spending $6000.00 for a cold water residential trailer set up. That's new equipment and on the low side. But what about marketing materials, website, insurance, software, chems., vehicle, and extra capital for what if's? Have a plan. Hope this helps..... Again, Thank You & God Bless!!!

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OMG, that explains everything!!!!!!!!! My birthday was yesterday and yours is today??? It's a Tarus Thang!!!!! Happy Birthday John!!!

Bob has the best prices on these if you ask me. You might want to check with Paul he's got a sale going on for May.

Well she did it, Mary graduated with an Associates Degree In Nursing this past weekend. Shes been an LPN for several years and we encouraged her to get back in school to get her RN degree. She passed with honors with a 3.5 gpa. She'll be taking the State Board test in a few weeks to make it official. Way To Go Honey!!

Sorry Buddy not trying to be a smart butt. S.Hydroxide is used as a stripper & degreaser, it can strip and streak painted siding and oxidized siding. I've seen it take the paint completely off a gutter. There are too many surfactants out there that are way more safer and less expensive than PP. If you do use it, I wouldn't use much just be careful.

You're kidding right?

Doesn't matter about % of bleach Buddy, we've ds'ed with 6 % and got great results. Just learn to understand your mixes and ratios. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Friend i don't think you really understand down streaming or it's effects on equipment, which are very minimal. We have ds'ed down 200' of hose for years and it doesn't affect hose at all. We started with the M-5 years ago but found ds'ing was faster and better than the x- jet for what we do which is building and house washing. So you're gonna pull 2 hoses, 1 to chem treat the house then 1 to rinse? Sorry sounds like wasted time to me.

Oh wait.....MVP in Raleigh N.C., Xterior in Garner N.C....Check and see if there is a "Water Guard" company in your area, I know they have an office in Wilson N.C.

I.C.E. is the only one I know, they're in Winston not sure if that helps but it's all I got.

Hey, was I fired??? Happy B-Day John!!!