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    Don't get me wrong, I'm not putting down guys that use cold water. But from the time I started thinking about getting into pressure washing, I knew I was going to buy a hot water rig. You leave too much money on the table by not using hot water.

    Fleets- Hot Water

    Greasy Concrete- Hot Water

    Dirty, Greasy Heavy Equipment-Hot Water

    Gum- Hot Water

    Houses- Hot Water Soap, Cold Water rinse (Great Selling Tool)

    Hood & Vents - Hot Water

    Will a cold water machine clean all of the above....sure, but it will take longer, and cost more in stronger chems to make up for the temperature difference, so you make less money. I don't know about you, but I didn't start this business to make less money, I started it to make as much as possible.

    Just Think About It.

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    Again, you have done your homework Charles. Would it be a problem to hit the ground running next season fully prepared, or jump the gun with improper equipment??? In your region you only have a few months left anyway.

    Look you seem to be doing everything right, LLC, insurance. Why go to all that trouble if you're not going to equip yourself for maximum profit?? What if you snag a chain of stores??? Are you going to be able to pop gum, clean dumpster pads, or quickly clean dirty concrete with cold water, I don't think so.

    I know some people will disagree with me on this, and thats cool. But I know what has worked for me, and it's worked pretty good.

    Don't short change yourself on equipment, do it right.

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    Thank You Rick2...I am however thinking of buying a 5.5 gpm cold 20 hp 3500psi system, and a classice surface cleaner and an m5-xjet withsome extra hose and qc's

    I will be doing mostly residential, decks,patios,fences,cement driveways, and houses. Does that sound of to you? or do ineed to spring for the hot water 4gmg 3500psi

    that i don't really have the cash for right now?

    Charles muli

    Charles, Go with a hot water skid, 5.5 3500psi unit. It may cost more right now, but that will be recouped very fast in time savings. Hot Water opens revenue streams that you won't be able to do with a cold water machine. Don't want hot water, cut the switch OFF. Keep an eye on ebay and craigslist, you can pick up a good used unit for a third of the price of new one.

    Matter of fact I have a Alkota 5355 J for sale only a 1000 hrs. $2500.00

    You've done your homework on your Business, don't limit yourself on equipment. I do 80% residential work, but all of my units are Hot Water skids, why???? Because I want to be prepared for whatever job comes my way. If you're dead set on a cold water unit, go with higher gpm, like 8 gpm. The more gpm the faster you wash.

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    Charles, you have come to an understanding, that not many people who tried to start a pressure washing business has come to. I have seen so many guys buy equipment first, only to find out they had no idea how to run a business, and then have to sell a $20,000.00 rig for $7,000.00 6 months later.

    You're on the right path, Educate yourself first, have a plan. Washing is the easy part, running a successful Pressure Washing Business is the hard part!!!!

    Good Luck Buddy!!!!!

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    Hello (Add Name Here), the washing part of the business is the easy part, it's all the other stuff thats hard. Marketing, Accounting, Paperwork, Insurance, Sales, Customer Contact...etc

    Long and short....... Hot Water rig 5.5 gpm or higher (I prefer 8 gpm), duel axle trailer, 325 or 525 tank. If you keep your eye out in craigslist and ebay you will find a good deal. I suggest you wait and do quite a bit more research before making your jump (Season almost over) Take some Small Business classes. I really suggest going to a round table meeting. The next one put on by The National Cleaning Expo will be in Tampa Fla. the end of July. 200 Pressure Washing Contractors will be there, you will find quite a bit of knowledge there.

    $4-7 k will get you what you need, no problem.

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