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Thanks everyone, I researched a ton and looked at at least a million rigs on here and just plain old internet searches, took a little from each one and came up with this. Nigel you say add another 13hp and pump to get 8 gpm, I will look into that and how to exactly set it up properly. Doug you are right on the reels, I thought I would like them on the rear and do but I agree side mount would be much more convenient. Thanks again Chris

Hey folks, finally finished building my new cold water trailer, Take a look and comment please I am anxious to hear what the professionals think. Eventually I will be adding a hot box and upgrading the pump but for know I think it will work. Chris

I am just in the process of building a trailer, have everything I need just waiting to put it all together. What should I do as I was planning on tank feeding the unit. My PW is a 13hp honda, 3700PSI, 4GPM (as per manufacturers specs, I know that is not 100% true). What do I need to do to prevent premature failure of the pump? I planned on upgrading to a Pressure Pro next season but was depending on this one to get me through until then. Actually planned on keeping it as a second unit/back-up/small jobber. Any input in this regard would be muchly appreciated! Chris

I'm stuck with it, how do I remove the thermal relief? Is that where I can hook up a bypass line to run back to my tank?

Can anyone help me with my pump? I would like to downstream, and run a bypass line to my buffer tank. Not exactly sure how to do that with this pump. It is 4GPM direct drive as you will see. Also what is the black barb fitting (bottom right) for?

Thanks Rick, those are definatley words of encouragement. Reading posts and doing much research hot water seems to be the way to go. But for now its just not an option until I start making enough coin to justify owning one. I will keep researching the chemicals and try and ciome up with a good brew that works for me, experience is the answer I understand. Maybe someday the fam and I will book a vacation and go somewhere that I can hook up with someone down in the states who has the experience I could learn from and I could ride along for a couple of days.

It is a very big building, to me anyways, it stretches approx 90ft x 40ft, two and three stories in spots. Like I said with all the dorm windows, the rear of the three storie etc. etc, I thought I was being safe giving myself a good full day to complete the job. Once I figured that out I multiplied it by the hourly rate I need to make to cover costs and have some left over for profit. Ofcourse if I took half the time I would have changed the price to reflect that, if it took me longer then my loss. I want the business just not for $40.00 an hour!

Yes that is also a part of the building.

Wow not what I was thinking, no wonder the guy hasn't called me back. Well its a learning process. As a newbie I guess for now I should price it out to cover the time I think it will take me then cut in half to be competitive. As a newbie I have yet to learn the in's and out's to get in and out quickly! Not to mention having only cold water slows things down also. What should I do now, call him back or just take it as a loss? Thanks Chris

Hello everyone, I was called to price out a job (pics attached) I gave the gentlemen the quote and I almost think he was shocked at the price. I am not asking how much anyone would charge for the job but how long it would take you with your set-up. And how long I should figure it would take me with a 4GPM 4000PSI cold water unit using an x-jet, one man on a gun and a helper for odds and ends. I have everything set up on a trailer with a buffer tank and the works. I figured it was going to take me 10 hours with my set-up. The building has a foot print of 3840sqft, the front is 2.5 stories and the rear is 2.

Just as the title states I have a question about quick connects, I am thinking about QCing my wands to my trigger guns as I have more wands than guns. Is this something that is normal or would any of you not recommend doing this. Wether you like or dislike please give feedback, I am interested to know. Thanks Chris

So I should put two filters or just the one between the tank and PW.

I am currntly in the process of building my trailer, after much research I feel I am ready to tackle this project. But I still have a couple of questions and hopefully some of the pro's can help! I am using a 4GPM, 3700PSI BE pressure washer(cold), it has a 13HP Honda with a Comet pump(direct drive). Up to this point I have been using either a direct GH from the customers water to my PW or I use a 250gal tank which I fill at home through the top and gravity feed to my PW. After much reading on this site I will be setting it up as most do, I will use the Tank as a buffer, I will be connecting my inlet hose to the top of the tank with a bulk head at the 250gal mark, on the inside I will install a float valve so I don't overflow the tank (anymore lol), in the inlet line I will install a water filter. On the outlet side which I already have in place I will not change much of anything unless you guys/gals advise me to do so. My questions are: 1. I use hose that has a 3/4" inside diameter for the line from the tank to the PW, is this enough or should I go to a 1" line? My fear is as some have pointed out, I don't want to starve my pump. 2. Same question for the inlet line, what should the inside diameter be on the hose? Again I don't want to run short on water but am also afraid I can go to big also. I know if I start with 100gal or so in the tank I most likely will not run out on any job, I just am looking for some clarification. Thanks again Chris

Rod, never mind question 2 I found some good supplies on my friend Tracy's web-site (Sunbrite Suppy). Question 1 + 3 though really have me stumped.

I like the idea of using less bleach. I will use this formula and build from there thanks! Can you clarify a few things for me, 1. You say 1 scoop of detergent, I plan on using 8-12 ounces of Simple Cherry would that be enough? 2. I was going to use Dawn dish soap, would this act as both a liquid degreaser and foaming agent. If not could you give me a couple of examples of what I would need? 3. What exactly do you mean when you say 115* and 130*? Don't quite have all the lingo down but I am getting there. Thanks Chris