PedroSD 14 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Hi, I'm new to this forum and want to get started in the restaurant hood cleaning business. My friend has been training me on the business. My budget is -$2500 and I want a 120 volt since I will be doing mainly restaurants and want to save on gas/diesel. Here are my two choices, let me know if you know of anything better out there at this price range... 1. Mi-T-M HSE-1502-0M10(1500 PSI, 2.0 GPM, direct drive triplex piston pump with ceramic plungers and forged brass manifold as well as a complete system diagnostic board. $1839.00 Link: Mi-T-M HSE-1502-0M10 - HSE Series 1500 PSI Hot Water Electric Pressure Washer. 2. NorthStar electric wet steam & hot water pressure washer - 1700 PSI, 1.5 GPM, 120 volts. (Premium industrial triplex pump with brass manifold and ceramic plungers) $1899+360(shipping)=$2260. link: NorthStar Electric Wet Steam & Hot Water Pressure Washer — 1700 PSI, 1.5 GPM, 120 Volt | Electric/Hot Water | Northern Tool + Equipment Thank you for your advice... Edited July 29, 2008 by PedroSD Northstar was 1.5 GPM not 15 GPM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Either unit will work for you the Mi T M unit will be a little better unit overall. You may want to use something like this trx unit and hook up directly to the hot water supply in the restaurant. This setup is very popular with the hood cleaning guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PedroSD 14 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Thank you for your advice, it's a lot cheaper than what I had researched. How about a high quality hot water hose and a 50' hot water pressure hose? I may have to buy two of each just in case. Thank you for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 With the lower flow machines the 1/4" hose is becoming popular due to its reduced weight. Cost is about the same as the 3/8" pressure hose and you can get it in non marking (Grey or blue) or standard black with pressure ratings up to 5800 psi and rated for hot water. This would be a good option for additional hose on a small unit like the TRX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Hicks 128 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 I started w/a 1,000 PSI electric. I replaced it with an 1800 PSI Honda powered Hot water PW. I thought I died and went to heaven, more cleaning power. Then I upgraded to a 3,000 PSI 5 gpm Delco. Then I started making money. A few months ago, I tried a small machine. 1400 psi, 2.3 gpm. I went back to the 3,000 psi/5 gpm. It gets the job done, faster and with less water than the small 110V PW. Current cost for a similar machine to my Delco, $4700.00. cost because the PW gets the job done, $priceless. I know a lot of hood cleaners like the small machine, but I like to make $100.00 an hour and go home to bed. I get really grouchy if I am up until 4:00 AM and only make $40-$45 per hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PedroSD 14 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Thank you for all you advice Paul and Douglas, I think I may go ahead and purchase the MITM. I'm new to the industry and I'll probably get in real trouble if I start using 3000 psi indoors! Besides, I don't have the budget for something like that (may be after a start making some money). I was told that some restaurants put a limit on how HOT the water gets? That may be a problem with the TRX unit. I don't know if its true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
