is this used set up worth it?

[mikejjmay 14]

Hey all,

I don't really know what to look for in a used unit. The PSI and GPM are in my range, but I don't know about this brand or condition. Any input would be great. Thanks!

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/grd/2155123786.html

-Mike

[TNRoofCleaner 16]

That is an electric unit.

[mikejjmay 14]

Is that a bad thing in itself?

[All Surface 24]

If your looking to do Profesional Pressure Washing on a Residential or Commercial level you will want to save your money and purchace a decent Pressure Washer and Hot box or a skid mounted unit that is gas and deisel powered. That is not the machine you want.

[TNRoofCleaner 16]

Is that a bad thing in itself?

Where will you get the 230v of power for the motor? Ditto on what Larry says

[chris francis 15]

I would go with what larry says save your money get you good 5.5 cold water until to start off that work up to geting hot box.

[Doug Black 18]

I would not start lower than 11 to 13 Horsepower cold water. And hot water is not necessarily an upgrade....

[mikejjmay 14]

I realize a hot unit is not a necessity, but I am also looking to do ice dam removal up here in MN in the winter months, so would need a hot water or steam source. I suppose I could just get a hot water add-on box and add that to my existing unit (2.5gpm 3000psi cold) to use it as my ice dam machine. Any thoughts on the hot water add-ons? Are they a good option?

[Scott Stone 604]

I have used a hot box before. The biggest advantage is the budget aspect. The biggest disadvantage is running two machines to accomplish a project.