NewGuy 14 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 Im asking knowing im risking being chewed out by old timers...my machine is 3400 psi..only 2.8 gpm...can i run a surface cleaner..im getting tired of my wand Git a guy on craigslist trying to sell me his 20" surface cleaner, used, for 250.....do i HAVE to use a bigger machine with it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bks0005 14 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Yes, you will need at least a 4gpm machine to run that surface cleaner, if you want to make any money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy 14 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Dumb question i know..oh well back to saving up money..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDhomeservices 15 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 $250 is not a bad deal, but you're first priority should be upgrading you pressure washer. It's not that expensive. There is no need to save up for a big 8gpm rig when you're first starting out. You can get a 3500 psi 4gpm direct drive machine with a Honda GX390 engine for $400-$500 on craigslist. Or for another $300 or so, you could get one with a belt drive that will last twice as long between pump repairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Most surface cleaners require a certain amount of flow to work well. Yours would make some of the smaller units work but not at an efficient rate. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FullBlast 14 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 $250 is not a bad deal, but you're first priority should be upgrading you pressure washer. It's not that expensive. There is no need to save up for a big 8gpm rig when you're first starting out. You can get a 3500 psi 4gpm direct drive machine with a Honda GX390 engine for $400-$500 on craigslist. Or for another $300 or so, you could get one with a belt drive that will last twice as long between pump repairs. Good advice here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy 14 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks everyone! This is the best forum out there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry 24 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) you could run a 12" surface cleaner real nice with your existing machine.. and an "instant Capture version" ..with a decent vac system too ! call with any quesation.. I'm a technical guy that likes to help.. just read my posts :{) Edited December 5, 2012 by Jerry sp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy 14 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 Actually u read my mind..was just looking at northern tools web site, they have a 12" for $100 bucks..u wanna go into the vacuum thing a little further?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry 24 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Teaching "sustainable Cleaning" is what I do.. call me sometime.. .. or come to one of my events ..And yes, I can read minds (almost). I know your Jobsite "that" well. :{) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy 14 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 Got the 12.5" surface cleaner for $100...helped a lot...did a job yesterday that would have taken me almost twice the amount of time...but i definatels think with a bigger machine and surface cleaner i would have done it in an hour or 2 lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
