I need some new equipment.

[jrwood 14]

Hi folks,

I am looking for a new pressure washer skid unit, primarily for deck restoration, but will be used for house washes and some concrete cleaning. I am looking for a 5.5 gpm with at least 3000 psi. Anyone have a favorite place to get stuff?, that will maybe custom make me one? So far the only place that I found one, is higher power supplies. I am not looking for the cheapest, just a reliable place that will work with me. Thanx for any help.

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[steve r 14]

allied pressure will custom make what you want www.alliedpressurewashers.com 1-800-658-3977

[PressurePros 249]

I don't think you can beat this deal.

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5190

Look up Don Phelps too, I think he sells machines

[Jarrod 22]

How about this http://www.amazingmachinery.com/high-volume-hot-pressure-washer-products.html I know it's more than you wanten as far as GPMs but, at this price, who cares? Have you ever washed a deck or house with 8 GPM? With out 8 GPM unit you can strip & brighten a 500 sq ft deck in less than 45 min. You can also wash a 1600 sq ft home in 45 min. TIME IS MONEY!!:lgmoneyey

[jrwood 14]

Although I am not opposed to getting a hot water unit, I don't think I need it for residential deck and patio cleaning(a few house washes...hate it!). I will consider it again ( I have thought about it).

[Jarrod 22]

I thought you said you are doing concrete cleaning too.

[jrwood 14]

yes, it is inevitable that I will be cleaning a few patios. Do I really need a hot water unit for a couple of thousand square feet a year?

[newlook 265]

I would suggest in investing in the hot water unit. Even though you are only doing decks and it may seem that you do not need a hot water unit...down the road you probably will need one. Your business may take you in that direction ~ even if you do not want it to!!!

[Don Phelps 85]

Most here (that have it) really enjoy the hot water option. If you see yourself only working in a very specialized area where it won't be required, by all means buy a nice cold water unit. However, it will limit you somewhat and as previously stated, should your business branch into different directions, you'll be left with a situation where you might need hot water and now have to spend more money.

I started out with a 13hp cold water unit like most did, and never knew just how much I was missing (speed, gum removal, etc.) until I moved up to hot water.

[Jarrod 22]

I started out with a hot water unit and I'm soooo glad I did. I thought I would just do fleets. Now, I do decks, fleets, cement, houses, awnings, buildings, brick pavers, bread racks, degreasing, & bla, bla, bla. Spend the extra $$. It's worth it man!!

[Mike Williamson 198]

I thought you said you are doing concrete cleaning too.

I know that in my experience, hot water really isn't all that important for residential driveways. Most of the residential I do is in upper-end neighborhoods, and I very very rarely ever run into oil staining. With a good pre-treatment of chlorine, I get them clean and bright, without hot water. As Don pointed out, though, hot water will get the job done quicker even when you're only cleaning dirt and algae.

The reason I went with hot water on the new machine was to allow me to pursue commercial concrete accounts.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

I would suggest in investing in the hot water unit. Even though you are only doing decks and it may seem that you do not need a hot water unit...down the road you probably will need one. Your business may take you in that direction ~ even if you do not want it to!!!

I agree with Carlos.

Having said that.... shop! In no particular order, we suggest you call these folks...

http://www.pressuretek.com/

http://www.southside-equipment.com/

http://store.yahoo.com/sunbrite/

http://www.dcs1.com

http://www.acrproducts.com

[tropical wave 22]

I think water cannon has diesel hot boxes for about 1,500.......options, options, options

[steve r 14]

delco also has a hot box for around 1500 or so i have one myself.although i dont do concrete or comercial .it comes in handy .mine is 12 volt and shhedule 80 coil and temp from 100 to 248 diesel run or kerosene .just my 2 cents worth

[PLD 14]

I started out with a 13hp cold water unit like most did, and never knew just how much I was missing (speed, gum removal, etc.) until I moved up to hot water.

Ditto. If I had only known, I would never have bought the cold unit. Not that it did not serve me well, because it did. But I could have paid for 2 skids in wasted time from using cold water on concrete.

[One Tough Pressure 580]

John,

Welcome to The Grime Scene, havent seen you around the boards in a long time, so guess business has been treating you well and keeping you busy.

If memory serves correct, you only do residential and have been for years. Although I am a die hard hot water user, if you plan to stay in the market you are in, then forget the hot water and add it later if you plan to do more concrete.