suzuki98 14 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 I've narrowed my search down to 2 power washer's and ready to buy. My money won't allow me to buy a hot unit and I'm only going to start out with houses/gutters, maybe driveways. Here are the unit's please give me your honest opinion. http://store.spraymallstore.com/13hobedrgepu.html or (complete package for $1899.00) http://www.amazingmachinery.com/pressure-washer-business.html Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustinC 64 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Great Choice!I have that machine and love it.How much is shipping?You might find a better deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustinC 64 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Nevermind I saw where it said free shipping.Thats about what I paid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Sullivan 15 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 The 5.6gpm @ 2500psi would be a better choice than 4gpm @ 4000psi. http://mobicleaninc.com/store/item/143p7/Engine_Powered_Cold_Water/Cool_Drive-_2500psi_5_6gpm.html Ask Paul about the General Pump. I have heard that the TS-2021 brass head is not a true General. True General pumps don't have brass heads. Maybe he can tell you what's on it for sure. Richard Moore with Pro Wash, Inc. told me this. If Paul is not available, ask Rick. His # is 336-362-7735. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A and J POWERWASHING 64 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Out of the two i would with the belt drive , but both are good start package , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 I have heard that the TS-2021 brass head is not a true General. True General pumps don't have brass heads. Maybe he can tell you what's on it for sure. If it is not brass then what is it? Sure looks like brass to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikew 14 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 The 5.6gpm @ 2500psi would be a better choice than 4gpm @ 4000psi.http://mobicleaninc.com/store/item/143p7/Engine_Powered_Cold_Water/Cool_Drive-_2500psi_5_6gpm.html I agree, get the 5.6 GPM belt drive machine above. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 All General Pumps have brass heads...some are just nickel plated. The plating really does nothing to increase strength or durability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Sullivan 15 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 If it is not brass then what is it? Sure looks like brass to me. Russ, "All General Pumps have brass heads...some are just nickel plated. The plating really does nothing to increase strength or durability." Why are some nickel plated and some are not? I heard from Rick that the brass heads are black market clones of Generals and don't last as long as a real General. I'll ask him again next time I see him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzuki98 14 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 thx guys.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzuki98 14 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 The 5.6gpm @ 2500psi would be a better choice than 4gpm @ 4000psi.http://mobicleaninc.com/store/item/143p7/Engine_Powered_Cold_Water/Cool_Drive-_2500psi_5_6gpm.html Ask Paul about the General Pump. I have heard that the TS-2021 brass head is not a true General. True General pumps don't have brass heads. Maybe he can tell you what's on it for sure. Richard Moore with Pro Wash, Inc. told me this. If Paul is not available, ask Rick. His # is 336-362-7735. yeah I really like the 5.6gpm @ 2500psi, that is an awesome unit. I have never seen another one with those specs (5.6gpm @ 2500psi). Anybody have a link to a similar unit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod 22 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Don, 4 gpm is not what you want! Go with the 5.6 gpm unit at least! Look at the 8gpm and the 10 gpm ones here. (Scroll down to the 3rd & 4th ones. http://mobicleaninc.com/store/category/btvf/Engine_Powered_Cold_Water.html Now that's a deal! I don't know anyone that really likes a 4 gpm unit. They just settle for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Why are some nickel plated and some are not? I heard from Rick that the brass heads are black market clones of Generals and don't last as long as a real General. I'll ask him again next time I see him. Just got off the phone with GP...man told me that the nickel plating is for corrosion resistance and allows for higher pressures...that's what I was told...:rolleyes2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StainlessDeal 16 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Don, 4 gpm is not what you want! Go with the 5.6 gpm unit at least!Look at the 8gpm and the 10 gpm ones here. (Scroll down to the 3rd & 4th ones. http://mobicleaninc.com/store/category/btvf/Engine_Powered_Cold_Water.html Now that's a deal! I don't know anyone that really likes a 4 gpm unit. They just settle for them. If I could change one thing about the original equipment I bought, it would be to go with a higher GPM machine. I price bought a DD ~4 GPM Tuff. It has been a good little machine, but it is slow. I've never used a high GPM machine to speak of, but I still feel slow.:lgtear: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNT Pressure Washing 14 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 I have a 4 GPM machine and wont have another one. Higher gpm all the way. DON I see you are from OH, have you called Bob at Pressure Tek and talked to him about a unit? Im not sure how far Cleveland is from Columbus. Just a thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzuki98 14 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 I have a 4 GPM machine and wont have another one. Higher gpm all the way. DON I see you are from OH, have you called Bob at Pressure Tek and talked to him about a unit? Im not sure how far Cleveland is from Columbus. Just a thought... Columbus is about 3 hrs to Cleveland but I'll look him up. thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzuki98 14 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 I am joning the ranks of you guys as a power washer professional!!! I just ordered the CoolDrive 2500psi 5.6 gpm. It's my first machine and I'm sure I will be talking to you folks in 6months or so about an upgrade. This is my first and only unit and I think it will do a good job for houses, gutters, and driveways. Thanks to all for the imput on the machines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustinC 64 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 I'll trade you my 4gpm.LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Orr 206 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 When the pump on my 13HP/4 gpm unit failed, I replaced it with a 5.6 gpm gear drive pump (about $350 - gear drive and pump). With a bigger engine, it would be 3000 psi, but 13 HP gets you about 2500 psi. Anyone that goes this route will not be disappointed. You will not notice a loss of pressure. In fact, you will experience better/faster cleaning with your surface cleaner. GPM's rule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StainlessDeal 16 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 Was this originally a belt-drive 4GPM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Just got off the phone with GP...man told me that the nickel plating is for corrosion resistance and allows for higher pressures...that's what I was told...:rolleyes2 I have heard the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Orr 206 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Was this originally a belt-drive 4GPM? Nope, it was direct drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Sullivan 15 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 I am joning the ranks of you guys as a power washer professional!!! I just ordered the CoolDrive 2500psi 5.6 gpm. It's my first machine and I'm sure I will be talking to you folks in 6months or so about an upgrade. This is my first and only unit and I think it will do a good job for houses, gutters, and driveways. Thanks to all for the imput on the machines! Congradulations Don, you are already years ahead of most professionals who start out on 4gpm washers or smaller. That machine really rocks! Gutters: To get gutters really clean I prefer to hand brush them with an extension pole, good brush, and a butyl degreaser in a five gallon bucket. A pressure washer doesn't remove the stubborn black streaks effectively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzuki98 14 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 Congradulations Don, you are already years ahead of most professionals who start out on 4gpm washers or smaller. That machine really rocks!Gutters: To get gutters really clean I prefer to hand brush them with an extension pole, good brush, and a butyl degreaser in a five gallon bucket. A pressure washer doesn't remove the stubborn black streaks effectively. thanks for the valuable info Mike...much appreciated!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Dahlke 114 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 I have a cold water 4 GPM machine rated at 3700 PSI that I have been using for about a year. I have been happy with the machine but don't have experience with anything else to compare it to. Next week I am getting a 5 GPM @ 3000 PSI hot water machine. From what I have heard from others I am expecting to see much better results with flatwork and increased speeds with the higher flow and hot water. Sounds like you're moving in the right direction Don. I live in Georgia but was born in Sandusky. You ever get out to Cedar Point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
