Pressure Washer
Discussion
Can somebody recommend me a decent pressure washer (electric, diesel or petrol) that can draw water from a tank rather than mains water pressure and not break every 2 days? I need to get one for work as we've been through 5 in as many months. Dire water pressure seems to be a factor, coupled with the fact that the guys using it seem to think dragging it along the ground on its side as the hose isn't long enough to reach the front of the van is completely normal!
Needs at least an 8m hose length for the lance, and ideally a 3 or 4m hose to go into the tank it draws the water from. Already have an empty 1000l IBC so the tank side is covered, but there's a bewildering number of pressure washers out there and it's rarely clear if they can draw from a tank or not.
Thanks all!
Needs at least an 8m hose length for the lance, and ideally a 3 or 4m hose to go into the tank it draws the water from. Already have an empty 1000l IBC so the tank side is covered, but there's a bewildering number of pressure washers out there and it's rarely clear if they can draw from a tank or not.
Thanks all!
In the DIY section there's the same or similar question and the consensus seems to be Nilfisk are the best. As regards longer hose, Google suggests several, this is one of them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/261705365869?limghl...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/261705365869?limghl...
Probably better off asking in the detailing section
I use a nilfisk one (I think that's the brand) £70 from a large homeware shop
It runs happily from a 400 L vertical IBC but I do lose a little bit of ultimate pressure
In fact pretty much every jetwash I've had in the last 20 years (3-4) has run OK from a water butt but all are slightly lower pressure when not connected to the mains
I run it from a water butt to jet wash the patio at the back of the house and it's only because in the spring all my butts are full and I don't need to water plants so it's the ideal time to clean the brick weave patio
It's also a right PITA to run a hose from front of house through my garage as it's not quite long enough so I use a water butt as it's easier
I use a nilfisk one (I think that's the brand) £70 from a large homeware shop
It runs happily from a 400 L vertical IBC but I do lose a little bit of ultimate pressure
In fact pretty much every jetwash I've had in the last 20 years (3-4) has run OK from a water butt but all are slightly lower pressure when not connected to the mains
I run it from a water butt to jet wash the patio at the back of the house and it's only because in the spring all my butts are full and I don't need to water plants so it's the ideal time to clean the brick weave patio
It's also a right PITA to run a hose from front of house through my garage as it's not quite long enough so I use a water butt as it's easier
Would this work for you? It's popular for mountain bike cleaning before loading them back to car.
http://www.easywasher.eu/en/shop/hogedrukreinigers...
http://www.easywasher.eu/en/shop/hogedrukreinigers...
If I'm honest I need something with a fair bit of oomph as well, the nightshift guys are cleaning around 15 vehicles a night that are normally utterly filthy. Budget is up to around £400 if that makes a difference?
Also, if it came wrapped in a steel frame that would be even better, I've just walked outside to see the present one getting dragged round the back of a van again............
Also, if it came wrapped in a steel frame that would be even better, I've just walked outside to see the present one getting dragged round the back of a van again............
Could you raise the IBC this would increase the pressure, but you would have to raise it quite a bit tbh.
Ultimately a larger pump is best.
I have used many offshore systems as well domestic pressure washers so speak from experience, ideally you need a mobile diesel unit, buying the run of the mill home machines are not the best for cleaning dirty cars on a regular basis.
Heat, power from a decent unit as well as a good traffic film remover is best all round in the long run financially as well as long term durability.
£400 is a little low for a decent unit, for me i would buy/use a decent unit, saves in the long run.
Powerwasher services have cracking units which i have used and rate highly.
Ultimately a larger pump is best.
I have used many offshore systems as well domestic pressure washers so speak from experience, ideally you need a mobile diesel unit, buying the run of the mill home machines are not the best for cleaning dirty cars on a regular basis.
Heat, power from a decent unit as well as a good traffic film remover is best all round in the long run financially as well as long term durability.
£400 is a little low for a decent unit, for me i would buy/use a decent unit, saves in the long run.
Powerwasher services have cracking units which i have used and rate highly.
Edited by Bimmerboss on Friday 13th February 00:01
McWigglebum4th said:
Agreed £400 will buy you crap
double it
buy this
http://www.dualpumps.co.uk/products/CT13200PHR__Co...
Agreed. Look at the pump on the one shown above - its made by interpump and is a proper professional spec.double it
buy this
http://www.dualpumps.co.uk/products/CT13200PHR__Co...
I bought one secondhand from a specialist 15-20 years ago and its still working and you can still buy spares for it.
You are wasting your time with anything cheaper.
Bimmerboss said:
Could you raise the IBC this would increase the pressure, but you would have to raise it quite a bit tbh.
Ultimately a larger pump is best.
I have used many offshore systems as well domestic pressure washers so speak from experience, ideally you need a mobile diesel unit, buying the run of the mill home machines are not the best for cleaning dirty cars on a regular basis.
Heat, power from a decent unit as well as a good traffic film remover is best all round in the long run financially as well as long term durability.
£400 is a little low for a decent unit, for me i would buy/use a decent unit, saves in the long run.
Powerwasher services have cracking units which i have used and rate highly.
You`ll have to raise it 10 metres to get 1 bar extra pressure, not worth the hassle surely.Ultimately a larger pump is best.
I have used many offshore systems as well domestic pressure washers so speak from experience, ideally you need a mobile diesel unit, buying the run of the mill home machines are not the best for cleaning dirty cars on a regular basis.
Heat, power from a decent unit as well as a good traffic film remover is best all round in the long run financially as well as long term durability.
£400 is a little low for a decent unit, for me i would buy/use a decent unit, saves in the long run.
Powerwasher services have cracking units which i have used and rate highly.
Edited by Bimmerboss on Friday 13th February 00:01
Magic919 said:
Kranzle make decent ones.
I'm looking to get a Kranzle K1152 TST and have been looking at the handbook on-line. The advice in the book is that the unit MUST have a minimum input flow of 10 litres a minute and the hose from the unit to the water source (tap) should be no more than 3 mtrs as a longer run reduces the water pressure to the unit, I think I'm OK on the input flow but the problem is going to be the outside tap as we've only got one and it's in the centre of the front of the house. If I want to clean the patio at the back it's something like 70 mtrs from the tap to the rear patio so it looks like I'll have to have another outside tap fitted to the rear of the house to do that job. I'm also going to get it from Germany as it's far cheaper than buying in France or the UK (I'm in France but paying for it from a UK bank account so the current Euro rate is working in my favour at the moment).Prices seem to be about £600+ in the UK, €800+ in France but €545-€585 in Germany.
hole!Perik Omo said:
I'm looking to get a Kranzle K1152 TST ..snip..
I've got the older K1150T and it's a great piece of kit. Measure the flow rate at the point of delivery to the machine. I use about 6-5 metre hose, but it's a nice braided one I bought for the job. And some nice brass fittings that have decent flow.Be careful with the mains too. I ran mine on a fairly standard extension lead and eventually the capacitor in the Kranzle exploded. Easy job to replace, thankfully. I use a fairly hefty lead now and it's fine.
Magic919 said:
I've got the older K1150T and it's a great piece of kit. Measure the flow rate at the point of delivery to the machine. I use about 6-5 metre hose, but it's a nice braided one I bought for the job. And some nice brass fittings that have decent flow.
Be careful with the mains too. I ran mine on a fairly standard extension lead and eventually the capacitor in the Kranzle exploded. Easy job to replace, thankfully. I use a fairly hefty lead now and it's fine.
Yes, I'd found that out too from somebody here and the advice was to use a commercial type extension and not a DIY shed one and always fully unwind the cable before using it.Be careful with the mains too. I ran mine on a fairly standard extension lead and eventually the capacitor in the Kranzle exploded. Easy job to replace, thankfully. I use a fairly hefty lead now and it's fine.
Guys as said diesel all the way, you will pay at the very least a grand for a decent one, and upwards for really good units.
One with a burner run on diesel preferably, with a regulated temp and chemical delivery.
Many on the non commercial units are just not up to it, if you are cleaning that many that often you also need to have any drain nearby cleaned out regular as the silt etc will cause issues.
Have used onshore units and huge mega money offshore units over the years to cut through steel, and would defo cut new assholes for numpties.
One with a burner run on diesel preferably, with a regulated temp and chemical delivery.
Many on the non commercial units are just not up to it, if you are cleaning that many that often you also need to have any drain nearby cleaned out regular as the silt etc will cause issues.
Have used onshore units and huge mega money offshore units over the years to cut through steel, and would defo cut new assholes for numpties.
Edited by Bimmerboss on Friday 13th February 14:55
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