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  Gary RK August 4, 2010 at 3:42pm

  There's a couple of recent threads out there on LJN with discussions/recommendations on pressure washers - they may be a good starting place....
  
  I can't search easily from a mobile....
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  Phil Voice August 4, 2010 at 3:58pm

  Hi James
  
  Have a trawl through this search string re. pressure washers:
  http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=&q=pressure+washer+site%3Alan...
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  jamesalbertclifton August 4, 2010 at 6:51pm

  cheers Pro will consider a diesel that matches those specs maybe pick up whirlaway later on if there is enough work
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  T & S Plants August 4, 2010 at 7:45pm

  Hi,
  
  Been using a newly purchased electric Karcher this last week for washing down polytunnels and cleaning mypex.
  
  I have to say that I have used other models before but this with the dirtblaster fitting is the business for my line of work.
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  Dan Frazer Gardening September 23, 2010 at 10:27pm

  Been thinking about a washer but not sure yet. I have a good number of commercial jobs with a lot of block paving, but have not priced in pressure washing. Are manual methods enough to keep this kind of hard area looking decent?
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  David Faulkner September 24, 2010 at 10:19am

  I bought a petrol washer last year to add another service to my repertoire. I have had two jobs in total (three if you count my mum's driveway). I think that domestic customers' perception is that they can do it themselves: you can get a lousy electric pressure washer for 30 quid in DIY stores. It is the only piece of kit I have that hasn't paid for itself. If anyone has had more luck with getting this kind of work I would be interested to hear how they have done it. The other issue is that with a powerful pressure washer you can blast to oblivion unsound masonary, pointing/jointing, and woodwork in a fraction of a second so I have (an also unused) disclaimer form to cover me for this. This doesn't go down too well with customers either...
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  Dan Frazer Gardening September 24, 2010 at 4:44pm

  I just need to make sure I keep vast areas of block car park clean on my commercial sites... they seem ok a year in, so I'll play it by ear rather than buy something now.
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  William Moody February 14, 2011 at 5:24pm

  The LPM is is the most important factor (rate of waterflow). We use Honda 30 lpm machines and they are awesome. The higher the lpm, the quicker work can be completed. They cost a few thousand pounds though. I agree that 15 lpm is the minimum you would want, ideally 21 plus. A rotary surface cleaner is essential such as mosmatic or whirlaway. These cost between £400 and £1000 for a basic model. Good luck with your venture.

   

   
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  Chris Auld February 14, 2011 at 5:46pm

  I bought a petrol power washer about 2 years ago for around £450 and have so far only got about £700 work out of it. I'll keep it until it breaks down but i dont think i'll bother getting a replacement, theres just not enough work for it. My one has a 9hp loncin engine and drinks about 2-3 litres of petrol per hour, the parts dont last too long either. I need to be earning about £30 per hour to make it worthwile but most people arent prepared to pay this.

  Unless you have a good demand for powerwashing from your customers my advice is dont bother.
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  William Moody November 19, 2011 at 7:51pm

  
  Always go for the best you can afford www.progroundscare.co.uk gardening birmingham
  William Moody said:

  The LPM is is the most important factor (rate of waterflow). We use Honda 30 lpm machines and they are awesome. The higher the lpm, the quicker work can be completed. They cost a few thousand pounds though. I agree that 15 lpm is the minimum you would want, ideally 21 plus. A rotary surface cleaner is essential such as mosmatic or whirlaway. These cost between £400 and £1000 for a basic model. Good luck with your venture.