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Petrol Jet wash recommendations

This year, I was asked to clean two driveways and used my Karcher Jet wash which did a good job. Problem was accessing the electric sockets and at one point had to use two extention leads - not ideal. I am seriously considering buying a petrol jet wash and have been looking for a good one at a reasonable price. One of the issues are the limited reviews out there. I have found one made by Ford, which looks good. Has anyone used one by Ford? I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thanks.

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  • PRO

    This is the machine I use

  • Thanks, Robbie. An excellent bit of kit. However, at the moment, cost too much for me. One of the reasons I am looking at the Ford. Granted, it won't have the attachment with it.

  • PRO

    Hire a ‘RotoCleanse’’ and recover costs through your charges until you can afford to purchase kit outright ?

    • PRO

      https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/rotocleanse-pressure...

      RotoCleanse Pressure Washer
      Use the RotoCleanse Pressure Washer, supplied by GroundsCare Products, for efficient cleaning of:- Car Parks  Tennis Courts Sports Tracks Paths & Wa…
    • Can you unclip the hose and attach a lance/turbo for edging, or a fan nozzle for softer stone? Can't see this being that great for general cleaning work. A FSC weighs a lot less than 86kg and is so easy to use.

      • PRO

        It has an inbuilt Lance for normal ‘jet washing’ and already having an SS FSC, a Rotoclense is far easier to use on larger areas.

      • PRO Supplier

        Depends what you mean by "general cleaning". Used in walk-behind mode the machines produce an even standard of clean across large areas. The nozzles point almost vertically downwards so are good at cleaning pitted surfaces, such as tarmac, or pimpled surfaces such as running track. They are supplied with a 9m, high pressure hose and pressure-adjustable lance. A turbo lance is available as an extra, as is a rotary brush and a chewing gum lance. All the lances are quick-change using a connector similar to those used for compressed air. 

  • Thanks, Gary. That is certainly one to think about. Depends how much hiring one costs. I only had 2 jobs last year and my Karcher did the job well. It was just a pain with electric. I will investigate the cost of hiring after Christmas.

    • PRO Supplier

      Hi James,

      There are two sizes of RotoCleanse, both available for hire. Alternatively, we have oness in our rental fleet that are for sale at a discount. Please give me a call from Jan 2nd onwards if you are interested.

      Gary, thanks very much for mentionning RotoCleanse.

      Paul Errington

      0118 981 1313

      Happy New Year everyone.

      • PRO

        We’ve used them and know how effective they are, so happy to recommend. 

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