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[bfenne]

First off, a big fat thanks to all that contribute here and abroad. With that said now...I will be entering this industry in the spring time. At first I will try to focus on a few areas. Primarily Home & Driveway but will not limit myself to just those areas. My question is this,

What type of equipment would be capable of handling most types of applications? I am not looking for brand referral as that is opinion driven. I am looking for spec. natured responses that should be industry standard among all. ie...pressure ratio values capable for the majority of jobs, flow rates to match, horsepower to accomadate the demands of the pump ect.ect...

Basically if you could only buy one machine, what specs. would you want it to have to accomplish the most variety of jobs possible, effieciently?

Thanks in advace to all that reply.

Brian

 

[Dan Flynn]

5 gpm 3000 psi belt driven hot water unit 18 to 20+ horse power engine ( only use the hot water when needed ) You can do just about ant light commercial and residential job with those specs. If you maintain the machine it will last you a long time. You will just have to replace one part here and there over time. If you plan to do flat work I would get a surface cleaner ASAP!

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Have a great weekend

 

[Dan S]

You will get a better response if you would fill in your location!!

 

[Larry L.]

If it was me and just starting out and wanted something to tackle pretty will anything thing that comes alone would be 3000psi 5gpm hotwater 16hp skid rig.

 

[Dixiedrifter]

Wouldn't 16 HP be a bit underpowered for 5gpm at 3000 PSI?

 

[Mark]

16 HP will be OK on a 12 volt burner unit, I have even seen some 16 HP units pulling 5 @ 3000 and a generator, but that in my opinion is overworking that engine.

 

[Larry L.]

I agree with Mark

 

[Aplus]

I'd go with at least a 20hp, then the engine isn't working so hard.

 

[bfenne]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have an idea where to start.

Please tell me more about the pump and the burners for these units. What are the critical areas one should look at when buying a unit and why they are important?

Thanks

Oh someone wanted to know where I was located. Not sure how that pertains to a genuine offering of knowledge but I am in Northeast PA above the Poconos. Should I take that as competion in this area is heavy?

 

[bfenne]

Thank you sir.

 

[Dan Flynn]

Just so everyone knows. I merged the two threads. This was posted in two forums and had replies in both. Please don't post the same question twice If someone wants to answer your thread they will find it even if it's posted in the wrong forum. One of the moderators will move it to the right forum.

 

[onecallpowerw]

Competition for ya Dan S........ Now....all your buddies done contributed to your success.....

LOL...


I think it should be mandatory for those that want to register to use this forum at the very least have to post their location. Realizing that anyone can lie but most newbies dont know any better if ya know what i mean.....

 

[Dan S]

Yeah I know !

Apparently I was the only one who thought it MIGHT be important to know who Im talking to.

He/She is several hours away ....... and I really dont mind the competition it's like changing into a new pair of underware.