ptapaul
New member
I am new to this business but here are the activities that consumed me the last 6 weeks:
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Read and researched countless hours of information about pressure washing equipment
Attended several small business development classes
Checked reliable sources for additional information (local dealers)
Wrote and backtested a solid business plan
Plundered through building a website training course
Rented commercial grade equipment and did a couple jobs
Convinced my wife that it will be a good thing (should have been the first step)
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I’m finally ready to starting buying and assembling my rig. I’m looking for input about the equipment. Like many, I’ll focus my energy toward commercial flat business so reliable GPM looks most important to me. My first component choice is a General Pump T4251 unit. Its max volume is 6.6 GPM and max PSI is 5800 (derated to 3000 PSI). The local dealer said it was easy to rebuild.
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Next, a Hotsy 9450 heater module and this is where I need input. I spoke with Alkota, Silvereagle, Landa and Allied. As expected, the opinions varied greatly. The Silvereagle rep Mike was very helpful but so was the Hotsy dealer, though Hotsy themselves left me on hold for 10 minutes then deferred all questions to the dealer. I like the 115V diesel standing unit and I will power the generator and pump with a Kubota 26 HP liquid cooled engine.
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I’m still investigating water recovery equipment but (2) 275 gallon totes are expected for fresh and gray water. I haven’t made a decision yet but probably a rotary with vacuum capabilities and berm pooling with a scupper will satisfy the local regulations.
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I intend to assemble these components myself along with necessary components like unloaders, filters dedicated wands and other miscellaneous accessories in a Isuzu NPR-HD box.
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Read and researched countless hours of information about pressure washing equipment
Attended several small business development classes
Checked reliable sources for additional information (local dealers)
Wrote and backtested a solid business plan
Plundered through building a website training course
Rented commercial grade equipment and did a couple jobs
Convinced my wife that it will be a good thing (should have been the first step)
<O></O>
I’m finally ready to starting buying and assembling my rig. I’m looking for input about the equipment. Like many, I’ll focus my energy toward commercial flat business so reliable GPM looks most important to me. My first component choice is a General Pump T4251 unit. Its max volume is 6.6 GPM and max PSI is 5800 (derated to 3000 PSI). The local dealer said it was easy to rebuild.
<O></O>
Next, a Hotsy 9450 heater module and this is where I need input. I spoke with Alkota, Silvereagle, Landa and Allied. As expected, the opinions varied greatly. The Silvereagle rep Mike was very helpful but so was the Hotsy dealer, though Hotsy themselves left me on hold for 10 minutes then deferred all questions to the dealer. I like the 115V diesel standing unit and I will power the generator and pump with a Kubota 26 HP liquid cooled engine.
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I’m still investigating water recovery equipment but (2) 275 gallon totes are expected for fresh and gray water. I haven’t made a decision yet but probably a rotary with vacuum capabilities and berm pooling with a scupper will satisfy the local regulations.
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I intend to assemble these components myself along with necessary components like unloaders, filters dedicated wands and other miscellaneous accessories in a Isuzu NPR-HD box.