Looking to buy this dirt cheap says it’s been stored a long time and doesn’t work properly I think someone’s wife is selling it does this washer look good for residential use 4 gpm 2500 psi thanks guys input appreciated good or bad thanks
Buy that once and be done
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I wish I could I’m just now getting starting out as a business and have learned a ton on here and as I wish I could spend a lot of money I figured I could try this out for 100 bucks and get it running smooth again
My question is why are there 2 small bypass hoses I’m only use to seeing 1
The one on the right isn’t a bypass hose, it’s a pressure hose feeding the remote mounted unloader.
If you have the free time and are looking for a hobby or something to putter on over the winter then go for it. Otherwise I would recommend buying a professional machine
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Oh okay it’s a 4.4 gpm Honda gx340 is that not enough I was under assumption 4gpm belt drive was considered good am I on the wrong track if I changed the pump to a 4gmp 3000psi would that be better ?
I don’t think anyone is questioning the machine’s adequacy, but you’ll have enough maintenance and system issues with all new, top-of-the-line equipment. No need to add to the headache. Like @Infinity said, if you’re looking to do it “because you can”, then have at it. Something like that will cost you more in production time later than you saved now, 99% of the time.
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Well, as I see it if you buy it for $100 and get it running again you can sell it for $800 and put that down toward a new 5.5/2500.
Honestly it would be a good starter unit…belt drive, fully plumbed etc.
Don’t assume it’s only going to need a $15 carburetor to get it going. It looks like it was rode pretty hard and hung up wet. I’d also budget for a new flow unloader, carb, seal kit, belts and sheaves to bring it back up if the engine still has good compression. So add $383 to the purchase price amigo
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If its not running and you have no clue how to fix it then a shop rate is usually around $75 to $100 hr not including parts. Might be the bargain of the month or the headache of the year if your not pressure washer savvy.
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Thanks everyone for the heads up I’m gonna just pass I appreciate everyone’s input gonna just go brand new
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Saw so many people recommend going new from the start, @MuscleMyHustle tried telling me. But I knew better and bought a 2nd hand machine.
On the second paying job pump imploded (not just machines fault, mine as well). Spent ages trying to fix it and had to hire a machine to finish my first fully booked week.
Ended up buying a 5.5 new with that weeks earnings so I didn’t have to worry about it for a while. Been running mint for a year now, just bought a 8 and hopefully retire the 5.5 to backup and wood cleaning.
Invest upfront if possible.
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Everything ends up used and worn out, why start off with it.
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You’ll love the 8.
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i think for $100 you should pick it up anyways. either get it working again and use it, or keep it as a backup and just buy a new washer to start with which is probably the best choice
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If its $100 , Hell yeah,the cart and wheels are worth that !! ppl turn those into a soft wash cart.
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i just got a vanguard 18hp and 6gpm belt drive for 75. has a heavy duty I-beam mount.
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I agree with what everyone has said. Like Mike mentioned if you’re good with small engines buy it and use it as a backup. Everyone should have atleast one backup machine. It’s so not worth the headache of breaking down without a backup. It can really mess your schedule up which doesn’t make for a good look for company.
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Im sticking with new thinking about it a fresh start would be less headache thank you everyone
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