Is it necessary to buy a dual operator machine or can I just attach a splitter to one machine. I’m debating on whether to get one 8gpm or two 5 com machines? Id rather have one machine but I’d be much more productive if I could run two guns at once. Thanks in advance for any advice you have to offer.
For the most part this is simple. If its just you then one bigger machine is better. If you have 2 people most of the time then two smaller machines can be more efficient. One guy washing the house while the other cleans flat work. Or one soap one rinse.
The only other thing to consider is if one small machine breaks down you now have a back up.
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Ya that’s what I was thinking. I always have a helper with me. But we clean windows too so sometimes just one of us washes while the other does windows, in that scenario one bigger machine would be better. Are you aware of anyone who makes splitters for pressure washer? Or does it take a special pump?
I know hydrtech has a dual machine and a few others manufactures. I also have seen some people put a T and two check valves on a 8gpm to run a two gun set up for cheap. Not sure how hard it is on the unloader like that. Basically each wand would run 4gpm nozzles and when one guy lets off it bypass the extra water.
The way i think manufactures do it, is to use one pump but set it up with two unloaders.
And the third way is to run a big engine and just run two separate pumps off belts
You could always run a siamese kit for the two smaller machines and when its just you using the machines connect them with the kit for 10+gpm
Me personally i like to have back ups. If one machine doesn’t start, i still have machine 2 and can worry about the other one later.
I read that Siamese kits are bad for the machines and potentially dangerous. I don’t really know, that’s just what I read. I like the idea of running a T. I’m just curious as to whether or not its safe for the machine and operator. And if so, where/ how to buy the necessary components.
Could you post a link to what your read on the siamese kit being dangerous.
I run a siamese sometimes when its just me, and works great.
I see running a T more dangerous because of the single unloader working harder.
One 8 gpm per employee is the most effective way.
Ill try to find it. It was just another thread though. Not an article or or anything with citing.
