I’ve done at least 30 hours of research in the past 4 days and I aim to do a lot more, I’ve been using reddit and youtube because I found some amazing youtube channels and aim to come back here tomorrow. Based on what I’ve learned I think to start out I should get a GP High Draw Injector Kit, 4000 PSI at 3.5 GPM with AAA Triplex Pump, NEW Honda GX270UT2QA2 Engine 9 HP 270cc, RIDGID Professional 18 Inch 4200 Psi Quick Connect Surface Cleaner, Turbo Nozzle, JROD KIT, Elemanator, Garden Hose. Does this sound like a good beginner setup? I just turned 18 but this isn’t mommy and daddy’s money I’ve been saving money from dish washing working full time for the past 4 years and I want to go in strong. I know it’s a good idea to just get what you can and upgrade as you go but I just want a good setup to begin with and then get the better parts to make my life easier as I go. Any recommendations are really appreciated!
Not many fans of AAA pumps. Other than that ok.
Where have you been doing this research?
Edit: Nevermind, I’m clueless. I see the next sentence covers that.
My advice is forget almost everything you’ve learned from Reddit and YouTube and start fresh here. Most of the stuff you listed is on the right track but some of it definitely isn’t. 30 hours of reading on this site will save you months if not a year of doing things the wrong way. If you can even financially survive that time.
Alright, thanks!
What do you like?
I’m pretty new here too but it only took me 20 minutes to find this when I started
You’re going to outgrow that 4k/3.5 very quickly.
If you ride motorcycles you know exactly what I mean.
Cat is good. Arguably Udor is the best pumps.
What do you mean financially survive? What if he’s only looking to wash part time? For instance, it wouldn’t be worth it for me to leave my 9-5 job to pursue this full time. Not when it comes to insurance, retirement benefits, etc. I’m willing to bet that not knowing much about the industry yet, you shouldn’t have any problem financially if it’s not your sole source of income. I would definitely agree with you if it is.
What I mean is that oftentimes new guys in this industry will forego insurance or forming a corporation because they’re either not sure how to get it, are too cheap or they “are just part time” and don’t think it’s necessary. One flooded attic, cream-stripped driveway or ruined roof later and they’re not only out of business but also being sued for damages. Most will not survive that financial burden so early on.
10-4 I completely agree. One of the first things I did was contact my agent for insurance quotes. Definitely a MUST even for part time work running your own biz. I also agree that an LLC is the best way to go for a single man op.
Is only LLC good enough? That was going to be my plan next season.
Is a TSB5638G 5.6 GPM 3800 PSI better enough?
A 5.5/2500 pump on a GX390 will do 90% of residential duties, including concrete. Get the PSI figure out of your head, GPM is where it’s at.
Skip the LLC, it’s for us older folks with a ton of crap in the garage.
Sole Proprietor is just fine.
You can do an LLC, S-Corp, Sole Propietorship or whatever you want. But you absolutely must have insurance. If you can’t afford insurance I can assure you that you cannot afford not to have it.
@ServerVoting I’m personally going the LLC route if I move forward because I want my business and 9-5 income taxes separately. Also for legal reasons.
I wasn’t going off of PSI haha, 5.5/2500 is really a good pressure washer to stick with? I asked about that one because it’s in the Beginner List and I can get it for $590.
That’s only for the pump. You’d still need an engine, unloader, skid, hose, gun, etc.
I know, it’s just I thought that was cheaper for the model.
