# Howdy all, looking for recommendations on a good starter unit **URL:** \ **Category:** Supplies & Equipment\ **Created:** [November 20, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306 "2017-11-20T16:36:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/21 "2018-01-13T23:09:05Z")
5.5 gpm should really be run off a tank instead of a 3/4” garden hose. If I had to rely on the pressure washer as a sole source of income, most water spigots do not supply pressure washers with 5.5 gpm. The deficit creates cavitation and the sound is one you can’t mistake. The damage is permanent. Protect your investment! ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/22 "2018-01-13T23:11:48Z")
4 gpm pressure washers should be run off 3/4” ID garden hoses if not tank fed for best output. If using 5/8” ID hose, you are not getting all you can in speed. ---
**Author:** ![Jordie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/jordie/32/13395_2.png) [@Jordie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Jordie)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/23 "2018-01-13T23:54:53Z")
Oh gotcha, I see what you meant, hose vs tank. Thanks for clarifying. I focused on the hose diameter, thinking you meant vs 5/8" or something. ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/24 "2018-01-13T23:59:27Z")
Sure!!! Have you seen our plumbing diagrams? ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/25 "2018-01-14T00:07:28Z")
![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e2dde799d18d84ce58541cc2b3378694a82713d1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jordie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/jordie/32/13395_2.png) [@Jordie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Jordie)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/26 "2018-01-14T00:15:11Z")
Very helpful! Bookmarked a couple of your posts. Glad you’re here. ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/27 "2018-01-14T00:31:26Z")
Thank you for the welcome. Happy to share. Our goal is to empower you through education. ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/28 "2018-01-14T00:35:06Z")
![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d79374d3c1273490b82af1f628db60939b919102.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cf852b27e4494929facb65193f8a77114096a150.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/e/ee72287681bce3a058e8e4d613c699ae35362d13.jpeg) ![image](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9caaae21cbc111a63f64b051f46997dfa25e4a43.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Donut](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/donut/32/17075_2.png) [@Donut](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Donut)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/29 "2018-01-14T01:45:39Z")
Cam locks on tanks to machine, why are you saying not to use and use normal hose connections? ---
**Author:** ![tireshark](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/tireshark/32/6402_2.png) [@tireshark](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/tireshark)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/30 "2018-01-14T02:40:05Z")
She might have a better reason, but i noticed a while back that at least the gator locks seem to be more restrictive than a typical hose barb. On a normal 3/4" barb, i can generally get my pinky to the second knuckle… on a 3/4" gator lock barb, i can hardly get it to the first knuckle. One of these guys: ![jpg ‎- Photos](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/uploads/default/original/2X/2/223ded822a3bb4fb6a3feba794b61d3370409a60.png) ---
**Author:** ![Donut](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/donut/32/17075_2.png) [@Donut](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Donut)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/31 "2018-01-14T03:15:14Z")
10-4… makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/32 "2018-01-14T04:40:24Z")
We do not recommend any temporary fittings like the camlocks whenever possible. The gasket will allow air into the manifold of the pump. Leaks are streams of air under suction. The only place you simply sometimes can’t get around it is the IBC tote. Use the 2” camlock and a 1” hb to 2” mpt for a 5.5-4 gpm pw plumbing setup or 1.5” hb to 2” mpt for higher gpm setups. ---
**Author:** ![evolvingInput](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a4c791/32.png) [@evolvingInput](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/evolvingInput)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/33 "2018-02-20T19:02:31Z")
Hello, Is this setup mainly for roofs?Also would it be necessary starting out? For I am novice. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Robin1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/ce73a5/32.png) [@Robin1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Robin1)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/34 "2018-02-21T00:31:29Z")
Hi Lori This is a good list… I too am a window cleaner looking to add a mobile unit . Could you give me an idea of what a list like this would cost? Trying to figure out if we can afford to do this, this year or next. Ballpark price would be great. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![EDM95](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/edm95/32/8874_2.png) [@EDM95](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/EDM95)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/35 "2018-02-21T01:29:37Z")
Why never adjust the unloader? ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/36 "2018-02-22T06:59:31Z")
Which set up? We offer customized kits in just about any order. ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/37 "2018-02-22T07:01:20Z")
Forgive me. I’m not following the questions. Are you asking for the pw plumbing cost or the whole set-up with the unit and if so, what gpm? ---
**Author:** ![anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@anon9342714](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon9342714)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 7:05am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/38 "2018-02-22T07:05:41Z")
Never adjust the unloader because it is set 200 psi above the operating pressure of the pump and meant to be left alone. Loosening and cranking down on the unloader will score the ‘post’, throw off your unloader’s set pressure to an unknown and under perfection conditions, we have seen the head or unloader blow off the pump. Guys messing with the unloader will keep the distributors happy and in business with premature repairs and unloader sales, ---
**Author:** ![evolvingInput](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a4c791/32.png) [@evolvingInput](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/evolvingInput)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/39 "2018-02-22T18:52:12Z")
Sorry thought it uploaded your previous diagram.The all flo air setup. Is it mainly for roofs? ---
**Author:** ![Robin1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/ce73a5/32.png) [@Robin1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Robin1)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306/41 "2018-02-22T21:26:41Z")
Hi Lori Thanks for getting back. You put down a good list in the comments- 10th comment form the top. would like to do something like that. Thanks [Previous page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306.md?page=1) [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/howdy-all-looking-for-recommendations-on-a-good-starter-unit/10306.md?page=3)