Hi, homeowner with a couple of properties (parents homes, mine) and helping out some of the ladies at church with driveways, patios, plus wanting to clean up our church facility (sidewalks, steps, curbs, parking blocks, patios,) and will be doing this for probably at least the next 5 to 7 years.
Currently punishing myself with a big box 2.8 gpm and the thoughts of tackling the church with it makes me want to cry… heck it is sooo slow.
Years ago, I did do some pressure washing jobs for a cleaning company (public pools/tennis courts, higher end homes - wood decks, stone walls, stucco houses, ) for about 3 years but not full time p/w, we did all sorts of cleaning, so not a stranger to the work, but it was some years ago and I did not have to worry about what equipment we were using, just used it.
So, my eyes are blurry from a couple of weeks on here reading… it seems prudent to get a 5.5 gpm… so I found these 3 - all are portable.
Is the Bandit 3000 psi the better value for what it will be used for ?
(will probably grab a whisper not too far down the road) one lady has a 3 car wide driveway…
it seems like the 3000 psi is better for the church concrete since apparently it needs more psi than homeowner concrete…
Bandit from Hot Wash Atlanta
Cold Water Pressure Washer 5.5 GPM @ 3000 PSI Belt Drive
http://www.hotwashatlanta.com/pressure-washers-cold-water/cold-water-pressure-washer-5-5-gpm-3000-psi-belt-drive
$1595
Features:
Honda Engine with Low oil protection 3 year warranty
Premium Series Industrial Comet Triplex pump with external unloader and by pass with 5 year warranty
Ultra lightweight aluminum frame with 1 1/4" tubing operator handle
Easy access two piece belt guard
3-groove Bandit belt for uniform tension and maximum power transfer
EZ-line belt tension system
Adjustable pressure
Oversized 13" tubed pneumatic tires
Thermal relief protection
Easy engine oil drain system
50 mesh stainless steel inlet filter
3/4" cold rolled steel axle
Dual anti-vibration rubber isolators
Units Include:
50’ steel braided non-marking gray hose
36" spray wand with molded grip and gun
5 quick connect spray nozzles
High draw chemical injector
Pressure Tek
Belt Driven 5.5 GPM @ 2500 PSI General Pump Item# EB5525HG
$1715
The EB4040HG comes with a gun and wand assembly included. A Downstream Chemical Injector, a 50’ x 3/8" hose, 4-color-coded QC spray nozzles, and 1 color-coded QC chemical nozzle are also included with this product.
Revolutionary aircraft grade aluminum frame with dual handles (no welds to fail)
Lifetime frame warranty
Easy access single bolt interlocking belt cover
Single bolt engine adjustable belt tension
50 mesh inlet filter
Adjustable pressure unloader
Low oil shutdown
Pneumatic tires
Dual padded shock absorbing feet
3/4″ cold-rolled steel threaded axle
Thermo-sensor (prevents overheating in bypass mode)
Commercial/Industrial grade engines
Engine: Honda
Start Type: Recoil
Pump: HP
PSI: 2500 PSI
GPM: 5.5 GPM
Hose Length: 50’
Hose Width: 3/8"
Hose Type: 1 Wire
KEC
EB5525HG 5.5 GPM @ 2500 PSI GX390 Honda GP Pump
$2004
Revolutionary aircraft grade aluminum frame with dual handles (no welds to fail)
Lifetime frame warranty
50 mesh inlet filter
Adjustable pressure unloader
Low oil shutdown
Pneumatic tires
Dual padded shock absorbing feet
3/4" cold-rolled steel axle
Thermo-sensor (prevents overheating in bypass mode)
Commercial/Industrial grade engines
NOTE: All units are completely factory assembled, tested in the USA, and delivered ready to operate.
Gun/wand assembly w/quick connects
50" high pressure hose w/quick connects
Chemical injector assembly w/quick connects
4 color-coded QC spray nozzles
1 color-coded QC chemical nozzle
Many thanks for anyone who has taken the time to read this and willing to help me make the best investment to get me through the next few years of responsibilities.
