Newbie List of Equipment

Hello, my name is Huy and I want to start pressure washing business, mostly residential. This is a list of equipment I’m going to buy, so please advice me what I need to buy more or what the best brand.

  1. Water dragon belt drive 8gpm 3500psi Honda GX690 +Udor pump $3596.85 plus shipping
  2. Whisper Classic SF 4 nozzle $644.95
  3. Jrod downstreamer $34.03, jrod 4 way nozzle holder $14.99
  4. GP high draw injector kit $27.79
  5. Hose: 3/4 incoming water 100 feet ($??)
    3/4 inch filter $34
    3/8 double wire 4500psi 100f $128.79
  6. Hannay Reel 1500 series $260
  7. 3/8 Heavy duty ball valve $39.48
  8. Water tank+trailer+chemical tank $800
    So guys please tell me do i need to change or buy more of my list?Thank you in advance
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Thats a hell of a list you got there and a great starting out budget!

Only things id add would be as followed

2 100ft of pressure hose
1 50ft section for those areas where 200ft wont cover it.
Stainless quick connects for all ends.
Stainless Mosaic swivel for your accessories.

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and Mosaic ball valve

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make sure you DS injector is a size for a 3-5 gpm as it will pull more soap

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Get a Hudson Float Valve for your water tank. It cuts off the water to your tank when it reaches a certain level.

Don’t forget to factor in cost of chemicals. Some of those things cost $$$

If you can afford it, get some replacement parts for while on the job.

Great list. Wish I had researched that well when I bought all my stuff.

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Hi, doing the usual research, I’ve been eyeing a Norther Tool 4gmp with a 4000 psi complete rig, that will need some add on as it has no chem tank and some Luther things that have bee pointed out. I like the set up, but with the same motor can I change it to a 8 gpm? Has anybody or does anybody have 1 of these set ups and mod’id it to pro I’ve good service?
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/18149607037114925975?lsf=seller:8049,store:17783052120747564024&prds=oid:12156146254390255181&q=northern+tool+pressure+washer&hl=en-us&ei=nXKaXencL-mJggf17r0Q&lsft=gclid:EAIaIQobChMIvMSn-96I5QIVGozICh345wRDEAQYAiABEgJrU_D_BwE#

That is a horrible choice

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Have seen some local guys here running that rig. I always get a chuckle out of the wasted money. You can build alot nicer setuo with that money. Pressurewashingproducts.com has 8gpm units for sell. Tote,plumbing and accessories you can build a nice rig to get you going with trailer included for under $9000 you can also go cheaper like me if you lack funds and go with a 4gpm 4k psi for half the price and just keep it as a backup for when you get your 8gpm.

4/4 has got me through thus year but next year im going after alot more work and need a 8 and a bigger daul axle trailer. Im selling my trailer in the next couoke of months if you are close by its a 5x10 trailer with hose reel racks and ladder rack. Tail gate has been removed and a 4×4 bar welded in place even with the side rails. Under a year old.


Might sell the tanks with it since the drings are mounted inplace for them.

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Thanks appreciate the feed back, 10x5 is to big for my liking or storage restraints, I don’t think 8k was bad with all the accessories and trailer. I’ve priced a GX690 8gmp online 3.5 to 4 grand for just a motor and pump. This rig with a hot wash setup, wand, reels and hoses and buffer tank and storage, what makes this a bad deal? I have checked other units same motor with an 8gpm, no hot water or storage running 5 to 9 k

I also have a 5x8 enclosed trailer. :grin::grin: