Pressure Washer Products machine

Newbie Questions
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Howdy. From what I’ve been readingon this forum, this machine is looking like a good deal to me. What do you guys think? It’s 5@3k with a general pump. I’ve heard mixed things about pwp on this forum. I just wanted to make sure I’m not missing anything in the fine print or about to make a decision I’ll regret…

https://shop.pressurewasherproducts.com/5-GPM-3000-PSI-PRESSURE-WASHER-EB5030HG-PORTABLE-CART-COLD-PWEB5030HG.htm

I’m doing windows from my truck that’s covered with a shell. For the time being I’m aiming to use the machine weekly not daily. Does anyone foresee any major problems if i run the machine on my tailgate connected to a 35gal buffer in the back of the bed? I was worried about too much heat and not enough ventilation. I could leave the side windows open I guess. Any thoughts? Anything else I should be worried about?

Thanks in advance, I appreciate all you guys taking time out to reply

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Here’s a picture of what i’m working with

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Yeah you’re definitely going to need a trailer. Buy once cry once is your best option

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Agree on a trailer, 5x8 doesn’t cost much.

I have to ask though, you’re ‘doing windows’, with a pressure washer? I see the DI tanks…

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He’s talking about his window cleaning equipment he keeps in the truck, not cleaning windows with the PW.

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Eventually the goal is to get a van. If possible, i’m trying to make the truck work for now. This small garage is all the space i have to park equipment, I can’t do a trailer at the moment. I can make room in here to house a small buffer tank and to load a pw and reel when I need it. I really don’t want to load and unload the pw on the job though, hoping i can run it from in the bed if that’s safe.

I’ve been doing research on which machine would be best for my situation, but i would like to make this purchase before the end of the year so I appreciate your input. Just want to make sure I’m not buying a piece of junk :sweat_smile:

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It’ll be fine for what you need. Just turn it where exhaust aims out the rear, long as it’s out near tailgate should be ok.

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@treacherousbogart you could consider a bed slide. That’ll make it easier to access things further up in the bed. I’ve never owned one so I can’t say from experience as to how well they work but it might be worth looking in to.

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Just know that the specs on that machine are not accurate.

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For 5gpm, you really need a buffer tank. Also, I noticed this in the description:

“NOT MEANT TO BE CHANGED INTO A SKID UNIT AS THE SKID MAY CRACK”

That doesn’t really inspire confidence. And a lot of people will tell you to go with a steel frame, as aluminum will eventually crack due to the prolonged vibrations.

I would find a skid mounted unit with similar specs (3000 psi @ 5gpm is a bit optimistic, though, with that motor). I have a 5.5@2500 pressure pro and have been quite happy with it. But I do practically zero flatwork, so take my advice with that in mind

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If 4/4 is achievable with a GX390, why not 5/3000?

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4/4000 isn’t achievable with a 390

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Man, someone needs to get a bunch of machines and test every one to verify once and for all what they actually put out.:flushed:

My life is a lie, no such thing as a 4/4?

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@dcbrock :joy::joy:

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Lol priceless👍

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I was thinking the same thing. I’d like to mount it eventually too.

That’s good to know about the specs being off. If this is closer to 2500 psi i could live with that as long as I’m getting at least 5gpm. Actually I just saw a 5.5@2500 on kec
https://stores.kecsupplies.com/eb5525hg-5-5-gpm-2500-psi-gx390-honda-gp-pump-free-shipping/
same motor, but i can’t tell which general pump it is :face_with_monocle:
Free shipping is nice though

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:exploding_head: :laughing:

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You can build an electric start gear drive 5.5GPM @ 2500 PSI for about $1500 vs that pull start for $1799.

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I just helped a guy build a Koehler pull start 14HP rig with a. 5.5GPM 3000 PSI pump. He was seeing 2700PSI at the end of 200ft of hose.

That motor cost him $575 locally (Houston), pump and gearbox $600, skid $70.

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I highly doubt they’ll ship that for free; call them and ask. Freight has gotta be $200+ for one of those.

Heath’s (@TexasPressureWashing) suggestion is a good one. Source your motor locally, and order a pump and gearbox to bolt onto it.

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