Help with mobile pressure washer?

Q. am starting up a mobile pressure washer business and I need help finding a cheap pump to transfer water from my holding tank to a pressure washer. I know i need a "on demand" pump or one with a pressure switch, but i just dont know which one to use... also how could i hook it up to my portable generator. this is the generator i have http://www.lowes.com/pd_166734-24212-6110_0__?productId=3449766&Ntt=generac&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgenerac&facetInfo=


i know you dont NEED a pump but my set up is not the best and does require one

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Mobile car wash systems, pressure washers and car wash business opportunities are available at Detail King.pressure washers are designed to be able to drawl water from a standing tank (static source). It does not matter if the pressure washer is a 2000, 2500 or 3500 psi tank it is how the valves were designed in the pump. Check out our line up of pressure washers. Most are equipped with soap injectors and are very easily mounted to floors of vans, pick up truck beds, and trailers. We also offer mobile detail trailers, water tanks and car wash soap for power washers, and pressure washers.

What is best gas powered pressure washer in the 3000-3500 PSI range?

icp_tcarri

Ive been trying to find the best gas powered pressure washer in the 3000-3500 psi range. Going to be used to regular home use but would like to have to option of having the extra power. I am willing to spend the extra money on a better unit or brand. Ive been looking at different brands, and i see generac keeps popping up as one of better units for money. i also read good things about rigid. its getting confusing.... I want it to last, i want a good brand, and i want some extra power? Any Help?
Would you consider this to be a Good - Very good pressure washer. For home use as well semi commercial. and good for that price range of 800.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=203185011&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=203185011&ci_kw={keyword}&kwd={keyword}&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203185011&ci_gpa=pla#.UH5TX4YsGSo

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In general consumer grade equipment such as that sold at Home Depot or Walmart will not hold up as long as commercial equipment typically sold at an independent power equipment retailer. I would go to a lawnmower shop that sells commercial equipment and see what they have, the price is quite a bit higher but for regular home use you will almost always never have a problem with the unit for as long as you own it. Brands are pretty much irrelevant anymore in consumer grade because there have been so many company mergers. You can have one company like MTD making over 10 different brands. El cheapo pressure washers typically have Briggs or Tecumseh engines, I've been seeing many now with no-name Chinese engines on them, but good units almost always have Honda engines.

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Type of oil required for pressure washer pumps?

Al

I have a 3500 psi simpson pressure washer. Bought in 1997 but hardly used. What type of oil does the pressure pump requires? Although I did not use it more than 30 hours but the oil level seems to be low.
Thanks,

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I use straight 30 weight, but the link below suggests a special blend for the manufacturers motor.


".... and made a visit to the local Napa Auto Parts store looking for oil. The guy told me to use 30 weight Non-Detergent oil. He said heâs worked with many a pressure washer and they all took the same oil."

How much of a difference does it make if I wash my car with a pressure washer vs a regular garden hose/nozzle?

Dinosaur

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High pressure washers tend to be more efficient in removing dirt/bugs/etc from your vehicle during the initial rinse. It reduces the probability of your vehicle being scratched by dirt during the soap application period. These are usually used at Car Wash locations.

Garden hoses are convenient, but use a lot more water with less force.

To give a power comparison, the regular household water pressure in the front yard is about 60psi... The pressure washer usually operates at 1500-3500 psi. Touching the spray of a pressure washer with your hand might cause severe damage.

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want to work on cars but know next to nothing about them?

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MerBer

So i've always been interested in working on cars. Autobody mostly. But i know next to nothing about cars that most people wanting to get into this career do. Do autobody schools start you from the basics of a car or do they through you in hoping you know most of the stuff already?

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AutoBody repair is a very easy skill to learn. There are vocational classes at just about every school and some prisons believe it or not.

I suggest you look into getting a Pell Grant and within 6 months to 1 year you can be certified. Or you can simply apply for an entry level position at an auto body shop. It's much easier then you think. Not really physically demanding with all the new air tools today. You don't even have to go to school to learn the trade.

I been doing my own bodywork and paint jobs since I was a teen. You would be amazed at what you can create with simple Rustolium off the shelf from Home Depot.

Take a look at some of my cheap paint jobs for @$40 compleate : paint , brushes, rollers,ect. all from Home Depot.
People see my truck coming and think I spent thousands.
I can spray vehicles as well.......But why worship a paint job. And touch-ups are a perfect match every time using this method.

Here is a Starsky and Hutch rendition on a truck of mine. I swear I only have $40 in the whole paint job.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/noneshere/sets/72157603852795145/

I have done many different scheames , from pink and grey camoflage, dalmations, dairy cows , and many other prints all with Gloss Rustolium.

I'm presently restoring a professors 1965 Mustang in Rustolium hunter green.

Word of advice, never spray a car with a spray can, the paint never lays evenly , and the powder coat laying effect turns out to have a sponge effect that quickly retains water and fades off.and there is always overspray to avoid. Always use a "smooth cigar roller". Tape you trim and window edges off with duct tape , tighten the seams with a plastic credit card ,and trim the tape with a razor to leave a crisp edge. Allways use a Gloss paint so it is washable.
A base color will take about a day to apply by myself.
after a week of cure you can start your overlay patterns using the "Blue Tape" to trim your edges with.

I tell you the truth....I have easily made $5000.00 over the years doing these Rustolium paint jobs. They are cheap , easy and lots of fun to apply. I usually charge $100.00 for a 1 color base coat, and it only takes me a leasurly 8 hours to compleate . Yes I can totally paint a car and have it back to the person in 1 day for $100.00 plus the cost of materials($40)

Another good thing is I can strip the whole job with a 3500 PSI pressure washer and lay another scheme ,
With very little or no sanding involved.

The paint scheme on the truck has lasted about 3 years since originally done.

I am looking for a pressure washer to periodically wash my driveway, porch, house, etc. Is 2200PSI good enough?

Dan

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I do a lot of pressure washing in my painting business. My washer is 3500 PSI / 4 gallons per minute. I never run it at full pressure. Most of the time its set at 1100 PSI. Pressure does not cause damage, impact from the water against the surface being washed is what causes damage. Lower pressure is one way to reduce impact. Other ways are using a wider fan tip and increasing distance from the surface.

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