Hello!
I have been an observer of this site ad a few others for a long time. I have been reading Catalogs and magazines relating to this industry for a long time as well.
Currently I own a 13Hp Honda, Belt drive, with a TS2021 General. It's a cold water unit. By gauge, I am pushing about 3200PSI with a 4.5 Nozzle. Great machine for now. It has been doing a great job for mostly flat work.
I am planning on building my own rig, from bottom up on a 12-14" trailer. I am not going to buy a pre-made "skid". I will build my own Power unit,(Engine-Pump) and buy a Seperate Hot water heater. Plumbing will be all custom, with all the right components.
A few questions for you. All opionins are welcome.
1. 12 Volt burner: If you have a good Deep Cycle Battery or even two, with good heavy gauge wiring, and good tight connections. Then I really see very little problems. WHY are so many faces frowned on 12V burner set ups?
2. GEAR DRIVE: At one time, being an Auto Mechanic I see a good soild connection almost bullet proof from an Engine to a Pump. No belts to wear or loosen or break. No pulley Configurations. And it just keeps things Simple and straight out. Iam talking a GEAR Reduction drive running at 1450 RPM for the pump. WHY don't we see more gear drive units? Up front costs? Too new to industry?
3. Pumps: I like General, but as of lately UDOR has caught my eye. Udor seems to make their pumps a little beefier. And seem to have better Volume configurations. Anyone out there Use Udor over General?
These are a few things that I have been wondering about. Again any opinions or experiances with he above would be welcomed.
Cheers!
David
I have been an observer of this site ad a few others for a long time. I have been reading Catalogs and magazines relating to this industry for a long time as well.
Currently I own a 13Hp Honda, Belt drive, with a TS2021 General. It's a cold water unit. By gauge, I am pushing about 3200PSI with a 4.5 Nozzle. Great machine for now. It has been doing a great job for mostly flat work.
I am planning on building my own rig, from bottom up on a 12-14" trailer. I am not going to buy a pre-made "skid". I will build my own Power unit,(Engine-Pump) and buy a Seperate Hot water heater. Plumbing will be all custom, with all the right components.
A few questions for you. All opionins are welcome.
1. 12 Volt burner: If you have a good Deep Cycle Battery or even two, with good heavy gauge wiring, and good tight connections. Then I really see very little problems. WHY are so many faces frowned on 12V burner set ups?
2. GEAR DRIVE: At one time, being an Auto Mechanic I see a good soild connection almost bullet proof from an Engine to a Pump. No belts to wear or loosen or break. No pulley Configurations. And it just keeps things Simple and straight out. Iam talking a GEAR Reduction drive running at 1450 RPM for the pump. WHY don't we see more gear drive units? Up front costs? Too new to industry?
3. Pumps: I like General, but as of lately UDOR has caught my eye. Udor seems to make their pumps a little beefier. And seem to have better Volume configurations. Anyone out there Use Udor over General?
These are a few things that I have been wondering about. Again any opinions or experiances with he above would be welcomed.
Cheers!
David