Equipment

[Ed@PreClean]

Thought it would be interesting to see what kind of equipment everyone uses. Hot/Cold units? Trailer or truck mounted? Tanks, wands, surface cleaners, etc...

I have an SC33005V Hydro-Tek skid w/Custom Made Cover, mounted on a 16 Ft tandem axle Trailer.
325 gal Water Tank.
125 feet of hose.
25 Gal. 12Volt Chemical Sprayer with 50 ft Hose w/small Craftsman Hose reel.
35 Gal. Chemical Tank.
Swivel Mounted hose reel.
Hydro-Tek Duel Pressure Wand.
Giraffe 18 Foot Telescoping Wand.
6 Foot Wand Extension.
Gutter Cleaner Adapter.
16 Inch Water Broom.
18 Inch Flat Surface Cleaner.
Custom Mounted Craftsman Truck Box.
Custom Made Ladder and Equipment Rack.

 

[BrianD]

What Model Trailer

Do you have any specs on your trailer (manufacturer, size, etc...)? I am in the market for one, so feedback would be appreciated.

 

[DeckDoctor]

I use

I use a 5x10 trailor with a 4 ft drop gate for minimal lifting.I dont have no water tanks yet!I run a 3700 psi,5gpm, Honda 13 hp with a cat pump.I just run cold water cause I never had a problem with removing what I come across with the proper chems.I carry a 24' telescopic wand rated at 4000 psi.I have a ladder rack built on to the side of the trailor over the driver fender so I have easy access to my ladder without takin space up in my trailor.I run a hose that is anti tangle and anti kink and good down to 35 degrees. I dont have much Ed as far as big tanks and all that but it definanitely pays the bills and feeds the kids with alot to spare.I also have a steel eagle 30 inch suface cleaner that is a big help on cuttin down the time spent on flat surface work . The Deck Doctor!

 

[P Austin]

I use a 5' X 11' single axle trailer that I fabricated myself with the intent of using to haul lawnmowers. The equipment is pulled by my 96 suburban. I run a cold water 3500psi 4gpm washer, and utilize a scrub brush with extension pole. I utilize a fiberglass extension and step ladder to reach those higher areas. I have been washing houses part time and play engineer full time. I would like to make the leap to full time washer some day, but it is hard to give up the pay. This year I will be teaming up with another person and forming a new company. We plan to advertise publically to generate more customers. Perhaps this will be the year I quit my JOB (Just Over Broke).

I am interested in purchasing an extension pole to eliminate the use of a ladder - Any Suggestions? Also, I would like to specialize in roof washing. Any suggestions on equipment - I already know about the pitch witch.