Lowes 3700 psi Troy built pressure washer

[meads22]

Getting ready to start my own business. Ive been doing some research and to my finding it is not advised to buy a pressure washer from a retail store. The pressure washer is a Troy Built 3700 psi 4gpm 13hp pressure washer with honda engine in it. The contractor grade type. Looks good too me. Can any one give advice?

 

[Mathew Johnson]

DON'T BUY THIS ONE... I DID and had it on the job all of 45 minutes and headed back to the store with it.

 

[Mark]

Here is a good deal on a great pressure washer:
http://www.powerwashnetwork.com/showthread.php?t=6404&highlight=cool+drive

 

[meads22]

Why did you take it back mathew?

 

[Mathew Johnson]

It ran very poorly, smoked a lot. The pump would chatter - and I had great water pressure and supply. Call Mark. He is the one who has posted in this thread. Use him as a resource and avoid the mistakes I made.

 

[meads22]

advice taken. So where would if find a affordable pw to start out with for residetial and commercial.

 

[Aplus]

You won't find a quality machine locally for a better price than Mark has. Give him a ring, get a price, then see how it matches up with your local shops.

I think you'll be quite surprised.

 

[Cat Powerwash]

Hey meads,

I have been in business for four years and have been using a home depot devilbliss 3500, 3600, 3700 psi cold water portable unit at 4gpm for $995.00. The honda motor is a workhorse. The pump is a Anovi Reverberi which I have rebuilt or replaced a few times. I am very happy with the motor but it seems like I have to replace the pumps every year. Not to bad considering I use the machines 40+ hours a week. For the money to just start out with, I think this would be good for you. I am now looking to get a hot water skid mount. I change the oil religiously. They still start up at one pull. Definetly a good machine for the money.

 

[pwash914]

meads,

I was actually looking at the same one. Not anymore.

 

[Mathew Johnson]

I have 4 machines that are driven with the Honda engines... Cat is right they are a work horse. I may be unloading one if you are interested. I just bought a hydrotek Skid Unit... My advice to both of you is what Tony said... Call mark.. Don't make the same mistake I did.. Soend a few extra bucks and get a belt or gear drive unit. THis will enable you to easily use a float tank on jobs where water supply / pressure / flow is marginal. I was using a float tank with my Direct Drives and it was a pain in the butt

 

[CCPC]

All the units I've seen at HD, Lowes or other hardware/retail stores have steel frames which will rust in no time. Best to Buy a unit with an Aluminum frame. Just somthing else to consider.

 

[Ed@PreClean]

Mathew,
Which Hydro Tek did you buy?

ED

 

[DeckDoctor]

I have A Lowes 3700

I have a 3700 psi washer from Lowes and it has paid for itself many many times so I can only tell u good about it.If u are just startin out though u might want to try a smaller psi cause if u dont know the amount of pressure that comes out at the tip very well u can cause alot of damage to property. The Deck Doctor

 

[Don Phelps]

You might need the additional psi for specific situations like cleaning concrete. You can reduce/regulate your pressure by switching to larger orifice nozzles as needed.