mhpoole
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Looking for a cheap 8gpm cold water unit. I call the local Dealer in the area who i dont really care for and asked him a few questions. He said he could get a 8gpm, 13hp 1700psi, direct drive unit for $2700.00.
Now i know direct drive isnt the best thing to do, BUT i have had a direct drive unit for 5 years with no problems what so ever. So here is my question, Home depot sells a 13hp honda 3700psi direct drive for $1000.00. Is there any reason i couldnt buy that unit take off the pump and put on a 8gpm pump for $450.00 and add a second inlet for a water hose or tank? I would save $1200 bucks from this local guy and it sounds like thats what he is trying to sell me.
Roofers use a 8 to 10gpm machine and around 2000psi and i have used them in the past. Now this machine will clean the crap out of concrete in a hurry. I dont need hot water i just want to clean concrete faster. I dont care for surface cleaners just sold one alittle while ago. Anybody see why this wouldnt work?
Thanks for the help everyone.
Mark Poole
Now i know direct drive isnt the best thing to do, BUT i have had a direct drive unit for 5 years with no problems what so ever. So here is my question, Home depot sells a 13hp honda 3700psi direct drive for $1000.00. Is there any reason i couldnt buy that unit take off the pump and put on a 8gpm pump for $450.00 and add a second inlet for a water hose or tank? I would save $1200 bucks from this local guy and it sounds like thats what he is trying to sell me.
Roofers use a 8 to 10gpm machine and around 2000psi and i have used them in the past. Now this machine will clean the crap out of concrete in a hurry. I dont need hot water i just want to clean concrete faster. I dont care for surface cleaners just sold one alittle while ago. Anybody see why this wouldnt work?
Thanks for the help everyone.
Mark Poole