Re: 275 Gallon Water Tank w/3000 psi Pressure Washer?
I've had a 300 gallon tank for years with a belt driven 13 hp Honda engine.From 2004 to present I had gone thru 6 new fords and had to disassemble and reinstall never a pump.Today I have a transit with a 100 gallon tank with a gx390 Honda pressure washer with no pump.I would double check it out ,I never used anything besides Honda.a lot of installers will tell you that you need a pump not so all gravity fed.for 125 dollars that's a small price to pay for peace of mind.are you mounting this on trailer or in van?
Re: 275 Gallon Water Tank w/3000 psi Pressure Washer?
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Originally Posted by
art72
Thanks Guys!
Yeah I am generally a fan of Honda motors myself, unfortunately both my Generator and my PW are both Briggs & Stratton... but the price was right on a budget.
For the record, I am running out of a full-size 3/4 ton extended cargo van. While I don't plan top off the water tank unless necessary, I think the van can handle the 2000-2,200 lbs of water... if/when I need it to.
If I do go with a on-demand pump, I was hoping to run it off either DC power or with a power inverter and the flip of a switch...as opposed to using the generator, so I won't need to fire up the generator after the vacuuming is done. Less of course, it's a full detail and polish job too.
Just trying to figure out the best practice for feeding the washer without having to keep shutting it down and firing it back up during standard car washes.
Seems some say 'gravity' is enough, but I would like to keep water cycling through it, especially if I do any work for dealers that'll give me 10-15 cars at a time. Already been lining up prospects for Mon - Wed, and then scoping out a 'stationary' location (*no water) for weekends with a high traffic volume.
I've used plenty of commercial grade pressure washers doing construction over the years, but having to supply the water is a whole new ball game for me.
Mind you, for the price that I am quoting the smaller dealers they'll gladly supply the water. But... if I can do 10-20 car washes per day on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, I'll definitely need the bigger tank and an efficient set-up.
Thanks Rav777... appreciate the advice. I'll be specking out on-demand pumps this week, that was a huge help. I'm guessing they have a 'flow switch' in-line that 'triggers' when you need it.
Ironically, I was a pool plumber for 15 years prior, but this is a bit different, as pools simply re-circulate & filter on a timer...like a fish tank. This is tricky as I don't want to fry my pressure washer, and can't afford the commercial grade units quite yet.
chaotic...Thanks alot, looked up CAT pumps at Northern Tools, should I ever smoke this one...I'll replace it with one of those.
All the Best,
Art
I use to fill everyday and had a brand new e350 econoline diesel,just at 37k the transmission died.converted to a new e250 gas econoline I got 2 years out of it.now 6 trucks later I down sized .if you use there water and no long hauls across town you will be fine.
Re: 275 Gallon Water Tank w/3000 psi Pressure Washer?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
art72
Thanks Guys!
Yeah I am generally a fan of Honda motors myself, unfortunately both my Generator and my PW are both Briggs & Stratton... but the price was right on a budget.
For the record, I am running out of a full-size 3/4 ton extended cargo van. While I don't plan top off the water tank unless necessary, I think the van can handle the 2000-2,200 lbs of water... if/when I need it to.
If I do go with a on-demand pump, I was hoping to run it off either DC power or with a power inverter and the flip of a switch...as opposed to using the generator, so I won't need to fire up the generator after the vacuuming is done. Less of course, it's a full detail and polish job too.
Just trying to figure out the best practice for feeding the washer without having to keep shutting it down and firing it back up during standard car washes.
Seems some say 'gravity' is enough, but I would like to keep water cycling through it, especially if I do any work for dealers that'll give me 10-15 cars at a time. Already been lining up prospects for Mon - Wed, and then scoping out a 'stationary' location (*no water) for weekends with a high traffic volume.
I've used plenty of commercial grade pressure washers doing construction over the years, but having to supply the water is a whole new ball game for me.
Mind you, for the price that I am quoting the smaller dealers they'll gladly supply the water. But... if I can do 10-20 car washes per day on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, I'll definitely need the bigger tank and an efficient set-up.
Thanks Rav777... appreciate the advice. I'll be specking out on-demand pumps this week, that was a huge help. I'm guessing they have a 'flow switch' in-line that 'triggers' when you need it.
Ironically, I was a pool plumber for 15 years prior, but this is a bit different, as pools simply re-circulate & filter on a timer...like a fish tank. This is tricky as I don't want to fry my pressure washer, and can't afford the commercial grade units quite yet.
chaotic...Thanks alot, looked up CAT pumps at Northern Tools, should I ever smoke this one...I'll replace it with one of those.
All the Best,
Art
Using a Pump to Supply A Pressure Washer- Atlantic Pressure Washers
Re: 275 Gallon Water Tank w/3000 psi Pressure Washer?
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