We currently have a horizontal hotbox on the trailer now. Not a skid, a hot box. It takes up alot of room and there is a 110 volt generator on the trailer, to power it. That takes up room too.
The coil is gone in the hotbox. Ball park to have it fixed $1000. Pay someone else.
I can get a verticle pressure pro for about 2k. Brand NEW! Footprint about half verticle, and I can take off the 110 volt generator. More room for other stuff.
What would you do?
Fred W said
Jan 30, 2016
Mike, is there a question there?
I mean I guess if the old hot box is only a year or two old and still has 3-4 years left in it then maybe fixing it is money better spent. I too will be adding a generator but more for when power goes out or for commercial jobs where we really need to bring our own power. With that being said it really doesn't mean much for me to look at the space avings from the generator....again, just my personal situation on the generator.
Liberty SoftWash said
Jan 30, 2016
I heard that the hot water pressure pros well trouble.
gutterdog said
Jan 30, 2016
Eric the Largo hot boxes are supposed to be the best. They are only a couple hundred bucks more than the pressure pros.
Liberty SoftWash said
Jan 30, 2016
I can't speak for them we run a hydrotek.
Liberty SoftWash said
Jan 30, 2016
For now just fix what you have.
gutterdog said
Jan 30, 2016
Fix what I got. Less money. Why buy a burner rated at 6 gpm, When I might go 8gpm this year, and need another burner and trash this one.
BlueRidge said
Jan 31, 2016
I haven't seen your trailer in years Mike but I do remember you talking about redesigning it. Have you considered stacking what you can and using the tongue for a storage box or even the generator? A few frames made with angle iron would cost that much.
Andy Hinson said
Jan 31, 2016
Eric I've noticed the pressure pros have a 115v burner and seem to be well built.
What problems have you heard about?
Which Hydro Tec do you use?
Liberty SoftWash said
Jan 31, 2016
Not sure it was awhile ago but something with the burner. We run a 5.5
Maverick Contracting said
Jan 31, 2016
Northern tool had a stand alone burner to hook up to your power washer 4000 gpm 120 volt for $1300 ish
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Sunday 31st of January 2016 03:10:16 PM
gutterdog said
Jan 31, 2016
A buddy in Ohio said there is another thing to consider. Now it gets more complicated, lol! Choose a company that is near to you for parts. Ya know, for when chit breaks. This conversation was about buying a plow. This makes sense too with power washing.
Maverick Contracting said
Jan 31, 2016
I agree plus don't need to pay shipping.
There's a Hilti inc in long Island City that sells northern stuff, there's some near manassas not sure how far but I know some local mom and pops will get what I need we do a lot of business with them. Ask your favorite shop
Philip McCullough said
Jan 16, 2017
Maverick Contracting wrote:
Northern tool had a stand alone burner to hook up to your power washer 4000 gpm 120 volt for $1300 ish
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Sunday 31st of January 2016 03:10:16 PM
Maverick would you say these are worth the money for someone that will will use it once or twice a week? I dont have any experience using hot water but there have been times I should have had it.
Northern tool had a stand alone burner to hook up to your power washer 4000 gpm 120 volt for $1300 ish
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Sunday 31st of January 2016 03:10:16 PM
Maverick would you say these are worth the money for someone that will will use it once or twice a week? I dont have any experience using hot water but there have been times I should have had it.
I never had time to add it as been so overwhelmed with backed up work for the last several years but thanks for bumping up the topic. I'd like others feedback too. Planning again for next year.
I work out of a box truck mainly so being more modular rather than fixed equipment is a big plus. And also leaving it on sites for a crew while go to other jobs.
Sorry, Also 12 volt versus 110 volt.
We currently have a horizontal hotbox on the trailer now. Not a skid, a hot box. It takes up alot of room and there is a 110 volt generator on the trailer, to power it. That takes up room too.
The coil is gone in the hotbox. Ball park to have it fixed $1000. Pay someone else.
I can get a verticle pressure pro for about 2k. Brand NEW! Footprint about half verticle, and I can take off the 110 volt generator. More room for other stuff.
What would you do?
I mean I guess if the old hot box is only a year or two old and still has 3-4 years left in it then maybe fixing it is money better spent. I too will be adding a generator but more for when power goes out or for commercial jobs where we really need to bring our own power. With that being said it really doesn't mean much for me to look at the space avings from the generator....again, just my personal situation on the generator.
Eric the Largo hot boxes are supposed to be the best. They are only a couple hundred bucks more than the pressure pros.
I haven't seen your trailer in years Mike but I do remember you talking about redesigning it. Have you considered stacking what you can and using the tongue for a storage box or even the generator? A few frames made with angle iron would cost that much.
Eric I've noticed the pressure pros have a 115v burner and seem to be well built.
What problems have you heard about?
Which Hydro Tec do you use?
Northern tool had a stand alone burner to hook up to your power washer 4000 gpm 120 volt for $1300 ish
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Sunday 31st of January 2016 03:10:16 PM
A buddy in Ohio said there is another thing to consider. Now it gets more complicated, lol! Choose a company that is near to you for parts. Ya know, for when chit breaks. This conversation was about buying a plow. This makes sense too with power washing.
There's a Hilti inc in long Island City that sells northern stuff, there's some near manassas not sure how far but I know some local mom and pops will get what I need we do a lot of business with them. Ask your favorite shop
Maverick would you say these are worth the money for someone that will will use it once or twice a week? I dont have any experience using hot water but there have been times I should have had it.
I never had time to add it as been so overwhelmed with backed up work for the last several years but thanks for bumping up the topic. I'd like others feedback too. Planning again for next year.
I work out of a box truck mainly so being more modular rather than fixed equipment is a big plus. And also leaving it on sites for a crew while go to other jobs.