Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Forum

gutterdog · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Horizontal or verticle hot box? Pros and cons???

Fred W · Guru

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 · PWS Vender

I heard that the hot water pressure pros well trouble.

gutterdog · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · PWS Vender

I can't speak for them we run a hydrotek.

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

For now just fix what you have.

gutterdog · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · PWS Vender

Not sure it was awhile ago but something with the burner. We run a 5.5

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · RIP

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.

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Philip McCullough wrote:
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.

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.