Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Forum

I'll say that the Whisper Wash classic is great and worth paying a little more. I have a 5.5gpm 4000psi cold water dragon from Power Wash store

Eric here's a Vanguard PW. Some guys like the motor, some guys don't

www.watercannon.com/p-3183-vanguard-18hp-electric-start-gp-55gpm-4000psi.aspx

Heres a Honda

www.stealthpressurewashers.com/product/vb5535vgea411-stealth-gp-belt-drive-pressure-washers-5-5-gpm/

Search around. Shipping counts these days, Try Amazon Too!

Just saw this package. Will probably order this. I also believe I can upgrade to a bigger pump if the need arises in the future. Any major issues with this set up I should know about?

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/BE-PE-4013HWPSCOMZ-HWTB/p50926.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=dynamic+pads&utm_campaign=PE-4013HWPSCOMZ-HWTB

-- Edited by DirtyRoofcom on Wednesday 19th of April 2017 08:43:10 PM

Bryan P wrote:

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I'm sure the deck, bar and swivel are the same on that ultra clean as the classic, but I like the aluminum handle setup on the classic.

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 I wouldn't count on that sc being anywhere as good as a WW classic. 

Hank

DirtyRoofcom wrote:

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Just saw this package. Will probably order this. I also believe I can upgrade to a bigger pump if the need arises in the future. Any major issues with this set up I should know about?

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/BE-PE-4013HWPSCOMZ-HWTB/p50926.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=dynamic+pads&utm_campaign=PE-4013HWPSCOMZ-HWTB

-- Edited by DirtyRoofcom on Wednesday 19th of April 2017 08:43:10 PM

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That 18' yellow noodle is a waste. Is that a direct drive pump? If it were my pocket book I would go with a belt driven machine with a general pump. Less chance of cavitation and you can pull from a buffer tank. Yes you'll spend a little more upfront money but can make it back in upsells and time saving on each job. Just my two cents.

Hank

The WW Classic is a very smooth operating machine and does an excellent job. So that's definitely the surface cleaner you want. I know you are considering a 5 GPM machine,..but you'd be so much happier with an 8 or 10. The speed and rinsing power of higher GPM is unmatched. I know money is an issue,.but I still had to throw it out there. I used 4.6 GPM for years and made lots of money with it,..but when I went to the higher GPM machines,..I would never go back.

Do NOT use the surface cleaner on a composite deck,..Composite are easily damaged,..especially if you stop the surface cleaner anywhere,..there'll likely be a circle. Not to mention it's more work than simply applying roof strength SH and rinsing.

Jeff

Thanks for the input guys. An 8gpm machine is out of the question.

My intentions with the composite decking is to cover alot of ground quicker w low pressure rather than blasting it w high pressure. Plus parts of it are over water and won't be treating it with SH. 20k sf. is alot of decking to do. Mostly bird poop, some algae, and dirt from foot traffic.

Am I able to use surface cleaner with the pressure turned down low on composite type decking? Maybe get certain Nozzles /spray tips for this project? This is also commercial grade decking.

Without seeing it,..all I can do is give you my experiences. You can likely make it better with just water,..but I know you won't be able to get it totally clean,.just ain't gonna happen,..composite decking is easy to clean with proper method/chemicals. It is impossible to clean totally with just water. Basically just rinsing it.

So,.do a demo for them and tell them that is what they are going to get. Because just water isn't gonna do a thorough job,.I'd also do it in the rain, so what is on there will be softened up some.

I wouldn't use a surface cleaner on composite decking. If the material is more like a real plastic and not composite you could maybe use it? There is one deck I do every year,.it is the best of the "composite" decks I've ever seen. It doesn't fade and is tough as nails, and is more like they ALL should be,..when it comes to fake decking. This stuff would handle PSI and a surface cleaner.

*You said composite decking and that's all we can take it for,..the normal garbage material we all run into, so we're giving advice on that.

Jeff

-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Friday 21st of April 2017 05:36:44 AM

Listen to what Jeff is saying and be careful over the water.

"Am I able to use surface cleaner with the pressure turned down low on composite type decking? Maybe get certain Nozzles /spray tips for this project? This is also commercial grade decking."

IPE can handle a surface cleaner turned turn with a ball valve. I would never touch a composite deck with a surface cleaner.

Get 4010 pressure washer tip which will not mark up the deck and remove the top coating. This tip is what we use on all decking and wood cleaning.

I built my first surface cleaner. Still use it from time to time. I cut the top off a metal drum, welded angle iron on it to mount swivel wheels and a handle off an old push mower. Installed a whisper wash swivel assembly.

Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions. Ive decided to hold off on purchasing for a lil while longer. There's a lot of points to consider and dont want to rush into it. I can always rent a unit if ineed to for a specific job.

Although this particular decking has been powerwashed (by others) many times in the past I know to trust the experience of you guys and find a alternative method.

Thanks again ERIK B.