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I put Picture #1 in a new thread. It should be in with these pictures.
All the info about these pictures is with picture #1 except the following. My truck is a 97 Diesel Dodge Dually and my trailer is 7'x12'. My plates are custom plates that say PWR WASH. Hows that for originality. No one in the state of NY(Over 20 million people) had those plates.
I put Picture #1 in a new thread. It should be in with these pictures.
All the info about these pictures is with picture #1 except the following. My truck is a 97 Diesel Dodge Dually and my trailer is 7'x12'. My plates are custom plates that say PWR WASH. Hows that for originality. No one in the state of NY(Over 20 million people) had those plates.
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Hi John,
Nice set up, I really like the Dolly/Lift where did you get it. I talked to Tony at Industrial the other day he says you shop there maybe one day I will run into you there
Hi John,
Nice set up, I really like the Dolly/Lift where did you get it. I talked to Tony at Industrial the other day he says you shop there maybe one day I will run into you there
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LI Powerwash,
Hello neighbor.Tony is a nice guy. I bought most of my equipment from the past owners of Industrial, George and his daughter Nancy. All these people are good people. Its to bad George and Nancy ended up no longer speaking to each other. Any family should never let that happen. I was friendly with both. Industrial is still a great place to buy equipment/chemicals from. Tony and his partner(I always forget his name) are doing a great job there.
As for the forklift handtruck, I bought it off of Northern 2 yrs ago for about $400. It can lift up to 800lbs. A great peice of equipment. Unfortunetly Northern I think no longer sells it. Check them out anyway at www.northern.com.
Hello neighbor.Tony is a nice guy. I bought most of my equipment from the past owners of Industrial, George and his daughter Nancy. All these people are good people. Its to bad George and Nancy ended up no longer speaking to each other. Any family should never let that happen. I was friendly with both. Industrial is still a great place to buy equipment/chemicals from. Tony and his partner(I always forget his name) are doing a great job there.
As for the forklift handtruck, I bought it off of Northern 2 yrs ago for about $400. It can lift up to 800lbs. A great peice of equipment. Unfortunetly Northern I think no longer sells it. Check them out anyway at www.northern.com.
Hi John...
NICE setup. My name is David, and I am a newbie, beginning to setup my equipment. I live in the ne also (connecticut) I have a bunch of questions for ya, but I'll only ask you one today. Since you live in the same area as I do, do you work during the winter? If so, how do you keep your equipment warm enough so that the water does not freeze and crack your equipment (water pooling in the pump?) ? Did you buy your PW unit form Delco? (looks like the same equipment) Do you have a garage to store it? Enough for now. Thanks in advance for your help. Have a fun one..
Best Regards,
David
NICE setup. My name is David, and I am a newbie, beginning to setup my equipment. I live in the ne also (connecticut) I have a bunch of questions for ya, but I'll only ask you one today. Since you live in the same area as I do, do you work during the winter? If so, how do you keep your equipment warm enough so that the water does not freeze and crack your equipment (water pooling in the pump?) ? Did you buy your PW unit form Delco? (looks like the same equipment) Do you have a garage to store it? Enough for now. Thanks in advance for your help. Have a fun one..
Best Regards,
David
ron p
David,space heater in the trailer and only keep 5 gal of water/anti freeze in the tank.
Let the mix ciclulate from tank ,into pump, out the wand,back into tank. On start-up put wand in a 5 gal bucket to save 90% of the water/anti freeze mix[dont let the pump run dry].
You can also drain the tank and use an electric blankit to wrap the wash unit in, then use a moving blankit on top of that[then a blue tarp if it's going to get snowed on.] This is nice because it keeps the oil in the pump and motor nice and warm for easy starts.
If it were me i would use both methods incase one failed.
Truck washing never stop's. In fact it pick's up in the winter. Also hood cleaning never stops.
Clean county-it's time you stepped up to a box truck. I was where you are now and after getting the box truck, i cant figure out how i made any money with the trailer set-up. Im sure your truck can handle the weight but im also sure it would last a lot longer without it.
With your set-up it's not like you can leave the work site with the rig washing and you going to get a part,anyway's.
Just my 2 cent's worth-also much easyer to just put a space heater in to keep everything nice and toasty.
David,space heater in the trailer and only keep 5 gal of water/anti freeze in the tank.
Let the mix ciclulate from tank ,into pump, out the wand,back into tank. On start-up put wand in a 5 gal bucket to save 90% of the water/anti freeze mix[dont let the pump run dry].
You can also drain the tank and use an electric blankit to wrap the wash unit in, then use a moving blankit on top of that[then a blue tarp if it's going to get snowed on.] This is nice because it keeps the oil in the pump and motor nice and warm for easy starts.
If it were me i would use both methods incase one failed.
Truck washing never stop's. In fact it pick's up in the winter. Also hood cleaning never stops.
Clean county-it's time you stepped up to a box truck. I was where you are now and after getting the box truck, i cant figure out how i made any money with the trailer set-up. Im sure your truck can handle the weight but im also sure it would last a lot longer without it.
With your set-up it's not like you can leave the work site with the rig washing and you going to get a part,anyway's.
Just my 2 cent's worth-also much easyer to just put a space heater in to keep everything nice and toasty.
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David T,
Thanks for the compliments. I have bought equipment from Delco in the past such as my 30" Elite Surface cleaner and those hose reels that you see in my trailer. The Powerwasher that you see is a Landa which I consider to be the best in the Industry. You will pay more for a Landa but to me its worth it. Like buying a Scagg mower to a Murray.
I have since updated my trailer to store my Hotwater powerwasher in. I will post a picture of it at the end of this post.
I do have a garage that I store alot of equipment in that is not in use. I also have another extended van set up that I put together this year with 2 cold water units and those trailer hose reels now in the Van. I will post before and after pictures of this Van when I get around to it. I was very Impressed with the way I put together the Van Considering I only paid $700 for it but of course I since blew the tranny. This Van I just took off the road this week to be fixed up and change once again at a later date.
To keep my equipment ready for use in the winter I carry an Air compressor to blow out the hoses and whatever I used when finished with the job at hand. As for the powerwasher I run Antifreeze thru it when I finish using it.
In this new revised set up in my trailer those hose reels where purchased from Envirospec. The top Reel holds around 500' of PW hose which I have 400' on it. The bottom hose reel holds at least 300' of 3/4" garden hoses which I have 225' on it in the picture.
As for the frame that the hose reels are on my father made it. He owns a sheet metal shop(Business runs in my family).
Ron P,
I would like to possibly by a box truck one day but my trailer set-up works best for now because I use that pick-up truck to drive to my "Other" job. It would not look to good if I showed up in a box truck. I would buy myself another car to use but I just bought my wife a new Chevy Tahoe with all the bells and whistle's so money is tight right now.
When I retire from this "Other" job a box truck will be in my sites.
Thanks for the compliments. I have bought equipment from Delco in the past such as my 30" Elite Surface cleaner and those hose reels that you see in my trailer. The Powerwasher that you see is a Landa which I consider to be the best in the Industry. You will pay more for a Landa but to me its worth it. Like buying a Scagg mower to a Murray.
I have since updated my trailer to store my Hotwater powerwasher in. I will post a picture of it at the end of this post.
I do have a garage that I store alot of equipment in that is not in use. I also have another extended van set up that I put together this year with 2 cold water units and those trailer hose reels now in the Van. I will post before and after pictures of this Van when I get around to it. I was very Impressed with the way I put together the Van Considering I only paid $700 for it but of course I since blew the tranny. This Van I just took off the road this week to be fixed up and change once again at a later date.
To keep my equipment ready for use in the winter I carry an Air compressor to blow out the hoses and whatever I used when finished with the job at hand. As for the powerwasher I run Antifreeze thru it when I finish using it.
In this new revised set up in my trailer those hose reels where purchased from Envirospec. The top Reel holds around 500' of PW hose which I have 400' on it. The bottom hose reel holds at least 300' of 3/4" garden hoses which I have 225' on it in the picture.
As for the frame that the hose reels are on my father made it. He owns a sheet metal shop(Business runs in my family).
Ron P,
I would like to possibly by a box truck one day but my trailer set-up works best for now because I use that pick-up truck to drive to my "Other" job. It would not look to good if I showed up in a box truck. I would buy myself another car to use but I just bought my wife a new Chevy Tahoe with all the bells and whistle's so money is tight right now.
When I retire from this "Other" job a box truck will be in my sites.
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Hey Ron and John...
Thanks for the very valuable info on equip set-up. I have another question for you guys. I plan on using either a box truck or a cube, or delivery van (like UPS or bread truck)..10..??+ feet long, and a tandem rear axle setup. I want my unit to be self-contained w/ a hot/cold pw unit..john..you are dead-on w/ the Landa setup. I have looked at threads on this and other bbs's, and most recommend a landa unit w/ hannray reels. Here is my question: What GVW do you guys recommend for either the cube, delivery or box setup? Which do you think w/ be the best setup..cube, box or delivery truck? Diesel or gas? I am asking this because if it is a self-contained unit, I will need a 500 water tank, and I am not a math wiz..so, how much GVW will I have with the unit, 500 gal tank, full of water and other equipment..ie-surface cleaner, other chems, ladder, etc?
Also, the typical pw units come w/ 50 ft. of hose. Is this enough, especially for fleet/truck washing? ONE more question, where do I find a water source for 500 gal? I know a guy down the street that sells pool water..was going to ask him, but thought I'd run it by you guys first. Thanks in advance, for your professional opinions, and have a fun weekend...
Best Regards,
David
Thanks for the very valuable info on equip set-up. I have another question for you guys. I plan on using either a box truck or a cube, or delivery van (like UPS or bread truck)..10..??+ feet long, and a tandem rear axle setup. I want my unit to be self-contained w/ a hot/cold pw unit..john..you are dead-on w/ the Landa setup. I have looked at threads on this and other bbs's, and most recommend a landa unit w/ hannray reels. Here is my question: What GVW do you guys recommend for either the cube, delivery or box setup? Which do you think w/ be the best setup..cube, box or delivery truck? Diesel or gas? I am asking this because if it is a self-contained unit, I will need a 500 water tank, and I am not a math wiz..so, how much GVW will I have with the unit, 500 gal tank, full of water and other equipment..ie-surface cleaner, other chems, ladder, etc?
Also, the typical pw units come w/ 50 ft. of hose. Is this enough, especially for fleet/truck washing? ONE more question, where do I find a water source for 500 gal? I know a guy down the street that sells pool water..was going to ask him, but thought I'd run it by you guys first. Thanks in advance, for your professional opinions, and have a fun weekend...
Best Regards,
David
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#1 Why do you want to carry water?
#2 water weighs in at a little over 8 lbs per gallon, so your bread truck, cube van might not be able to handle it.
#3 50 ft of hose is only for show. As a matter of fact you will need about $1000 worth of [so called] extras just to make sure one little thing wont shut you down. Some can wait. some cant.
tips,O rings,telon tape,unloader,pressure fitting,garden hose fittings,fuel filters,gas cans,ect...ect.....
As far as water supply. Just call your local water co. and ask them. You want/need more then one place if you do a lot of washing because of the time it will take you to go back and fourth. Ask about renting a water meter for fire hydrents so you can fill up at the job and have a LOT less wear and tear on your rig.
If i were you i would start out with some quality used equipment and get my feet wet first.
#1 Why do you want to carry water?
#2 water weighs in at a little over 8 lbs per gallon, so your bread truck, cube van might not be able to handle it.
#3 50 ft of hose is only for show. As a matter of fact you will need about $1000 worth of [so called] extras just to make sure one little thing wont shut you down. Some can wait. some cant.
tips,O rings,telon tape,unloader,pressure fitting,garden hose fittings,fuel filters,gas cans,ect...ect.....
As far as water supply. Just call your local water co. and ask them. You want/need more then one place if you do a lot of washing because of the time it will take you to go back and fourth. Ask about renting a water meter for fire hydrents so you can fill up at the job and have a LOT less wear and tear on your rig.
If i were you i would start out with some quality used equipment and get my feet wet first.
Mike Hughes
Former Board Administrator
50' is never enough. I run 150' on one washer, and 250' on the other. The 250' is just enough hose for me to reach the entire fleet of trucks I wash every other saturday, and I dont have to move the truck.
I get my water tank filled directly from the local water company.........ask them. Mine has a 2" line, fills my tank in about a minute or so!
Trucks........gas vs diesel is your choice. Type of truck you need to put some thought to. I'd suggest nothing smaller then a 14' box. Also, keep in mind how many people you can carry. A cube van = 2 passengers. If its based on a pickup truck cab, you could have three. Delivery truck only one, maybe two I guess. It all depends on your needs, and budget.
Water weighs 8.34 lbs per gallon, your 500 gallon tank would weigh 4170 lbs, and thats not including the weight of the tank itself. A hot water washer is about 700 - 800 lbs. Lets not forget about supplies, etc. They can add up to alot of weight. And hoses/reels.
I get my water tank filled directly from the local water company.........ask them. Mine has a 2" line, fills my tank in about a minute or so!
Trucks........gas vs diesel is your choice. Type of truck you need to put some thought to. I'd suggest nothing smaller then a 14' box. Also, keep in mind how many people you can carry. A cube van = 2 passengers. If its based on a pickup truck cab, you could have three. Delivery truck only one, maybe two I guess. It all depends on your needs, and budget.
Water weighs 8.34 lbs per gallon, your 500 gallon tank would weigh 4170 lbs, and thats not including the weight of the tank itself. A hot water washer is about 700 - 800 lbs. Lets not forget about supplies, etc. They can add up to alot of weight. And hoses/reels.
How many rigs you got now Johnny?
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47.....minus 45...Still got the two with different vehicles and one of them being the bucket truck..I'm defenitely making more $$$$ and that is sweet.
I bet a few years later john has a couple more?