hot water machine set up

[kerriromeo]

i have a new landa hot water machine that i am unable to get into the back of our suburban- do you suggest a open trailer (obviously less expensive) or a closed trailer- i was wondering if we went with the open trailer and kept it on there how it would fare covered but obviously out for the winter.....

 

[Kemp]

Personnaly, I would not want to share the same area of flammable liquids and fumes. I would go with a trailer, open or enclosed.

 

[cajun cleanin]

Inside the trailer you have the corrosive fumes to deal with and outside you have the weather.If it has a stainless heatshield on it,it will fare better but it's really a toss up in my opinion.The winter might cause issues that us southern boys don't have though.

 

[kerriromeo]

if we mount it on a single axle trailer and cover it with a tarp that is our only option i think- im just wondering how the machine will be affected with the winter weather in ny

 

[Russ Johnson]

It'll DEFINITELY have to be antifreezed when stored. Even in an enclosed trailer, I'd antifreeze it just to be extra sure.

 

[IndyExterior]

I run an open trailer. I have air hose snap fittings that hook up to both PW reel hoses. I unhook at the pumps and burners then blow 100psi for maybe 5 minutes though each. The same with the supply hose blow back into the float tank. Then I dump 2-3 gallons of RV antifreeze in the float tank. Start each PW until purple antifreeze comes out and then kill them. You have to pump a bunch of air or it can leave water trapped in the reels. It's drag. I do this all winter if it's dropping below 25 degrees at night. If it's staying that cold during the day we are out of business for a while. I have a heated shop but too much stuff in it. They sell the RV antifreeze at Lowe's, Auto Zone pretty cheap.

An enclosed trailer won't solve the problem unless you have a heat source. I've really thought hard about an enclosed trailer and then just put a 110v strip heater in and plug it in every night. But I really like being able access everything from the sides. I also dread having to relocate all the gear.