Surface cleaner advice

monsterwash

monsterwash

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Getting ready to purchase a surface cleaner next week and had a few questions about the diameter of the cleaner in relation to my machine. I have a 13hp honda that pumps 4000 psi at 4 gpm. From what I have read on hear in other posts I should not really go over a 16 inch cleaner or smaller. If that be the case does aanyone have any suggestions on brands of cleaners ? I really dont want to buy junk so I thought I would get some advise. Ive been looking at the Mi-t-m, the BE whirl away, Cam Spray, Jet wash. I have set aside about 5 to 800 dollars for one, any thoughts ?
 
I have a 12" mosmatic with a 4gpm machine and it works good. It's kind of slow going, but does the job. It will tiger stripe if you go to fast so I would say a 16" would be worse with a 4gpm. Kleen rite has it for $333.00.


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I pre treat also and that helps from tiger stripping. But until you get a bigger machine and surface cleaner it is what it is. Lol.


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We run 4 GPM machines with whisper washer classics and have no problem. Like Darrel said, ya not gonna run with it but they do just fine.
 
I can recommend the whirl a way. I've had mine about 3 years, and it's still going strong. Just make sure if you get the BE, you get one with a greasable swivel. Mine is a 20", but I didn't like how ridiculously slow I had to walk with it when I had 4 GPM. I would recommend the 16" for you.

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JDhomeservices said:
I can recommend the whirl a way. I've had mine about 3 years, and it's still going strong. Just make sure if you get the BE, you get one with a greasable swivel. Mine is a 20", but I didn't like how ridiculously slow I had to walk with it when I had 4 GPM. I would recommend the 16" for you.

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Geez, it's funny how quickly some people become so snobby when they have 8 GPMs!!

Don't want to run more than 4 GPM on residential around here because the soils are typically at full mositure capacity and more GPMs just leads to flooding that really slows you down.
 
Rapid HotClean said:
Geez, it's funny how quickly some people become so snobby when they have 8 GPMs!!

Don't want to run more than 4 GPM on residential around here because the soils are typically at full mositure capacity and more GPMs just leads to flooding that really slows you down.
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Wasn't trying to be snobby. You asked for advice, and I was trying to help based on my experience. When I was running 4 GPM, I wished I had a smaller surface cleaner so I could move faster.

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The classic is one of the most popular surface cleaners out there for many reasons, it will serve you well.

You could also go a size smaller like a 17" or 16", it is up to you.

It is a good thing that you are reading, there is a lot of great info here on PWI that will help you in many ways and shorten the learning curve.
 
JDhomeservices said:
Wasn't trying to be snobby. You asked for advice, and I was trying to help based on my experience. When I was running 4 GPM, I wished I had a smaller surface cleaner so I could move faster.

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Josh, I was only teasing. I know how much you like your new machine. My bad, I guess I should have added a LOL. Sorry.

Also, I wasn't the one asking for advise.
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Rapid HotClean said:
JDhomeservices said:
Wasn't trying to be snobby. You asked for advice, and I was trying to help based on my experience. When I was running 4 GPM, I wished I had a smaller surface cleaner so I could move faster.

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Josh, I was only teasing. I know how much you like your new machine. My bad, I guess I should have added a LOL. Sorry.

Also, I wasn't the one asking for advise.
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My bad.

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