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**Nathan** · 06-27-2006, 08:39 AM

When you buy new equipment for your business do you buy new or used equipment? Also, where do you buy your equipment from?

FCPWLLC · 06-27-2006, 05:41 PM

I build my own. I get more bang for the buck this way. Smaller stuff I buy new and mostly from online companies or ebay.

**Nathan** · 06-27-2006, 08:29 PM

Do you buy new equipment through Ebay or used?

Also, what do you mean you build your own? What kind of equipment do you build?

FCPWLLC · 06-28-2006, 07:54 AM

I can usually buy engines cheaper and can spend more on A better Pump to put together a Great Pressure Washer for less than a Store Bought. I buy New on ebay. I really can't trust a Pressure Pump if it is used as most homeowners or fly-by-night guys selling a used Washer really don't know the proper use or care of a washer.

That's why you see so many returns at Home Depot. Homeowners and such ruin them by running them dry and then think it was a faulty pump. And the fly-by-night guy realizes he isn't making any money because he lowballs and takes the machine back for a refund so he can get a 12 pack. LOL

Anyhow, New on ebay.

The last Pressure Washer I built is a 15hp Kohler mated to a 5.5 gpm @3000 psi Pump all mounted in a Generator Frame with 8 gallon Fuel tank. All less than $1100. Much better macine than what you can get off a shelf.

Mike Williamson · 07-03-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

When you buy new equipment for your business do you buy new or used equipment? Also, where do you buy your equipment from?

I buy new. Depends on what it is as far as where I get it. A hot water skid, I get from a dealer (Don Phelps). I want the customer service and guidance if I have problems with the hot water system. Cold water, depends on whether I have time to buy a motor and pump, pulleys, belts, etc etc. If not, I'll go with a dealer or an online retailer...not so worried about support on a machine like that...Not much can go wrong that I can't figure out past the warranty period.

Small parts I get from various online retailers...Envirospec, PressureTek, HigherPowerSupplies, Delco, Northern Tool, etc. Chems, I get from Steve Rowlett, Sunbrite, and www.thechemistrystore.com

Now, if someone I know would get a move-on in developing a chemical product line, that might be good too!

Bottom line, it just depends on what it is whether price or support are more important.

Sherrie · 07-04-2006, 08:04 PM

My business is still small enough that I can use residential products and equipment. I would like to know where other people shop. I hope to growu get. I do use one commercial product called Peroxy Care. You get a lot of good product for the dollar.

All Seasons Exteriors · 07-04-2006, 08:31 PM

Hi Sherrie,

What kinds of things do you use that on?

Mike Williamson · 07-05-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherrie

My business is still small enough that I can use residential products and equipment. I would like to know where other people shop. I hope to growu get. I do use one commercial product called Peroxy Care. You get a lot of good product for the dollar.

What type of cleaning do you do?

russ s · 07-07-2006, 04:58 PM

i only buy new equipment but i assemble and build the rigs my self i.e. connections and such are all done by me not premanufactured

copgib · 07-24-2006, 10:41 PM

Well I am getting everything together to start my business and I buy only new equipment. I feel starting out there would be less problems with new equipment. I have purchased items from Pressure-Tek, Northern, Goodyear rubber, Higher power Supplies, Depco Pump Company, Envirospec, Factory Direct Hose Company, KBK Graphx and soon from Don in Orlando.

Reef Pressure Washing · 08-25-2006, 09:36 PM

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birdxinc · 11-14-2006, 02:35 PM

technically, we buy new and used equipment for our office, however 100% of our clients using our products purchase new products (as indicated by the conclusions from our survey tabulations).

Joey D · 12-02-2006, 08:56 PM

We buy new equipment. Jon Don, Steambrite, Maintenance Equipment Company,Vacuum World. Less problems with new stuff.
Joey D.

pasadena · 01-23-2011, 01:27 PM

I lucked out and got a 26k used rig for 16.5.from a private party. OH YEA!

http://www.carpet-cleaning-glendora.com

templbi · 01-31-2011, 02:01 AM

I have been buying everything new... However, I think in the future I will be making as many things as I can.. Not only do I get more experience I completely know how to maintain my equipment and repair without having to pay anyone else.

BusyBee · 03-02-2011, 09:56 AM

I would say new one is the way to go, if you dont like it you can always return it, a used one? can brake you have no warranty, I've already learned my lesson and new one would be the best choice

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