Northstar pressure washers

[Bill645]

I was looking at the Northstar pressure washers on the Norther Tool website. Are they any good? Anybody use them?
I'm thinking of adding power washing to my list of services for this coming season.

Your opinions...

[Scott]

need more details on the pw'er

[Bill645]

This is the one I was looking at:

NorthStar 2.5 GPM at 2600 PSI Pressure Washer

Dependable 5 HP Honda GC160 engine
Direct drive Comet axial pump with stainless steel plungers
Big 10in. pneumatic tires
25–ft. gray non–marking quick–couple steel–braided hose
A popular and economical choice designed for home use. Includes thermal protection. High–quality Comet pump made of brass and stainless steel has easy start. Comes with professional quick–couple 25° high–pressure spray nozzle and detergent nozzle, downstream chemical injector and low profile pull up handle. 2–year limited warranty.
In Stock
Ship Wt. 77.0 lbs
Item# 1577541
Discount Price... $399.99
0% Interest! 6 EZ Payments of... $67

Just pasted this from their website

[Scott]

I'd steer away from it. If you're serious you'll need a 4gpm machine (industry standard) and it'll run you about a grand or more depending frame, motor etc...

I currently run a 4gpm 3600psi unit with a hotbox. Also a surface cleaner is also a must if you're doing surface work,, I have the Big Guy.
I'll write more after I get back from a basketball game or you can email me.

[Bill645]

What I was looking at doing for added services to my biz are deck cleaning/sealing, driveway cleaning, and houses. I would guess more gpm=faster completion of job? Right now, I'm a one man show... and wouldn't be doing alot of pressure washing jobs would I be able to get away with a unit that runs less gpm? Or does it make sense to by the 4gpm unit for the long run?

By the way... I like the quote at the end of your post! I typed it up and hung it on the wall next to my desk.

[Scott]

http://www.thecleanernetwork.com//index.php?

[sodking]

I have a CT 750. It works perfectly for cleaning all our equipment and trucks. It's wall mounted, dependable, 115v, and only uses about 3 gal/min water. check it out:

CT-750

[fishinagin]

Lesser grade pressure washers have low gpm's. It is not a matter of water conservation, more gpm's can be much better than more pressure. However do exercise caution here, if you go after a deck with to much. or use a straight tip you may find yourself dammaging wood and in a situation you don't want to be.