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Roof Cleaning By A&E wrote:

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Diamond Roof Cleaning New Jersey (1-800-Roof-Clean) wrote:

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I got a 30 gallon 13 hp air compressor that wont start at all sitting in my shed taking up valuable space. It needs 600 worth of work but i need another power washer. So the compressor will sit until my wallet is ready.

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Yes, we have to prioritize these things.  I landed a huge pressure washing job and had the need for another pressure washer, which is why I spent the money last week and it will come in handy after the big job is completed too.  But the unexpected, replacement and repair costs kill me!

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 That is why you save for the hard times.  I usually have a spare on hand of everything I use if not mounted and ready to go.  Failure is not an option in my book.  I had that happen once on a job and never again if I can help it.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:

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Roof Cleaning By A&E wrote:

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Diamond Roof Cleaning New Jersey (1-800-Roof-Clean) wrote:

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I got a 30 gallon 13 hp air compressor that wont start at all sitting in my shed taking up valuable space. It needs 600 worth of work but i need another power washer. So the compressor will sit until my wallet is ready.

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Yes, we have to prioritize these things.  I landed a huge pressure washing job and had the need for another pressure washer, which is why I spent the money last week and it will come in handy after the big job is completed too.  But the unexpected, replacement and repair costs kill me!

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 That is why you save for the hard times.  I usually have a spare on hand of everything I use if not mounted and ready to go.  Failure is not an option in my book.  I had that happen once on a job and never again if I can help it.

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Which pump are you using for your ground guy?

I was told by an air compressor guy to always run Mobil One synthetic oil in the compressor. 

Never had a compressor motor sieze up on me since 

I use it in BOTH  the Honda motor and the air compressor, one oil fits all.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:

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Roof Cleaning By A&E wrote:

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Diamond Roof Cleaning New Jersey (1-800-Roof-Clean) wrote:

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I got a 30 gallon 13 hp air compressor that wont start at all sitting in my shed taking up valuable space. It needs 600 worth of work but i need another power washer. So the compressor will sit until my wallet is ready.

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Yes, we have to prioritize these things.  I landed a huge pressure washing job and had the need for another pressure washer, which is why I spent the money last week and it will come in handy after the big job is completed too.  But the unexpected, replacement and repair costs kill me!

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 That is why you save for the hard times.  I usually have a spare on hand of everything I use if not mounted and ready to go.  Failure is not an option in my book.  I had that happen once on a job and never again if I can help it.

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 Yup. I have 2 pressure washers with me at all times. I have 2 5850 pumps all plummed and ready to switch if one quits and another in the back seat of the truck. I carry 2 batteries for the pumps, in case one dies or I forget to charge it. Plus all accessories, at least double. 4 downstream chemical injectors, 3 or 4 of each spray tip I use and 3 guns for roofs and 3 guns for pressure washing.

One day stopped, because you don't have a backup and it cots you more than the backup equipment costs.

Now, the air pumps and compressors-that's big $$$. That's why I stick with the 5850 pumps.

Anyway, sorry that happened to you!

Things always seem to break down in bunches!!!

Roof Cleaning New Jersey wrote:

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Marcus how much did you pay for that 10gpm pump?

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 I did not buy the pump by itself so I do not know.  I bought it preassembled with the pressure washer from Envirospec at one of their training sessions.  They sold it and other pressure washers at this event at close out prices.  I can tell you this much, it sure puts out a lot of water and is great when cleaning a roof without gutters.