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Should I keep both units on one skid? [2 vote(s)]

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I'm looking at getting a  skid from the Pressure Washing Store. It would have the Water Dragon and hot water pressure washer on one skid. Is this a good idea or should I keep the units separate? 



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Why do you need Hot Water?

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Nothing wrong with having the ability to do hot water washing. We have both and do super markets, gas stations, restaurants, convenience stores, fast food joints.

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waxman18324 wrote:

Nothing wrong with having the ability to do hot water washing. We have both and do super markets, gas stations, restaurants, convenience stores, fast food joints.

Hank


   But you worked your way into it over time, He's just starting out.



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I thought hot water would be a plus. Should I wait and see how things go before I invest the money?

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Lamar wrote:

I thought hot water would be a plus. Should I wait and see how things go before I invest the money?


  I think that would be a good idea. Start with a low budget and get some work lined up. You can get a 4 GPM power washer on Craigs List and a cheap roof cleaning pump at PT https://pressuretek.com/equipment-softwash/the-bandit-and-pump-kits/soft-wash-systems/ Most of us started out this way. Don't get caught up in the Hype! Also watch for the FREE training events in your area, there's always something going on.



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waxman18324 wrote:

Nothing wrong with having the ability to do hot water washing. We have both and do super markets, gas stations, restaurants, convenience stores, fast food joints.

Hank


   But you worked your way into it over time, He's just starting out.


 Art,

I would have bought a hot water unit immediately but I was raising my two young children as a widower at the time. There was not enough time in the day to pursue both commercial work and residential without taking time from my kids. Once they became of age I bought a hot water unit and have never looked back.

Hank



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waxman18324 wrote:
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waxman18324 wrote:

Nothing wrong with having the ability to do hot water washing. We have both and do super markets, gas stations, restaurants, convenience stores, fast food joints.

Hank


   But you worked your way into it over time, He's just starting out.


 Art,

I would have bought a hot water unit immediately but I was raising my two young children as a widower at the time. There was not enough time in the day to pursue both commercial work and residential without taking time from my kids. Once they became of age I bought a hot water unit and have never looked back.

Hank


 and you knew your way around when you bought it. Years of reading helped, NO!!!! You learned pricing, went to training events and had a lot of friends in the Industry to help you along the way 



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I also think waiting is a good idea. The extra money can go in so many different places when starting up. Taking it slow, buying what you truly need is to me, the best way to get started and will ensure an easier path to success. Unless you have a chunk of cash and can be comfortable after dropping 15K +, not to mention the truck, then go that route. Every winter there is all kinds of equipment and customer lists for sale.

Commercial is not easy to get. It takes a lot of work, going to events, greasing palms, working on the gatekeeper! I'd rather spend the extra $2500.00 on other things than hot water. If you find a used hot water unit around the same price as a new cold water, jump on it!



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In the city(s) (esp. in Manhattan) hot water is used extensively for removing gum from front of apartment buildings.

If towns etc near you have a lot of gum, dog crap etc. you could set up contracts with building managers and storefronts for weekly cleanings.

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I appreciate all the good advice. I've always had a tendency to jump into things full steam. I've decided to heed the advice given, and start off small and build the business up. Thanks for leading me in the right direction.

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