The Monster Nozzle Falch Pointspeed 5 Roundup Review. Is This Beast Worth The Dosh?

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 93

  • @pylofm
    @pylofm 5 років тому +3

    you've had this nozzle for 12months + now..... Fancy doing another review ? Cheers

  • @perodelgardo
    @perodelgardo 7 років тому

    Thanks Phil another great vid, fantastic news that it is so versatile and that it doesn;t knack the joint lines like a turbo nozzle, I am saving my pennies.............

  • @michaelmckeary1165
    @michaelmckeary1165 4 роки тому

    Hi Phil, I was thinking of fixing lead roll just above the Falch because of the kickback. I feel it works well on roofs and decking.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  4 роки тому

      I don't use it on decking as it can leave swirl marks like a turbo. Not sure what you mean by using lead as I can't say I have any issues with kickback. In fact it's probably the tamest Lance I ever used in that repsect. Do you have a return to tank bypass unloader?

    • @michaelmckeary1165
      @michaelmckeary1165 4 роки тому

      @@DirtyDriveAway But I have a 1.5m lance which I have created a 90 degree bend on it. It means its perfect when I'm cleaning roof tiles but I need to hold it down. Was thinking on fitting a weight on it as a counter balance. I will try it one day when I'm not so busy.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  4 роки тому

      @@michaelmckeary1165 ok yeah that's a massive lance lol. Bet that's fun to hold onto. That's 600mm longer than a STD lance lol.

    • @michaelmckeary1165
      @michaelmckeary1165 4 роки тому

      @@DirtyDriveAway Aye but the bend takes about 300mm. I'm a joiner to trade so I'm always fiddling with things to make it easier. You can fit a tie rap or a block of wood to hold the trigger down and then fit the handle under your okster. Another way is over your shoulder but you need the 1.5m lance. I'm a retired fireman so always looking for the easiest way with safety in mind. Fluted lances means you don't need to be so vertical.

  • @danmark1849
    @danmark1849 8 місяців тому

    Hello. Why don't you use a surface cleaner instead of this nozzle? does it make sense to use the falch nozzle at all Chris Denmark

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  8 місяців тому

      This is way more powerful than a surface cleaner. A surface cleaner will struggle with weeds and grass, this will tear through them. I do use a surface cleaner but even on 350bar it will struggle with heavy weeds and grass.

  • @extremepowerclean
    @extremepowerclean 7 років тому

    As this will be out of a lot of people's price range, is there any chance of doing a longer video using the twin head turbo lance? I know you said you don't use it anymore but I'm sure a lot of people might like it, thank you and keep the videos coming 😋

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      Well the cleaning season is coming to an end soon, but if I get a chance I will do a longer video on the twin nozzle lance. phill

  • @londonpressurewashexternal3955
    @londonpressurewashexternal3955 7 років тому

    Just a bit of FYI. The twin head turbo won't work on a 15lpm After looking at yours I fancied one. But was told I didn't have the flow min 18 LPM Regards nick

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      yeah it all depends on pressure and flow as you have to split the nozzle size in half. I think the smallest suttner go is an 030 nozzle. What pressure is your machine?

    • @perodelgardo
      @perodelgardo 7 років тому

      It worked great on my job this morning, you need smaller turbo nozzles as you are halving the flow. It was a 15lpm machine, evolution i think it;s called.

    • @londonpressurewashexternal3955
      @londonpressurewashexternal3955 7 років тому

      Mine Phil is 250 bar 3000psi It was q services that told me. No I was gutted.

  • @shawnjones8988
    @shawnjones8988 7 років тому

    Hi Phil,intresting video.I have just set up for what looks like next season.I have a single rotary head and a 18" whirlaway.How would you rate whirlaway and any advice how to "bring in work".

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      hey shawn, the wirlaways are ok, I do have one. Problem I find is they are bulky and take up valuable space in the van. They can give a reasonable clean but I feel they lack the oomph of a lance. They tend to use 25 degree jets. As you have 2 of them on a whirlaway you need to split your regular nozzle size in half, thereby splitting the power between the 2 nozzles. I tend to find you have to make multiple passes over the same area in order to achieve a decent clean with no stripping. If you have weeds the whirlaway tends to struggle especially if you running a lower power and flow machine.
      As for getting work your best way is a good website, i built mine a few years ago and it pulls in more and more work every year, its my sole advertising route as advertising in general can get very expensive.
      The 2 best bits of kit you can have on your van are a vario nozzle lance and a good turbo nozzle (or twin nozzle if your machine allows) need any help just ask. phill

    • @shawnjones8988
      @shawnjones8988 7 років тому

      Hi Phil,thanks for the reply.If possible could you give me some idea on "fair pricing" of jobs.How much per square meter for different jobs?Thanks Shawn

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      Shawn Jones hey shawn. Well if you really want to start pulling the work in next season your prices need to be keen to customers. Some companies charge a fortune for this kind of work. My prices are a bit cheap but then im booked solid all season, ive been booking 6 weeks in advance through summer. Have a look at my website, my price structure is on there. Just think about what you want to earn for a days work. I normally cap my clean price at £150 a day and that gets 6hrs cleaning. I usually aim for around £20-£25 per hour, but you win some and you loose some. Dont turn down the small jobs as those are quick and easy to knock out. If you dont have a website get one sorted now so its running well for the new year. I have a web designer friend who does all that so if you need one built i can put you in touch, shes very good and very reasonable, she can tailor a web build to suit your budget.

  • @perodelgardo
    @perodelgardo 7 років тому

    Hi Phil, Quiz question for you - did the 150 sqm in 2h 15m include tidying up and packing up or the raw clean of the blocks? I got my 600L tank and 21LPM this week :woo hoo! I measured 10 sq m and cleaned it with the double turbo in 8m 20s.
    Could you estimate the increase in performance to the Falsh from the double turbo in percentage terms, what about a video comparing the performance of your different set ups?

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому +2

      its difficult to put the nozzles in a performance race. The falch for me works really well on all types of stone, whereas a turbo nozzle should really only be left to do block paving as they are very aggressive. The falch can struggle a bit on heavy weeds, it does remove them but not as easily as a normal turbo nozzle. The falch covers a wider area compared to the single\double turbo nozzle, I found that when using the double lance I had to really look where i was going to avoid missing spots. The falch covers like a block and a half so I know that with each pass its cleaning the entire block. The falch also has nowhere near the kickback that a turbo nozzle has. I actually broke out my single head turbo the other day and man my arms were killing me towards the end, the kickback on a single nozzle at 250bar is serious, with the falch its barely noticeable. The falch is also a bit gentler on the sand lines, you tend to loose a lot less sand, meaning less muck to clear up. When I used the turbo nozzle it really tore out the sand, I walked away from that job with an extra sack of muck then i expected. This ultimately means more sand to sweep back in. Because I don't get anywhere near as tired using the falch it means I can keep going for longer without coming off the trigger or taking a break.

    • @perodelgardo
      @perodelgardo 7 років тому

      Thanks Phil, good information and food for thought.

  • @powerwashcleaning
    @powerwashcleaning 7 років тому

    Hi mate would you say it covers more area quicker than the twin turbo lance as from the video it only looks a smaller coverage

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      powerwashcleaning yes it covers way more ground than the twin nozzle. Ive used the twin nozzle many a time and it is good but this nozzle beats it on time.

    • @powerwashcleaning
      @powerwashcleaning 7 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away thanks mate.... it's just it only looks makenit covers 6 inch compared to twin covering 8 to 10 inch

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      yeah it looks it but it is so much quicker than the twin nozzle. the twin nozzle sitting side by side doesn't cover as greater area.

  • @SPEURHONDEU
    @SPEURHONDEU 5 років тому

    Would I be right in 'assuming' you'll need to keep the ZETA25023 on full throttle and what would you not use the Pointspeed on... i.e decking?

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  5 років тому

      Yes you need this on full power to get maximum performance out of it. Don't use anything other than a normal lance on low power for decking otherwise it will destroy the wood.

    • @SPEURHONDEU
      @SPEURHONDEU 5 років тому

      @@DirtyDriveAway if you had the choice of starting again..... doing the types of works you are posting on vids..... Would you bin the FSC, Turbo, twin Turbo and just get a Vario, Wash down nozzle and the Falch Point 5..... and what would you say about hot facility?

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  5 років тому

      @@SPEURHONDEU you don't need hot in the stuff that most people clean. You only really need hot if doing commercial stuff. I would stick with all the same gear, the FSC does have a use although not very often. I would still keep single and twin turbos on the van as you can never be without the brute power of a single turbo. The twin turbo is handy and would be much quicker than a single if I didn't have the falch. The more gear you have the easier certain jobs can be. A Vario nozzle has been a go too tool on most surfaces before the falch. Problem with the falch is they are highly susceptible to frozen water in the lines, this in turn can damage the delicate sapphire nozzles and at £200 a set they need to be treated with care. Hence I don't use the falch until I know there is no risk of potential ice, high pressure cold water can in some instances freeze on exit. I've had some nozzles damaged by ice in the past but luckily they were replaced under warranty.

    • @SPEURHONDEU
      @SPEURHONDEU 5 років тому +1

      @@DirtyDriveAway Thanks for taking the time to reply and give such indepth info...Cheers

  • @jonbeardsall2477
    @jonbeardsall2477 3 роки тому

    Evening Phil. Where can you buy this nozzle from. Thanks

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  3 роки тому

      Only from falch direct. Its expensive at £1700 and servicing every few years is around £500.

    • @jonbeardsall2477
      @jonbeardsall2477 3 роки тому

      @@DirtyDriveAway Thanks Phil

  • @Dan-ty8rv
    @Dan-ty8rv 4 роки тому

    Only watched this video today. Can you still get the Falch Pointspeed if so where can it be purchased from.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  4 роки тому +1

      Only from falch, you will need to contact them directly. £1700 will see one in your possession.

    • @Dan-ty8rv
      @Dan-ty8rv 4 роки тому +1

      @@DirtyDriveAway Thank you love the videos loads of information. Keep up the good work.

  • @theyoungottoman2678
    @theyoungottoman2678 4 роки тому

    Would you recommend me buying a points peed 5. With a wilks USA tx850.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  4 роки тому

      No it won't be powerful enough. I highly doubt they would sell you one to be fair. The min they will jet for is 200bar ar 16lpm but I've heard they wont usually sell them at less than 18lpm.

    • @theyoungottoman2678
      @theyoungottoman2678 4 роки тому

      Dirty Drive-Away they’re harassing me into buying it! Knew there was an element of greed involved in the way they were stealing me. I’m saving up to put together a KUBOTA D1105, slowly but surely will get there.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  4 роки тому

      @@theyoungottoman2678 who's harassing you to buy what?

    • @theyoungottoman2678
      @theyoungottoman2678 4 роки тому

      Dirty Drive-Away sales kid at falch Manchester lol. Well keep contact me asking when I’d be able to come again and he will have it ready for me and all the rest. Haha even sent an invoice lol

    • @theyoungottoman2678
      @theyoungottoman2678 4 роки тому

      Dirty Drive-Away he actually said it’s about psi not lpm. My machine claims 4800 psi and that’s enough for the point speed 5 to operate.

  • @georgegeorge9946
    @georgegeorge9946 7 років тому

    Hello and thanks for information.
    I start looking for 450-500 bar pressure washer and i couldn't find any with a good flow also. When is big pressure is small flow. I thinink i saw something with 450 bar and 23 liters but i can't find it.
    I find also 200 bar an 30 litera for minut but i think is to much waisting water. Can you help me with a good selling pressure washer website because i looking a lot of placea from where i could buy a pressure washer and i'm still confuze. :(

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому +1

      hey bostan, what are you cleaning? 450-500 is massive pressure are you trying to cut concrete lol

    • @georgegeorge9946
      @georgegeorge9946 7 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away not necessary but i-m thinking maby i will need that pressure sometime and is better to have it. If i don't find in to the end i will buy one of the ZETA pressure washer like yours.
      You have any oficial website from them? After what i finish preparing the van i will do a video and i will thanks to you in that video also :) .
      The big question is: can be a winter job also???
      Regards

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому +1

      450-500 bar for cleaning driveways and patios etc is way to high. That will damage the stonework and rip out cement joints. I think you may need to do some more research into this. You really need to know how to operate a machine properly its not all about the pressure. If your running 500bar you going to cause damage, that is paint stripping pressure Your best off with a machine of around 200bar and 21LPM you can get them for a fair price, once you go 250bar upwards the price skyrockets as all the components need to be beefed up. The more flow the better the clean, but bear in mind your water supply if you plan on using anything above 21lpm as a common outdoor house tap kicks out around 9-15lpm so you will use water quicker than you can keep a tank filled. No it is not a winter job, cleaning driveways and patios goes from March-September.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому +1

      Your washer will be on full power all the time unless you use the unloader valve to wind the pressure down. If it is kicking out 450-500bar you won't be able to back it off that far permanently. You will also need to have a pressure gauge on the pump. A washer that size will cost mega money as the pump will be overkill. Thats the kind of equipment you see in boatyards for removing barnacles and paint from boats.

    • @georgegeorge9946
      @georgegeorge9946 7 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away thanks for advice but i forgot to tell you about some pressure washers they have a debit control and pressure control also, i wouldn't use 450-500 bars on patio obviously and i found some pressure washers with debit and pressure control and YES they are VERY expensive.
      Thanks for you patient to answer. :)

  • @sambell8190
    @sambell8190 7 років тому

    Were can this be brought can’t find a uk shop that’s sells this online ?

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      Sam Bell hi sam you wont find it online anywhere. You can only buy it from falch direct providing you have an adequate machine to power it. It will cost you £1640.40 if you want one though. Phill

    • @sambell8190
      @sambell8190 7 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away hi Phil yes I see it was expensive couldn’t find online only from falch as you said couldn’t see any other shops online that stocked this ? And I think my machine is powerful enough it’s a 21lpm Honda gx390 it’s my first machine

    • @sambell8190
      @sambell8190 7 років тому

      Sorry read wrong just noticed you said it can only be brought direct 👍

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  7 років тому

      Sam Bell yeah im sure falch will jet it for your machine. Not sure what your bar rating is but you will want a minimum of 200bar. Ideally 250, the tool has a lot of potential but even on my machine i feel its being held back.

    • @sambell8190
      @sambell8190 7 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away yeah I’m sure your right my machine is only 200 bar but like I say just starting out this tool is definitely one for the future 👍 by the way love your videos keep them mate

  • @steffivancautem318
    @steffivancautem318 2 роки тому

    would be good for roof cleaning..?

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  2 роки тому +1

      I'm sure there are more purposefully designed tools for roof cleaning. I mean for the price of one of these you could probably buy a proper mosmatic roof cleaner.

    • @steffivancautem318
      @steffivancautem318 2 роки тому

      @@DirtyDriveAway would the mosmatic roof cleaner be worth the investment? Time saving?

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  2 роки тому +1

      @@steffivancautem318 honestly don't know as I don't do roof cleaning. They are the leaders in surface cleaners. I would say its easier and safer than a lance.

    • @steffivancautem318
      @steffivancautem318 2 роки тому +1

      @@DirtyDriveAway alright, thanks you for the reply. I'll look intoo it

  • @jace8311
    @jace8311 3 роки тому

    Please is this machine suitable? thank you!
    Kärcher HD 10/25-4 SX Plus
    (2150eur)
    Current type (Ph) 3 - 400 - 50
    Flow rate (l/h) 500 - 1000
    Operating pressure (bar/MPa) 30 - 250 / 3 - 25
    Max. pressure (bar) 275 / 27.5
    Power rating (kW) 9.2
    Detergent tank (l) 6
    or
    Kärcher HD 13/18-4 SX Plus
    (2700eur)
    Current type (Ph) 3 - 400 - 50
    Flow rate (l/h) 650 - 1300
    Operating pressure (bar/MPa) 30 - 180 / 3 - 18
    Max. pressure (bar) 198 / 19.8
    Power rating (kW) 9.2

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  3 роки тому

      No it will not work on a karcher and I highly doubt falch will sell you one to fit on a karcher, they are very fussy who they sell too.

    • @jace8311
      @jace8311 3 роки тому

      and what do you say to this?
      B&S Evolution 3 - 23 LPM 250 Bar - Electric Start
      or B&S Evolution 3 - 25 LPM 300 Bar - Electric Start
      or advise what a specific type? thanks

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  3 роки тому

      @@jace8311 you know these nozzles are £1700. Combined with a evo 3 of around £3500 that's over £5k. Do you already have an established business and looking to upgrade or you starting out. I wouldn't be throwing that kind of money starting up in these economical times.

    • @jace8311
      @jace8311 3 роки тому

      @@DirtyDriveAway now i want to start! country SLOVAKIA

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  3 роки тому

      Oh OK. Evo 3 good machine I have the equivalent machine. Very big mind you, needs to be permanent van setup.

  • @12988Jake
    @12988Jake 6 років тому

    Can’t find anywhere to purchase it?!

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  6 років тому

      12988Jake only available from falch directly. £1640

    • @12988Jake
      @12988Jake 6 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away thanks, it sure is expensive!

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  6 років тому

      12988Jake certainly is. I think its only worth it on high power machines of 250bar 21lpm upwards. Its rated foe 500bar so im technically using it at half its potential power. Man at 500 bar im sure it will strip paint lol.

    • @12988Jake
      @12988Jake 6 років тому

      Dirty Drive-Away I run 3000psi 21lpm, but pressure washing is not my primary source of income, window cleaning is. Having said that I average 1 or two large pressure washing jobs a month, and lots of small ones, so it’s an area that grows each year for me. It’s defo not worth me shelling out for this nozzle. Though I’d love one! I may try a twin turbo lance, as I’ve always used a single turbo nozzle up to now.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  6 років тому

      12988Jake they will jet it for your power machine but i dont think you will see full benefit from it. A double headed turbo is a good tool. I have one on the van, much quicker than a single.

  • @onetruecharlatan
    @onetruecharlatan 7 років тому +1

    Watch this space, Phil's first video of the new season will be reviewing the Falch trail jet 125 1000-65-0-d. A snip at approx £50000. What makes me laugh is their email contact address for sales - happy-deal@falch.com. Happy for them when they've "cleaned" you out, no pun intended. Nice work Phil. At the end of the day you pays your money, you takes your choice. What a fab piece of kit. Good luck to you.

  • @isaackent2355
    @isaackent2355 3 роки тому

    1700 for a Nozzle, what is it gold plated and diamond encrusted.

    • @DirtyDriveAway
      @DirtyDriveAway  3 роки тому

      Should be but no. It uses sapphire tipped nozzle jets. Wicked tool but pricey to buy and maintain.

  • @cooldreamdream5177
    @cooldreamdream5177 4 роки тому

    how much do these cost