Pressure Washer Blog

The Benefits of Gas Powered Pressure Washers

Roger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:41:43 +0000

Pressure washers are highly beneficial cleaning systems for virtually any residential, commercial, or industrial user. The more powerful pressure washers can accomplish tasks that most cleaning equipment can’t even touch, like stripping paint, degreasing heavy-duty equipment, and removing the most stubborn oil, dirt, grime, and soil residues from concrete, walkways, driveways, sidewalks, brick, building exteriors, and much more. Some pressure washers can even detail cars! But, when it comes to the various applications these machines can be used, pressure washer operators are often limited by the lack of power connection in working in external environments.

Facing this problem should not be a deterrent to purchasing pressure washer equipment, as a solution is here: gas powered pressure washers. Pressure washing machines powered by gasoline afford users a great deal more mobility than standard electric pressure washing equipment. By using gasoline to generate power, these machines allow users to work in areas where an electrical supply is not necessarily present or available. Just think of all the applications that will benefit from this ability: agricultural, marine, construction, and virtually any commercial or industrial pressure washing application in remote exterior locations.

Noise can be a concern when using gas pressure washers, as they tend to be louder than models powered by electricity. Yet, in light of the increased noise, gas-powered models produce a great deal more power. Many pressure washers powered by gasoline motors feature anywhere from 3 HP to 50 HP of sheer power. Even though the power options have been narrowed down, when purchasing gas pressure washers consumers must understand the different types of models available. Pressure levels, flow rates, and temperature options are the primary modes of differentiation. Pressure levels range from 1500 psi for lighter tasks to 8000 psi and beyond for the most powerful pressure washing available. Flow rates offered can range from 2 GPM to 8 GPM. Choosing the proper flow rate and pressure level depends upon the application at hand. Generally the more powerful the feature, the more quickly the user can accomplish the task at hand.

The greatest degree of delineation among the various gas pressure washers available lies within the temperature options. Gasoline-powered cold water pressure washing machines can be used for a range of lighter, residential pressure washing applications, but do not afford users the advanced cleaning power associated with heated machines. Models with heat come in two variations: hot water and steam. Hot water pressure washing equipment is much more powerful than cold water pressure washers, as it can dissolve substances much more quickly.

As cleaning power increases with temperature, hot water pressure washing equipment, with temperatures up to 210 ºF, cannot reach the advanced power of steam. Steam pressure cleaners reach astoundingly high temperatures up to 330 ºF, which allows operators to sanitize and disinfect surfaces while cleaning, degreasing, and quickly removing even the most challenging substances.

Despite the wide array of features and power options available on gas-powered pressure washer equipment, one thing is for sure: all gas pressure washers afford users maximum mobility and power for tackling any commercial or industrial pressure washing application.

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Daimer is a major manufacturer, importer and worldwide exporter of the industry’s leading line of KleenJet® steam cleaners; XTreme Power® carpet cleaners, hard surface cleaning machines, floor buffers/scrubbers/burnishers; Super Max® and Vapor-Flo® pressure washers; and the line of Micro-Blasting® Eco-Green® ecologically friendly green chemicals that employ unique technologies and a patented, proprietary chemistry.

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What You Want To Know About Steam Clean Pressure Washers

Roger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:39:46 +0000

Pressure steam cleaners are machines that clean surfaces using steam or hot water. The steam and the pressure behind the machine provide a very efficient way of removing dust mites, allergens, mold, fungus, and bacteria. This is the preferred way of cleaning in such places as hospitals, restaurants, pharmacies, and hotels. In the traditional sense, steam cleaner pressure washers are composed of a boiler, a collecting tank, a hose and brushes. Hot water is sprayed under pressure on the surface being cleaned.The amount of pressure that you need or the flow rates are what will likely direct you to the machine that you will eventually purchase. The flow rate is the amount of water that you will be able to use to remove the debris. The pressure expresses how hard the water will approach the surface of what is being cleaned. When you are cleaning flat surfaces it is more important to have a high rate of flow as that will make it much easier to loosen, remove, and wash away the debris. When you are cleaning surfaces that are not flat or that might be vertical, pressure would be more likely what you would be interested in.These units have advanced quite nicely and are more affordable than you may think. There are various styles and accessories that are available for power steam cleaners. Steam cleaner pressure washers are available in gas powered or electric powered capabilities. Obviously the gas powered versions are more portable and less constricting which is convenient for outdoor work. They are also more likely to offer a longer life expectancy with less repairs needed.The electric powered steam pressure washers are not vulnerable to wet conditions and while they can be used outdoors they also can be used indoors as well. The gas powered steam cleaner pressure washers can not be used indoors as they omit carbon monoxide. Another benefit of the electric version is that it makes much less noise.Commercial pressure washers and industrial steam cleaner pressure washer’s offer much more industrial equipment than pressure washers designed for use in the home. Many commercial users use poor judgment when buying home pressure washer machines because they are much cheaper. The problem is that they will never last as they are unable to endure the industrial workloads.Steam cleaner pressure washers depend upon heating coils that reach temperatures past 300° F, and are much better than either cold or hot water pressure washers in regards to removing grease, dirt, concrete stains, food, chewing gum, unsightly graffiti, and numerous other types of debris. Stainless steel or heavy carbon heating coils are most reliable and also assist with creating the correct environment and ultra high temperatures that are needed.Another perk of steam cleaner pressure washers is that they do not rely on chemicals like cold water pressure washers do. The high steam pressure that is omitted is excellent to clean better than hot water and cold water pressure washers. The method of powering a pressure washer is every bit as important as the heating method.

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Enhance Your Power Washing Business With Pressure Washer Accessories

Roger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:38:05 +0000

Once you’ve made the initial investment of a good, powerful pressure washer it will benefit you to take some time to explore all of the pressure washer accessories available. Pressure washer accessories can optimize the list of services you can offer customers and put you ahead of your competitors.

Pressure washer accessories, such as GFCI cords and plugs, brass couplings, hose restrictors, good pressure gauges, winterizing kits, battery boxes, unloader valves can extend the life of your existing equipment. They can also just simply make your job easier and more professional looking.

To expand the list of services you offer, consider adding a sand blaster (medium to heavy duty equipment is available) or sewer jetter (can clean pipes and tubes from 1” –6” in diameter) to your system. Chemical injectors are a necessity when you need the extra cleaning power of chemicals. There are high or low-pressure chemical kits with adjustable chemical injectors. There are metering valves, nozzles for distance or maximum pressure, and systems that save your pump, lance, hose and gun by having the chemicals by-pass them.

Add the service of duct cleaning to your repertoire, and shine above the competition even more. Made to be corrosion-resistant and with self-lubricating bearings, the Swiss made carbide swivel duct cleaner is one great pressure washer accessory. Working with hot or cold water, duct cleaners clean any kind of duct, vent, chimney, or chute. And don’t forget the market for cleaning restaurant hoods and trash chutes and even kegs and barrels.

Some surfaces can be cleaned with pressure and cold water alone, but many cleaning jobs will go faster with (and some downright require), hot water. If you don’t yet have the power of hot water, it should be one of your next pressure washer accessories. There are many types to choose from that can be added to existing cold water pressure units.

If you want to help the environment, there is another good pressure washer accessory to help you do so. The “wash water filter system” protects the environment by re-using wash water that has been filtered. When power washing floors, driveways, or any flat surface, this system harbors, collects, and then filters the dirty water. Using portable dams and drain covers, and a closed vacuum, state-of-the-art filter, and holding tank system, this wash water filter set-up makes sense economically and environmentally too.

For ease, comfort, and professionalism, there are pressure washer accessories such as foot valves (lets you operate the pump from a distance), extension wands and brush attachments, carts, skids, hose reels, magnetic starters, and so much more they are hard to list here. It will benefit the pressure washer owner to know of the many accessories available and their applications. For instance, by checking out the accessories available, you would learn that simply adding a rotary nozzle would increase cleaning power and efficiency for large, flat surfaces. A rotary nozzle uses centrifugal force and is 200% more efficient than a 25° flat fan nozzle. Rotary nozzles come in small (2,500 psi), medium (3,000 psi), large (4,350 psi) and extra large (5,000 psi), and there is a stainless steel, super-heavy-duty (7,350 psi) rotary nozzle.

Of course, the pressure washer accessories list includes replacement parts—from engines and pumps (and parts for them), through to tires for hose reels and hardware for all mechanisms.

FAIP Powerwasher PWS1600 1,600 PSI 1.5 GPM Electric Pressure Washer

Roger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:44:53 +0000

Lightweight plastic wheeled electric pressure washer; 1,600-psi; GFCI protection
1-1/2-gpm flow, trigger-controlled start, and 23-foot high-pressure hose
Lightweight plastic construction
Includes washer, cord, hose, and adjustable nozzle
23-pounds; 1-year warranty

Product Description
“FAIP” POWER WASHER 1600 PSI, 1.5 GPM 120V, 12 AMP Induction motor 1.25 HP Auto stop Light weight and portable Pro style trigger handle with lock Installed bayonet wand 19 pressure hose with quick connect Adjustable tip nozzle and turbo nozzle 35 power cord with GFCI 2 year warranty on service Boxed

FAIP Powerwasher PWS1600 1,600 PSI 1.5 GPM Electric Pressure Washer

Soil tests look good for potential site of wastewater spray field

Roger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:41:16 +0000

Soil tests look good for potential site of wastewater spray field
ST. MATTHEWS – Progress is being made on securing a site for the spray field for the St. Matthews Wastewater Treatment Plant, the project engineer reported at February’s town council meeting.

Oregon 37-302 Pressure Washer Rear Entry Trigger Gun Heavy Duty 4,060 Max PSI 10.5 GPM 300-Degree F Max 3/8-Inch Female inlet 1/4-Inch Female Outlet

Roger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:37:37 +0000

4060 PSI max
10.5 GPM gallons per minute
300 degree max temp
3/8-Inch female inlet

Product Description
Rear Entry Trigger Gun, Heavy Duty

Oregon 37-302 Pressure Washer Rear Entry Trigger Gun Heavy Duty 4,060 Max PSI 10.5 GPM 300-Degree F Max 3/8-Inch Female inlet 1/4-Inch Female Outlet

Which pressure washer should I buy to use around the yard?

Roger — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:10:05 +0000

I’ve looked at a few websites and see that I can get gas powered washers for upwards of $400 and also get small electric ones for as low as $80. I understand that the big difference seems to be the pressure that each puts out (PSI) but that’s all I understand.

Can I get a compressor so I can say attach a paint sprayer, a tire inflator and then attach a head so I can pressure wash? Or do I have to get a compressor for paint and air and then a pressure washer as well? I’m mostly interested in the washing part but would be nice to have an all in one solution if that is even available?

Here is what I want to do…wash the cars, RV, kids bikes, driveway, vinyl siding on the house and basic yardwork type of chores.

Please help me figure out what to buy?

Gas Pressure Washers – Going Where No Electric Washer Has Gone Before

Roger — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:06:38 +0000

Face it, blasting dirt and dirt surfaces is fun, particularly when you’re using something as robust as a hi-pressure power washer. These fun little cleaning devices often come with their basic components: high pressure pump, reservoir, electric wire, hose and nozzle. To start blasting away, you only need to fill the reservoir, and plug the entire assembly in. Little electric units are capable of sprays of over 1400 PSI, which is enough to cause a considerable amount of bodily harm if not handled properly. Let’s talk pressure, then. It is vital that to get the right pressure unit for your chosen task. Use a unit that’s capable of too much pressure, and you may be incidentally ripping paint off surfaces with your washer. A friend of mine really did this while he was attempting to clean his in-laws’ autos, so don’t say that I did not warn you of the dangers. Be sure to test your washer out on an inconspicuous area of a wooden surface first, lest you end up carving the surface into something else.Gas washers are the way to go for heavy washers. These versions simply smother their electrical opposite numbers, blasting away all forms of stains until only the gleaming metal beneath remains. Gas washers, for those of you who like numbers, are capable of around 3,000 PSI blasts, more than double the capacity of some electric washers. This is enough pressure to strip paint and carve wood (but only if you wished to do so, naturally ) .There are hot and cold water versions for gas pressure washers. Hot water units simply can’t be topped when you want to clean tough stains as fast as practicable, as hot water does a better job at dissolving than cold water does.Cold water and soap will do just fine in these eventualities. Hot or cold, just ensure that you’ve got the suitable attachments for the suitable PSI rating unit, as different attachments handle different pressures and are used for different roles. There are a wide selection of special attachments for more unique cleaning scenarios. There are water brooms for cleaning floors, multiple nozzles for varying your spray area depending on your task, and so on. Get the right ones, and save yourself the time and effort. Gas Powered Pressure Washers has many articles and lots of information to read when you want to learn more about power washers.

Gas Powered Pressure Washers has many articles and lots of information to read when you want to learn more about power washers.

Earthwise PWO1650 1,650 PSI 1.6 Gallons Per Minute Electric Pressure Washer With 20-Foot Hose

Roger — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:45 +0000

1,650 PSI
1.6 Gallons Per Minute
20-Inch hose
36-Inch power cord

Product Description

1650 PSI

1.6 GPM

20 ft. Hose

36 ft. Power Cord

Adjustable Spray Gun

Earthwise PWO1650 1,650 PSI 1.6 Gallons Per Minute Electric Pressure Washer With 20-Foot Hose

Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer Pump Unloader Manifold #190627GS

Roger — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:03 +0000

Briggs & Stratton Part Number 190627GS
Also Replaces Briggs & Stratton Part Number 190574GS
Genuine Briggs & Stratton Part

Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer Pump Unloader Manifold #190627GS