| Power Washing Fact Sheet
by JR Rooney
Power washers can be divided into four basic categories:
light-duty electric; residential gas powered; heavy-duty gas powered;
and professional gas powered. Cleaning power (CP) is calculated by
multiplying pounds per square inch (PSI) of water pressure by gallons
per minute (GPM) of water flow. Electric Power Washers
These economical models are designed for occasional light-duty use
around the home. They are lightweight and extremely easy to transport
and use.
Uses:
* Washing cars, boats * Cleaning house siding, decks, fences, patio
furniture * Sweeping debris from driveways, sidewalks
Features:
* 1,300 - 1,400 PSI 1.5 GPM 120 volt/14 amp motor * High
pressure pump with aluminum head * Wheeled accessory storage
cart * Gripstart on/off trigger feature * Foamer bottle chemical
applicator 25-foot pressure hose * Turbo nozzle spray wand Brush
kit
Retail Price: $149 - $199 Residential Pressure Washers :
Residential pressure washers have gas-powered engines for easy
operation and efficient cleaning around the home or small
business.
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Uses:
* Washing cars, boats * Cleaning house siding, decks, fences, patio
furniture, driveways, sidewalks * Blasting dirt from lawn and garden
equipment
Features:
* 1,650 - 2,400 PSI * 3.75 - 6 horsepower side-valve (SV) or overhead (OHV)
engine * High pressure pump with thermal relief valve * High/low
pressure regulator * Chemical injection system 25-foot kink-resistant
high pressure hose * Stainless steel wand with adjustable spray nozzle *
Quick-connect spray tips on some models Some models equipped with
pneumatic tires
Retail Price: $299 - $499 Heavy-Duty Pressure Washers
Quality-conscious home and business owners choose heavy-duty pressure
washers with longer running engines and pumps for more power during
frequent use.
Uses:
* Washing cars, boats, trucks, swimming pools, farm equipment * Cleaning
houses, decks, fences, brick, concrete * Blasting mud and dirt from
tools and lawn equipment * Preparing surfaces for repainting or
recoating
Features:
* 2,400 - 3,000 PSI * 5.0 - 8.0 horsepower overhead valve (OHV) or
overhead valve industrial (OHVI) engine * Heavy duty high pressure pump
with brass head and thermal relief valve * Adjustable pressure regulator
* Chemical injection system 25-foot kink-resistant high pressure hose *
Heavy duty pneumatic wheels Some models equipped with hose reel
Retail Price: $499 - $899 Professional Pressure Washers
These models are designed with an industrial engine and contractor
quality pump to handle the tough demands of the cleaning professional.
Uses:
* Washing cars, boats, construction equipment * Cleaning brick and
concrete, work sites * Graffiti removal * Preparing surfaces for
repainting or recoating
Features:
* 2,500 - 4,000 PSI * 6.5 - 15 horsepower premium OHVI engine Axial cam
or triplex plunger pump with brass head and thermal relief valve *
Adjustable pressure regulator * Chemical injection system 25 or 50-foot
contractor grade hose * Contractor grade wand and gun with quick-connect
nozzles * Contractor quality wheel kit
Retail Price: $799 - $1,399 Available Accessories
* Turbo Nozzle - Saves time by spinning a narrow jet stream in a
circular pattern to cover more area * Brush Kits - Great for applying
cleaning solutions and loosening tough dirt * Extension Hose - Greatly
increases the reach of the pressure washer * Quick Connect Fittings -
Simplifies pressure washer connections
About the Author
If you want a Professional Power Wash feel free to contact NY based
Power Washer Long Island Power Wash
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