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Pressure washers come in two major categories:
Cold water, for blasting dirt or debris, stripping
paint, and washing most surfaces; Hot water, for
even more effective cleaning of dirt along with
grease and grime.
Once that choice is made, there are options in
both groups, such as:
Electric-powered: Typically
used indoors because there are no fumes and they
are quieter.
Gasoline- or diesel-powered: Self-contained and
portable so they can be used in the field (no
electric cords); all you need is water.
Portable: Mounted on wheels so the pressure washer
can be moved to the cleaning action.
Stationary: Used most often in fixed wash bays
where portability is not needed.
Belt-Drive: Indicative of industrial models; the
belt connecting the engine or motor with the high-pressure
pump dissipates the heat and vibration, minimizes
the wear—and thus the repair— on key
components, and extends the life of the pump by
reducing the RPM demand.
Direct-Drive: Pump is directly coupled to the
engine or motor causing the pump to spin twice
as fast as the belt drive models; not recommended
for heavy duty usage.
For hot-water pressure washers only, there are
these two more choices:
Fuel Oil / Diesel-Heated:
For use outdoors, it offers the most flexibility
with portability and ready-access to fuel;
Electric-Heated: For use indoors; no fumes, but
also no portability.Natural
Gas: Used mostly indoors; fumes can be vented,
but no portability.
Please contact us for specific
information or questions you may have.
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