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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Tips on Selecting High Quality Pressure Washers

High Quality Pressure Washers
One must consider two things when selecting pressure washers: performance and durability. The specifications that affect the performance of a pressure washing machine are output pressure, output temperature, and flow rate. In contrast, durability depends on the quality of the material used for the construction of components within pressure washers.

The following are some tips on selecting top-quality machines with the proper components.

Hoses

The general rule is the higher the output pressure, the tougher the hose must be. Hoses for industrial and commercial use should be wire reinforced with rubber or thermoplastic covering. Rubber covering is a better bet in most cases. In addition, it is better to opt for pressure washers having hoses labeled as “non-marking.” Such hoses do not leave any markings or scratches on the floor or other surfaces.

Nozzle

Many types of nozzles are available. The nozzle angle is the most important specification. The nature of the job determines the suitable nozzle angle. Larger angles are ideal for covering larger areas. Smaller angles create a stronger force, but only cover small areas at a time. A special steam nozzle is required for use with steam pressure cleaners.

Overall Structure

Cleaning professionals use pressure washers for tough cleaning jobs such as heavy duty industrial cleaning and degreasing large equipment. If the body of the cleaning machine is not durable, it will quickly begin to fall apart or fail. Good machines have heavy duty stainless steel casing.

Most experienced cleaning professionals would recommend pressure washers of Daimer®. The company distributes a number of rugged and quality models in its Super Max™ series of pressure cleaners.

You may visit their website at www.daimer.com for more information about various types of steam cleaners, carpet cleaners and products.