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Monday, August 30, 2010

How to Use Pressure Washers for Concrete Cleaning



Pressure washers are used to clean a variety of hard surfaces. They are particularly effective in cleaning dirty, stained concrete surfaces. Their high pressure levels and high temperature output can blast away nearly all impurities from a hard surface. In addition, concrete surfaces can withstand such high pressure levels and temperature output.

How to Choose Machines

Selecting the right machine goes a long way in making the cleaning process effective. For cleaning concrete surfaces, choose a machine that can provide steam output or hot water output. These surfaces can withstand such high temperatures, which are necessary to dissolve grease and other stains often found on concrete.

While the addition of cleaning chemicals, such as Daimer®’s Eco-Green® Concrete Cleaner with Rust Stain Remover, can be added to pressure washing machines for extra cleaning power, heated machines are generally recommended for removing difficult stains such as grease and oil.

Low Flow Machines

Using pressure washers with low flow rates allow the machines to consume less water during the cleaning process. This technology can limit the quantity of water transferred to the surface. While Daimer® offers steam cleaners with low flow rates for places with minimal drainage or water availability, outdoor concrete cleaning often does not have this issue. Consider a machine such as Daimer®’s Super Max™ 12820, which utilizes pressure levels of 2000 psi and flow rates of 3 GPM for effective concrete cleaning.


Thursday, August 12, 2010

A Guide to Pressure Washers with Low Flow Rates



Along with temperature levels and pressure levels, flow rates must also be considered when buying pressure washers. The flow rate determines the amount of water passed through the nozzle while cleaning. Pressure washers with higher flow rates are ideal for outdoor areas or indoor areas where drainage is not an issue. Higher flow rates also translate to greater cleaning power, ideal in industrial settings. Lower flow rates should be used in low drainage areas.

What Is Flow Rate?

Flow rate is the measure of the quantity of water that flows through the output of pressure washers. It is denoted by gallons per minute (GPM). Flow rate varies from 0.5 GPM to 8 GPM, depending upon the machine. In most cases, flow rate increases as the pressure level and cleaning power increase. However, in some cases, machines with high pressure levels and low flow rates are required.

Importance of Low Flow Rates

A low flow rate indicates a smaller quantity of water is pushed through the nozzle while cleaning. In some kinds of cleaning processes, such as auto detailing and indoor cleaning, the flow rate should be fairly low. Using machines with high flow rates in areas with little drainage will result in flooding and water that will be difficult to remove from the area.

Need For Technology

Although machines with lower flow rates normally have lower pressure level, Daimer® offers machines that utilize low flow rates coupled with higher pressure levels. This allows for smaller water consumption without sacrificing the power of the machine. For more information visit http://pressure-washer-usa.blogspot.com/2010/11/tips-to-buy-pressure-washers-for.html