Sunday night we Pressure washed a gas station in Corona AmPm first time doing this gas station. When we pulled up the guy working the counter came out side and couldn’t believe our Pressure washing system. I guess the last guy used a portable pressure washing system. It must have took the guy all night to clean that place with a portable. Our services included Pressure washing of the canopy, pressure washing of all concrete around pumps, pressure washing of front side walks. After we finished pressure washing we wiped down all the pumps and clean all glass that we had gotten wet. Place looked great!
Pressure washing Corona
November 9th, 2009Picking a good cleaning contractor Corona, Riverside,
November 9th, 2009Finding a qualified pressure washing business can be a daunting task for the homeowner. The following guide has been developed to help you locate a quality pressure washing contractors.
Educate Yourself. First and foremost, realize that education is your best line of defense. With pressure washing, the possibility for damage exists. Take the time to understand potential risks and how to minimize them. This will help you distinguish cut-rate pressure washing contractors from quality professionals.
Meet the Contractor. Meet the contractor during the estimate and take time to evaluate the site together. This will better communications and reduce errors in the estimating process.
Get Consultation. A qualified pressure washing contractors will take time to review your site, ask questions and seek out areas of concern. They will listen carefully and interpret the service you desire and expect. In turn, they will also review with you, the strengths and limitations of their service. As you consult with various contractors, ask them specific questions on service, procedures, expected outcomes, and possibilities for damage. Together you will develop a more complete picture of the service, weeding out obvious inconsistencies in service. In all this is a great way to judge professionalism.
Get A Procedure Listing. This list briefly outlines the steps that will be taken during your particular job. It may be a separate sheet or part of the estimate. In either case, this is a very helpful tool when comparing one pressure washing service to another.
Inquire about Equipment. Is it owed or rented? Owed or leased equipment is evidence of a long-term commitment to the field of pressure washing. Renting may indicate only an occasional need for equipment.
Most pressure washing businesses will have power washer equipment that can supply 11-15 HP (horsepower, strength), 3000-4000 PSI (pound per square inch, force) and 3-6 GPM (gallons per minute, flow). A rating of 2000 PSI and 2 GPM or less is a residential grade of equipment and will not perform at the level of doing business.
Ask for a Demonstration. This is not always feasible. Demonstrations can take an enormous amount of time to setup and perform. Often contractors will forgo demonstrations and ask the client to be present at job startup. This is not uncommon. If you are not satisfied with results or question work performance, do not hesitate to inform them.
Get Written Estimates. Having a written estimate protects both you and the pressure washing contractors. A written estimate should detail the desired service, expected outcome and complete costs in labor and material.
Get Referrals. When you get referrals, be sure that they represent the service you desire. For instance, someone seeking deck cleaning should receive deck cleaning referrals, not vinyl siding cleaning. Once you have referrals, use them. Ask specific questions concerning cleaning procedures, job outcomes, workmanship and professionalism.
Satisfaction and Billing Policies. Familiarize yourself with the contractor’s satisfaction and billing policies. Understand deposits and payment schedules. Ask them, in the event of dissatisfaction, what their policy is.
Insurance. Check to see that your contractor has liability insurance. All pressure washing contractors should have protected both themselves and their clients from possible on-site accidents, injury, or damage.
Analyze Cost. Cost of service will be a factor in your decision. Keep in mind less cost frequently means less service and less quality. Basically, you get what you pay. Be wary of $49 deck and $99 house washes.
Be Present During The Job. Observe work as it takes place. Quite often, cleaning results are remarkable and you should experience this process first hand. Likewise, be ready to consult with the contractor as any problems or potential damages arise.
Be Present At Job Completion. Thoroughly inspect and evaluate the job site upon completion. List any problems or concerns and review them with the contractor. A contractor is more likely to address problems now, than returning in the future.
Overall, build your knowledge base, research each pressure washing contractors and use common sense when choosing a contractor. Understand the entire cleaning process, analyze cost comparisons, and weed out possible low quality service providers. A quality pressure washing contractor will encourage and assist in helping you in all these areas.
Pressure washing tips Riverside, Orange county, Inland Empire
November 6th, 2009Pressure washing tips and advice:
Even though there are several techniques in cleaning different applications, pressure-washing basics are pretty unique and simple. If you haven’t handled the power washer before, be sure to take a few minutes to practice, get a feel for the wand, and choose the most effective spray pattern. For better control and to keep your arms from tiring, use two hands. Many experienced contractors use the handle that attached to the wand to help hold the lance more securely. Other advises:
While it’s best to wash with the wand aimed downward, at times you’ll have to point it somewhat upward, especially under soffits. When you do, remember the general rule not to drive the water directly into cracks or gaps. And always avoid shooting water up into soffit vents. Also, it is dangerous to wash directly underneath the shingles, because they can be easily moved and misplaced.
Never pressure wash while standing on a ladder; the recoil from the pressure can knock you off balance. For that reason we recommend, the telescoping wand that can reach points as high as 24′. They are easy to operate and are great accessory for washing 2 or 3 story buildings.
Steer clear of electrical devices like lights and outlets. You can easily cause a short circuit or break them. If you are using an electric pressure washer, make sure it is equipped with the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), to protect yourself from possible electrical shocks.
Always test the pressure of the outgoing water, to eliminate the possibility of stripping loose paint and gouging the wood or other surfaces. This is considered the most common mistakes and will leave you with time-consuming, difficult wood repairs.
Make sure the wood is completely dry before applying seals and new paint.
Pressure washing techniques:
1. CONNECT the pressure washer to the outdoor faucet through an ordinary garden hose, attach a nozzle (make sure it is fully attached) and start the engine. Wear goggles to keep paint chips and dirt out of your eyes, and clothing that can get soaked. Expect to get wet.
2. PRACTICE handling the washer in a low area first. Hold the wand with two hands and move it across the siding from side to side at a steady pace. Start about 2-3 ft. from the siding, then move closer until you find the optimal cleaning distance. In general, work at a horizontal or slightly downward angle to avoid driving water up under the siding.
3. BEGIN washing the walls at the bottom and work upwards. Wash the gutters and soffits as well as the siding. Direct the spray away from breakable objects like windows and outside lights, and remove house numbers and window boxes whenever possible.
4. PRESSURE from the power washers will remove loose paint, but they’re not a substitute for scraping. In some cases you will have to scrape additional loose paint.
5. CAUTION! If you hold the nozzle too close or for too long in one spot, you’ll gouge the wood. Gouging will be inevitable if you try to strip paint.
6. DIRECT the nozzle away from windows, holding the wand away at an angle so you don’t drive water into joints, gaps or against the glass. Even so, check the sill on the inside and dry up any water that leaked through. Remove the shutters after washing and wash underneath.
7. USE an adjustable extension wand (6 to 18 ft.) to wash high areas. At full length and at high pressures, the wand takes some muscle to handle. It is also advisable to use a belt kit to support the weight of the wand. Such wand with water flowing through the hose can weigh as much as 40 lbs. Good control takes some practice, but it’s safer than pressure washing from a ladder. Remember to keep all the windows closed.
8. CLEAN high areas beyond the reach of the pressure washer extension with a rotating nylon brush and a quality pressure washer chemicals. Begin from the lower areas and work upward, rinsing frequently. Let the cleaning solution dwell for 10 to 15 minutes. When finished, rinse with fresh water from the top down using your pressure washer. Your deck and/or fence are now ready for a new paint.
Remembering these pressure washing tips and techniques, your first experience with power washing will be flawless.
Tips for Cleaning Shingle Roofs With Soft Washing Techniques
November 4th, 2009Cleaning any type of roof system requires experience and the use of proper equipment accompanied by professional grade cleaners that are formulated to remove debris without causing damage your roof. And one of the most common roof systems that needs to be cleaned on a regular basis is the shingle roof. It may suprise you to know how many roofs get replaced each year based on the looks of the shingles and all that was required was a good cleaning.
Gutter Cleaning Orange County, inland Empire, Riverside,
November 3rd, 2009Will spring arrive and find you pulling out your gas pressure washer to spruce things up? You probably use it to clean your deck, patio furniture, and outdoor toys and sports equipment. Gas pressure washers are great for cleaning winter salt stains from your walkways and driveway. Many folks use their gas pressure washers to wash their cars and campers. Then, they put it away and climb a ladder to clean out their gutters by hand!
It is amazing how many homeowners only use their gas pressure washer for a few jobs, storing it away 80% of the time. But, from clearing sink drains to cleaning your gutters, there are seemingly endless uses for this phenomenal machine…all it takes are a few special attachments…and your imagination!
The safest way to clean gutters is while you are standing on the ground. Your versatile gas pressure washer can manage this easily with a telescoping or extension wand, and an affordable gutter cleaning attachment.
Extensions and telescoping wands are available in several models. They fit most gas pressure washers, or are easily made adaptable with minor hardware connectors. They increase the psi (pounds per square inch) and gpm (gallons per minute) of your gas pressure washer. Extension wands can be less expensive and can provide greater PSI and gpm then telescoping wands, but they generally only extend in lengths from 36” to 79”. Molded and insulated, they can deliver up to 15.8 gpm and go as high as 9,570 PSI. They can usually handle hot water up to 300° F.
Telescoping wands have lower water temperature ratings (195° - 200° F), and can deliver 3,000 – 4,000 PSI at up to 8 GPM, but a telescoping wand can give greater distance. Two popular models extend your cleaning range from 6’-18’ or 9’- 24’. Telescoping wands have a belt attachment that takes much of the pressure of the weight away off your back. The wands weigh between 12 –13 pounds.
Add a gutter cleaning nozzle and a spray flex wand, which bends, twists, and turns up to a 90° angle, and you have everything you need to easily clean not only gutters, but all hard to reach places like low ledges, under eaves, around corners, and even the unexposed areas of your vehicles like wheel wells and engine undersides. The spray flex wands are great. You adjust the angle needed, and the wand will retain the angle even with up to 4,000 PSI pressure.
Hot water capability makes any cleaning job easier (and it is an affordable addition to gas pressure washers, too), but it is not necessary for cleaning gutters. Neither is a super powered gas pressure washer, but water will lose some pressure due to the height it must travel while you remain on the ground. Water will lose about 4 psi in about 10’ of height. At 50’, it will drop about 22 PSI, and 100’ will see a loss of about 43 PSI.
Increasingly, gas pressure washers are coming out of cellars and garages and are providing an income (or supplementing one), for ambitious entrepreneurs. Gas pressure washers have stirred the imagination of engineers and tinkerers’ alike, and are now the main unit for a plethora of attachments to optimize their applications and turn them into real moneymakers. If your business is cleaning, gas pressure washers make absolute sense. They can add tremendous cleaning capability to your repertoire. Offering gutter cleaning using gutter cleaner wand is just one more way a gas pressure washer puts money in your pocket with minimal financial outlay.
Wood cleaning Corona, Corona area, Riverside,
November 1st, 2009Once you begin using your pressure washer to clean the surfaces of your home, you’ll likely see the advantages of using it to remove dirt and grime everywhere you find it. This will probably include your deck, fence and even outside wooden walls. If you’re worried that using a pressure washer to clean your wood may harm it – don’t. Although wood cleaning does require following some simple instructions to preserve both the beauty and integrity of your home’s wood when cleaning it, it can be done quite effectively.
Outside wood can get pretty dirty, and if you’re tired of dealing with the dirt, mildew, mold, and algae that has been accumulating on your wooden decks, fences and even outside walls, than it’s time to get out your pressure washer for a thorough wood cleaning.
Not only will cleaning your home’s wood surfaces with a pressure washer help rid it of stains and dirt, it can also help to preserve your wood by:
Opening the pores of the wood
Balancing the pores of the wood so that the sealer bonds to each fiber.
Choosing the Right Cleaning Products for Your Wood Surfaces
When power washing wood surfaces, it’s important to choose the right products. While decks require a more acidic cleaner; fences and walls need a cleaning product that is more alkaline. Always be sure to check the manufacture’s recommendations for products you plan to use in your pressure washer for wood cleaning to be sure it’s alright.
When cleaning your outside wood with your power washer, there are three main types of pressure washer chemicals you can choose from. Each has been specifically designed to use in a pressure washer to clean wood surfaces without the risk of fading the wood. They are:
Cleaners will deeply cleanse the wood without stripping off old finishes
Brighteners are used to remove bleed marks and darkened wood to help get it back to its natural color.
Strippers can be used in a pressure washer to take off old finishes of paint
Tips for Wood Cleaning Using a Pressure Washer
When using your pressure washer to clean your home’s wood surfaces you’ll want to be sure to follow these simple tips in order to prevent damaging the wood:
Never allow any wood cleaners, brighteners or strippers to dry on the surface of the wood. This can leave a residue and prevent proper adhesion or absorption of sealers. Be sure to rinse the wood every 10-15 minutes (especially on sunny or hot days)
Never use hot water on wood – always use a cold pressure washers
Use your pressure washer with an output of 1500 to 1800 PSI
Never use a 0 degree tip for wood washing; instead opt for a 25 degree power washer spray nozzle tip.
Never hold the tip in one place when cleaning wood – this can cause pitting or other damage. Instead clean 3-4 foot sections at a time
After you’ve thoroughly pressure washed your wood surface, be sure to let it dry at least 24 hours before applying a protective sealer.
Wood cleaning with a pressure washer is a fast and easy way to rid your wooden decks and fences of the dirt that can make it look older than it is and give it quick spruce up. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your next wood cleaning job is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Wood Restoration Riverside, Orange County, Inland Empire
November 1st, 2009Wood restoration is becoming a very common concern for homeowners, simply because wood preservation is not often taken seriously until it is too late. Nowadays, a recent estimate is that one third of the homes in the United States have decks attached. Fortunately for commercial cleaners, this means that there is a large and growing market for wood cleaning and wood restoration.
Wood restoration can be as simple as pressure washing the surface with hot water, or as complicated as a multi-step process requiring detergents, degreasers, strippers, brighteners and stain removers.
Before discussing the process, we need to identify what may need repairing. When wood is left to the mercy of the elements, many things can go wrong. UV rays and intense heat from sunlight can begin to break down the wood and lead to decay. Decks are heated unevenly; very warm and dry on top but often wet and cool underneath. Consequently, warping and cracking is a common problem. Finally, insects and fungus are always happy to move into a bare piece of wood and begin munching on it. Pressure treated wood is a handy advancement in technology, but pressure treating will only protect the wood from insects and mold; it will do nothing to prevent weather damage.
Next, you should consider what you really want to offer your customers. Some companies just offer deck power washing services, while others offer cleaning, wood restoration and sealing. Limiting yourself to cleaning can be very convenient. Cleaning can be done in the rain, while staining and sealing obviously are weather dependent. Simply washing is a quicker job, so you will see payment quicker. Finally, soap and water are much easier to store, transport and use than stains, solvents or sealers. Keep in mind, though, that if you only want to offer deck cleaning, you would benefit from a casual partnership with a painter, as homeowners will often ask you to recommend a person to finish the restoration job.
Washing a wooden deck is fairly uncomplicated. To achieve a professional result, though, there are a few things to be aware of.
First, you can damage wood with high pressure water, so decking should always be washed using low pressure settings.
Next, dirt will settle in lines caused by the wood grain, so the water should be directed along the grain, not across it.
Also, a uniform distance and angle should be maintained between the nozzle / rotating spray nozzle and the surface being cleaned.
If dirt or film remains on the wood after washing, you should use a soft brush for sweeping it off, then follow up with a good rinse.
Finally, the job is not finished until the water uniformly soaks into the wood. Any areas which seem to be shedding water still have some kind of sealant on the surface of the wood, and that sealant will prevent the next coating of stain or sealant from being applied properly.
Finishing a deck usually consists of adding a water repellent, a wood preservative, and a transparent stain. The water repellent repels water, predictably, while the wood preservative protects the wood from mildew, insects or decay. The stain adds color to the wood and is the most obvious cosmetic touch, while also providing a layer of UV protection.
Wood restoration in general and deck finishing specifically are both more complicated than simply washing the deck. If you have not attempted this job before, some research is in order. “Research”, by the way, goes beyond reading the back of the stain container. Detailed information is usually available from major wood care product manufacturers and manufacturer-operated paint stores. While each product will have its own details, here are some basic tips for applying finishing products:
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions and try the product out on a “test area” which won’t show.
Do not apply finishing products in direct sunlight.
Mask surfaces or use spray shields whenever possible. Usually, whatever you are using on the deck is not meant for use on the siding or in the flower bed.
Remove drips or overspray while the product is still wet.
The usual method of application is to spray the product on, then brush it out.
Because a finished deck will need to be re-finished about every two years, adding that service to your company should provide you with a healthy amount of follow-up business. A deck which is well-maintained should not need complete wood restoration very often, if ever. The good news for your business, though, is that if you restore a deck properly once, yours may be the company that gets to maintain it for years to come.
Water Recovery Riverside areas, Orange County areas, Inland Empire areas
November 1st, 2009As water conservation becomes a greater issue, and protecting our water becomes paramount, water recycle systems are improving and becoming a necessity for industry—and a good idea for everyone. From factories and warehouses, equipment supply, rental, or repair shops, farms, processing plants, etc.—to the homeowner who thinks he/she is simply cleaning the garage floor—the discharge of wastewater mixed with oil, grease, or other contaminants into the environment is a problem. It is now illegal in most areas to simply discharge such wastewater into storm drains.
There are several water recycle systems available today. Some are simple enough for a homeowner to use with a common pressure washing system, or wet / dry vacuum. Others are of industrial size and capability, and enable businesses to comply with EPA and other government standards.
A full water recycle system involves 3 basic steps. Recover, recycle, and reuse. Even if re-use is not the idea, recovering and treating wastewater before it is discharged into the environment is important. Storm drains generally send wastewater to a treatment plant, but pre-treating contaminated water before it goes into the drains is required of most businesses and industries.
Recovery (capturing) of wastewater is part of a water recycle. For occasional use, there are portable, inflatable dams, or water / sand dams. One is an inflatable vinyl container, with 4 sides that contains wastewater created in/on it. Water and sand dams are flexible tubes used to wrap around an area to contain a spill, or used to create a down slope for water to be directed into one area. There is also a two-stage water recycle using dams and a wet-vac. Hollow tubes (20’-40’) are laid out in the area wastewater will be, or is, created. The vacuum creates suction enough to hold the tubes tightly to the surface to contain the liquid without seepage. The vacuum then sucks the wastewater into small inlet holes in the tube and sends it to the vacuum’s holding tank.
For larger or more constant efforts to water recycle, a “clean and capture” tool works in conjunction with today’s pressure washers to become complete water recycle system. Using a 16” or 24” surface cleaner, the water is sucked through a hose and delivered to a primary separation tank where larger debris is settled out. The water then goes into a 200 micro filter in the main vacuum unit (a 16HP or 24HP vacuum recovery system). Using the 200 micro filters to water recycle reduces even the smallest debris and the wastewater can then be discharged into a sewer, or storage tank, for removal.
The Fury 2200 is complete water recycle system rolled into one. It is a vacuum pump, cold-water pressure washer, and waste pump in a single electric unit that can be used indoors. It can be used as a high-pressure washer alone, or a vacuum system to efficiently water recycles.
Closed-loop water recycle systems are generally used when wastewater is re-used repeatedly. The water is captured with dams, recovered through a two-stage vacuum / holding tank system, then is sent through a filtration system and into a storage tank where it can then be sent to your pressure washer to clean another vehicle, floor, piece of equipment, etc. This compact recycles system weights only 85 pounds. The 2-stage vacuum motor is mounted on top of the 50-gallon tank, which makes this unit great for confined areas or hard to reach spills. The portable filtration system can recycle water indefinitely with four easy to reach filters and a ¾ HP electric pump. These units have eight settling chambers for optimum ability to water recycle.
To water recycle properly, in heavy industrial settings, a filtration system that filters wash water through six stages of micron filters – from 75 down to 5 – is optimum and will keep you out of trouble with the EPA.
New water recycle systems are made to be portable with the help of pressure washers, which bring about much of the waste wash water to start with! The 12-volt battery on the pressure washer runs several systems available today. Some systems are specially equipped to handle large oil concentrations with skimming media and special, re-useable filters. Some can add chlorination to the water recycle effort.
There are recycle systems for almost every situation. From stand-alone water recovery, to 2-stage recover/reuse, to super powerful units that can supply up to six pressure washers. There are special oil/water separator systems, industrial-sized submerged fixed-film biological treatment systems, and units for cleaning and pre-treating metal parts with a heated phospatizing solution.
ESD Waste2Water is a leader in such equipment and Ultimate Washer works with them, and others, to collectively improve our environment. Installation and service help can often be arranged with our “environment protection systems!”
Surface Cleaners
November 1st, 2009Save money. Save time and increase your profits on any (and every) pressure washing job. How? By choosing and using just the right surface cleaner products for the job ahead.
Powerful and reliable, pressure washer surface cleaners can be used to strip nearly any surface (driveways, concrete, floors, parking lots, roofs, boat decks, and more), of all kinds of dirt and grime in a fraction of the time as other cleaners.
Since they offer industrial strength cleaning, surface cleaners work faster, meaning that you can finish a job quicker and move onto the next; are more efficient; and have a longer useful life. Plus, your customers will love what a great job you’ve done and call you back to tackle their next big cleaning job.
What are some other benefits of pressure washer surface cleaners? Here are just a few:
They offer a huge time savings (for both you and the customer)
They’re easy and effortless to use
They cost a lot less (especially when you factor in reduced labor costs)
They offer a greater look of cleanliness
They are universally applicable
They can be used with either hot or cold water
A circular design allows for a zero wall clearance
A hovering action allows the leaner to “float” above the ground
Streaking and fatigue are virtually eliminated
So, what are pressure washer surface cleaners best used for? Here are just a few of the most basic applications they are great at handling:
Removing deposits, mass, algae, fuel, oil and grease from drive through pads, boat ramps, tennis courts, roofs, pools, decks , walkways, factory floors, semi trailer floors, fishing docks, and loading docks
Cleaning stubborn stains from asphalt and concrete surfaces
Disinfecting saunas, bathroom areas
Cleaning hard to treat driveways.
How Surface Cleaners Work
Able to remove dirt and grime from flat surfaces 15 time faster than a standard pressure washing telescoping wand, surface cleaners work by spinning their arms in a counter clock wise direction for up to 1800 RPM (rotations per minute), while spraying the path from 16” to 30” in diameter. These arms rotate/spin with the flow of the water (greater the water volume – the faster the spinning times), which creates a scrubbing action with the water coming out. Since the spray nozzles are only1/2” to 2” away from the surface, it can clean with a much greater scrubbing capacity. This is why it takes less time and energy to finish those more difficult jobs with a pressure washer surface cleaner than a traditional pressure washing spray nozzle.
Still not convinced that investing in a pressure washer surface cleaner can save you valuable time and money, plus allow you to fit more clients into your schedule? Consider this fact: It takes about an hour and a half to clean the average 400 square foot driveway using a regular pressure washer nozzle; and only about 10 minutes to the same (or better) cleaning job using a surface cleaner. Now, just imagine how many more driveways you can complete, and paychecks you can receive in a typical workweek by switching from a rotating spray nozzle to a surface cleaner.
Gas Pressure Washers
November 1st, 2009Gas pressure washers are taking the work out of cleaning for homeowners and businesses alike. If you think of the fact that they give you 15 times the pressure of a garden hose, and use 1/5 of the water while doing it, it begins to make a lot of sense to own one. They can cut your cleaning time in half, and save you money!
Light homeowner gas pressure washers offer 1,000 – 1,500 PSI. Many cleaning jobs around the home can be done with this system, and cold water. However, stronger gas pressure washers will handle larger jobs when necessary and do them all quicker. Smaller units are generally cold water only, but it is easy to add hot water capability to any gas power washer. Hot water capability will aid in removing oil and grease substances. (Never use hot water in a cold-water-only system!) The important thing for any power washer is a good flow rate and adjustable pressure capability. (Not all models have adjustable pressure.) With a good flow rate, and a unit that has adjustable pressure, you can manipulate the output for many needs and keep the efficiency up.
Although gas pressure washers need more maintenance, use fuel, lubricants, and are a bit noisier than electric models, the smallest gas power washer is stronger than the largest electric washer…and it is portable. Gas pressure washers can be used in remote places and generally have more durable pumps than electric models.
When purchasing a pressure washer, always consider the pump. Is it commercial grade with a brass head? Does it have ceramic plungers and stainless steel valves? Preferred industrial pumps for pressure washers are Cat, General, or Comet pumps. They are triplex pumps with above-mentioned ceramic plungers and stainless steel valves. Always improving, there are now Cool-drive pumps that reduce heat build up 25% more than belt driven pumps. If you are planning on going into the business, or are already in business, you may want to consider a Cool-drive pump the next time you purchase a pump.
Good gas pressure washers should come with chemical injection capability and have several different size nozzles (one adjustable tip sounds handy, but it is nice to have more options), and pneumatic tires. The Briggs & Stratton engine or Honda engines are the most popular power sources for pressure washers.
There are at least eight gasoline models to choose from. Most have stainless steel mounting and thermal relief valves to prevent pump overheating, large gas tanks, insulated lances, hi-rated trigger guns, and 50’–100’ of non-marking pressurized hose. There are also units that are made to mount in the back of a pick-up truck. Other options are power washers that come with their own water storage tanks with 50–300 gallon capacities, swivel hose reels, and roto-molded tanks with automatic shut-off in case the machine runs dry.
Whether you are a homeowner needing only 2,000-4,000 PSI pressure washing power, or a contractor or industry requiring from 3,000-5,000 PSI capability, there is a power washing system for you. From cleaning gutters and toys, to stripping paint or unclogging drains for customers, to industrial duct, sewer, and equipment cleaning, gas pressure washers are real time and money savers for everybody.
