Pressure Washers: The Importance of Power
Pressure washers are designed for the most demanding applications in commercial and industrial setting. As such, these machines require the utmost power to accomplish their tasks.
In pressure washers, cleaning power is not a result of solely the level of pressure. It is, in fact, a combination of pressure levels, flow rates, and temperature. Pressure levels can range from 700 to 7000 PSI. Lower pressure levels are ideal for applications like auto detailing, where a less force is needed to minimize any risk of damage to the surface being cleaned. High pressure levels, on the other hand, can be used to blast away even the toughest grease from flooring, equipment, machinery, and more.
The flow rate is the actual volume of water that exits the machine, often dictated in GPM or Gallons per Minute. The lower the flow rate is, the more water efficient the pressure washers are. Higher flow rates use much more water, but they also greatly speed up the pressure washing application.
Temperature levels also affect the power of pressure washers. These machines are available in cold water, hot water, steam, or multi-function models. Cold water machines are ideal for lighter residential and commercial applications; whereas hot water machines can handle more heavy-duty degreasing applications due to the use of heat. Neither one of these temperature options is as powerful as steam. Capable of reach up to 330°F, steam pressure washers speed up the pressure washing job by dissolving residues more readily. |
