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Hi, my name is John Davison, the Pressure Washers Guru at LifeTips.
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Surge or Drop In PressureIf you experience constant surging or a drop in the pressure from your cold water pressure washer, it most likely has something to do with a blockage. This means that there is something partially blocking the spray coming from the nozzle, an obstruction in the hose, or possibly a damaged hose or valve. Start by removing and inspecting the nozzle. Make sure it is clear and there is nothing present that might clog it and impede the flow of water. If the nozzle is worn it might be necessary to replace it. Check for soap or solvent build-up as well. If all appears to be fine, move on to the hose. Check the inlet hose and filter to see if they need to be cleaned or replaced. Do the same for the discharge valves and valve spring. More than likely the problem you are having with the drop in pressure is due to a simple obstruction or worn nozzle or hose. If after cleaning and/or replacing these parts you still experience this problem, contact the manufacturer and ask them for assistance. Driveways & GaragesWhen you plan to use a power washer to clean your driveway and garage floor, a hot power washer is the best way to go. Hot water does a much better job getting rid of oil and grease from cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. That is exactly the kind of thing you want done when cleaning garages and pavement. Cold water does not have the same impact on oil slicks and grease as hot water. Combined with a multi-purpose degreaser and detergent, your hot water power washer will have your driveway sparkling by the time you are finished. Remember to use a water containment system in addition to your power washer. You do not want to wash all that grease and engine sludge from your garage and driveway out onto the street. Use the water containment system to properly gather and dispose of that waste. Try to avoid doing this on days where it is already very hot outside. Pouring hot water from a pressure washer on hot cement makes the cement exponentially hotter. Surface Cleaners & Your BusinessSurface cleaners can come in at anywhere between 8 inches and 38 inches in diameter. The versatility alone is one of the most impressive aspects of these devices. The larger sizes being perfect for practically any contractor use. They are ideal for cleaning driveways and getting rid of irritating grease or oil stains in cement. But they can just as easily be used to remove algae and fuel residue from the hull of a boat, or clean both basketball courts and bathrooms alike. The use of washer surface cleaners lowers the cost of labor substantially, since the jobs get done so much quicker than they would without surface cleaners. Whether you have a job that requires hot or cold water, surface cleaners can get it done. So when starting a business, surface cleaners can help you keep costs down and profits high by limiting the labor costs and maximizing your efficiency. By being able to cover more ground in less time than you would with a traditional wand, you can double or even triple the jobs that you can take on. From cleaning parking lots to saunas and restaurants, you’ll be able to maintain a variety of business with time and energy to spare. Hot Water SurfacesThere are certain surfaces that react better to hot water than others. These surfaces can withstand hot water pressure washers to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Metals are a perfect example. Metals react to hot water in a way similar to the pores on a human face opening up to steam. This allows the hot water and chemical cleaner to penetrate deeper into the surface and remove dirt, grime, graffiti and anything else. Wooden surfaces do not react well to hot water. Hot water tends to have a warping effect on wood. It causes the shape and structural stability of the surface to alter and weaken. This is why you would use a hot water power washer to clean a steal door or wall, but you would not use one to clean a wooden deck or roof. So before you use your new electric pressure washer, make sure you know which temperatures the intended surface can withstand. Why Use A Water Containment System?There are two main reasons why someone would want to use a water containment system. The first and most altruistic of the two is that it helps to protect the environment. What these systems allow you to do is properly dispose of chemical waste and stop it from entering the water supply via the sewage system or the soil in your neighborhood. You can do your part to keep Mother Earth healthy. Through the use of water recovery systems we can prevent pollution while still enjoying all the benefits that come from using pressure washers. The second reason why water recovery systems are a good idea is a little more selfish, but it still applies. That reason is of a legal nature. There are city, state and federal laws pertaining to the proper prevention of pollution and disposal of waste. If you allow chemical waste to enter the water supply and surrounding areas of you neighborhood, you could be legally held responsible. These are two glaring reasons why more people should be using water recovery systems every single day. Why is There Water in the Pressure Pump Oil?If you find water in your pump oil, there are a number of likely causes. Your pressure pump may have blown a pump head seal or a damaged pump head. Watery oil can also indicate that your piston packing needs to be replaced. If water or oil drips from the bottom of your pressure pump, inspect the following pressure washer pump parts: piston packing, O-ring plunger retainer, the oil seal, and the pump head seal. You should also look for a crack in the pump head. If you live in a humid climate you may simply need to change your oil more often, so if you've checked the other possibilities, take the excessive humidity into account before investing in pressure washer replacement parts. Leasing a Trailer Pressure WasherSometimes you just don’t have the money to buy what you need right now. You could wait a few weeks or months until you have the money for that trailer pressure washer, but what do you do in the meantime? UltimateWasher.com has an idea. They offer the option of leasing equipment. This way you have all the benefits of use and can make payments toward eventually owning the machine outright one day. For many people this is a better option than going without the services you desperately need from the system. And UltimateWasher.com will work with you to come up with a flexible monthly payment plan so that you can easily make the lease payments on time. Now you can hook that washer up to the back of your truck and head down to clean up the old boat. You could even use the leasing option for starting up a business like graffiti removal. Leasing could save you money to help start up your business and then finish off the payments once your business takes off. It is an option that can work out for all different types of people. Spray Patterns For Sewer JettersWhen using a sewer jetter for cleaning blocked drains, you may need to adjust the spray pattern depending on the task at hand. A complete obstruction will naturally require you to use a laser nozzle. Sometimes just punching through the obstruction isn't enough, and some flushing action is required to complete the job. Do you need to "punch and flush?" Use a laser or corner nozzle. This is especially helpful on longer lengths of pipe. When the obstruction is cleared, you may wish to use the sewer jetter to blast away any remaining scum or debris on the sides of the pipe. Set your spray pattern to 90 degrees for this job and you'll get it done with little trouble. Once this job is done, don't forget to run some hydrostatic testing to make sure your drain system is free of leaks or other compromises. Trailer Mounted Pressure WashersDo you own a boat that is in desperate need of a cleaning? Are you having trouble getting a pressure washer down to the boat to get the job done? That is what trailer mounted pressure washers are for. Now you can drive down to the lake or ocean with your trailer pressure washer in tow and get that boat looking spotless. These trailers from UltimateWasher.com sport 14-inch wheels that are ready for the road from the start. Hitch the trailer on to the back of your truck or van and you are on the road in no time with a nice clean boat waiting on the horizon. Trailer mounted pressure washers attach easily to your vehicle without leaving any scratches or dents. They also come loaded with the same features as their counterparts without the trailer hitch and wheels. Whether you need cold or hot water pressure washer trailers, UltimateWasher.com has an extensive selection along with all the possible accessories that you might need in any given situation. Buying The Right AccessoriesWhenever you are about to buy an accessory for your pressure washer system, ask yourself what you need to do with the washer. Be very specific about what you need and what you want to do. You want to be absolutely certain you are choosing the right parts before making a purchase. If you are thinking of getting a 12-foot-long power washer extension wand, but you might have use for an 18-footer down the line, why not just get the 18 now and save time and money? Plan ahead and you can end up buying one accessory that will suit all your future needs instead of re-buying something in a larger size or higher capacity because the first one you bought is not enough any more. This applies to nozzles, reels and pressure hoses, extension wands, brush attachments and more. If you are not sure about an item, try looking at some user reviews online. See what other people who bought the same accessory have to say about it and this will help steer you in the right direction toward the right product. And if you notice the performance level on one of your accessories taking a dive, replace it sooner rather than later so you don’t have to sit around waiting to complete a job because you don’t have the right equipment available. |
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