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Gas-Powered Pressure Washer Storage
Pressure washer safety includes proper storage. If you need to store gas-powered pressure washers for an extended time, keep the following safety tips in mind:
Do not store a gas-powered pressure washer with fuel in the gas tank.
Disconnect the fuel line to make sure no gas is trapped there.
The fuel tank may vent fumes, even when empty. Never store your gas-powered pressure washer in an area with ventilation access into living spaces or office areas.
Empty the contents of the power washer gas tank only in an approved container, and put the container on the ground when transferring fuel from the pressure washer to the container. Never transfer fuel to a container sitting on a truck bed, shelf or other elevated surface. The risk of ignition due to static electricity is too great.
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Avoiding High Pressure Wood Damage
The short answer is: You'd better believe it. Any pressures above 1000 psi can do a number on wood. How. High power pressure washing can cause splintering and raise Cain with the grain. ‘Raising the grain', as woodologists call it, happens when you turn up the pressure too high. The high-pressure stream of water washes away the softer “heartwood” from between the harder growth veins, leaving very ungrovy grooves. Experienced power washer operators can use higher pressures without gouging the wood by standing further away from the surface being cleaned.
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Cleaning Gutters Without Ladder
Cleaning gutters has never been something people look forward to all that much. Mostly because in the past it involved climbing up on a ladder and scooping out all the muck and debris by hand. Not exactly and appealing activity. But those days are gone.
Instead, all you need is the telescoping wand and gutter cleaner extension for your pressure washer and you are in business. With those attachments you can spray water up to 24 feet in the air. The telescoping wand allows you to reach up to the level of the gutters and the gutter cleaner extension lets you navigate your way in there and scoop out the debris, clearing any blockages. You can also use the pressure washer to clean the outside of the gutters, too. This helps to spruce up the outward appearance of your house.
There are no ladders required any more. Now you can clean gutters out while both feet are planted firmly on the ground. It also takes a fraction of the time it used to, and your hands stay clean the whole time.
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After the Washing...
An air blower is the tool you see used after water damage to quickly dry out flooded areas. Air blowers are good additions to your BE pressure washer inventory. This handy little tool can help dry surfaces much faster once the washing job is done. Whether you have concerns about a slippery shop floor, or you just want to help the drying process along on a section of newly-washed fence, the air blower is a very good investment. Air blowers can also be used to help improve air circulation in other areas where pressure washers are often needed--auto body shops, aircraft hangers, etc.
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Trailer Mounted Pressure Washer Water Tanks
Trailer pressure washers come in a variety of configurations. Some come without a water tank included, so if you plan on purchasing such a model make sure the size of your tank conforms to the load rating of the trailer.
Single-axle trailer mounted pressure washer trailers usually carry water tanks which hold 200 to 300 gallons of water.
Double-axle trailer pressure washers carry heavier loads, upwards of 500 gallons. It's important to read the specs and choose a hot water pressure washer trailer carefully. These items are considered special orders and are often non-returnable.
It's better to purchase a trailer mounted pressure washer that comes with the water tank included to avoid problems with size and shape compatibility, load rating, and other factors. It's also a good idea to check the highway laws in your state in case you need to purchase accessories to make the trailer "street-legal," such was add-on brake lights, reverse lights, or warning flags. You may be able to purchase these accessories when you place your trailer mounted pressure washer order.
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High Pressure Hoses
When you are looking to buy a high pressure hose for your washer system, you want something that is going to be lightweight but durable. That way it is not an amazing feat of physical strength just to lift it, but you know it can still stand up to some harsh conditions.
Many of the high pressure washer hoses available from UltimateWasher.com can handle up to 5000 PSI and temperatures of about 300 degrees Fahrenheit. They can also be used with both hot and cold water. So these hoses are strong without being cumbersome to lift.
But with high pressure hoses you need hose reels as well. Reels can be mounted on a wall or carried by hand. Mounting a hose reel will save you space on the ground and is ideal for car wash businesses. Obviously the ones that can be carried are more portable and are best for personal use.
Either way, the reel helps to increase the durability and overall life of the hose. Models from UltimateWashers.com have an added durability, in that they have a hard, powder-coat paint and use constant tension to prevent the reel from unwinding more than you want it to.
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