August 24th, 2011 
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The Legacy Industrial trigger gun offers industrial OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and aftermarket replacement quality for the pressure cleaning industry. This spray gun features an optimal spray angle with a 14% less trigger force (LTF). (more…)
August 3rd, 2011 vdate 
The Equipment Check
The Comprehensive Equipment Check is a step-by-step procedure for determining if a cleaning system is in proper working order. This check goes through the cleaner’s major systems helping to detect maintenance needs and potential service problems. The equipment check should be performed monthly or after any period of particularly heavy usage, especially if the equipment was used in a harsh or hostile environment. (more…)
April 13th, 2011 vdate 
Protection Against Excessive Pressure
The pressure relief or pop-off valve is a simple pressure-relieving safety device. When system pressure reaches a predetermined point, the valve opens and releases water from the system to the atmosphere. The pressure relief valve functions as sort of a circuit breaker for water. (more…)
March 23rd, 2011 vdate 
Introduction To Electricity
Many system controls are for incorporate electrical switches. To fully understand their action, you need to understand how electricity works and how to test circuits. It does not take a genius to understand how electricity works. The first step is understanding how electricity is measured. (more…)
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No Comments » December 8th, 2010 vdate October 27th, 2010 vdate 
The High Pressure Hose
High pressure or steam hose carries the water flow from the pump to the unloader valve and onward to the trigger gun or lance. Hose used to handle fluid under pressure is made up of three components: a tube to contain the fluid, reinforcement to help the tube contain high internal pressure and an outer cover to protect the reinforcement. (more…)
July 30th, 2010 vdate 
The telescoping wand can keep your feet flat on the ground and extend your reach one, two or even three stories high. (more…)
May 27th, 2010 vdate Spray Lances
The nozzle is separated from the gun by a lance. This is essentially an extension pipe, generally a piece of pipe threaded at both ends. The terms "lance" and "wand" may be used interchangeably. In most cases, these extensions are built with some kind of insulated grip to increase operator control and protect the operator’s hand when hot water is being sprayed. (more…)
March 18th, 2010 vdate 
Controlling Flow from the Cleaning System
The trigger gun and unloader valve are the two main components of the most common control and safety system for high pressure cleaning equipment. (more…)
March 16th, 2010 vdate 
Produce up to 45% more work with 20% less sand with this heavy-duty industrial grade sand blast kit. It will remove coatings from almost any surface, such as metal, heavy graffiti accumulations, and paint preparation. (more…)
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