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Jobs For The Pressure Washer

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Cleaning Trucks

Fleet washing with the units on the company’s site is perhaps the most profitable method of cleaning trucks. The cleaning unit is set up in one position and the drivers bring the trucks through as though it was a car wash. (more…)

The Fluid System

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Some Basic Principles on the Fluid System
The high pressure cleaner’s fluid system is centered on the pump and includes the high pressure hose, unloader valve, safety valve, trigger gun and nozzle as well as the heat exchange coil in that it transports and contains fluid within the system. (more…)

The Dump Gun

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The Dump Gun

A dump gun avoids the pressure spike by simply re-routing the flow of water at the gun. (more…)

Trigger Spray Gun System

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In most pressure cleaning equipment, the pump motor is turned on and off at the machine. The operator, however, may be cleaning as far as 100 feet away. When he wants to stop spraying water he needs a way to stop water flow without walking back to the machine. The trigger gun and unloader provide that kind of control literally at the operator’s fingertips. The valves in the trigger gun and unloader can be thought of as a pair of traffic cops, directing the "traffic flow" of water in the cleaning system. (more…)

Fittings

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Common Fittings

Most fittings used in the industry are made of brass, but other materials ranging from steel to pvc may be used for fittings. The pressure and temperature handled by the fitting gives you an indication of what type of fitting can be used in a specific installation. (more…)

Pressure Washer Maintenance

Cleaning and examining your pressure washer on schedule will save you time and money.

Cleaning and examining both your pressure washer and the accessories you use with it, before and after each use, will help you avoid problems with performance, and will save you money on parts and repairs. Refer to your owner manual for special guidelines that are appropriate to your pressure washer’s make and model. O-rings keep the spray wand and hose connections tight and leak free, while screen (or high pressure) filters help prevent debris from clogging hoses and damaging the water pump. Through normal operation of the pressure washer these parts can become clogged, worn, or damaged so they should be cleaned or replaced before the unit is operated. (more…)