Posts Tagged ‘pressure-washers’

Coil Service

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Scale Removal
Running an acid solution through the coil is a solution for scale buildup developed in the early days of steam cleaning. Since water in a steam cleaner is heated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and beyond, impurities precipitate out faster, and scale can be more of a problem than in a hot water high pressure cleaner. (more…)

Internal Combustion Engines

Introduction To Gasoline Engine Care and Maintenance

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Proper care of a cleaner’s gasoline engine can go a long way to keeping it in continuous operation with minimal downtime. One-or two-cylinder, general purpose internal combustion engines are widely used to power portable high pressure cleaners. (more…)

The Electric Motor

Introduction To Electric Motors

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Electric motors power the majority of hot water pressure cleaners in service today. Many electric motors suitable for use in high pressure cleaning are available. Unsuitable motors, however, are often used. The most suitable motors are totally enclosed or washdown duty motors especially designed for use in damp environments. (more…)

Agricultural Opportunites For Power Washing

Pressure washing on the farm.

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Pressure washers are ideal for cleaning most types of farm equipment, barns, wheel tractors, sprayers, seeders, reapers, trucks, plows, compactors, hay equipment, grain drying and milk drawing equipment. (more…)

Unloader Valve Service

Rebuilding The Flow-Actuated Unloader Valve

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The K-5 and K-7 designs are typical of flow unloaders. A number of manufacturers make unloaders of this type including Suttner, Giant, Cat and others. This unloader type can be rebuilt using a vise and minimal tools. Care should be taken to not scratch or damage the unloader during rebuilding. Special care should be taken to not damage internal surfaces and parts. (more…)

The Legacy Industrial Spray Gun

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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…)

Soap Nozzles

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The chemical injector tip, also known as the soap nozzle, is the pressure washer nozzle that is used when applying any form of chemical onto the surface that runs through your washer. (more…)

Cleaning System Maintenance

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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…)

Chemical Delivery Systems

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Types Of Chemical Delivery

Getting the cleaning chemical to the surface to be cleaned requires the chemical solution either be sprayed on the surface separately or delivered along with the water spray from the cleaning system. Most high-pressure cleaners allow for automatic delivery of chemicals through the system. (more…)

Flow Switches

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Introduction To The Flow Switch

The flow switch is a safety device, which prevents burner firing when water flow is interrupted. The switch body is plumbed into the fluid system so that water flows through it when the system is operating and the trigger gun valve is open. (more…)