Now that we have a basic understanding of PSI, GPMs and cleaning units-- how does one begin to decide which unit is best for their needs? Glad you asked. Let's talk HOME, PROFESSIONAL and INDUSTRIAL units.
First, let's talk home usage. If the pressure washer will be used for 100 hours or less per year, you can invest in a less expensive unit specifically designed for the home. Often, these will be a cold water gas unit (2700 PSI or below or 5.5 HP or less) or an electric unit (1500 PSI or below with 15 amps, 110v).
Now, on to professional usage. Professional usage is actually defined as anyone using the unit 100 or more hours per year (up to 1,000 hours). So if you have heavy home usage, this could be you too. Professional units are made with much more durable parts-- which increases both the cost and the life of the unit.
Lastly, we have the industrial pressure washers. They are designed to be used from 1,000 to 2,000 hours per year in industrial-type environments. They feature the best parts-- including forged brass pump heads and stainless steel valves-- to withstand operation for 8 hours per day... every day! They feature belt-drive or gear-drive systems while the electric systems have at least 1600-1800 RPM TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) motors. Totally.
Hopefully, you now know what TYPE of pressure you need. In our next blog, we will discuss whether to choose a hot water or cold water unit as well as making sure you are choosing the right pressure and flow. Keep your questions coming to amy@egarden.com and check out our full selection of pressure washers at 855Sheller.com.
For light reading-- Fact Sheets!
Fact Sheet about Gas Gear Drive models
Fact Sheet about Hot Water models
Fact Sheet about 220-440V Electric models
Fact Sheet about Electric 110V models
Fact Sheet about Electric 230 V and Stationary models
Fact Sheet about the Sweeper 2 + 2
First, let's talk home usage. If the pressure washer will be used for 100 hours or less per year, you can invest in a less expensive unit specifically designed for the home. Often, these will be a cold water gas unit (2700 PSI or below or 5.5 HP or less) or an electric unit (1500 PSI or below with 15 amps, 110v).
If you are like me, you are likely wondering how many hours one normally uses a pressure washer around the house. Market research shows that the average home owner uses their pressure washer 20 or less hours per year. A consumer pressure washer is designed to last about 250-400 usage hours. They are manufactured to be sturdy yet with less expensive parts than professional use. This keeps costs down but keep in mind that repairing a home-use unit may cost more than replacing the entire unit.
Now, on to professional usage. Professional usage is actually defined as anyone using the unit 100 or more hours per year (up to 1,000 hours). So if you have heavy home usage, this could be you too. Professional units are made with much more durable parts-- which increases both the cost and the life of the unit.
Lastly, we have the industrial pressure washers. They are designed to be used from 1,000 to 2,000 hours per year in industrial-type environments. They feature the best parts-- including forged brass pump heads and stainless steel valves-- to withstand operation for 8 hours per day... every day! They feature belt-drive or gear-drive systems while the electric systems have at least 1600-1800 RPM TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) motors. Totally.
Most often, it is the unloader valve that will cause problems on a pressure washer. Consider the quality of the unloader value when choosing a pressure washer-- specifically an industrial one.
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| Example of a Kranzle Dirt Killer External Unloader |
Hopefully, you now know what TYPE of pressure you need. In our next blog, we will discuss whether to choose a hot water or cold water unit as well as making sure you are choosing the right pressure and flow. Keep your questions coming to amy@egarden.com and check out our full selection of pressure washers at 855Sheller.com.
For light reading-- Fact Sheets!
Fact Sheet about Gas Gear Drive models
Fact Sheet about Hot Water models
Fact Sheet about 220-440V Electric models
Fact Sheet about Electric 110V models
Fact Sheet about Electric 230 V and Stationary models
Fact Sheet about the Sweeper 2 + 2
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