A Guide to Buying Electric Pressure Washers

by Lauren Zwiebel

Electric pressure washers have a number of uses, especially for indoor cleaning. The advantages of these machines are appealing to many users. They do not produce any exhaust, which makes them safe for indoor cleaning. They operate much quieter than fuel powered machine, which is useful if there are employees, customers, and guests in the building while the cleaning process is being done. In addition, they are often cheaper to run because they do not require any fuels for powering or heating.

All these advantages make electric pressure washers attractive to many potential buyers. However, features and specifications must also be considered before purchasing an electric pressure washing machine. The following advice will help in deciding which machine is best for you.

All Electric or Partially Electric?

There are two types of electric pressure washers: those both powered and heated by electricity and those powered by electricity, but heated by fuel. Both systems offer safer use due to limited or no exhaust production. However, if a fuel powered machine is necessary, as in areas where electricity is not available, Daimer® offers Long Hose Technology that helps operators reach up to 300 feet away without moving the machine. This means the pressure cleaner can be left outside, where there is adequate ventilation, while the work is completed indoors.

Features and Specifications

It is important to consider both pressure level and temperature settings when purchasing a machine. Light cleaning jobs can be completed with non-heated machines and moderate pressure levels. However, for industrial degreasing jobs, steam pressure washers with temperatures up to 330°F are ideal. Tri-mode machines, such as Daimer®’s Super Max™ 7000 powered by electricity and heated by fuel, are the most versatile and are capable of acting as cold water, hot water, and steam pressure washers. Daimer® offers many of their machines with low flow rates, which are useful for indoor areas with little drainage. For stubborn cleaning applications, try Daimer®’s Eco-Green® line of green cleaners. They are safe, non-toxic alternatives to harmful chemicals.

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A Guide to Cold Water Pressure Washers

by Lauren Zwiebel

There are three basic types of pressure washers available for purchase on the market today: cold water machines, hot water machines, and steam pressure cleaners. Choosing a machine based on temperature can help you complete job applications quickly and effectively.

Cold water pressure washers do not provide heated output. These machines are ideal for applications where heat is not needed, such as cleaning light dirt and stains from concrete or buildings. Hot water machines provide temperature levels up to 210°F. These machines are often used for applications that require heat to break down stains and dirt. In addition, there are also steam pressure cleaners that can reach temperatures up to 330°F. These machines are ideal for degreasing and heavy industrial cleaning tasks. For those requiring all three types of output, tri-mode machines are available.

Among these machines, cold water pressure washers are the least expensive, as these machines do not have a heating element. In many cases, the output pressure of these machines can compensate lack of temperature. Cleaning chemicals, such as Daimer®’s Eco-Green® line of green cleaners, can be used as well for additional cleaning power when using the machine. As a result, many cleaning companies consider cold water machines as the most cost effective. The following are some tips to select good quality cold water pressure washers.

Pressure Level

Output pressure of cold water machines can vary up to 8000 psi. For residential and light commercial uses, a pressure level of around 1000 psi to 1500 psi would suffice. For industrial applications, machines should offer an output pressure in the range of 3000 psi or above.

Another important specification is flow rate. It denotes the quantity of water passed on to the surface and is expressed in gallons per minute. Usually, flow rate increases with the increase in output pressure. However, in some cases, such as auto detailing, machines with low flow rates are preferred.

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Benefits of Tri-mode Pressure Washers

by Lauren Zwiebel

Tri-mode pressure washers offer a variety of advantages over other pressure washing equipment. Because of their advantageous versatility and cleaning power, many professionals choose tri-mode machines, enabling them to complete a wide range of job applications include auto detailing, degreasing, and equipment cleaning.

What Are Tri-mode Machines?

Conventional pressure washers provide only one or two kinds of output: heated and non-heated. Hot water output can reach a maximum of 210°F, while non-heated machines disperse water at room temperature or inlet temperature. Tri-mode machines, on the other hand, can provide three types of output: cold water, hot water, and steam. The added advantage of steam temperatures up to 330°F helps soften stains created by dirt and grease.

For added cleaning power, tri-mode machines by Daimer® are offered with pressure levels up to 3500 psi. This enables operators to soften the most challenging deposits while blasting them away with high powered output. For lighter applications or for cleaning heat-sensitive surfaces, cold water and hot water modes can also be used. This versatility ensures the right level of output for virtually all applications.

Advantages

The main advantage of tri-mode pressure washers is their versatility. One such machine, Daimer®’s Super Max™ 15200, includes tri-mode capabilities along with pressure levels of 1000 psi and a flow rate of 2 GPM. This machine is ideal for auto detailing, cleaning factory floors, and cleaning other hard surfaces in areas where mobility isn't necessary, as this machine is stationary. However, utilizing Daimer®’s Long Hose Technology, operators of this stationary pressure cleaner can reach areas up to 300 feet away. Optional multi-gun operation enables two people to use the pressure washer at the same time to quicken the cleaning process.

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Should You Purchase a Truck Mounted Pressure Washer?

by Lauren Zwiebel

When buying pressure washers, there are a number of different options to consider such as power method, pressure level, flow rate, and heated or non-heated configurations. Another feature in many commercial pressure washers is mobility, an important factor to consider when you need to clean different parts of the same building or need to take the machine along to a client’s location.

Truck mounted pressure washers are specifically designed for commercial and industrial use. They can be transported longer distances than stationary or wheel-mounted machines. They can run continuously for hours and withstand high temperatures and pressure levels better than home use machines. You have the option of purchasing electric, propane, gas, or diesel powered truck mounted machines. Propane, gas, and diesel engines provide additional mobility benefits over electric motors, as proximity to a source of electricity is not required.

Heated mobile pressure washers have a heating device that requires heating fuel such as oil or kerosene. These may be bulkier than cold water machines which could affect the machine’s mobility. However, heated machines offer many advantages over non-heated machines, primarily because heat is a very effective cleaning component.

Therefore, you need to assess whether your business cleaning requirements would be best handled with truck mounted pressure washers. In general, truck mounted machines are ideal for cleaning and janitorial services, as well as mobile car washers.

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Super Max® 6120SCW

by Lauren Zwiebel

The NEW Super-Max® 6120SCW is one of Daimer®’s steam pressure washers designed for use in auto detailing and mobile car wash applications. These powerful pressure washers boast immense pressure levels of 1000 psi and high steam temperatures up to 300ºF, but with a low flow rate of only .5 GPM. As such, these low-moisture pressure washers are designed to clean vehicles effectively without harming vehicle surfaces.

The 6120SCW pressure washers can be used for a number of auto detailing applications, including: cleaning engines, cleaning vehicle exteriors, and melting snow and ice. These pressure washers will effectively remove dirt, mud, bugs, tar, grease, brake dust, salt, tree sap, oil, and more from virtually all vehicle surfaces.

These low-moisture pressure washers come standard with an 8” trigger wand for up-close cleaning and a 3’ trigger wand for all other pressure washing applications. And, each of these wands is very durable.

Best of all, users do not have to risk damage to their cars or other vehicles. Other pressure washers with high flow rates produce large amounts of waste, making them highly inefficient for cleaning vehicles. And dry vapor cleaners require continuous wiping which can lead to scratching the paint. The Super Max® 6120SCW pressure washers are the only alternative in the industry for the most powerful and most efficient machine for car and auto detailing.

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