Pressure Washers are Essential Machines for Public Works Departments

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are necessary machines found in public works departments for cleaning streets, highways, and sidewalks. These powerful cleaning machines are suitable for rough use on hard and rugged surfaces. Just like with other consumer products, the quality and effectiveness of pressure washing machines vary across different brands. The following are some tips to select the most suitable product for cleaning streets, pavement, roads, and other public places.

Mobile versus Stationary
Mobile pressure washers are more suitable for cleaning outdoor areas where the machine will need to be transported, as in the cleaning of streets. However, if the cleaning is limited to one area of a building, a stationary pressure washing machine with a long hose will be adequate. Daimer® offers pressure cleaners with Long Hose Technology that can extend up to 300 feet while still maintaining pressure levels.

What Kind of Mobile Equipment is Needed?
When selecting mobile pressure washers, it is always better to opt for machines driven by fuel. Electric machines are useful, but they might be rendered ineffective by the lack of electric plug points in outdoor locations. Gasoline, propane, or diesel-powered machines have no such problems, as these fuels are readily available in most places.

Fuel-powered systems, however, can generate exhaust, making them insufficient for indoor applications without proper ventilation. Additionally, the lack of portability of electric powered systems can be overcome with the addition of a generator.

Other Features
It is better to select pressure washers with a high pressure level and output temperature. The Super Max™ 12500 GE from Daimer® is a mobile, tri-mode machine with pressure levels of 3000 psi and steam temperatures reaching up to 330°F. In addition, Daimer® also supplies Eco-Green® cleaning chemicals for graffiti removal, degreasing, adhesive removal, and other various applications found by public works departments.

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How to Use Pressure Washers for Removing Graffiti

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are some of the most forceful machines when it comes to cleaning power. That is exactly the reason why these are the preferred machines for removing graffiti from public places and commercial buildings, such as shopping malls.

How They Work

Pressure washers work by pumping high pressured water or wet steam output to walls and floors that blast away almost all kinds of stains and impurities from the surface. Such a powerful output can remove virtually any type of graffiti regardless of the type of material used. In addition, Daimer®, a leading distributor of cleaning equipment, offers green cleaning solutions for graffiti removal in addition to a line of advanced pressure washers. The Eco-Green® Graffiti Remover solution helps in eliminating graffiti without damaging the surface.

The following are some tips to select the best pressure washers for cleaning up walls and floors.

Learn Specifications

For any pressure washing machine, one of the most important specifications is the pressure level. The higher the pressure level, the more powerful the machine becomes. Pressure levels range from 750 psi to 8000 psi. Machines with medium range pressure levels are suitable for graffiti removal.

In addition, output temperature is an important specification. Some pressure washers give both hot water and cold water outputs, while some other machines are tri-mode machines that offer hot and cold water outputs as well as steam. One such machine is the Super Max™ 12860. This machine offers pressure levels of 3000 psi, a flow rate of 5.0 GPM, and tri-mode capabilities for a range of cleaning projects. The steam output has a temperature of 330°F and is the most effective in removing graffiti.

Flow rate is another important specification. In most machines, the higher the pressure level, the higher the flow rate. However, if there is a lack of drainage near the facility, then one might need a high pressure washing machine with a low flow rate.

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Non-Heated Pressure Washers for Agricultural Equipment

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are available in both heated and non-heated models. Heated models have a device that heats water to high temperatures. Non-heated models lack this heating option. Heated pressure washers are the best for removing grease, sugar, protein, and similar organic compounds from surfaces. However, you do not need heat for all pressure washing applications.

Washing tools, such as agricultural equipment, does not necessarily require heat, unless the tools or parts are very greasy. High pressure levels and flow rates can remove most stains, mud, and dust from farm implements. Plant sap, manure, and water stains can also be cleared using non-heated pressure washers. Besides farming equipment, non-heated pressure washers can also clean storage areas.

Cold water pressure washers are powered by electricity or gasoline. The Super Max™ 8780 is an electric pressure washer with 4 GPM flow rate and pressure levels peaking at 4000 psi. This machine can be optionally fitted with a wet sandblasting system for removing rust, paint, and similar substances from the surface of tools.

The Super Max™ 8950C-840 is powered by gasoline. It has a pressure level of 5000 psi and a flow rate of 5 GPM. Gasoline powered pressure washers are ideal for outdoor use, because they do not require you to stay near an electricity source for operating the machine. This machine is not suitable for indoor use, as the gasoline powered engine emits exhaust. The Super Max™ 8950C-840 can be mounted on a trailer, making it a portable machine.

To enhance the power of these cold water systems for more demanding applications, pair them with Eco-Green® green chemicals. For more information visit http://pressure-washer-usa.blogspot.com/2010/06/non-heated-pressure-washers-for.html 

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Pressure Washers With 100% Wet Steam – What Do They Offer Users?

by Lauren Zwiebel

Steam pressure washers offer high temperatures coupled with high pressure levels. The heat, in combination with high pressure levels, can blast away much of the accumulated grease, chemical deposits, and dirt present on the surface. Because of the high temperatures, many tanks can be completed with lower pressure levels. That is why the lowest pressure level on some machines is 750 psi, enough to remove dirt without damaging the surface. You can purchase machines with pressure levels as high as 3000 psi for more vigorous cleaning. Flow rates on steam pressure washers vary from 1.4 GPM to 5 GPM.

Besides superheated steam at high pressure levels, these pressure washers provide users the option to use detergents for extra cleanliness. A separate siphon hose is used to clean the surface with detergent.

Another important part of steam pressure washers is the heating coils. The heating coils should be made from stainless steel to ensure longer life and better performance. The heating fuel can be propane, gasoline, diesel, or heating oil.

The motor can be powered either by electricity or by gas or propane. Electric pressure washers are used indoors and outdoors, while non-electric machines should be used in outdoors areas when a reliable electricity source is not found. If you need a machine that is easy to transport, purchase mobile equipment that are either wheel mounted or can be set up on trailers.

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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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Benefits of Tri-Mode Pressure Washers

by Lauren Zwiebel

Tri-mode pressure washers provide three outputs: cold water, hot water, and steam. The machines allow users to select one machine for handling different cleaning applications, as opposed to three.

Cold Water and Hot Water Output

Many machines on the market provide cold water and hot water outputs. Cold water output means the water released by the gun is at room temperature. The water or cleaning solution are not heated at all. Hot water output has a temperature of 210°F. These pressure washers have a heating element that raises the output temperature of the water, enabling operators to more readily soften and blast away hardened deposits.

Steam Output

Steam output goes one step further than hot water output. The steam output has a temperature of 330°F. Pressure washers that provide steam output have the maximum cleaning efficiency and can easily dissolve a host of stubborn substances.

Tri-Mode Machines

To clean a variety of surfaces, you will need a cleaning machine with different temperature ranges. Machines with steam output have higher cleaning efficiency, but these are not suitable for cleaning delicate or heat-sensitive surfaces, nor is this enhanced power necessary for lighter applications. The surfaces should be sturdy enough to withstand the high-pressure levels and high-temperature output.

Now, with the introduction of tri-mode pressure washers, you can use a single machine to clean almost all kinds of surfaces.

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Pressure Washers — Key Parts Guide

by Lauren Zwiebel

To select the best pressure washer, the user must have a basic understanding of parts. The motor or engine is the most important part of a pressure washer, as it powers the entire machine. Daimer®’s electric motors are powerful NEMA certified devices, which guarantees energy efficiency and optimal functioning. Pressure washers using gasoline or propane, instead of electricity, have powerful engines up to 20 HP for heavy duty outdoor cleaning applications.

Pressure washers using heat rely on the quality of the heating device to determine how long the machine will last and how well the machine will function. Most home use machines use aluminum heating coils, which cannot withstand high temperatures for too long. In contrast, Daimer® machines have stainless steel heat exchange coils or schedule 80 heating coils, which enable quick heating and continuous operation.

The trigger gun and wand are crucial to apply water to the surface. A trigger wand with an easy disconnect option increases functionality. Additionally productivity enhancement comes from Daimer's unique AST® Automatic Shutoff Technology™. Electric models with AST® shut down the motor and pump after 30 seconds of inactivity to reduce wear on the machine. Not only does this prolong the life of the machine, it also makes it easier for users who work at a distance from the machine to take a break without constantly returning to the unit to switch it on and off.

Pay attention to the type of nozzle when you purchase pressure washers. The angle of the nozzle's opening is an important factor in the cleaning process. Daimer® pressure washing machines have nozzles that blast water out at 15°, 25°, and 40°. A specialized steam nozzle is also available. Hoses need to be long enough for convenient cleaning without requiring one to move the machine frequently.

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Pressure Washing Applications in Restaurants

by Lauren Zwiebel

Before pressure washers became standard cleaning equipment in commercial kitchens and food processing units, hygiene was a major issue. The dining areas would be spotless and gleaming, but the kitchens were often messy and unclean. Thick layers of grease, with an added layer of dust or hydrocarbon deposits, and the endless hard work of trying to scrape off the dirt summed up what happened in the kitchens after hours.

Thankfully, more advanced pressure washers have made the task of kitchen cleaning much simpler and faster. Today,heated and non-heated cleaning equipment is used for removing grime through a jet of water released at high pressure levels. Daimer® offers an array of systems for different cleaning tasks: including cold water, hot water, steam, and tri-mode pressure washing systems.

Daimer® offers cold water machines, for example, that an reach pressure levels of 7000 psi, releasing water at a flow rate of up to 9 GPM. Green cleaners mixed with non-heated water can remove much of the dry, loose dirt, such as dust or food particles that are not removed using cold water alone. For these applications, Daimer®'s hot water and steam systems offer enhanced cleaning power, however, due to the ability of high temperature to dissolve grease and other stubborn stains. While these systems do not require additional detergents, pairing them with green cleaners will enhance the speed and overall efficiency of the cleaning process. For example, utilizing Eco-Green® Ultra-Power™ Degreaser with a pressure cleaner quickly dissolves and eliminates stubborn grease deposits on kitchen floors and other surfaces.

Using a pressure washer, you can clean the exhaust system such as ducts and hoods. A weekly wash will keep floors and tiles shiny and grime free. However, the pressure level and flow rate must be considered for such applications, as high pressure levels may damage delicate surfaces and high flow rates can cause flooding if used in areas without proper drainage. Do not forget the restaurant exteriors – the porch, parking lot, and waste receptacles are places that turn dirty and smelly if not cleaned regularly using high pressure equipment. 

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Why Pressure Washers are Ideal for Degreasing

by Lauren Zwiebel

When it comes to the degreasing, pressure washers are not only safer than most chemicals, they are more effective as well. Relying on harsh chemicals to clear up heavy grease is not only harmful for the user; it can also leave behind toxic traces, as well. Though, trying to remove grease manually can be a near-impossible task as heavy grease is one of the toughest substances to remove. A pressure washing machine, on the other hand, offers effective cleaning power without the use of harmful chemicals. To safely enhance the power of pressure washing systems for the most demanding applications, one may consider the use of green chemicals with their machine.

Daimer® offers a wide range of cold water, hot water and steam pressure washers to suit different cleaning needs. To understand how a pressure washing machine can be effective in removing grease, it helps to know how these systems work. Pressure washers use the power and force of pressurized water to blast away dirt from the surface. Not only do pressure washing machines have different pressure levels, the nozzles can be adjusted for different spray configurations, as well.

When it comes to degreasing, steam pressure washers are often the best choice. Hot water systems can be used for light degreasing tasks or with the addition of a green degreaser. While cold water systems are not the first choice for degreasing, they can accomplish this task if an additional degreasing chemical is used. For industrial cleaning jobs that deal with heavy grease, steam pressure washing machines offer the necessary steam cleaning power coupled with high pressure levels. This allows operators to soften grease deposits so they can be washed away easily. 

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Tough Degreasing Jobs? Leave It to Pressure Washers

by Lauren Zwiebel

One way to determine the power of pressure washers is to look at their temperature options. Reputable distributors like Daimer® now offer an exciting range of pressure cleaning machines that utilize cold water, hot water, or steam to accomplish the cleaning process. To handle highly challenging cleaning jobs, heated versions of pressure cleaning equipment is recommended. Since such power cleaners eject hot water or steam at high temperatures, they are extremely effective in dissolving and removing dirt, grime, stains, oil, and grease from different surfaces.

Choosing heated versions of pressure washers are a good idea especially when you need to clean greasy industrial surfaces in food manufacturing plants. Power cleaners that eject cold water are often unsuitable for such situations. The cold water will change the greasy deposits into clumps that can be very difficult to clean unless a degreasing chemical is used as well, like Eco-Green® Ultra-Power™ Degreaser. On the other hand, the hot water or steam generated by heated models of pressure washers will almost instantly dissolve greasy deposits, enabling the machine to easily blast these deposits away.

The Super Max™ 12800 is among the top selling models of Daimer®'s pressure washers. This trailer-mountable, tri-mode pressure cleaner can generate cold water, hot water, or steam, enabling users to tack virtually every cleaning application. With a moderate flow rate of 2 GPM, high steam temperatures reaching up to 330°F, and a moderate pressure level of 1000 PSI, the Super Max™ 12800 can effectively eliminate stains and grease from various surfaces like stone, brick, floors, stainless steel, stone, driveways, sidewalks, and industrial equipment.

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Pressure Cleaners – Versatile, Powerful, and Affordable

by Lauren Zwiebel

Pressure washers are second to none when it comes to attaining exceptional cleaning results without lots of scrubbing, wiping, and mopping. Pressure washing equipment from Daimer® is among the most trusted models in the world. Take the case of the Super Max™ 8900C-525 from Daimer®. This pressure cleaner is an amazing cleaning force that utilizes a jet of highly pressurized water to effectively blast away dirt, grime, grease, and stains from a variety of surfaces.

Until recently, the use of pressure washers and steam pressure cleaners was limited to industrial settings only. However, the operating ease, effectiveness, and affordability of pressure washing machines, such as the Super Max™ 8900C-525, quickly made them popular for a range of uses like cleaning floors, walls, industrial equipment, driveways, sidewalks, drains, and more.

With a flow rate of 5 GPM and pressure levels of 2500 psi, pressure washers like the Super Max™ 8900C-525 are perfect for making nearly every cleaning chore a fast, easy, and enjoyable process. The cold water output of this machine with moderate pressure levels enables users to blast away most substances. However, these machines lack the additional cleaning power afforded by heated systems. Powered by gasoline, this is the ideal system for outdoor applications where an electrical supply may not be available. However, care should be taken if used indoors, as gasoline powered pressure washers do emit exhaust.

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Benefits of Using Hot Water Pressure Washers

by Lauren Zwiebel

One main factor that determines the cleaning force of pressure washers is the available temperature options. Daimer® now brings you an amazing range of cold water, hot water, and steam based pressure cleaning machines. For challenging cleaning tasks, it is a good idea to purchase hot water or steam pressure cleaning equipment. By ejecting hot water at high temperatures, pressure cleaning machines can eliminate most dirt, grease, grime, oil, and stains from different surfaces.

Hot water pressure washers are especially handy for greasy industrial areas such as food manufacturing plants. If you use cold water based power cleaners in greasy areas, the grease deposits solidify into clumps, unless a green degreasing chemical is used in conjunction with the machine. However, the water ejected by hot water based pressure washers quickly dissolves stubborn grease deposits and washes them away. Steam temperatures, however, are the most effective in rapidly dissolving the most stubborn stains and grease deposits.

If you are interested in hot water pressure washers, the Super Max™ 12800 AST® from Daimer® is a good choice. In addition to being trailer-mountable, this tri-mode power cleaner can independently function as a cold water, hot water, and steam pressure cleaner. High steam temperature levels up to 330°F, a moderate flow rate of 2 GPM, and pressure levels of 1000 psi create a superb cleaning force that effectively eliminates grease and stains from surfaces such as brick, stone, concrete, stainless steel, floors, industrial equipment, sidewalks and driveways. The innovative AST® technology allows the pump to automatically shut off after remaining idle for over 30 seconds; this reduces unwanted wear on the machine.

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What Can Cold Water Pressure Washers Do?

by Lauren Zwiebel

When it comes to pressure washers, most people hear about their strong cleaning abilities by using either hot water or steam. This is because these machines are ideal for tackling jobs that involve heavy degreasing or removing hardened sedimentation. There are also many cleaning applications that do not require the additional power afforded by high temperatures. For these applications, cold water pressure washers are ideal. In fact, cold water machines have a number of benefits over other pressure washing machines.

One of the biggest advantages is price. Since cold water pressure washers do not have heating elements, the units are considerably less expensive. They are also often smaller and lighter, making them much easier to use and maneuver. These pressure washing machines are ideal for indoor use since they create no exhaust. For cleaning commercial areas and debris from floors, these cold water units generally offer sufficient cleaning power. They are also ideal for cleaning surfaces that may be sensitive to the high temperatures that hot water and steam pressure washers generate.

Daimer® recognizes the need for cold water pressure washing machines that can be used for industrial settings. In order to deal with these tough cleaning jobs, many pressure washing machines have higher pressure rates, some reaching up to 7000 psi. Coupled with water flow rates of up to 9 GPM, these machines are powerful cleaning products. For extra customer convenience, some models also come with an optional two-gun operation and wet sandblasting kit. 

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Why Tri-Mode Pressure Washers Are the Ultimate Machines

by Lauren Zwiebel

One of the key aspects that influences the cleaning force of pressure washers is the temperature level attained by the machine. The three basic versions of pressure cleaners are hot water models, cold water models, and steam models. However, there is also another class called tri-mode power washers.

Daimer®, leading distributors of quality pressure washers, now offers you the Super Max™ series of pressure cleaners. The cold water versions are appropriate for commercial cleaning applications. Since cold water power washers do not have to heat water, they feature no fuel tanks or heating elements and are thus more compact than the heated versions.

Hot water pressure washers utilize the power of pressurized water at temperatures up to 210ºF to effectively clean off grease, grime, and tough stains from a variety of surfaces. However, for the most effective cleaning results, you must have steam power cleaners that generate super-hot steam at around 330°F temperature to simultaneously clean and sanitize the different surfaces.

Tri-mode pressure washers individually function as any of the three other pressure washing versions and therefore offer you the advantages of all the three versions. In addition to its cold water functions and high pressure levels, tri-mode versions like the Super Max™ 12200 can attain hot water temperatures up to 210ºF and extremely high steam temperatures up to 330ºF.

Each power washer temperature setting has its benefits. 

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