BEST PRESSURE WASHER

CHOOSING THE BEST PRESSURE WASHER TO PURCHASE::

The decision as to which pressure washer to purchase can be a daunting and time consuming task. There are so many different brands and sizes of pressure washers in the UK market to choose from. If you purchase a washer that isn't powerful enough for your needs it will not be useful and will have a short service life. If you decide on a model that is too powerful you will spend more money than was necessary and could even damage the surfaces and products you want it to clean.
The following guidelines and tips are designed to help you avoid these problems by taking you through the several factors you should consider before purchasing your cold or hot water power washer.

Water Pressure and Water Flow:

Just how much water pressure and water flow (total water volume) are required to get your cleaning job done properly and efficiently? The capabilities of a pressure washer is decided by two factors, water pressure and the water flow rate. Most users only consider pressure and disregard the equally important water flow rating of the unit.
Pressure Washers can be more correctly named heavy duty power washers, since the ability of the model to clean, or its overall power, is determined by both the pressure and it's water volume.

The Water Pressure:

The pressure of a power washer is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI) and determines how much power the washer has to clean surfaces and materials. The PSI of a power washer determines how effectively dirt and debris can be broken down to the surface being cleaned.

Water Flow Of The Washer:

The water volume passed, also known as the flow capacity of the washer, is measured in gallons per minute (GPM) or litres per minute (LPM.) The flow rate is the amount of water being pushed at the surface or material being cleaned. The water flow of the power washer affects the time it takes to clean a surface. A pressure washer with a higher flow rate will take less time to clean than a model with a lower flow unit.
The following examples are some common tasks for heavy duty pressure washers and the typical pressure needed to clean them:

Car washing: 700 to 1,000 PSI

Cleaning wooden decks / house walls: 1,000 to 1,500 PSI

Heavy duty equipment and agricultural cleaning: 2,000 to 3,000 PSI

Concrete surfaces and heavy industrial areas: 3,000 + PSI

Agricultural applications rarely need more than 3,000 PSI.

A few years ago most farmers and agricultural users were purchasing 3,000+ PSI units but they have now chosen to opt for 2,000 to 2,500 PSI units that have higher water flow rates. This is because when cleaning agricultural machinery the dirt being cleaned can be removed from most surfaces fairly easily, but must then be flushed away from the surface and moved.

How Often the Pressure Washer Unit is Used:

After the choice of deciding how much power (pressure and water flow) you need to get your job done, you need to consider how often you will be using your power washer. Homeowners and DIY'ers will use their units far less often than agricultural, motor trade, builders, and general commercial users.

Homeowners / DIY Use:

Most DIY rated pressure washers are only rated for a maximum of less than one hundred hours of use per year. If you don't plan on using your unit for around one hundred hours in a single year then a DIY model might be good enough and suitable for your needs.

If you plan to use the unit more than perhaps one hundred hours per year or require the unit for commercial use then you will need to purchase or hire a heavy duy professional model. Professional pressure washers such as the Katcher Industrial Range have higher quality parts, produce more washing power and will last much longer than their cheaper DIY units. Commercial grade pressure washers will typically come with heavy duty accessories, stronger hoses and pipes and be pleasant to use for prolonged peroids.

Quality of Parts Used In Pressure Washers:

The main difference between DIY (consumer) and commercial power washers is the quality of parts used in the units construction. A common practice among some pressure washer manufacturers (especially unkown brands) is to use the cheapest parts available so they can sell their models for the lowest prices possible.

These models of cleaners are classed as ‘throw away units' and typically have no service support. This means if a problem develops with your chosen power washer you will be told to dispose of the unit and purchase a new one. So it is very important to consider the quality of the power washer in relation to its price that you are looking at.

Professional Pressure Washers:

MF Hire in Nottingham are one of the leading agents in the UK for Karcher Commercial Pressure Washers. Renowned for their reliability and service back up the Karcher range comprises a selection of both cold and hot water machines with different specifications to suit a wide selection of users.

The Karcher brand is well known in the construction, agricultural, automotive, and professional cleaning industries as one of the first choices when it comes to heavy duty cleaning machines.

The compact HDS range of power washers is one of the most popular featuring the Karcher HDS501c, the HDS551c, Karcher HDS601, and the HDS798. All of these heavy duty power cleaners are available at discounted prices from MF Hire in Nottingham.

A popular model in the Karcher range for automotive use is the Karcher HDS745M. Featuring a variable water flow coupled to adjustable pressure output this model is ideally suited for car and motorcycle valeting. This user friendly pressure washer utilises the latest in operator comfort with a "soft dampening" system and easy press trigger gun.

If you are looking to purchase a Karcher pressure washer we invite you to contact MF Hire - Tel (0115) 958 1505 before buying elsewhere, our friendly staff will help with any advice needed and will endeavour to gain your custom!

Contact MF Hire (Nottingham)
Colwick Road
Colwick
Nottingham
NG2 4BG

Tel: (0115) 958 1505