Pressure Washers and Water Pumps

Looking for a pressure washer? A pressure washer pumps water from a water source through a small hole at the end of a nozzle and directs this high pressured water against an object to clean or prepare it . They are basically a pump that can move water at a very high level of pressure. Pressure washers are available as either gas or electric operated, and may use either cold or hot water and steam. While most of us don't think of water as a tool, when it is pressurized and then released through a small opening, it becomes the ultimate cleaning tool capable of removing coated paint from a metal surface. When the water is mixed with various cleansers, detergents or solvents, a pressure washer can be used to clean all sorts of objects made from metal, wood, concrete, stone, plastic, glass or other building material. Pressure washers are either hot or cold water washers. Hot water pressure washers clean faster and more thoroughly than cold water pressure washers. They also use less soap to clean and degrease, making them ideal for use on a farm or in an industrial setting. Cold water pressure washers are not as complicated and are more compact making them easy to carry around.

Buy a Pressure Washer Today

A pressure washer is really nothing more than a water pump that pressurizes water and forces it through a gun or wand against a surface, i.e., a parking lot or metal pipe. Click on any of the links or banners below for the best suppliers of pressure washers.

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	Pressure Washers - Northstar Gas Powered Hot Water Pressure Washer — 4000 PSI, 4 GPM 16 HP Briggs Vanguard OHV Engine! HOT washer powers away grease and grime at 4.0 GPM @ 4000 PSI.
	Pressure Washers - Northstar Gas Powered Hot Water Pressure Washer — 3000 PSI, 4 GPM Features dependable unloader pressure switch and adjustable temperature. Sprays hot water up to 200°F. Comes with 120 Volt burner. Brass manifold, ceramic plungers, and huge 14in. go-kart tires. 3ft. dual lance, 5 quick couple nozzles and 50ft. yellow, non-marking hose. Honda engine features a cast iron sleeve, low compression start, and low oil shutdown.
	Save on name brand Pressure Washers at Globalindustrial.com - Gas powered, industrial strength pressure washers available with 10" pneumatic wheels for easy maneuverability, steel braided hose, 4 spray nozzles, 36" insulated lance, spray gun and chemical injector kit. 9 and 13 HP units feature "oil guard" automatic shut down thermal relief protection. 5 year pump, 2 year engine limited warranty on Honda GX models.
	Karcher Electric Cold Water Pressure Washer - 1600 PSI, 120 Volt, 1.6 GPM, Model# K397M Upright, ergonomic design makes it easy to maneuver and uses very little storage space. Features both Vario Power Spray Wand (VPS) that allows pressure to be adjusted for different cleaning jobs. Innovative nozzle delivers a jet stream with a razor-sharp edge.

Choosing a Pressure Washer

In the industrial workplace, there is little doubt that the gas operated models are the washer of choice. Capable of generating lots of power, they can move more water at a higher pressure which means faster cleaning and the ability to remove paint if you want. For commercial uses, a gas model might be a little much. Add to that the expense of yet another gas engine to feed and maintain , limited storage, and a gas washer might not be the best idea. For commercial uses, an electric washer can probably do the job with the right combination of psi, gpm, nozzles, attachments and cleaning solutions. Most electric washers are cheaper, are relatively small and easy to store, and don't need to be prepared for the winter.

Choosing a pressure washer for your own unique situation, depends on three major things: 1) pressure (PSI), 2) water flow (GPM) and 3) horse power (HP). Pressure washers are rated at the maximum pressure (psi) the pump generates and the amount of water the pump moves in gallons per minute (gpm). It's the pressure that removes dirt or paint and how fast it can be removed. There are pressure washers for every type of situation starting with those only for personal use in your home. Smaller units for personal use range from 1250 to 1700 psi. By comparison, a gas unit for commercial use go from about 2000 to 3000 psi. Washers for heavy industrial applications will start at 3000 psi and go as high as 4000 psi. See Pressure Washers Buying Guide.