How Much Power or Water Pressure (PSI) is Enough?
The main question when choosing a pressure washer is, How much power is enough? The force of the water jet depends on • the pressure generated by the pump • the volume of water pumped • the width of the water jet (narrowing the jet reduces flow rate but increases pressure) • the distance between the nozzle and the surface being cleaned This means that by using a narrow water jet, even less powerful pressure washers can develop a lot of cleaning power. The trade off is that a narrow jet means a longer cleaning time. It is therefore difficult to come up with a number and say that pressure washers below this rating are not powerful enough. Read on On Demand Tankless Gas Hot Water Home Heaters Portable Electric Air Compressors Cash for Clunker Appliances IA KY LA ME MD MA The most demanding application for a pressure washer is to strip paint. The actual water force needed to strip paint depends on the material painted and the type and age of the paint. A specific number also cannot be give
The main question when choosing a pressure washer is, How much power is enough? The force of the water jet depends on • the pressure generated by the pump • the volume of water pumped • the width of the water jet (narrowing the jet reduces flow rate but increases pressure) • the distance between the nozzle and the surface being cleaned This means that by using a narrow water jet, even less powerful pressure washers can develop a lot of cleaning power. The trade off is that a narrow jet means a longer cleaning time. It is therefore difficult to come up with a number and say that pressure washers below this rating are not powerful enough. Read on Handheld and Floor Home Steam Cleaners Gas vs Electric vs Cordless Power Hedge Trimmers Portable Electric Air Compressors The most demanding application for a pressure washer is to strip paint. The actual water force needed to strip paint depends on the material painted and the type and age of the paint. A specific number also cannot be given. F
