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A Quick Overview of How Pressure Washers Work


You probably already know that nothing else beats the quick and efficient outdoor cleaning results you can achieve with a pressure washer. Dirt, grease, mold, dust, salt, moss and stains are blasted away!

So, to help you choose the correct model, and get the best results from your pressure washer, it's worth taking the time to review how a pressure washer works. Different pressure washer models will vary slightly, but the basic concepts remain the same.

pressure washer parts accessories The average pressure washer used by DIY/homeowners provides a pressurized water stream that is up to 50 times more powerful than your ordinary garden hose!

But here's the best part: because the water is highly pressurized, and ejected through a small nozzle, you actually use LESS water to clean! Up to 70-80% LESS water than a regular garden hose. Sounds great, doesn't it?

HERE'S HOW PRESSURE WASHERS WORK:

pressure washer engine information

First, when you start the GAS-POWERED ENGINE, or ELECTRIC MOTOR, of your pressure washer, the crankshaft drives a camshaft inside the water pump that starts the pistons. (Gas & Electric are the two main types of pressure washer engines and motors suited for the homeowner.)

standard garden hose

Fresh water, coming in from your GARDEN HOSE, enters the water inlet, just to the side of the engine.

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Then the WATER PUMP pressurizes the water and drives it up the...........


pressure washer high pressure hose



HIGH PRESSURE HOSE that's attached to your spray gun.




pressure washer spray gun information

When the SPRAY GUN is engaged, pressurized water travels through the spray gun & wand...........


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and is forced out of the NOZZLE/TIP at the end of the wand.

IN THE MOST BASIC TERMS, THIS IS HOW A PRESSURE WASHER WORKS!

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If you're a bargin hunter, check out , here are the current auctions for pressure washers & attachments like flat surface cleaners, extension poles, water brooms, etc.:



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