Undoubtedly, a high pressure washer is useful to any homeowner, as it is quite versatile in use. It is believed that such mini-washers are used only to keep a private car clean. But it is not so.
With this "unit" you can solve quite a lot of different economic tasks - from maintenance of "equipment"( auto, bicycle, garden tools) to washing the walls of buildings, windows, fences, paths on the site and so on. The main thing is to decide how to choose the sink that you need.
Power of
It affects the performance of( Pr) and the generated pressure( D).According to this parameter all washings can be divided into 3 classes:
- initial - up to 1.5 kW;Pr( l / h) - up to 360;D( bar) - within 110;
- average - up to 2 kW;Up to 460;D is of the order of 130;
- high - up to 3 kW;Up to 600;D - up to 160.
Opportunities of operation
This indicator( it is often called a "resource") is one of the "underwater" stones, about which many "stumble."The seller in fact will not tell much. First, not everyone of them himself is "in the subject".Secondly, it is not in their interests to "scare off" the potential buyer.
And effectively such a washing can only work when connected to a main pipeline( under pressure).Use water from any tank will not work, and this, perhaps, is its main "minus".
Models of the middle class give the user more options. The time of their continuous operation is increased, therefore it is possible to operate more intensively. With the help of such a sink it is possible to wash 2 cars at a time, clean up the territory, process a dirty fence and the like.
High-quality washers significantly expand the operation possibilities. If you have to wash the car daily, then you need to purchase just such models. By the way, due to the created pressure, they allow to qualitatively service the wheels of the car, knocking off all the adhering dirt from them. But this, probably, should be more interested in those who often have to drive along country roads. After all, it is clear that the cost of such products is quite high.
Analysis of their characteristics and capabilities shows that they are more suitable for professional( daily) use. And for household use, buying such products is hardly advisable.
Features of the pump
It can be plastic or metal( silumin, brass).Metal - it is metal. But plastic is "afraid" of hot water, so that some parts of the "assembly" can be deformed.
Structurally, the plastic can be executed both in a collapsible variant and "monolithic"( one-time use).If the first one can still try to "resuscitate", then the non-assembled ones are simply replaced. And this is a rise in the cost of repair, since on average the price of the pump is about 65-70% of the cost of the entire product. It turns out that if you buy a car wash more expensive( with a pump that is subject to repair), then in the long term it will turn out to be a benefit that compensates for the initial expenses.
Filter
The best option - reusable. That is, washed, put - and no problems. Filters with replaceable cartridges are less convenient. Moreover, it is not known how long they will last, since the durability of these elements depends on the quality of the water, including its rigidity. It is possible that you will have to constantly buy new ones.
Accessories
It is enough just to list the most common "accessories", and whether they really will be needed, each will determine itself.
- Hoses, tubes, various extensions.
- A set of brushes, sponges and the like.
- Accessories for abrasive cleaning of surfaces( eg removal of paint residues, rust).
At the same time, you need to consider that replacing them from something "already available" is unlikely to succeed, primarily because of the discrepancy between the "docking" dimensions.
Design features
As an example, you can specify that some models have a special container for loading detergent, while others take it from a separate container. A high pressure washer may be provided with a device for heating water.
There are enough options, especially as Manufacturers constantly introduce all new "services", and there is simply no way to keep up with all innovations.
Some practical tips for
Those who have already purchased and managed to use such washers, give the following recommendations on the basis of personal experience:
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if the passport specifies that the pressure( in the "bar") in the range of 120 - 140, it should be understood so -140, probably, and will be, but only if water comes from the highway( under pressure).And when its fence is made from a tank( for example, a cistern, a barrel), then more than 120 at the output will not work; - it is better to buy a model with a metal pomp. Given the quality of water in our water pipes, even with its additional cleaning with a filter, there is no guarantee that "plastic" will last long;
- should not purchase cheap car washes. The joy of such a successful purchase will be short-lived. Practice shows that you should not pay attention to products worth less than 8,000 rubles. Although there are exceptions, when the model for 2500 works reliably, and a long time. But this is already as lucky - no guarantees for a "long" life;
- when choosing a sink you need to focus, first of all, on its characteristics, and not on the brand, because the quality of the same type of products by well-known manufacturers is approximately on the same level;
- the most universal are middle-class models. They are both affordable and suitable for any use - whether it's washing a personal car or any surface( fence, facade of the building and so on).
The article tells only about the main parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing a specific model. All necessary data are reflected in the product passport. And what exactly to buy for your home - everyone should determine himself, guided by the explanations given above.
