Let's demystify cleaners

Did you know that it is relatively easy to get a high PSI (pressure) on a pressure washer?

Indeed, it is easy to have a high pressure because it is simply a matter of applying a restrictor to the water outlet. The challenge comes much more at the level of the water flow at the outlet which is all the more important. The correlation between the two gives the cleaning efficiency. See the following table:

Step 1: Calculating Impact Force or Cleaning Efficiency

This calculation allows to validate the real correlation between the power and the water output. The result gives the cleaning efficiency during use.

Step 2: How a Pressure Washer Works

Engine | Thermal engine

The motor provides the power needed to drive the pump. It can be an electric or gasoline motor.

Pump

The pump is responsible for pressurizing the water. It draws water from the water source and increases its pressure before sending it to the nozzle. There are two types of pumps commonly used in pressure washers.

Nozzle

The nozzle has a small orifice that restricts the flow of water, causing the pressure to increase. The size of the orifice determines the pressure generated.

Step 3: Calculating the required engine

Do you have the right engine for the job?