Power washers, pressure washers or pressure cleaners are not as different as you'd think since they're all essentially the same thing. Nonetheless, if you own a pressure washer it's clear that you'll be able to get rid of tough stains and save time when cleaning especially large areas. Pressure washers are the ultimate cleaning equipment when it comes to both indoor and outdoor cleaning.
Although they are preferred for outdoor cleaning, pressure washers can be as effective indoors, it'll just take longer for the cleaned surfaces to dry off. But pressure washers still have something that, although you can't see right away, differentiates them from each other and that is their power source.
Advantages of Petrol Pressure Washers
Power
Petrol pressure washers are deemed to be the most powerful pressure washers you can find. That is not just what people say but what people such as myself have experienced on a first-hand basis. A petrol pressure washer has the highest amount of water output and it's able to generate the highest pressure levels.
Versatility
Alongside being the most powerful power washers, petrol pressure washers are also one of the most versatile. This is because with a petrol pressure washer you're able to use them anywhere as they are not as dependent as other types of washers. This is because they can be used together with a water tank since they can suck their own water.
Downtime
Because of the above ability and the fact that all you need to do to make your petrol washer run is to fill it up with fuel, it's able to cut on downtime quite a bit. No need to wait for your petrol power washer to charge or limit your use of it by having it plugged in while you're using it.
What to Look for in Petrol Pressure Washers
Nozzle
One of the most essential components of pressure washers is their nozzle. The nozzle is what can determine the type of spray pattern the washer is able to generate. Different patterns are suitable for different applications. A nozzle with a 40° spray angle is used on surfaces that can be damaged easily. General cleaning tasks are best cleaned with a 25° nozzle while heavy-duty cleaning as well as stripping is done with a 15° nozzle. A nozzle with a 0° spray angle is used for the most stubborn stains. You can also go for an adjustable nozzle that offers all of the above spray patterns.
Water Type
The type of water your petrol power washer uses also determines what type of cleaning it's best to use it for.
Cold water pressure washers are most suited for automotive work, the clean-up of hazardous material, facility maintenance and most other general-purpose cleaning jobs.
Hot water pressure washers are made for the toughest cleaning jobs. This is because hot water is better at taking care of mud, stubborn stains and grime than cold water.
A steam pressure washer is made to be used for automotive maintenance, surface preparation and refinishing. This is because a stream pressure washer is able to remove grease and oil with less runoff than both hot and cold water pressure washers.
Features
There are about a dozen features you can have on your petrol power washer with some of the more important ones being auto start & stop, variable pressure, different lances and a detergent nozzle.
Auto start & stop works a little bit different to the one in your car. A pressure washers petrol with this feature has two switches. One for the water flow and one to turn on the equipment. This allows you to turn on your washer and get in position before you turn on the water.
Variable pressure allows you to change water pressure so that you get the best cleaning experience with both light cleaning jobs and tougher ones.
Different lances allow you to clean different areas. The lance is the long pipe that extends from the trigger. With a longer lance, you'll be able to clean difficult-to-reach areas more easily.
A detergent nozzle allows you to use a cleaning solution together with water. This makes it a lot easier to clean surfaces and it also halves your cleaning time.
Types of Petrol Pressure Washers
Light-Duty
Like other pressure washers, petrol washers also come in three different variations. This depends on the level of pressure they can generate. For instance, light-duty petrol washers are able to generate up to 100 bars of pressure. This is ideal for cleaning any type of wooden structure like a fence or a deck.
Medium-Duty
With medium-duty petrol washers, you can clean your car and gutters as they can usually produce anywhere from 110 and 130 bars of pressure. You can also use a medium-duty washer to clean your patio.
Heavy-Duty
When the toughest of cleaning jobs are at hand then you need a powerful pressure washer. This is where a heavy-duty washer is going to be best since it can produce between 130 and 150 bars of pressure. This lets you clean stone structures, pool tiles and large paved areas.
