{"id":484,"date":"2021-09-30T16:37:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T16:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turnupthepressure.com\/?p=484"},"modified":"2021-10-20T21:21:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T21:21:55","slug":"pressure-washers-and-adjustable-pressure-what-you-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turnupthepressure.com\/pressure-washers-and-adjustable-pressure-what-you-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure washers and adjustable pressure: What you must know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Pressure washers come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and ability to clean depending on their PSI. Some come with a specific PSI level that dictates how much water comes out and how fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the type of pressure washer, it will either be an all-in-one variable that adjusts the pressure with a twist of the wand, or comes with a set of nozzles that put out water at a certain angle and either increase or decrease speed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it\u2019s not just a simple yes or no answer when it comes to pressure. Purchasing the right pressure washer for your project and making sure it has the appropriate amount of PSI will help in making the job easier and go by more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PSI stands for pounds per square inch; GPM stands for gallons per minute. The thing about PSI and GPM is it is what determines how much water is coming out of the pressure washer at any given minute. Depending on whether you pick a gas or electric, gas pressure washers usually put out 2,000 to 2,800 PSI, whereas electric washers tend to put out 1,300 to 1,700 PSI. The best pressure to clean off extreme dirt and filth is between 1,800 to 2,000 PSI, which is usually about 1 to 1.5 gallons per minute. The amount of water coming out is what determines the duration of a project, as the strength of the stream will help in softening the filth it cleans. Again, it depends on the type of job the pressure washer is being used for. The faster the water moves through the pressure washer, the quicker the job can be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On some pressure washers, there are nozzles that come with the washer that can make it easier to clean without having to scrub. However, for those that don\u2019t come with nozzles, sometimes you can just step closer to the project in order to increase the pressure on the project. It\u2019s the same as if you\u2019re running through a sprinkler; the closer to the center, the more pressure there is. It\u2019s good to make note that when stepping closer and increasing pressure, it can strip away paint or siding if the point of water is centrally focused on a specific point for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An option that you can purchase to add on to your pressure washer is a Vario Power Spray (VPS) wand, which can help to increase the speed of water coming out. You can adjust from high to low pressure with a twist. Depending on which model you choose, some VPS wands automatically dispense detergent at low pressure. This wand makes it easier rather than having to switch between nozzles in order to find the best water pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pressure washer nozzles is what dictates the amount of pressure coming out of your hose. The size of the hole in the nozzle is what does the constricting, creating more speed, which in turn is what makes for high or low pressure depending on the nozzle size. So, how many sizes are there? There are five different types of pressure washer nozzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The zero-degree nozzles is a straight shot of water, and will clean effectively. It pinpoints the muck and cleans it easily because it is focused. It does not fan out at all. This nozzle is not used as often because it is just a central point of water that doesn\u2019t fan out to clean. It will more than likely just put a hole in anything you try to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fifteen-degree nozzle is just that, fifteen degrees, which might come as a shocker to some of you. This is a wider sheet of water, so once it hits the surface, it will be less harsh and be able to cover a small area without the harsh scrubbing. It helps to strip away dirt quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next nozzle is twenty-five degrees, and is another nozzle that fans water out rather than being a pinpoint. This nozzle is perfect for lifting off stuck on dirt with a wider fan. However, the wider the fan of water gets, the less pressure it will have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The forty-degree nozzle is the gentlest spray of water compared to the others. Because of its light pressure, it can be used to clean more delicate projects, such as windows on a car or home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last nozzle is a sixty-five-degree nozzle, which is mainly used for soap. It\u2019s the widest angle for a spray of water, which helps getting soap everywhere for a simpler job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each nozzle is color coded so you don\u2019t have to tell which is which. More often than not, the zer-degree nozzle is red, the fifteen-degree is yellow, the twenty-five degree is green, the forty degree is white, and the sixty-five degree is black.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is PSI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can PSI be Adjusted on a Pressure Washer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Do Pressure Washer Nozzles Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n