The main difference between industrial pressure washer equipment and home pressure washer machines is their overall power. Industrial machines have higher pressure levels and flow rates than do commercial or residential cleaning machines. Although you may feel like you will be able to clean more effectively with an industrial pressure washer, there are consequences of using them for incorrect applications.
Output Pressure Level & Flow Rate
For most residential cleaning applications, homeowners buy pressure washers with a pressure level of less than 1000 psi, high enough for a range of household tasks. A higher pressure level is not required for residential cleaning purposes. Similarly, a home pressure cleaner does not need a flow rate in excess of 3 GPM.
For mobile auto detailing, industrial pressure washers with high pressure levels can damage the car’s surface and insides. Generally, pressure levels should be at or below 1500 psi for mobile auto detailing.
Innovative Technologies
When you buy pressure washers for residential cleaning purposes, you do not need the industrial cleaning technologies that come with more steam pressure washers.
For example, the latest models of electric hot pressure washers are equipped with automatic shut-down technology. This technology ensures that the machine shuts down if there is no output through the scatter gun for 30 seconds.
In addition, most industrial pressure washers use steam output – rather than cold water or hot water output. Steam output can cause harm on various heat-sensitive residential surfaces, and may harm the user when not used properly.
The high temperatures, powerful features, and advanced technologies of steam pressure washers make them ideal for a host of different industrial applications. However, these sophisticated specifications are simply not necessary when handling residential applications. To learn more about the difference, contact a reputable supplier that supplies a range of cold, steam, and hot pressure washers.
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