In the last decade, the quality of water blasters on the Gold Coast has drastically improved, thus making them more affordable to the average folk. Water blasters are the perfect tool to use in the effective and quick removal of dirt, grime and algae.
Furthermore, they make it simpler to clean and maintain your property and equipment, enhancing its value. A water blaster is one of the most significant investments you can make if your time is valuable. However, you could waste a lot of time and money, leaving you frustrated if you invest in the wrong blaster.
There is an extensive range of applications that water blasters cover for each purpose. So, it is of crucial importance that you are aware of some things before making your purchase. However, before that it is important you know how water blasters work;
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How A Pressure Washer Works
Water blasters are simple pieces of equipment. How they work is that a motor or engine turns a pump that in turn pushes water through an orifice or tip. As the water goes through the small hole, it accelerates similar to when a river flows faster through a narrow gorge.
The fast-moving water is more useful for blasting of grime and dirt, and when every time the pump turns over, a specific amount of washer is pumped through the tip. More pressure is developed when more water is pushed through the tip; therefore, more power is required. Thus, the higher pressure means the water moves faster, hitting the dirt harder, removing it from the surface you are cleaning.
1.What Will You Be Using It For?
Before you start the process of shortlisting the water blasters on the Gold Coasts you intend to buy, you have to figure out what your planned use of the blaster will be. Will the water blasters primary purpose be for domestic, commercial contract cleaning, or maybe industrial wash down work? Are you going to be using it on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis? What kind of work will you perform? Building maintenance? Washing down of equipment? Vehicle washing or drain cleaning? Do you intend to use hot or cold water or include chemical injection options?
By asking yourself these questions to figure out what kind of work you will be doing, you will have a good idea of the blaster’s nature and accessories you need. At this stage, you ought to know if you need to consider domestic water blasters or an industrial one. Additionally, you will also be aware as to whether your needs lean towards a small and compact or large and trailer or van-mounted water blasters.
2.What Will Be Powering Your Machine? Fuel Or Electricity?
One of the critical considerations that need to cross your mind is how the machine will be used, including the most affordable and practical solution for you.
If you intend to conduct light to mid-duty work, electric water blasters on the Gold Coast will be ideal. Hot water blasters tend to be hybrids powered by electricity and can also be powered by diesel to fire up their burner and heater water to your preferred temperature.
Water blasters on the Gold Coast that come in the form of boiler units can be connected to a petrol cold water pressure cleaner and motorised by a generator to heat water. Whereas for heavy-duty cleaning around construction sites, farms and also for building maintenance, petrol water blasters and diesel-run water blasters are ideal.
With petrol water blasters, you have both the freedom to move around and also have enough power to get the job done thoroughly. Diesel-powered water blasters are preferred as diesel is the only power sources that meet ‘minespec’ requirements.
3.What Is Your Ideal Pressure?
By now you are aware what you will be using it for and your preferred power source. So, the next step is figuring out your optimal pressure range.
High-pressure cleaning is hazardous for both people and property and using a higher pressure on wood or plasterwork causes catastrophic damage by eating away at the surface. Equally, you will be wasting your time and money when using low pressure on surfaces requiring heavy-duty cleaning, as this will not get the job done thoroughly.
Thus, it is crucial to choose a blaster that offers a pressure and flow combination capable of meeting your range of cleaning needs. The three most commonly used pressures and flow combinations for water blasters are;
- 3000 psi at 21 l/min for property maintenance.
- 4000 psi at 15 l/min for surface preparation, graffiti removal and construction site cleaning.
- 1740 psi at 11 l/min for cars and boasts to 3000 psi at 15 or 20 l/min for trucks.
AAA Industries Services is a renowned cleaning service company, with an extensive range of well-maintained water blasters on the Gold Coast to effectively clean your premises. Get in touch with us today!