What you should know

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — BUYING AN INDUSTRIAL HIGH-PRESSURE WASHER

 

 

 

First, do you need hot water?

If you’re cleaning anything with oil or grease, you'll need hot water. Would you use a dishwasher with just cold water? Of course not! It takes hot water to “melt” grease. But, if you’re simply cleaning decks, taking mold off cement, stripping paint, or washing away mud, a cold water pressure washer will work very well.

 

 

Second, think about where you intend to use the washer . . .

  • Will you be using the Hotsy indoors or outside?
  • Do you need wheels to be able to move the Hotsy?
  • Will you have access to electricity or will you need a portable gas Hotsy to clean at a job site?

 

 

What's more important in a pressure washer: pressure or volume of water?

The answer depends on what you are cleaning. When you have thick, heavy dirt, gallons per minute (GPM), or volume, is more important. If your problem is stuck-on grime, pressure (PSI) is more important. A general rule is that volume is the deciding factor and a quality pressure cleaning system will provide the proper balance of volume and pressure.

 

A little known fact is that there is more cleaning power in a pressure washer's volume (GPM) than in its pressure (PSI). A pressure washer with 2 GPM and 3000 PSI won't clean as fast as a pressure washer with 4 GPM and 2000 PSI. The first pressure washer delivers 6,000 cleaning units (2 x 3,000) compared to the second pressure washer's 8,000 cleaning units (4 x 2,000).

 

 

Should I choose a belt-drive or a direct-drive pump?

Direct-drive pumps are smaller and the machines are less expensive. Improvements over the years have substantially extended the life of these pumps even in high-use situations. Belt driven pumps turn at a slower rate (1500 RPM). They have less heat build up and vibration so they tend to last longer.

 

 

What kind of water source will I need for a Hotsy pressure washer?

A garden hose is generally used as a source of water, but a water tank is available for portability.

 

 

Why should I choose a Hotsy?

  • Local support for parts and repairs
  • Consistently higher quality materials
  • Best warranty in the business
  • All Hotsy's are designed with upright heating coils for fast, efficient hot water
  • Schedule 80 ASTM pipe used in all coils
  • Eleven different size coils for our 80+ models
  • Advanced safety features on all units

 

 

What accessories are really necessary?

  • A hose reel extends the life of your hose by keeping it off the greasy ground and making it less likely to be run over
  • A fixed orifice system will give just the right amount of soap
  • The turbo nozzle can increase your pressure dramatically
  • The surface cleaner cuts wash time by two-thirds when cleaning driveways or parking lots

 

 

Do you offer a maintenance program for my Hotsy?

Yes. Our trucks are stocked for field repairs or you can bring your Hotsy to our shop. We suggest regular oil changes and burner tune-ups two times per year for heavy users. Parts that wear, such as belts, nozzles, and hoses, also need to be replaced periodically.

 

 

Is it possible to make my existing cold water pressure washer into a hot water pressure washer?

The 9400 Series changes a cold water pressure washer into a hot water pressure washer by attaching a heating module.