If before motorists used buckets, brushes and rags, trying to clean their iron horse of dirt, today, more and more, you can see how drivers get high-pressure washers. These multifunctional devices will easily make the car shine. Unlike manual cleaning, this method is more favorable for the paintwork. We will tell you about how to choose the right car wash, on which parameters of the device to pay the closest attention.
Types of car washes
Before you buy a car wash, you need to decide what role it will play in your home and how often it will be used. If you only have plans to clean the car weekly, a home model is enough for this purpose. But, if in the future it is expected that the facade of the house, paving slabs, carwash and other equipment will be constantly cleaned, then a professional device is indispensable. As you could already understand, high pressure car washes are divided into household and professional. The difference is in energy and price.
- Household car washes used for private use. On average, capable of continuously working no more than two hours. Water consumption is up to 500 l / h. Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 bar. Standard equipment of such sinks is a pair of nozzles, a cheap foaming agent and, like without it, a high pressure hose. Water intake is possible from the water supply or from an external source (large capacity).
- Professional models work up to three times longer, the price for them is correspondingly higher. Able to work several hours a day, but with interruptions. The performance of such devices is higher - it is usually equal to 600 l / h, and the power reaches 160 bar.
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When choosing a car wash close attention should be paid to performance. But this does not mean that you only need to focus on it. Be sure to find out:
- What is the value of the working pressure;
- How much water per hour or minute is spent washing;
- What is the water temperature at the outlet.
The working pressure directly depends on which pump is installed in the device - by the way, it is made from plastic and metal. Note that the plastic pump is afraid of hot water and overheating. The pomp from metal the most qualitative, the term of its service is longer.
To wash the car several times a week, a device with a pump power of 2.1 kW is suitable. The water pressure in the hoses at this power increases to 140 bar, and the capacity is 460 l / h.
If you plan to use the device for permanent operation, the pump power should be 3 kW. In this case, the capacity will be more than 600 l / h, and the working pressure will reach 160 bar.
Most devices support the ability to release water under pressure at a temperature of 60˚ C. This speeds up the process of cleaning the car from dirt.
Make sure your chosen sink supports water intake from the tank. This method is very convenient when it is not possible to connect to the water supply.
When buying a car wash, make sure that you have a fine and coarse water filter, as we often have not the best quality. This will avoid malfunctions. Purchase a filter, as in the near future you will need to replace it.
Ask how your chemistry device works - through a special tank or there is a supply through a frother that is put on the gun. The second option is usually more convenient.
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Operating rules
- Keep the car wash in a warm place.In winter, do not leave water inside the machine, as it may freeze and disable the high-pressure washing system.
- When not cleaning, do not leave the car wash under pressure. Empty load contributes to the wear of parts, reducing the lifespan.
- Do not use the appliance in the rain, to avoid electric shock. Water and electricity are not compatible!
- Do not bend or pinch the high pressure hose. Its design is fragile, and the replacement can cost a lot of money. It is very convenient if there is a special reel for such a hose.
- Never direct the flow of water from people to animals and animals. The pressure of such a force can cause injury.
popular car wash manufacturers
The first thing that comes to mind when you hear about the pressure washer is the company Karcher. The German company has been manufacturing similar devices since the 50s of the last century. Has established itself in the market as a supplier of quality products. Representative offices are located in almost every region of the country.
Other lesser-known, but producing not less quality goods are firms.Stihl and Bosch. We can confidently say that the Germans hold the palm in the production of high-pressure washers.
Useful recommendations
- Do not buy a professional car wash if you are not going to wash the car a lot and often - these are extra costs.
- Do not rely on regular blowing agent, it produces little foam.
- Buy a car wash where the hose will not “tan” when you wash the car with cold water. Consult with the seller about this.
