Pressure washers are a handy piece of equipment that can make cleaning a breeze. Whether you are giving your car a deep clean, reviving garden decking or removing dirt from your driveway, pressure washers are an easy, quick solution for satisfying cleaning.
Here at RocwooD, we stock a variety of different pressure washers to choose from. So, where do you start?
Choosing a pressure washer can be an intimidating process if you are unsure what to look for, so let’s break it down to the most important features to look out for.
Pressure – ‘PSI or bar’
The pressure rating is important because this is how ‘hard’ the water hits. The higher the pressure rating such as 130 – 150 bar, means it will have more force making it suitable for tougher jobs such as cleaning stubborn dirt from driveways. The lower the PSI rating around 130 bar, means it is more suitable for cleaning cars, bikes and decking.
Flow rate (L/min)
Flow rate is how much water the machine pushes out per minute, this is usually measured in litres per minute (L/min). This is an important feature to look out for when choosing a pressure washer because a higher flow rate will mean you are able to blast off dirt and grime faster than a pressure washer with a low flow rate.
These are the top 2 important metrics to consider when choosing a pressure washer. However, it is also important to first determine what jobs you want to achieve with your pressure washer. Whether it be cleaning bikes or cars to cleaning a large driveway, once you have decided you can then start the search for the pressure washer you need.
This is the RWHPPW5ES it is built with durability and efficiency in mind. With a high-performance petrol engine, 3680 max PSI and a flow rate of 9.4 L/min, it is suitable for various different jobs from cleaning outdoor furniture to removing stubborn dirt from driveways, this pressure washer was built to get the job done.
This is our cordless pressure washer, the RS180i. With a spray power of 320 PSI, this makes it ideal for washing cars and boats, cleaning surfaces like decking and fences and giving mountain bikes or camping gear a clean. You can draw water from any container at 3 litres per minute, or you can also use sources like a pool, thanks to the filtered hose. This pressure washer comes with 5 different spray-nozzles to help with any task as well as a soap bottle for deeper cleaning.
