Los Angeles, CA (PressExposure) October 21, 2010 -- There are many forms of hoses used around the world today. Some of the most common are garden hoses and fire hoses. While garden hoses are known for its simple purpose in home and garden use, other hoses such as fire hoses are known for its sophisticated use, which is why these hoses are usually reinforced to withstand high pressure water jets.
There are, however, a number of hoses used today which is a cross between garden hoses and fire hoses, which are both known for its use at home or in business, such as in car washes, as well as with its high pressure water jets slightly similar to that of fire hoses. This type of hose is known as a pressure washer hose.
Pressure Washer Hoses Pressure washers are types of mechanical sprayers which are normally used for washing off dirt and other forms of grime, mud, and mold from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles, and concrete road surfaces. The hose that is used for this is known as a pressure washer hose.
According to many people, these equipments are mostly used by many establishments as a means to quickly clean off dirt without having to brush it off with a mop or other forms of cleaning materials. Some of the most common are those found in car washes, in which these mechanical devices are used to clean off dirt from cars. However, these equipments can also be rented for personal use.
There are different types of pressures available in the market from as low as 50 bars (750psi) up to as high as 1200 bars (30,000psi) or even more.
Uses Most pressure washer hose are used in many industrial cleaning applications requiring the removal of surface layers as well as dust-free cutting of some metals and concrete.
For exterior applications, gas or propane powered pressure washers provide enhanced mobility not available in electric models, as they do not require use in proximity to an electrical outlet. However, for indoor applications, electric pressure washers produce no exhaust and are much quieter than their gas or propane powered counterparts, though not as powerful.
Precautions Pressure washers are dangerous tools and should be operated with due regard to safety instructions. The water pressure near the nozzle is powerful enough to strip flesh from bone. Objects in the water supply can be ejected from the nozzle at great velocities.
The cleaning process can propel objects from the surface being cleaned, also at great velocities. Pressure washers have a tendency to break up asphalt if aimed directly at it, due to high pressure water entering cracks and voids in the surface.