Pros and Cons of Powerful Steam Pressure Washers

There are two basic types of powerful steam pressure washers—ones that run on electricity and those that are driven by a combustion engine. Each type of machine has its own benefits and disadvantages. This post deals with some of the pros and cons of gas-powered pressure washing machines.

Cleaning Efficiency
Powerful steam pressure washers are among the most efficient cleaning machines. Some of the latest models of pressure washer equipment from Daimer® can provide an output pressure as high as 8000 psi and an output temperature of 330°F. In other words, powerful steam pressure washers are ideal for many demanding cleaning applications. The high temperature output melts stains and dirt and the high power output washes away impurities.

Operate Anywhere
Unlike electricity-powered machines, pressure washing machines driven by a combustion engine have greater mobility over corded machines. Electric machines require a plug point at a convenient location, but gas-powered machines require only gasoline or propane as fuel, which is quite easily available in most parts of the country. It is important, however, to use fuel powered machines in well ventilated areas.

Exhaust and Noise
Exhaust and noise are the potential drawbacks of powerful steam pressure washers. These machines produce exhaust due to burning of fuel. That is, these machines do increase humidity when used to clean the interior of a building. Gas-powered machines are often more noisy than fuel powered machines as well, making them less ideal for places like hospitals and nursing homes when a quiet surrounding is preferred.

Benefits of Powerful Steam Pressure Washers

Powerful steam pressure washers are perhaps the ultimate hard surface cleaners. These machines provide the best output temperature and output pressure levels. The following is an overview of some of the major advantages of these pressure washing machines.

High Output Pressure Level
Powerful steam pressure washers from Daimer®’s Super Max™ series are widely used for difficult cleaning tasks, such as heavy-duty industrial degreasing. For effectively carrying out such tasks, the machine requires moderate pressure levels with heated temperature options. Such machines as the Super Max™ 12300 offer pressure levels of 3000 psi and temperature levels up to 330°F.

Pressure levels differ from model to model. There is no best pressure level for all cleaning applications. It is important to understand your tasks before use.

High Output Temperature
Powerful steam pressure washers provide steam output. That is, these machines have built-in heating elements and raise the output temperature to a maximum level of 330°F.

Tri-mode machines are also available from Daimer®. Such machines provide great flexibility by offering outputs of three ranges of temperature. Cold water output is at room temperature, hot water output is at a temperature of 210°F, and steam output reaches 330°F.

Tips to Buy
Powerful steam pressure washers from Daimer®’s Super Max™ series offer both high output pressure levels and temperatures. In addition, there are other specialized models with wet sandblasting capabilities and for auto detailing maintenance.