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.

How to Clean Concrete Surfaces with Powerful Steam Pressure Washers

Powerful steam pressure washers are one of most efficient cleaning machines available for many hard surface cleaning applications. These are used for a variety of cleaning tasks, including cleaning concrete surfaces such as parking lots, parking structures, sidewalks, and driveways.

Pressure washer machines work by pumping high pressure output onto hard surfaces to blast away dirt and impurities. Sophisticated machines are capable of doing work more efficiently and quickly and are easy to use. The following are some tips to get the best out of powerful steam pressure washers from Daimer® when it comes to cleaning concrete surfaces.

Right Specifications
Top power washers in Daimer®’s Super Max™ series provide an output pressure up to 8000 psi. For cleaning normal concrete surfaces, a pressure washing machine such as the Super Max™ 12200 with an output pressure of 2000 psi would be enough.

Another important thing to consider is flow rate, which is the measure of the quantity of water passed through the machine per minute. Normally, the flow rate increases as the output pressure level increases. However, powerful steam pressure washers with a low flow rate are essential for cleaning concrete surfaces in places where drainage facilities are poor and water is not sufficiently available.

Powerful steam pressure washers like the Super Max™ 12200 provide the highest output temperature for any pressure washing machine. These machines provide an output temperature of 330°F. It is better to opt for tri-mode machines, which can provide three different kinds of output temperature.

Daimer®, a major supplier of cleaning machines, offers excellent pressure washers in its Super Max™ series. 

Advanced Features in Powerful Steam Pressure Washers

Many consider powerful steam pressure washers as the ultimate cleaning machines. These units are the most suitable for high end industrial cleaning tasks. These machines offer the best quality in terms of output pressure and temperature. In many situations, the only operational constraint is that the surface to be cleaned needs to be durable enough to withstand the output of powerful steam pressure washers. The following is an overview of some of the advanced features of this line of equipment.

High Output Pressure
These machines have the capability to produce a high range of output pressure. Some more advanced machines can produce pressure as high as 8000 psi. These types of units are equipped with sturdy hoses that have the ability to withstand the flow of the high pressured output. Quality machines use hoses that are supported by twin layers of wire-reinforced rubber.

High Output Temperature
The main source of power exerted from pressure washers is output pressure. However, these powerful steam pressure washers have an additional benefit too; they can offer temperatures of 330°F. Machines that use “tri-mode” technology provide three variations of output. Cold-water output refers to room temperature, while hot water has the ability to reach temperatures between 180°F - 210°F. Lastly, steam output blasts steam up to 330°F.

Automatic Shut Off
Some powerful steam pressure washer machines which are mechanically innovative offer automatic shut off technology. This feature helps in controlling the turn on/shut off process with a scatter gun. A good example of this technology is the AST® line from Daimer®.