Category Archive for: ‘Pressure Washers’

What Is PSI, GPM, Upstream and Downstream?

Here at Hydro-Chem Systems we have the experience and knowledge to help you get that perfect clean. We know there are many industry terms used in casual conversation. On the off chance you weren't sure what they meant, here are a few basic explanations! PSI - PSI is pounds per square inch and describes how much water pressure per square ...Read More

How to maintain a clean propane tank without sandblasting

The 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey showed that over 10% of households in the United States use heating oil or propane to heat with. If you are one of those households, you know how difficult it can be to clean your above-ground propane tank if cleaning has been neglected for a long time. The best thing would be regular cleaning, …

Why do belt driven pumps last up to twenty times longer than direct driven pumps?

Why do commercial grade belt driven pumps outlast direct driven pumps? Imagine the cost of buying a new pump once a year for a decade instead of buying a single machine that lasts. The upfront investment, along with regular maintenance, will cost less money in the long run. Let’s take a look at what makes belt driven pumps last so much longer. Belt driven pumps …

Pressure Washer Safety 101

A pressure washer is a powerful tool that utilizes high pressure in a precise pattern to clean multiple types of surfaces, which also creates the possibility of injury. Here are some basic safety measures you can use to help prevent serious injury and get all the benefits a pressure washer can provide. Read the Owner’s Manual First and foremost, always read …

What Pressure Washer Do I Need?

Picking the proper pressure washer is essential not only for proper cleaning of specific equipment but from an economic standpoint as well by eliminated unwanted service. Here are a few things to consider when considering a pressure washer: How much use will the equipment go through on a daily, weekly and monthly basis? What is the environment that the equipment …