Newsletter: Facts about GFCI

Facts about GFCI

     Pressure washers are devices that are hooked up to a plumbing connection. They pump water under high pressure through a hose, sometimes mixing the water with a cleaning solution. Pressure washers may be used to wash farm equipment, motor vehicles, outdoor power equipment, porches, or houses.

     It is important not to defeat a proper ground connection. Consumers should not use "adapter plugs" to connect the three-wire plug to a two-prong household receptacle without properly grounding the adapter plug. Consumers should have three-wire receptacles checked by a competent person to assure that they are properly wired for grounding. Even when the machine is in good mechanical condition and properly grounded, care must be taken to avoid hazardous conditions. For example, power cord connections should never be allowed to lie in water.

     For electric pressure washers, without built-in GFCls, the Commission recommends that electrical circuit being used are protected by either a circuit breaker type GFCl or a receptacle type GFCI. If none of the available circuits is protected by a GFCI, portable GFCIs can be purchased at some retail Outlets. Be sure to test the GFCI, before using the pressure washer.

NEVER allow children to operate a pressure washer. Keep children at a safe distance when an adult is using a pressure washer.
We also recommend the following precautions, particularly if no GFCI is available:

• Always plug a three-wire grounded pressure washer into a properly grounded receptacle.
• If an extension cord must be used, keep the power cord connections out of any standing water, and use a heavy duty, three-wire, properly grounded type. Keep the connection as far away as possible from the item being washed and away from any water runoff.
• Wear rubber-soled footwear that provides some insulation when operating the pressure washer.
• NEVER cut or splice the power cord or extension cords.
• NEVER remove the grounding prong from the power cord plug!
• NEVER operate the pressure washer after it has tripped a ground fault interrupter or circuit breaker without first having it examined for electrical faults by a competent repair person.

Get the Best Results when Pressure Washing Your Home

 

   You can power wash most surfaces in your residential exterior such as wood, granite and brick, but it is better to avoid less resilient surfaces like hardboard.

   Reputable manufacturers will include a list of recommended pressure washer chemicals with the equipment, so you can check which product is best for every surface of your home.

Always Remember:

1. Never use bleach, it could damage your power washer.
2. Avoid spraying flowerbeds and shrubs
3. Avoid light fixtures, windows and mailboxes.

   For best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions or consult a power washer equipment expert if you have any doubts about the suitability of a power washer to the materials in the exterior of your home.

Dear Subscriber,

   We recently introduced a new line of cold water high pressure and high volume pressure washers to our website.

   For pressure ranges between 5000 and 9000 PSI, these cold water machines are ideal for removing dirt, mud, paint preparation, wet sandblasting, and mold and mildew removal. All units are built to order. Volumes are between 5 and 7 GPM depending on the unit.

Dual Medium and High Pressure Retractable Hose Reel with Hose

     Perfect for applications in which two sources are needed to get the job done when space is a critical factor. The hose reel's single mounting base creates stability and adds convenience of one mounting pattern.

3800 PSI Hot Water Trailer Mount
(Model: HT-SK38004VG-K) $7,120.00

4000 PSI Direct Drive Pressure Washer
(Model: PP-E4040HC) $1,239.00

4000 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer
(Model: PP-4012-10G) $3,790.00

2000 PSI Powder Coated Xtreme Pressure Washer
(Model: BE-X-2055HWGENR) $892.98

2400 PSI Pro-Skid Pressure Washer
(Model: PP-SD-3024-KIT) $2,371.00

Gutter Cleaner
(Model: BE-85-400-007) $19.90

3500 PSI Super Heavy Duty Telescoping Wand W/ Belt Kit (Model: SM-368092) $170.40

3000 PSI Heavy Duty Telescoping 24 FT Wand (Model: BE-85-205-024) $149.00

Medium Duty Sandblaster
(Model: BE-85-400-002) $108.00

House & Siding Wash Mix Kit
(Model: SM-8.723-727.0SP) $20.55

4500 PSI Rotary Nozzle
(Model: BE-85-210-020) $102.50

100 FT Non-Marking Pressure Hose w/ 3/8" Brass Couplers
(Model: BE-85-238-114K) $120.70

Soap Nozzle Quick Connect
(Model: BE-85-266-400) $5.95

Rotating Brush
(Model: BE-85-400-008) $34.95

Driveway & Concrete Wash Mix Kit
(Model: SM-8.723-728.0SP) $20.55

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