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How to safely operate your custom pressure washer

If your industrial or commercial pressure washer is misused, it can damage property or cause an injury. Here’s how to safely operate it.   Know the risks The potential dangers of using a pressure washer should be well-understood prior to operating one. Be especially careful of the following: Exposure to chemicals. Both the products used…

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Know your pressure washer: Gas vs. Electric

When you opt to purchase a pressure washer for your business, you’ll have to decide whether you need a gas or an electric model. Gasoline or diesel powered pressure washers utilize an engine to drive the pump, whereas an electric powered pressure washer utilizes a motor to drive the pump. Both engine and motor powered…

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Why you should use a Hotsy to clean your heavy equipment

For almost 50 years, Hotsy has been the gold standard for pressure washers, and with good reason. Here’s what makes Hotsy pressure washers so exceptional. They’re long-lasting With their state-of-the-art engineering, Hotsy pressure washers are built to last. Their frames are welded together, which allows them to withstand the vibrations created during operation. In contrast,…

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Tips for cleaning your farm equipment

There’s no understating the importance of keeping your agricultural equipment clean, especially if you want it to run at peak efficiency. A thorough cleaning also removes corrosive herbicide and fertilizer residue and allows you to detect problems masked by mud and debris such as broken parts and leakages. Ideally, equipment should be cleaned after every…

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The importance of Salt Lick for winter fleet maintenance

Winter is brutal on vehicles. Not only does the snow and cold wreak havoc on motors and tires, but salt and calcium chloride in de-icing products can cause vehicle parts to corrode and deteriorate. Damage from salt and chemicals found in ice melts can result in cars and trucks malfunctioning, possibly leading to accidents on…

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Accessory spotlight: Hotsy Telescoping Lance

If you’re cleaning floors, equipment, vehicles or other surfaces that are near or below eye level, then the standard lance that comes with your Hotsy pressure washer will do the job. However, if you need to take your cleaning to new heights, you’ll need the Hotsy Telescoping Lance. Hotsy’s adjustable Telescoping Lance comes in three…

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Know your nozzle: a guide to pressure washer nozzle spray patterns

Know your nozzle: a guide to pressure washer nozzle spray patterns Selecting the proper nozzle for your pressure washer can make the difference between delivering a quick, powerful clean and damaging the surface you’re spraying. Fortunately, manufacturers of pressure washer nozzles have made things easy on pressure washer users. Nozzles are universally colour-coded, with the…

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Why you should use a Hotsy to clean your heavy equipment

If you work in the construction, mining or oil and gas industry, you know better than anyone how quickly heavy equipment can get dirty. You also know how important it is to keep your equipment clean. Dirt and grime generate excess friction and heat in the machine’s moving parts. And foreign matter like rocks and…

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