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Pressure Washers, Direct vs. Belt & Hot vs. Cold
Direct Drive Pumps • Direct drive pumps are directly connected to the power platform (motor or engine) and consequently turn the same speed. This is referred to as revolutions per minute (rpm’s) • The power platform transfers heat directly to the pump through the shaft. • Because direct drive pumps turn more rpms they increase the friction which in turn causes faster wear of the components. • Direct drive pumps are usually recommended in applications where usage is less than 20hrs per week. Belt Drive Pumps • Belt drive pumps typically turn at much slower rpms and have a longer...
Why Did my Pressure Washer Quit?
My Pressure Washer Just Quit We get a lot of folks that bring their big box store pressure washer into our showroom and tell us how they just got this washer and how it was working fine but it just quit. The problem is almost always the same. They have gone to the big box store or discount tool store and purchased a $399 to $599 special. They take their new toy home and clean the little area their wife was concerned about and one of two things inevitably happens. They or their spouse sees just how dirty everything else...
Stewardship of a business owner By Billy Fields
I believe ownership requires a level of responsibility much like that of a man to his family. When asked to give the definition of a man one might get many answers, maybe as many answers as people you ask. I have adopted the following as my definition of a man. We must: Accept responsibility Lead courageously Reject passivity And invest eternally When you own a business, you must accept the responsibility to create a vision and communicate it in a way that inspires those around you to hop on board and start paddling the boat with one heartbeat, in one...
Picking Out the Right Pressure Washer - When a Cold Water Direct Drive is Fine
Picking the right pressure washer can seem like a daunting task with the large assortment of models, types, and gallon flows, pressures, hot vs. cold so on and so forth. The good news is…it’s not as complicated as you might think! The first and most important step is determining the type of use for your pressure washer. Let’s have a look at this. A customer walks into our showroom in Memphis, TN. Lets call him Bob. “Welcome to Cougar Chemical!” I call out to him as he walks through the door. “What can we help you with today?” as he...