200 psi power washer to clean shed?

alan767

Hi,

Does anyone know if a 200 psi power washer will clean a galvanize farm shed effectively in preparation for re-painting?

Thanks.

Sam Kade

Surely you mean 2000psi

mahoney_j

alan767 wrote: »

Hi,

Does anyone know if a 200 psi power washer will clean a galvanize farm shed effectively in preparation for re-painting?

Thanks.

3000 would be better and quicker,maby u could ask our resident power washer whelan!!!!!

Sam Kade

Most power washers that are rated for 3000 psi only put out 2500 psi after a certain amount of use from new. That's what my local repairman says.

Nekarsulm

As often said before, get a rotary head on it, whatever the pressure. Half the water, and half the "wiggling" of the lance.

Muckit

alan767 wrote: »

Hi,

Does anyone know if a 200 psi power washer will clean a galvanize farm shed effectively in preparation for re-painting?

Thanks.

200psi.....I'd have as much pressure in me flute when breaking the seal after the first four pints of porter!!

gazahayes

Sam Kade wrote: »

Most power washers that are rated for 3000 psi only put out 2500 psi after a certain amount of use from new. That's what my local repairman says.

Power washers we have in work are set to 3000 all the time on three phase with high pressure turbo nozzles blow the shoulder off you tho.

alan767

Sam Kade wrote: »

Surely you mean 2000psi

I checked again Sam. It says 200 psi max bar on the spec label. Its the equipment of a shed painter hired by a family member.

I already suspected this individual to be a "cowboy" and these replies seems to confirm the fact seeing as this washer is not fit for purpose?

I take it 2000 psi would be the minimum to remove rust etc. properly?

Thanks for the replies lads btw

kfk

alan767 wrote: »

I checked again Sam. It says 200 psi max bar on the spec label. Its the equipment of a shed painter hired by a family member.

I already suspected this individual to be a "cowboy" and these replies seems to confirm the fact seeing as this washer is not fit for purpose?

I take it 2000 psi would be the minimum to remove rust etc. properly?

Thanks for the replies lads btw

That is 200 bar pressure which is almost 3000 psi pressure. Should be plenty power in that

sheebadog

alan767 wrote: »

I checked again Sam. It says 200 psi max bar on the spec label. Its the equipment of a shed painter hired by a family member.

I already suspected this individual to be a "cowboy" and these replies seems to confirm the fact seeing as this washer is not fit for purpose?

I take it 2000 psi would be the minimum to remove rust etc. properly?

Thanks for the replies lads btw

Is it Bar or Psi?
1 Bar = ~15 Psi

alan767

Seems I stand corrected then lads. 3000psi and it cetainly seems to be doing the trick. Thanks a million for your help! much appreciated.

Alan