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Pressure Washer Tip Guide
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pressure washer tip is one of the most integral things
that a user must consider when cleaning. There are 4
main tip sizes, with each one being used for different
surfaces and materials. There are also rotary nozzles
and chemical injectors that each serve their own
separate purpose. The information below is designed to
help you make an informed decision and maximize your
washers cleaning ability. When you decide you are ready
to purchase, visit our tips section in our
Pressure Washer Store |
Also See:
Pressure Washer
Nozzle Chart
Glossary of Terms
Whirl-A-Way's
Common Accessories |
Chemical Injector Tip
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The chemical injector
tip, also known as the soap nozzle, is the pressure
washer nozzle that is used when applying any form of
chemical onto the surface that runs through your
washer. This nozzle has a slightly larger orifice
than normal washer tips, which decreases the
pressure in the pump. This decrease in pressure
allows for the chemical injector to kick in, drawing
the cleaning solution into the pump from the
container.
When using chemicals inside your washer, remember to
use only those cleaners that are developed through
pressure washer manufacturers. One common mistake
has been the increased use of bleach as a pressure
washer detergent. Doing this will cause internal
damage to the pump, and will result in hefty repair
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Pressure Washer Tip Sizing
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Selecting the correct power washer
tip is crucial. If a user selects a washer size that
is too small, water can backfire back into the
washer pump, which can cause severe damage to the
washer. If a user selects a washer tip that is too
large, the cleaning ability of the washer is
reduced. To help homeowners and contractors select
the correct pressure washer tip size, we have
developed our
Pressure Washer Nozzle Selection Guide.
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Turbo / Rotary Nozzle Tips
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| Pressure washer rotary nozzles act as a
zero degree tip that sprays in a circular motion. The
spray pattern usually covers an area anywhere from 3-8
inches depending on how far the lance is from the
surface. Rotary nozzles are great for use on stubborn
stains, wall cleaning, paint stripping, and more.
There are also two different types of
Turbo Nozzles: Regular style and spring loaded. If a
rotary nozzle is spring loaded, it means that you can
point the washer tip in any direction (for example, the
ceiling or side of the house). A regular turbo nozzle
must be pointed directly downward, and will not spin if
pointed horizontal to spray a wall, or upside down.
Turbo nozzles follow the same sizing
patterns that regular pressure washer tips do. To help
select the correct size, see our
Nozzle Chart,
then choose the correct rotary nozzle from below:
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