You also receive other cleaning tools of two brushes, a patio cleaner and a lance to clean all the debris out of your gutters. However, the most powerful electric power washer on the market will have a very high water pressure rating nonetheless. People don’t need four thousand pounds of water pressure per square inch: two thousand pounds will work fine. We have rounded up 3 of the most powerful electric pressure washers. These are main powered, so no gas or petrol is required. Wilks-USA RX550i Although BAR pressure and hose length arent directly related, normally the higher the pressure, the longer the hose.

The power of the brushless 3000-watt motor is more obvious when you try to lift the 22-kilogram RX550i. Despite the weight, the Wilks-USA RX550I does have heavy-duty wheels. And a 1-metre-high trolley handle makes moving this behemoth around far easier. Power / Bar Pressure Another excellent feature is that it comes with a 16 metre hose and another 8 metres to attach should you need it. With 24 metres of hose and a 6 metre power cord, you won’t have any problems reaching the far end of your driveway or garden path. Another form of measurement is the cleaning power of the washer. This method stems from the argument that a high-pressure water stream is of no use if you only get a thin stream of water out. This is where the water flow comes into play. Multiplying how much water comes out from the washer every hour by the pressure gives you the cleaning power.Electric motors in pressure washers can vary somewhat in quality and power. The most powerful electric pressure washers will have a motor that is over 1500 watts, with some going quite a bit higher – the Wilks-USA RX550i being 3000 Watts. This can be a problem as you’ll need a cable reel extension that’s IP rated for water and 13 amp to carry the power. Make sure you unwind the power lead fully or you’ll heat the wires and it’ll best case trip, worst case melt the wires. However, try to avoid anything with a motor smaller than 1500 Watts because you’re then down to compact pressure washer size. Motor quality The Briggs & Stratton 020739 ELITE 3200Q Petrol Pressure Washer has all the power and features needed for a professional petrol power washer. Plus comfort and convenient for those who use it every day. The 190cc Briggs and Stratton engine is reliable and supports the 3200 psi maximum water pressure. Four nozzles offer you a choice of cleaning spray and proprietary technology make the washer easy to start, as well as set it to idle when it’s turned on and you’re not actually spraying. The best kind of motors are the ones that are going to last long enough for you to get your money’s worth. If you see terms like ‘brushless motor’ or induction motor’, they are good signs that it is a decent mechanism powering the product. Brushless certainly lasts much longer than one with brushes. If you don’t understand the difference let me help. The brushed versions use Carbon which naturally wears as theres friction. The Brushless version uses magnets for the electricity and as a result less friction and lasts much longer Some electric pressure washers are built better like the Bosch range Pump quality

Releasing the trigger on the spray gun, Auto Stop technology immediately stops the motor and the pump. This saves you water and electricity and protects the washer. Pros Also to prolong the working life of this model, Bosch have fitted a good quality metal water filter to protect the pump, and an auto stop function that cuts out the pressure when you release the trigger. Electric tools and appliances are generally less heavy than their petrol counterparts – they don’t have a motor after all. They’re easier to look after as they need no regular maintenance and have less complex machinery. You just plug them in and go, but you do need to stay within the power cable’s length of a power outlet. Even with an extension cord, you can’t travel freely. Petrol Although my first impression of the Wilks USA RX550i wasn’t good, thanks to a useless manual and a few swapped out parts, it was thankfully just a temporary blip. Once I’d fiddled with all the parts and worked out what did what, I found this to be a very useful tool to have around. Easy starting with ReadyStart means you don’t need to manually prime the engine before pulling the recoil cord.When selecting a pressure washer, the first thing to consider is how you plan to use it: for light spring-cleaning of your garden furniture, for washing your car, or for some tough jobs such as cleaning walls, fences, etc. Depending on the tasks, you can select either an electric model or a gasoline-powered one. Now, there are a long list of reasons why induction motors are better for industrial products that I don’t have time to go into, but let’s just say that they are more robust and handle varying loads and speeds better. A really convenient feature is Ready Start. With this proprietary technology, you don’t need to prime the engine or adjust the choke. Just pull the recoil start and the motor fires up, and you and the washer are ready to work. Those who aren’t familiar with starting up petrol appliances won’t be intimidated by this. This is a fine example of a robust, powerful and efficient pressure washer. This machine is ideal for cleaning all types of dirty surfaces. If you are looking for an efficient pressure washer, this could be the perfect option for you if you don’t mind the slightly high price. Here’s a look at what it can do – the video is 3 minutes long but the real crux boils down to the few seconds after where I start you: