FAQs
Welcome to our FAQs page, here you can browse the most commonly asked questions.
If you’ve got a question that you can’t find an answer to, please give us a call on 0113 512 4494 or drop us an email on info@pressurewashersnorthern.co.uk.
What Is Flow?
Water flow is the rate water is pushed out of the lance, the higher the water flow the larger amount of water forced out and used. Water flow is measured in litres per minute or LPM. Water flow is important for removing and washing away dirt on patios and driveways for example.
What Is Bar Pressure?
This is the force at which the water is pushed out at, the higher the force the easier it is to remove dirt. Lighter jobs such as car cleaning and washing down your patio furniture don’t require as much pressure as you would for perhaps cleaning your driveway, the extra bar pressure would make it a lot easier, quicker and give better results with a higher pressure.
Which Is More Important, Waterflow or Pressure?
They are both important and go hand in hand with each offer, if you are looking to clean your patio you will want a high pressure to remove dirt and stains that have been there for years, however the high water flow will make the job quicker as it quickly washes away the dirt it removes. All models have a good water flow and pressure ratio, it is more important to think about the tasks you shall be using your washer for.
Where Is the Best Place to Store My Pressure Washer?
Store your power washer in a dry place that is well ventilated, in the winter months you may want to cover the pressure wash up or bring it inside and store somewhere that is heated to ensure the pump does not freeze and become damaged with any water left inside.
Nozzle Size Quide
Use the table below to select the correct nozzle size for the job.
| Type | Nozzle Diameter (mm) | Bar | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 0.85 | Flow Rate (lpm) | 4.6 | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | 5.4 | 5.6 | N/A | N/A | 6.4 | N/A | N/A |
| 025 | 0.94 | 5.7 | N/A | 6.12 | N/A | 6.6 | 7.0 | N/A | N/A | 8.1 | N/A | N/A | |
| 03 | 1.05 | 6.8 | N/A | 7.47 | N/A | 8.1 | 8.4 | N/A | N/A | 9.7 | N/A | N/A | |
| 035 | 1.10 | 8.0 | N/A | 8.57 | N/A | 9.4 | 9.8 | N/A | N/A | 11.5 | N/A | N/A | |
| 04 | 1.19 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.7 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 12.4 | 13.3 | 14.1 | 14.8 | |
| 045 | 1.27 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13.2 | 14.1 | 15.0 | 15.8 | |
| 05 | 1.35 | 11.3 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 12.9 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 16.0 | 16.9 | 17.9 | |
| 055 | 1.40 | 12.4 | 13.0 | 13.6 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 15.7 | 16.4 | 17.5 | 18.6 | 19.6 | |
| 06 | 1.47 | 13.6 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 15.5 | 16.0 | 16.7 | 17.2 | 18.0 | 19.2 | 20.4 | 21.5 | |
| 065 | 1.52 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 16.1 | 16.8 | 17.4 | 18.0 | 18.6 | 19.4 | 20.8 | 22.0 | 23.2 | |
| 07 | 1.60 | 15.8 | 16.6 | 17.3 | 18.0 | 18.7 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 20.9 | 22.3 | 23.7 | 25.0 | |
| 075 | 1.65 | 16.9 | 17.7 | 18.5 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 20.7 | 21.4 | 22.4 | 23.9 | 25.3 | 26.7 | |
| 08 | 1.70 | 18.0 | 18.9 | 19.7 | 20.5 | 21.3 | 22.0 | 22.8 | 23.8 | 25.5 | 27.0 | 28.5 | |
| 09 | 1.80 | 20.2 | 21.2 | 22.1 | 23.0 | 23.9 | 24.7 | 25.5 | 26.7 | 28.6 | 30.3 | 31.9 | |
| 10 | 1.90 | 22.5 | 23.6 | 24.6 | 25.6 | 26.6 | 27.6 | 28.5 | 29.8 | 31.8 | 33.7 | 35.6 | |
| 13 | 2.16 | 29.4 | 30.8 | 32.2 | 33.5 | 34.8 | 36.0 | 37.2 | 38.8 | 41.5 | 44.1 | 46.5 | |
| 15 | 2.34 | 33.8 | 35.3 | 36.9 | 38.4 | 39.9 | 41.3 | 42.6 | 44.6 | 47.7 | 50.5 | 53.3 | |
| 20 | 2.69 | 45.1 | 47.2 | 49.3 | 51.3 | 53.2 | 55.1 | 56.9 | 59.5 | 63.6 | 67.5 | 71.1 | |
| 25 | 2.99 | 56.4 | 59.1 | 61.8 | 64.3 | 66.7 | 69.1 | 71.3 | 74.6 | 79.8 | 84.6 | 89.2 | |
| 30 | 3.3 | 67.6 | 70.9 | 74.0 | 77.1 | 80.0 | 82.8 | 85.5 | 89.4 | 95.6 | 101 | 107 | |
| 50 | 4.24 | 113 | 118 | 124 | 129 | 133 | 138 | 143 | 149 | 160 | 169 | 178 |
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