DIY high pressure washer

Today, car washing has ceased to be a long and time-consuming task. A pressure washer helps to cope with the task much faster and more efficiently. In addition, these devices can be used to clean windows, doors and walls of houses, barbecue - in a word, objects that are not easy to clean with a brush and (or) a rag. Water, which is supplied under strong pressure, copes with these tasks and helps save time. But such a device is not cheap. A good sink costs from 150 y. e., and the possibilities of budget models are very limited. The way out - do-it-yourself high pressure washer. To have such a device in the country is very useful.

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Structure:

• The main part of the device is an electric motor that creates a pressure of water. A pump, not necessarily a new one, is suitable for this purpose.
• The motor is inserted into the device and connected to the power supply.
• The housing must be made of durable material. For example, from metal or thick-walled plastic.

Important! Even in this case, there is a time limit for the continuous use of the sink. You can not operate it for more than 3 hours in a row. The sink will fail in the shortest time.

• If you buy several brush nozzles, you can turn a hand-made device into a multifunctional device. In particular, by equipping the design with a water heater, you can use it as a steam mop or steam cleaner. Turbofreza helps to wash tires, to clean from pollution even the most difficult areas.

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Internal pressure

The higher the pressure inside the housing, the more powerful the jet of water from the hose. And this means that the pollution is washed better. But the pressure must be set carefully, since water under pressure can simply break the car glass or leave a dent on the body:

• The pressure on industrial devices is 150-170 bar.
• For a self-made sink, 100 bar is quite enough.
• When using a turbo cutter, more pressure is required - about 160 bar.

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Electric pump

From the correct choice of the pump depends on how well your high-pressure washer assembled with your own hands will work. The material of manufacture of the pump determines its wear resistance:

• The most budgetary and unsuccessful option is a plastic design. The continuous operation time of the sink in this case does not exceed 20 minutes.
• More expensive but reliable pumps are brass. They are not afraid of corrosion.

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Rules for the safe operation of mini-sinks:

• Before operation, check the device for operation.
• After each use of the device, thoroughly clean the filter.
• If power outages occur frequently, equip the device with a battery.
• Do not allow children to use the car wash.
• If you notice that some part is out of order, do not hesitate to repair. Replace it with the current one as soon as possible.
• Avoid jumps in air temperature in the room in which the device is located.

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Do-it-yourself mini-washing

In order to make a car wash with your own hands, prepare in advance:

• Pump.
• Canister with a lid.
• Watering hose with a “gun”.
• Fitting
• Coupling
• Rubber gasket.

These are the details for the future car wash.From consumables, you will need drills and sealant.

Important! Before you do a high pressure washer, the question arises: what canister to choose? Practice shows that for a conventional passenger car a 5 liter canister is enough. For washing the car, this is quite enough, and in the trunk of such a unit will fit easily.

Some tips for choosing components:

• There are two requirements for an irrigation hose: strength and flexibility. The best option is a product with a nylon braid. Multilayer hoses are more durable and reliable. You should not save on them.
• The pump can be used foot or automatic. The latter option is much more convenient, because you do not have to drag the pump from place to place and at the same time wield your foot. A deterrent is cost: an automatic pump costs three times as much.
• There are no special requirements for the fitting and the coupling. The main thing is that they are in firm contact with each other.

Important! It is desirable that they be made of the same material - plastic or metal.

• To connect the device to the water supply you will need a long (5-7 m) hose. This is enough to smooth the pressure. If a water source of at least 30 l capacity is used, it is recommended to use a hose with a check valve to increase the working pressure.

Case preparation:

• Drill a hole in the housing (canister) that fits the coupling in size.
• Insert the coupling with the fitting into the hole.

Important! Remember to fasten the sleeve with sealant. This is necessary so that high pressure is maintained inside the canister, and the coupling does not pop out during operation of the device.

• Now it's time to tackle the lid. The lid will need solid and durable material. Secure the rubber gasket to its bottom. Make a hole in it and mount the fungus from the tubeless tire.

Final assembly:

1. Attach a cord from the pump to the “fungus”.
2. Attach the free edge of the hose with the fitting to the hole previously made in the housing.

The sink is ready! The principle of action is as follows. The pump pumps water and air into the canister (no need to fill to the brim!). Press the handle of the “gun”, and the stream of water beats under pressure.

Important! If you are going to use a car wash in cold weather, it is advisable to equip it with a water heater.

As an energy source for the device, you can use:

• Petrol.
• Diesel fuel.
• Electricity.

Important! Do not forget to equip the device with a filter. A fine filter is not needed. Rough cleaning of water from debris is enough.

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So, a do-it-yourself high-pressure car wash is a workable project. How much you are ready to implement it is now up to you to decide, because you have all the necessary information for this.