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Know your nozzle: a guide to pressure washer nozzle spray patterns Selecting the proper nozzle for your pressure washer can make the difference between delivering a quick, powerful clean and damaging the surface you’re spraying. Fortunately, manufacturers of pressure washer nozzles have made things easy on pressure washer users. Nozzles are universally colour-coded, with the…

If you work in the construction, mining or oil and gas industry, you know better than anyone how quickly heavy equipment can get dirty. You also know how important it is to keep your equipment clean. Dirt and grime generate excess friction and heat in the machine’s moving parts. And foreign matter like rocks and…

When comparing pressure washers, consumers tend to fixate on the PSI. But to determine a pressure washer’s true cleaning capacity, you need to factor in both PSI and GPM. If you’re unclear about what these two specs say about a unit’s cleaning ability, this article is for you. Why are PSI and GPM important? To…

For manufacturers, having high quality cleaning equipment more than pays for itself. Here are the benefits to using a Hotsy pressure washer in your manufacturing facility. 1. It reduces downtime caused by repairs and maintenance Your machines are central to your manufacturing plant’s operations. If sensitive processing equipment becomes clogged with grime and debris, everything…

Does your business clean vehicles, trucks or large equipment on a daily basis? If so, it could benefit from a Hotsy wash bay system. A Hotsy wash bay is a complete washing system that includes a stationary pressure washer, a trolley system of hoses and wands and a number of customizable options. Keep reading to…

When pressure washing a surface with tough-to-remove stains, hot water alone won’t be enough to get the job done. To properly remove the stains, you’ll need hot water mixed with the right detergent. What cleaner do you use in a pressure washer? Generally you should use a detergent that is specially designed for pressure washers.…

For nearly 50 years Hotsy has been the gold standard for pressure washers in North America. If you know pressure washers, you know Hotsy. But how well acquainted are you with the legacy of the company and of their famed red pressure washers? Keep reading to get a glimpse into the history of Hotsy and…

Globally, the need for transportation services is on the rise and Canada is no exception. When the demand for consumer goods is high, so too is the need for professional trucking fleets that can deliver the goods needed at home and over the border. Keep reading to learn how a pressure washer can help keep…

Need more concentrated power than your pressure washer’s currently providing? Then our specialized nozzles & wands may come in handy. Pressure washer accessories including wands, nozzles and guns, can increase the dirt-blasting power of your pressure washer and save you precious time. Whether you’re maintaining a fleet in Edmonton, sanitizing a kitchen in Calgary, or…

Whether you rely on a portable pressure washer to keep your Edmonton fleet clean, or a custom designed pressure washer for your restaurant in Calgary, this cleaning tool can keep your equipment looking and working it’s best. But just like any other piece of machinery you use, pressure washers can occasionally malfunction. How to troubleshoot…