Intro:
If you are like me, and dame cares about any product or device during usage-then this article is not for you! Ha Ha ..Again in a confusion! Wait bro..don’t leave! I am here to pinch your question, can a pressure washer get wet?
The fact is-”All Pressure Washers Are Designed To Tolerate A Little Extent Of Water”
Yes, as pressure washers are heavy tools and are aimed mainly for outdoor unclogging or cleaning, all of these tools can tolerate uptown a significant range of splashed water.
All industrial pressure washer is some feet ahead in that case. These are manufactured specially with a withstanding power to water splashing even in heavy rain or even in tough weather.
Whatever, why I am telling all in the intro section! Let’s stop my ado here! Let’s start to see a long but enjoyable session on today’s topic.
Can A Pressure Washer Get Wet?
Already you get the answer from our intro section. However, though all pressure washers can withstand a little bit of water splash, it usually depends on a few considerations whether your pressure washer can get wet or not. And how much water resistance actually it has.
The first consideration is, to see the user’s manual that comes with your pressure washer. There must have some straight instructions written on that manual saying about the water resistance of your pressure washer.
Also, see the IP rating marked on the pressure washer body. The more the IP rating, the more it is water resistant. That means you can use your washer in the rain if it has a higher IP rating.
If the manufacturer of your pressure washer claims that it cannot tolerate water splash. In that case, it is water sensitive, and you don’t have any chance to sue the manufacturer if it is damaged by a water splash.
If the pressure washer is electric powered, and you do not have any coverage to save the electrical components in a dry and safe space-than you cannot use this washer in wet conditions.
Finally, see the weather condition, if there is thundering outside, snow falling or heavy raining-you cannot use your pressure washer in that wet conditions.
How to Safely Use a Pressure Washer in Wet Conditions?
Do you think it is mandatory to use the pressure washer in wet conditions or in the rain? If so, then this part is for you- Let me clarify one thing high-pressure washing we are telling only for medium or light rain.
If other bad conditions, like-thundering, heavy rain, torrential rain, rain with snowfall, or heavy snow falling -in all such cases please re-schedule your cleaning process using a gas pressure washer, or electric pressure washers or any other high-power washer.
- Choose the day at least. It will give additional protection from the reduced glare of rainwater.
- Store safely the electrical parts of your pressure washer. Use a dry place or warm dry shed to store those parts.
- Take proper training to use the high-powered pressure washer in wet conditions, or in the rain.
- After using the pressure washer in the rain or in the wet, dry the whole parts well, and let them dry in a heated place (like a garage, warehouse, or under a dry shed).
- Do not also forget to store them in a heated and secured place. (secured from hard weather).
Commercial Vs Residential Pressure Washers: Which Ones Are More Water-resistant?
Usually, we know gas-powered pressure washers as our commercial pressure washers. And the electric pressure washer as the residential pressure washer (home pressure washers).
Gas pressure washers perform heavily for pressure washing. Most pressure washers, used in commercial washing, or heavy cleaning-all are gas pressure washers.
Actually, which pressure washer is water-resistant? It depends on the manufacturer’s claim and the IP rating. See the user manual, and know what they write about using pressure washers in the rain.
Electric pressure washers are so sensitive and can withstand any odd weather conditions. As these pressure washers are only for indoor or other light cleanings, therefore it must be less water resistant even if you take proper safety measurements.
But the gas-powered pressure washers are more sustainable than the electric pressure washer. They could deliver more, and also can tolerate more. So if you have no other options for cleaning in the rain-obviously you can go with the gas-powered pressure washer after taking proper safety precautions.
The IP rating is a great consideration here. The good point is, the more the IP rate you have on your pressure washer, the more water-resistant it would be! However, I heard about power washing in the rain through a high-power pressure washer which might with a good IP rating.
Be sure, you are not using the pressure washer in heavy rain or in a nasty cold environment. These harsh environments will spoil all the internal parts of your pressure washer.
FAQs:
Can I use a pressure washer in the rain?
It depends on your pressure washer and on you. Suppose you have a high washer pressure with high IP ratings. So, if you take proper safety precautions, you can use this washer even in the rain as well.
Can I store my pressure washer outside?
A heated garage or warehouse is the safest option. However, any unheated shed also could be a better option to store it. Storing the pressure washer outside without any shed, could make them rusty or damaged after facing frequent rains. Cold temperature also is responsible to damage the pipe, and internal sealing including other internal attachments of the pressure washer,
Can you shower with a pressure washer?
You can clean the clogged shower, dirty bathroom indoor surface, or bathtub using a lighter pressure washer.
Conclusion:
Yes, your outdoor pressure washer may withstand a little bit of water splash. But the water splash must not be too much.
If you flooded your pressure washer while cleaning, and ask can a pressure washer can get wet–in that case I can only tell one thing to you–You are dreaming too much!
So take care of your pressure tools. Try not to use it in the heavy rain (though it has an extreme IP). The more care you can take to your tools, the more lifespan they will give you ultimately!
Good luck!
