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Portable pressure washers are not as potent as regular pressure washers, and their power usually ranges from 1,160 to 1,800 PSI at roughly 0.7 to 4.5 GMP. The Hotsy’s HC Series hand-held washers are comparatively extremely powerful considering that they barely weigh 80 lbs.
Hotsy’s HC Series is a cold-water pressure washer line fueled by gasoline and capable of delivering an above-average 2,400 PSI of cleaning power and 2.3 gallons per minute, meanwhile retaining a comfortable hand-held form factor. It comes equipped with a top-of-the-line Honda engine and an ETL safety certified direct-drive Legacy Axial pressure pump.
Other features include:
- A thermal pump protector that dissipates heat and prevents pressure accumulation.
- An unloader that restricts water from flowing when the trigger gun is not pulled.
- For soap refill, it sports a very intuitive downstream detergent injection system.
- To facilitate a controlled operation, it carries rubber pads that absorb vibration.
- A fatigue-free trigger gun with a detachable insulated spray for accurate cleaning.
- A Honda gasoline engine that is CARB-certified and with a 3-year warranty. It has an output of 4.6 to 4.8 HP.
- An easy-to-install nozzle.
- A carrying handle for portability.
- A 7-year limited Hotsy warranty.
As of the time of writing, the price of this machine is $1,565.00 on the Hotsy website.
Frequently Asked Questions (Pressure Washers):
What’s the difference between PSI and GPM?
PSI stands for Pounds per Square Inch or Pound-force per Square Inch and denotes the water pressure’s strength. GPM (Gallons per Minute) measures the amount of water flowing from the machine during one minute.
These measuring units are correlated, but not equal in terms of what they’re counting.
How should I store my pressure washer?
It’s important to drain the gas from the motor and to apply antifreeze to the pump to protect it from freezing during winter and from internal corrosion. Also, it’s recommended to disconnect the hoses from the device and drain them from any trace of liquid.
Are pressure washers safe?
Pressure washers are very tricky to use and demand some safety measures. Since pressure washers spray water at an unusually-high force in order to clean dirt and grime not normally able to be removed by regular hoses, they’re prone to cause injuries that range from superficial laceration or abrasion to dismemberment of digits and even limbs.
If the water spray is pointed towards a more delicate body part such as the head or chest, the damage can be potentially irreversible or long-term.
Pressure washers can also lead to fall damage if handled over very unstable surfaces or in odd positions.
Are hand-held pressure washers better than regular ones?
They’re not better than regular pressure washers but are very handy for small cleaning tasks that don’t require as much PSI or GPM, owing to the fact that they’re very easy to carry around and to prepare. They’re also much more affordable, typically priced under $1000.
The motor and pump of regular pressure washers deliver enough propulsion to remove layers of paint from cars and walls, and they’re also mostly intended for industrial use or to clean big surfaces.
