Monday, October 30, 2017

Pressure Washers for Sale

Pressure Washers for Sale


We stock a variety of pressure washers in our Gainesville, GA store. We specialize in heavy-duty contractor and commercial grade equipment. We usually keep a couple homeowner grade pressure washers as well. Whether you're looking for light-duty use to heavy-duty use call us or come by. We build customized hot water pressure washers. 

Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
770-532-4442
2348 Monroe Drive Suite C Gainesville GA 30507

Friday, August 25, 2017

Pressure Washers GPM vs PSI

The Importance of Pressure (PSI) vs Flow (GPM)

When choosing a new pressure washing set-up it's important to consider both the flow and pressure rating of the machine. The machine pictured above is a 3500 PSI 8 GPM Hot Water trailer unit that we custom built. It's a great unit for commercial work such as washing buildings and doing concrete work especially when paired with a surface cleaner. However, this unit would be way too much and completely unnecessary for washing cars. First, let's talk about how both PSI and GPM are both important then what recommendations we have for different job requirements. As always, you can contact us and we will be happy to make recommendations specific to your application. 

Pressure Rating (PSI)

Pressure washers are rated on pressure by Pounds per Square Inch (PSI). The amount of water pressure needed to adequately clean will greatly vary based upon the job. You need enough pressure to essentially break the bond between the substance you are trying to remove and the surface. To equate this to something easier to understand think of a mechanical situation. If you have a bolt that you are trying to remove and it's barely tightened, you can use a smaller wrench because it doesn't take a lot of torque to remove it. However if you're trying to take off a bolt that is rusted and stuck, you're going to need a much bigger wrench to create more torque to remove the stubborn bolt. The same theory applies to pressure washing. If you're simply trying to wash dust or sand off of a surface you won't need a unit with a very high pressure rating because it doesn't take much o break that bond.  If you're washing equipment with difficult to remove dirt and grime it may require more pressure to get the substance to release from the surface. Always keep your job application in mind when determining how much pressure you will need to adequately do a job.

Flow (GPM)

Pressure washers are rated on flow by Gallons Per Minute (GPM). The amount of water you need to adequately pressure wash will vary based upon the job just as the PSI will. You need enough flow to adequately rinse the dirt and grime away. If you have a machine with a very high pressure but very little flow you may be able to get the grime off the surface but end up with a big mess because there isn't enough flow to rinse the grime away.  If you're washing cars you won't have to worry about flow quite as much as you do if you're cleaning driveways.  When cleaning cars, you get to rinse from top to bottom and it's a little easier because gravity helps to rinse all the dirt downhill. Even with car washing you will want an adequate flow to make sure everything is properly rinsed. If you plan on cleaning driveways using a Surface Cleaner, getting a machine with adequate flow is essential. Surface cleaners will allow you to utilize the pressure of your machine and remove dirt and grime from concrete. The trick becomes getting all of the dirt and grime rinsed away- this is where the flow can make a huge difference. 

When considering GPM, always consider your water source! If you plan on relying on water from a water hose on a residential home, you need to know if you will have adequate water supply. You can test this by timing how long it takes to fill a 5 Gallon Bucket from a water hose. To supply a 4 Gallon Per Minute machine, we recommend that you be able to fill a 5 gallon bucket using just the house in about a minute. If you choose a machine that has a higher GPM rating and you don't have enough water coming into the machine then it will not run properly. In our area in North Georgia, we recommend that anyone using a machine rated at 5 GPM or higher have a water tank to supply water to the unit. We have had customers in other parts of the country that didn't have adequate water supply for 4 GPM machines so this may vary based on your location. If you have any questions about this, please contact us!

Other Considerations:

It is always important to consider factors other than Pressure and Flow. You can learn more about these in our other articles
  • Direct Drive vs. Belt Drive (Important when considering usage)
  • Hot Water vs. Cold Water (Important when considering what substance you are trying to remove)
  • Attachments
  • Portability (Do you plan on loading & unloading the machine or mounting it on a trailer?)

Our Recommendations Based on Job Application:

Please note these are our general recommendations. We always encourage customers to contact us before purchasing to make sure that they purchase equipment that will work best for the job in mind.

Light Duty Usage (Around the House- Use a Few Times a Year)

This unit by Mi-T-M is an economical Light Duty pressure washer made for the homeowner who wants a unit to use around the house on occasion. It is rated at 2400 PSI 2.4 GPM This is an adequate pressure and flow for completing small jobs such as washing a car, deck or rinsing a home. It wouldn't be adequate for using a driveway surface cleaner or for using jobs that require the machine to run for long hours frequently. It is great for light homeowner use. We have been happy with Mi-T-M product performance. 

Medium Duty Usage (Homeowners who Frequently Use Their Machine)
This unit by Mi-T-M is great for Medium Duty usage. It is rated at 3000 PSI and 2.4GPM. It features a heavier duty pump than the unit above. The crankshaft driven pump on this unit is built to run for longer hours and to last longer than an axial pump. This pump is great to use for washing a home, driveway and cars. The higher quality pump will make it last much longer. You could use this unit with a small surface cleaner. It would be fine to use to clean a few houses on the side as a side job. It wouldn't be recommended for all day every day use but you would see a great life out of this unit at medium usage. 

Contractor Grade (Using the Machine a few times a week on Houses, Driveways)


This unit by Pressure-Pro is great for a Contractor Grade Usage. It is Rated at 4000 PSI and 4 GPM. It features a Honda Engine and a heavy duty General Pump. You can use this pressure washer for any average cold water job. This unit works great with a surface cleaner. We recommend the General 18" Surface Cleaner (Greasable Version). It has the right balance of pressure and flow to clean most houses and driveways. It is built with long-lasting components. There are only a few reasons why you would need to go with a larger unit. One reason is if you are running your pressure washer all day every day- in which case we would recommend going with a Belt Drive Unit. Another reason is if you are cleaning surfaces that require you to remove difficult to remove substances such as oil in grease- in which case you will need hot water. The third reason is if you are doing very large jobs such as large concrete areas- in which case we would recommend going with a higher flow unit so that you could power a larger surface cleaner such as a Big Guy 28". Larger flow units can also offer set ups that allow you to run 2 guns at the same time. If none of those reasons apply to you, we highly recommend this unit for an average contractor use.

Contractor Grade- Heavier Usage (You use your machine all day, most days)

This unit by Pressure-Pro is great for heavy usage. It is very similar to the E4040HG except for the fact that it is belt driven. Belt driven pumps turn at approximately 1/2 the RPMs of a Direct Drive Pump. So, Belt Drive Pumps are designed to run longer and last longer. It is Rated at 4000 PSI and 4 GPM. It features a Honda Engine and a heavy duty General Pump. You can use this pressure washer for any average cold water job. This unit works great with a surface cleaner. We recommend the General 18" Surface Cleaner (Greasable Version). It has the right balance of pressure and flow to clean most houses and driveways. It is built with long-lasting components. A lot of our local pressure washing companies use this unit to wash residential homes and driveways. It is a unit that holds up well to heavy usage.






Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Pressure Washer / Hot Water Pressure Washer Rental Gainesville, GA

Not quite ready to buy a large hot water trailer unit?

We do have hot water pressure washer trailers for rent. We offer rates by the day, week or month. We do have smaller pressure washers available for rent as well. You can rent a small 2700 PSI unit or a larger 4000 PSI 4 GPM unit. The 4 Gallon Per minute units as well as the large hot water trailer units can power a surface cleaner. You may rent a surface cleaner along with the unit. If you have any amount of flat concrete work such as a driveway, it will cut your cleaning time drastically. For rates and availability, contact us.

We are open from Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30 EST
Call us at 1-877-PUMP444  (877)786-7444

visit our website : www.northgeorgiaairless.com

Thursday, February 23, 2017

New Presssure Washer Pump Maintenance

Have you recently purchased a new Pressure Washer or Replacement pump?

If you would like to extend the life of your pump, routine tune-ups can be essential to maintaining a good operating machine.  We are a repair center as well as a retail center. We offer our customers cheap maintenance packages. If you are a DIY person be sure to find out some basic information about your pump or pressure washer before doing the tune-up yourself. Our suggestions are basic recommendations for the pumps that we sell online. Always refer to your product's manual and follow manufacturer's instructions. 

PUMP Oil Basics:
We do not recommend for our customers to change the pump oil in the axial pump that we sell online. It comes pre-filled with a synthetic oil that is good for the life of the pump. 

See our 3000 PSI Axial Pressure Washer Pump by clicking on the image below:

For the majority of our contractor/commercial grade pumps, we recommend changing the pump oil after approximately the first 10 hours of use. Then, the oil only needs to be changed approximately every 200-300 hours. We recommend using a 30 Weight Non-Detergent Oil. Again, please check your manual. Below is our most common 3/4" Horizontal Shaft pressure washer pump:



Comment or call is if you have any questions about pump/ pressure washer maintenance
877-PUMP444
877-786-7444

Featured Product: 8012PRO-35 HG 8 Gallon Per Minute 3500 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer


8012PRO-35HG

This unit made by Pressure-Pro has become one of our most popular hot water units. It is skid mount and ready to be bolted onto a trailer or in the bed of a truck. At 8 Gallons Per minute, you can do some serious washing! If you wash driveways as an added bonus onto your washing gigs, this unit has no problem powering a Whisper Wash Big Guy Surface Cleaner with a 4 Tip Spray Bar. We have seen this in action and you are able to clean a concrete driveway as quickly as you can walk and move the hose. We have mounted many of these units onto our customized pressure washer trailer set-ups. We typically put this unit on a 14' Steel Trailer along with a 525 Gallon LEG tank with hose reels. 

We do offer quantity discounts on units as well as discounts for local pick-up customers.

Check out some of our recent customized units on our facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/northgeorgiaairless/Our username is @northgeorgiaairless
We do sell this skid unit online. Check it out at:
http://www.thepumpoutlet.com/copy-of-pressure-pro-8012pro-30hg-8-gpm-3000-psi-hot-water-pressure-washer/
We are a Retail, Repair & Rental center located in Gainesville, GA
Our store hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST
Call us at : 877-PUMP444 877-786-7444 If you get us after hours, you can send a TEXT message :)
Or email us at sales@thepumpoutlet.com

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Graco 390 PC Stand 17C310 Airless Paint Sprayer Parts & Review

We are an Authorized Distributor & Repair Center.
Selling the Graco brand is great because the products are tried and tested and our customers are satisfied with their purchase.

The 390 PC Stand is a great electric compact sprayer is designed for entry level contractor work. 
If you have any questions about its' uses and applications, please contact us. Our certified technicians can help you find the paint sprayer that will work best with the type of material you plan on spraying. 

If you have a machine that you have been using for a while and need replacement parts, let us help. We stock most major parts for this paint sprayer in our store in Gainesville, GA. 
Click on any of the links below to be taken to the product page on our website.

We are open from Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30 EST. 770-532-4442
If you need to contact us after our business hours you may email us: jconner@airlessoutlet.com

We have many more parts available. Check back for updates soon!

Part DescriptionPart Number 
Graco 390 PC, Stand17C310
Endurance Now Pro Connect Pump Kit17C487    Graco 17C487 Endurance Pump 390 395PC 490 PC Pro 495PC Pro 595 PC Pro
Express Pump ProConnect Kit17J552
Prime Valve235014GRACO 235014 PRIME SPRAY VALVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 235-014 W/EXPEDITED SHIPPING
Pressure Switch/Potentiometer24X289Graco 120V Paint Sprayer Pressure Control Knob 249005 249-005 *OEM*
60 Mesh Manifold Filter246384GRACO 246384 Easy Out Pump Manifold Filter 60 Mesh for Latex & Enamels
 Manifold Filter O-Ring 117828 Graco 117828 Teflon O Ring OEM Graco 117-828
  

Friday, February 17, 2017

Paint Sprayer Repair in North Georgia (Gainesville, GA)

Looking for Paint Sprayer Repair in North Georgia?


We've got you covered! Our repair technicians have over a decade of experience. Our technicians have been certified to repair Graco, Airlessco, Titan and Speeflo Airless Paint Sprayers. We are an Authorized Warranty Repair center for those brands as well. If your repair is eligible for warranty work then we can file the claim for you. Whether you need a tune up, packings, new filters, or a major repair we can help you out.  We keep parts in stock for most major models.  

We do sell paint sprayers as well with very competitive pricing. If you buy your equipment from us, you get to join our Discount Club program. Our Discount Club provides you with $15 off every hour of repair labor, discounts on paint sprayer rental and 5% off all regularly priced parts and accessories. PLUS, get expedited repairs. If you buy it from us, you will receive faster & cheaper service for that machine. When you're a loyal customer, we are dedicated to remaining loyal to you by offering the best possible prices and service.  If you didn't buy your machine from us, we still offer faster service and cheaper parts than our local competitors. 

Come give us a try. We want to be your local Airless Paint Sprayer dealer & repair center. 

Check out our website for directions and store hours:


Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
770-532-4442

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Mi-T-M 3-0414 Previously 3-0297 3000 PSI 3/4" Horizontal Shaft Pump Replaces CAT General AR

Mi-T-M 3000 PSI TRIPLEX Crankshaft Driven Washer Pump 3/4" HORIZONTAL SHAFT

This is a great replacement pump for your worn out pump. This unit IS designed for daily use and it is perfect for contractors.
 This pump is capable of producing up to 3000PSI at 2.5 GPM. I personally own a unit with this pump on it and have used it for almost 4 years with NO problems. This is a top quality replacement that will rival any pump on the market.
 The pump includes a built in unloader, a thermal relief valve, and a chemical injector.
 This pump is completly rebuildable from the valves to the packings and unloader.
 It is already pre-filled with oil.
 Replacement Requirements:
 Shaft Size: Fits most HORIZONTAL SHAFT engines with a 3/4" Diameter Shaft. The shaft should be approximately 2 inches long.
 Motor: Fits Engines Below 7 HorsepowerBolt Pattern: 4 Bolt Pattern where each hole is approximately 2 1/2" apart

It Will NOT Work for:
 - DOES NOT FIT 1" HORIZONTAL SHAFT. See our listing for an AR RRV4G40
 -DOES NOT FIT shaft shorter than 2 inches long or 7/8" HORIZONTAL SHAFT
 **If you have an Excell Pressure Washer with Plastic Shroud please be sure to check your crankshaft before ordering
Motor Size: DOES NOT FIT ABOVE 7 Horsepower motors. If your motor is more than 7 Horsepower see our listing for AR RRV4G40 (Pumps 7 HP & above will need a 1" shaft pump)
Replacement Parts:(Click on Each Part number to be taken to a link to the part on our website.
Entire Pump: 3-0414
Packing Kit: 70-0501
Valves:70-0502
Unloader: 8-0632
Chemical Injector:70-0499
Piston Rod: 46-1504
Contact us by emailing jconner@airlessoutlet.com or calling 770-532-4442.Feel free to call 770-532-4442 with any questions