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Can You Run A Pressure Cleaner Without Water?

pswaterblasters 29 Mar, 2024

Can You Run A Pressure Cleaner Without Water?

Pressure washers are a great way to keep surfaces clean. These machines, also known as power washers or pressure cleaners, are effective when it comes to removing a build-up of dirt from pavements, cars, driveways, and more.

You may know that pressure cleaners work by spraying water at high pressure accessories against a surface, allowing the build-up of dirt to be washed away. If you’re thinking of buying a new pressure washer, you might be wondering whether it can be used without water.

Here at Pressure Solutions, our years of experience in supplying pressure cleaners mean that we can help you find the answers to this question. Let’s take a look at what happens if you start a pressure washer without water, and how you can use your pressure washer if you don’t have access to an outside tap.

What happens if you start a pressure washer without water?

Pressure washers don’t work without water. The water usually comes from a source such as an outside tap. However, if you need to use a pressure washer and there’s no outside tap nearby, there are still options available to you.

How to use a pressure washer without an outside tap

If you’re planning to use a pressure washer but you don’t have an outside tap to connect it to, you’ll need to consider other options.

The good news is that some pressure washers feature water tanks, which means they don’t need to be constantly connected to a water supply. They are also relatively straightforward to use. Once the tank is filled with clean water, you can treat it like a standard pressure washer – simply adjust the settings to the washer’s lowest pressure and start spraying the surface, adjusting the pressure as and when required. Starting on the lowest setting and raising it if necessary is the best approach to using a pressure washer as if the pressure is too high, it can damage the surface you’re trying to clean.

How long can you run a pressure washer without an outside tap?

How long you can run a pressure washer without a tap will vary based on tank capacity. You may need to refill it during your cleaning session.

Now that we’ve answered your questions about whether you can run a pressure washer without water, it’s time to find the ideal pressure washer for you! As pressure washer suppliers, we have a range of options for you to choose from.

Why choose us?

At Pressure Solutions there are many reasons for why we will be your go to for all of your pressure cleaner and high pressure equipment needs, see below for those reasons.

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