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Yes that’s not a good sign, shows JTP is using off brand cheaply made accessories for their washers. Every decent nozzle I’ve used always has these markings. Otherwise you’re working blind in a way.

We can try and estimate the size judging by the power of the washers they sell, I’d say they’ll be around 015 or 025 size wise. Spray angle you can check by the colour, they should still write it though.

Ideally when shopping nozzles, a listing should mention both numbers like this-

https://www.apw-inc.com/en/product/p...ce--85.226.035

No, I use Karcher K3 pressure washer. I have a Karcher to quick connect adapter like this
https://www.amazon.in/Pressure-Adapt.../dp/B07FZBM77K

I was referring to the nozzle seller JTP you had linked to, generally their accessories will match their washer lineup. K3 puts out roughly 6L/min so anything over 025/030 will be too big.

Ah OK. My bad.

Makes sense that they match the nozzle with the output of their pressure washer. I find the nozzles to be OK in terms of the output pressure with Karcher K3

Yes, given how sensitive the K3 is to failed/leaky pump heads, will say it’s safer to go over but never under when it comes to orifice size. So larger ones are fine, you’ll trade pressure for more flow rate. But using one that’s too small like a 015 say will overcook the pump as you’re trading flow rate for pressure.

For a machine with a pump rated at 120 bar if we use a nozzle that puts out say 135 bar, we’ll end up frying the pump.

I have got PPF on my car and for regular wash I was looking for a portable car washer, came across Ingco washer which is battery operated - https://www.industrybuying.com/press....PRE.45587117/

Thinking to buy this washer along with 4.0 Ah battery, any feedback and experience on this washer. Atleast based on few youtube video's which I had seen pressure looks fine for a normal regular wash.

Alternatively any other product which can be looked upon similar to this?

Since you already have PPF you do not have to worry about swirl marks and debris scratching paint etc. Wash it whichever way you want.

No, even with PPF one have to be a bit careful while maintaining the car. None of the PPF available in market have warranty for self healing properties, better you maintain more it stays.
Recommended way is to rinse the car with water, hydrophobic nature of PPF would remove the dust along with water and then the gentle wipe with a good microfiber to dry out the water.

These are too weak, flow is terrible and pressure isn’t enough. Will suggest the 40V trolley type cordless variant sold by the same company-

https://www.industrybuying.com/press...4U1tVII_LzVzdM
(Don’t forget the charger and battery sold separately)

Also, put a spray coating on your PPF if it’s not hydrophobic and use a blower to dry. Eliminates the swirls inflicted during drying and is much quicker than wiping.

Yes, the paint is safe but film is even softer than bare clearcoat. Improper washing will swirl it even faster than untreated paint from the factory. As PPF cannot be really compounded, only lightly polished and even then the minute you take a polisher to it you strip any self healing polymers applied, it’s not a viable workaround.

You can technically keep scratching and replacing the film but it costs more than a high quality repaint from a good body shop, and paint integrity is negatively affected every time film is peeled off, raising the risk of potential clearcoat delamination. So unless one has unlimited money and more importantly unlimited time, this is again not very practical. Hence the need for safe washing even after PPF.

Want to get a pressure washer for cleaning our driveway and terrace. Husbands idea, and I'm worried that it will damage the grout and that could lead to leakage through the joints. It's epoxy grout but I think it can still get damaged? Will it be an issue?

Any pressure washer where the pressure can be adjusted?

To late to edit previous post hence a back to back post.

The resqtech reviews seem too good to be true. Almost like where they give you a longer warranty in exchange for a good review. Is that true of Resqtech?

Yes I have heard the same about them, likely true.

Without a budget it’s difficult to suggest any pressure washer as they start as low as 5000 and can cost as much as you want to spend.

Epoxy adhesive will not be damaged by domestic type low pressure machines you’re most likely considering. Anything over 250 bar, yes if held close enough can start to peel off adhesive.

Rule of thumb, maintain a minimum of 7-8 inches between the nozzle and the surface being cleaned and you won’t have any problems.

How much area needs to be cleaned? How often will you use? (buy a heavier machine if using frequently as it’ll cut down cleaning effort significantly.)

Any specific pressure and flow rate you’re after? Budget? Answering these will help with suggestions. Personally I would avoid the plastic vertical type domestic units sold by Karcher/Bosch, they are not durable, very painful to repair correctly and cost about the same as better built trolley type units with oil which are much easier to service and repair.

I would make that two or three feet! And use a fan nozzle set to wide. Even this is capable of eroding old cement. Start distant: you can always close in where required, but do so with extreme care.

I have been using Resqtech PW107 for the last two years without any problem, I have used it for washing my cars, glass pergola roof, solar panels, garden pavements etc.

Thanks. Budget can be 15-20K. Will be used for car wash, driveway washing, terrace cleaning etc. No idea about flow rates etc. Went thru your old posts but the oil change issue worries me. Easy to do?

Suggestions for a unit at that price?