nozzels on a 24" surface cleaner

[TallyAustin]

Hey all,
This is my first post ever. I have leaned a good bit from this site. One question I have though is about a surface cleaner I just purchased. It is a 24" whirl-a-way "tri arm", nice lookin machine. It came with 3 #2 nozzels I believe. I am using a 3500@4 cold water (for now). It just doesn't seem to clean as well as the 18" ultra clean I had. A guy in town has 1.5 nozzels. Would changing the nozzels help with the cleaning at all, is it worth the $20.00. Thanx for dealin w/me, and I appreciate your time.


Austin Ball,
Tallahassee HydroPro
hydro_pro@hotmail.com

 

[MR ALAN]

Those 3 #2 tips are giving you 2000 psi if they are in good shape, vs the 1.5 tips that would give you 3000 psi.
Well worth the $20.00. If you do not already have an inline filter for the surface cleaner, get one of those as well. The 1.5 tips can clog real easy.

 

[TallyAustin]

Alan,
Thanx I took your advice and went on and got the nozz. they seem to be working great. definently worth the $20. The only thing I now worry about is, if they are putting to much strain on the swivel. I guess the cleaner probably came w/#2's for a reason. I think it will be alright. Sorry it took me so long to respond. My computer has been acting up. thanks again.

Austin

 

[oneness]

The swivel will be fine...It came with larger nozzles because it had been set up for a larger machine. Changing the nozzles to fit your machine simply allows it to operate as designed.

 

[MR ALAN]

The swivel on that unit is rated to 3500 psi at 6 gpm so with your machine, you will be fine. As Mike said, it came with larger nozzles for a larger machine. When you do get some heat, it is rated for 180°.