High Powered Pressure Washers

Karcher High Powered Pressure Washers

For efficient cleaning in the workplace one of the most versatile pieces of equipment is the high powered pressure washer.

Using just the power of water a jet pressure washer expels water out of a fine nozzle at a high velocity to blast and clean away dirt and debris.  Surface dirt, oil, and grease can all be cleaned with the use of a pressure washer.

Of all the brands available to buy perhaps the most well known type is the range of hot and cold power washers manufactured by Karcher.

Recognised as the world wide brand leader for professional cleaning products Karcher manufacturer a machine to suit every working application. In their range one of the most popular models is the HDS601 unit. Available in both 110 volt and 240v versions this unit is simple to use, manufactured to a high standard of quality, and more importantly is able to cope with the rigours and demands of the trade user.

This great value for money commercial jet washer uses electric power to energise the electric high pressure water pump, and diesel fuel to heat the inbuilt burner to heat the water to a preset temperature (This can be controlled by a temperature knob on the power washers unit).

In addition the pressure of the unit can also be controlled as well as detergent meterage.

Different types of cleaning detergents can be used in this karcher pressure washer. Stone cleaning detergents, car valeting and motorcycle cleaners, plastic and biological detergents, all can be used in the Karcher HDS601 model.

Garden Equipment In The Workplace

Gardening Machinery For Use At Work

A large range of gardening machinery is available for use in the workplace. Professional gardeners and landscapers have access to a large selection of different gardening tools to allow them to tackle any job which is required of them.

From a typical lawnmower through to equipment such as stone cutting saws and heavy duty shredders, a suitable tool is available to allow the neccessary work to be carried out quickly and with ease.

For portability the best option on powered gardening machinery is to steer towards using equipment that is powered by either a two stroke or four stroke petrol engine. With no trailing cables a petrol powered item of machinery is both safer and more versatile. A good example of this is the range of equipment manufactured by Honda. Typically fitted with efficient four stroke petrol engines this range of quality gardening machinery is quiet in operation (environmentally friendly) and capable of running for extended periods of time due to low fuel consumption from their easy to start power units. Having no cables (as with an electric lawn mower) this type of grass cutting machine can be used away from buildings and can even be used in difficult weather conditions such light rain. Of course an electrical piece of equipment cannot be used in these circumstances – both practically and for electrical safety reasons.

One of the most versatile items of machinery used in the workplace by landscapers is the common petrol powered stone cutting saw. This portable power tool is used for fast cutting of block paving, concrete and stone slabs, as well as general brickwork and stone work.

To keep weight to a minimum a portable petrol stone saw is generally powered by a high revving two stroke engine as opposed to a four stroke engine. Lubricating oil is mixed at a set ratio with unleaded fuel (petrol) and is contained in a small onboard fuel tank. This oil – petrol mixture lubricates the saws internal engine components eliminating the need for the unit to have a separate oil reservoir and pump.

This type of outdoor power tool uses various types of cutting discs depending on the exact material needing to be cut. Commonly used are inexpensive abrasive discs (for both stone and metal cutting) as well as diamond tipped blades for long life performance when cutting stone and aggregates.

In the Uk there are several popular brands of portable stone cutting saws commonly on sale. These include the ever popular stihl machines, models from makita power tools, partner, hitachi, and several others.

Undertaking Electrical Work

Electrical Work Around The Home

It is important to use the correct and safe equipment when undertaking electrical work around the home.

In the Uk in 2005 a new part of the building regulations was introduced which can affect all electrical work carried out in domestic dwellings. This new part comes under section “Part P” of the building regulations.

A summary of this requirement is that  people carrying out electrical work in homes and gardens in England (Uk) should follow the requirements set out in Part P of the building regulations to ensure they are complying with the current law. These new rules were implemented to ensure that all electrical work on homes and in the garden are safe.

The new requirement came into effect on January 1st 2005. Any electrical work needs to be carried out by persons who are competent to do the work.

Can Electrical Work Be Carried Out By The Homeowner / DIY’er?

The new Part P of the Building Regulations do not make the carrying out of electrical work in dwellings on a DIY or amateur basis illegal, however one of the the purposes of theses updated  regulations is to aggressively control this activity and promote the concept of such work only being carried out by people who are qualified electricians and so competent to do the neccessary work. This includes the installation and commissioning – testing of the new or altered electrical wiring circuits.

The new rules affect anyone considering work to a home’s fixed electrical system, including DIY enthusiasts.

 

Failure to comply could lead to householders being required to bring the work up to standard and may make it more difficult to sell their homes. For the purposes of Building Regulations a fixed electrical system means those parts of the wiring and appliances that are fixed to the building fabric, for example, cables, sockets, switches, fuse-boxes, immersion heaters and ceiling fittings.  The introduction of a plug to separate what would otherwise be normally considered to be part of the fixed system does not necessarily bring the work out of Building Regulation control.

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Minor Electrical Jobs Around The Home: 

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Minor jobs like replacing electrical sockets used for powering tools will not be affected, but anyone thinking of adding new wiring circuits to their home will have to get building control involved. However, there will be some exceptions for high-risk areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, which will need notification to the local authority regardless of the type of work being undertaken.