Ice causes thousands of dollars in damage to public and private property during severe winters. Ice collects on roads, concrete, roofs, and other flat surfaces. An unbroken accumulation of ice increases the burden on the surface below, leading to cracks and chipping. Upon melting, the water accumulates behind “ice dams”, leading to leaks through roofs and other flat surfaces.
One of the easiest and safest methods to take care of ice buildup is by employing a pressure washer cleaning machine. Daimer® offers several types of pressure washers in their Super Max™ series. Ideally, a pressure washer cleaning machine for removing ice should have very high temperatures. You may order a pressure washer cleaning machine through Daimer® featuring temperatures as high as 330°F.
The main worry when using a pressure washer cleaning machine is the large water consumption pattern. Thankfully, ice removal from public areas can be achieved even with a low flow pressure washer machine. A low flow model uses less water than traditional pressure washers. The Super Max™ 6120LM, for example, has a flow rate of only 0.5 GPM, much lower than the usual flow rate of 2-3 GPM in regular pressure washers. This powerful pressure washer cleaning machine, however, has pressure levels as high as 1000 psi and temperature of 300°F, ideal for removing ice and snow without damaging the vehicle.
When removing ice from large surfaces, remember that the less water you use, the better the results. No matter how hot the water is, it will freeze under very low temperature conditions, leading to more ice formation. What you need is high temperature and less water.
Low flow machines with pressure levels of 1500 psi or below can also double as auto detailing machines for cleaning grease, dirt, mud, and other debris from your vehicle. Visit www.daimer.com to learn more about these machines.
