| NorthStar Pressure Washer Features
Gas Powered Pressure Washers
Unlimited portability
Higher performance for more industrial applications
Excellent for cleaning outdoors
Electric Pressure Washers
Unlimited power source
Quiet, smooth running
Excellent for indoor and outdoor cleaning
Axial Pump - Consumer Duty
Low Cost
Good performance for the dollar
Triplex Pump - Three plunger pump with many benefits
Smooth flow with minimal pulsation
Ability to obtain high pressures
Long life
Ideal for industrial applications
2SF, 4SF Pumps - These pumps have the same benefits as triplex pumps plus:
Manufactured by Cat Pumps
UNIFLOW design
Reduced risk of pump cavitation
Increased pump life
Uniflow Design - provides continuous flow forward through the pump resulting in increased suction capabilities
Cavitation - The shock of thousands of bubbles collapsing inside the pump quickly pitting metal surfaces and seals. Cavitation, also known as starving the pump, is caused by lack of water at the inlet of the pump
Duplex pump
Less industrial pump
Ideal for the home owner
Direct Drive - Pump is directly mounted to the engine or motor
Eliminates extra cost of gearbox, pulleys, belts, etc.
Flexible Couplings - Pump is coupled to motor using couplings with a flexible rubber insert
Absorbs shock transferred from motor to pump
Gear Box Drive - Pump is mounted to a gear box and then mounted to the motor
Pump runs slower for longer life
Belt Drive - Pump is coupled to the engine with belts and pulleys. The benefits of a belt drive are:
Absorbs shock transferred from engine to pump
Pump runs slower for longer life
Ideal for heavy industrial use
Unloader
Relieves the pressure in the pump when the spray gun is not squeezed
Trapped Pressure Unloader
Instantly provides maximum pressure
Relieves pressure only at the pump head maintaining system line pressure
Long life
Flow Sensitive Unloader
Eliminates pressure in entire system ( pump, hose, gun etc. ) when gun is not squeezed
Relieved pressure in hose means it will be less rigid when operating the machine
Gradually builds up pressure when gun is squeezed
Eliminates pressure spikes during bypass mode
Easier to operate in awkward working conditions such as a step ladder
EZ Start Unloader
Eliminates back pressure in the pump while starting the engine
Makes pressure washer easier to start
Less damaging to starter motors on electric start engines
Pressure Washer Frames
All pressure washer frames have a baked-on powder coat finish for extra durability, corrosion resistance, and chip resistance (excludes vertical pressure washers)
All pressure washer carts roll on fully pneumatic tires for easy maneuverability on any terrain (excludes vertical pressure washers)
1750 psi Split Lance
Splits into two pieces for easy storage
Rubber coated
Compatible with many accessories
3600 psi Split Lance
Splits into two pieces for easy storage
Compatible with many accessories
4000 psi Straight Lance
Chrome plated
Gun is rated to 5000 psi Idrojet Nozzle
Easily change from high to low pressure by pushing nozzle head
Spray pattern is adjustable from 0-80 degrees by twisting nozzle holder
Q.C. Nozzle System
Quickly change spray pattern and pressure by inserting new nozzles
Comes with five nozzles 0,5,25,40 degrees high pressure, and 65 degrees low pressure quick couple nozzles
Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeve
Harder material promotes increased engine life
Low Oil Shutdown
Engine shuts down when oil level is too low (for gas pressure washers only)
Eliminates risk of engine damage due to insufficient lubrication
GFCI Ground Fault Current Interrupter
Protects user from accidental electrocution (for electric pressure washers only)
Thermal Protection
Safeguards pump against overheating
Hot water is discharged before it can damage the pump
Safety Relief
Used on units producing pressures of 2000 psi and above
Provides additional protection in case the unloader fails
When pressure builds to dangerous levels the valve opens and the pressure is relieved
Commonly called a Pop-Off Valve
Chemical Injection
All pressure washers feature downstream, low pressure chemical injection
Includes Suction hose
No chemicals enter the pump
Hose Quick Couplers
Leak Free
Screw type design is safer than standard ball couplers |