[MAIPC] [EXTERNAL] Re: portable pressure washer

[Gover Jr., Arthur Earl]

Hi, Kate.

An air compressor and a leaf blower are substantially different in the intensity of air stream. The air compressor is the pneumatic analogue to a hydraulic pressure washer.

Next time the the vehicle is in the same shop as the air compressor, check it out. I think you’ll see it has the capacity to dislodge debris quite effectively.

Be well.

Art

Penn State Wildland Weed Management

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On Aug 26, 2020, at 13:52, Jensen, Mary K <Kate_Jensen at nps.gov> wrote:


Thanks Art. I think the guys are already using a leaf blower.

Our specific concern is that it looks like we are inadvertently spreading Arthraxon in tire treads, and we thought a water pressure washer might work better than air to get mud out of the tires...

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It might be easier to do this with compressed air rather than compressed water.

I would assume you can find a compressor powered by an internal combustion engine rather than an electric compressor. Or, rig the needed converter to go from vehicle DC-power to amps-AC you would need to run the compressor.

Be well.

Art

Penn State Wildland Weed Management
116 ASI Building
University Park, PA  16802

(814) 863-9904
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http://plantscience.psu.edu/wildland

On Aug 26, 2020, at 11:35, Jensen, Mary K <Kate_Jensen at nps.gov<mailto:Kate_Jensen at nps.gov>> wrote:

Has anyone had any experience using a backpack pressure washer or other small portable pressure washer to clean tractors, mowers, etc between sites to prevent the spread of invasive seeds?

thanks!

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Kate Jensen
Ecologist and IPM Manager
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA  19406
phone: 610 783 1035
fax:610-783-5384
kate_jensen at nps.gov<mailto:kate_jensen at nps.gov>

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