New for 2012:115v 15 amp direct drive cold water electric power washers provides 1300 psi at 2 gpm. Continue reading
Pressure Washer Price Book
Hydro Tek is the manufacturer and we sell equipment and parts through distributors and dealers.
There is a published parts book available for commonly used parts and accessories that you can pick up from your distributor. Continue reading
Is your pressure washer Emission Compliant?
All gasoline engine powered pressure washers must now meet strict rules and regulations in the United States and in California for emissions. They must also be approved for emission compliance to be sold anywhere in the US or California. Continue reading
Pressure Washer Use in Cold Weather
Physical Symptoms of Hypothermia
Many of us will need to work with power washers and equipment outdoors in the cold again this year. We may even run into some unexpected difficulties and need to be aware of the risks & warning signs of trouble. Continue reading
Truck Donation
Pictured below is Pastor Elias and his newly donated truck from Hydro Tek. He has a church in a very poor area of Mexico and he uses the truck to pick up food for his people and a nearby orphanage. Continue reading
Pressure Washer or Steam Boiler?
I was recently asked by a pressure washer distributor who had received a visit from the local boiler inspector as to why hot water pressure washers do not fall under boiler code which requires an annual inspection and fee. Continue reading
Hydro Tek SC35006KG Hot Water Pressure Washer Skid Giveaway
Jon Welker from Shepherds Company Fulton MO. was the winner of the Hydro Tek skid giveaway at the 2011 PWNA Convention in Nashville, TN. Continue reading
Sample a pressure washer
Whenever we think of new products we usually think of how the Procter and Gamble’s of the world introduce their products…they sample them! Continue reading
Prepare your pressure washer for extended storage time
In the event that the pressure washer is not to be used for an extended period of time (winter) store in a heated space or anti-freeze the unit. With water off run the machine until the float tank is near empty. Fill with 50% mix of water and anti freeze and run until anti freeze appears at the high pressure outlet. Continue reading
Save taxes - buy a pressure washer
As the end of 2011 is fast approaching it may be time for businesses to look and see what they have in the way of write-offs and if it makes sense to make a capital expenditure before December 31. Continue reading