SIMPSON PS4240H Gas Pressure Washer Review

Vin Danie
Vin Danie
Jul 25, 2017 · 2 min read

SIMPSON PS4240H Gas Pressure Washer Review

PowerShot Series
Designed to meet the rigorous demands of the cleaning professional, the SIMPSON PowerShot is very powerful, yet extremely compact, easy to transport, set-up and load. Perfect for contractors who specialize in deck cleaning, wood restoration, paint preparation, graffiti removal and all other professional cleaning services

Performance, Power And Reliability
•Perfect for cleaning contractors & painting professionals

Honda GX390 Commercial Series 13 HP Engine
•Quiet, reliable, and easy to start
•Meets stringent EPA & California CARB emission standard

Oil Alert® System
•Shuts down engine when oil level gets low to prevent damage
•3 year commercial use warranty

General Pump Industrial Triplex Plunger Pump
•Adjustable unloader suits the pressure to the job at hand
•Ceramic pistons & thermal relief prolongs pump life
•5 year commercial use warranty

Heavy Duty Chassis With On-Board Accessory Storage
•Welded, heavy gauge components last longer
•Solid steel axle & pneumatic tires take on tough terrain

Designed For Professional Use
•Quick connect fittings for fast set-up
•Pro series spray gun, wand, & 5 quick connect spray tips
•50 foot 3/8" hose is non-marring & abrasion resistant

PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY

PSI:

Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used

for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. Sometimes noted as “Bar”, another unit

of measure.

GPM:

Gallons per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water.

CU:

Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by psi equals CU.

Bypass Mode:

Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is

not pulled. This feature allows the operator to release the trigger gun and reposition themselves without saving to turn the engine off in between cleaning actions.

NOTICE:

Allowing the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun

trigger being pulled could cause overheating and damage to the pump. Do not let

the pressure washer run for more than two minutes in Bypass Mode. Turn off the

engine and relieve the pressure in the gun during these extended situations.

Thermal Relief Valve (P):

When the temperature inside the pump

rises too high, this valve will open and release a gush of water in

an effort to lower the temperature inside the pump. The valve will

then close.

Detergent Injection System:

Mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents

with the water to improve cleaning effectiveness.

Water Supply:

All pressure washers must have a source of water.

The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 psi and 5 Gallons Per Minute.

If your water source is a well, the garden hose length can only be 30 ft. (9 m) max.

SIMPSON PS4240H Review

Vin Danie

Vin Danie

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