Power Pressure washers are designed to combine water pressure and water flow to clean surfaces via a high pressure hose. They are indeed not your everyday garden hose which are much more manageable in terms of safety, usage and storage. These pressure jet cleaning machines comprise of the motor unit, pressure pump, hose, spray gun and many other attachable accessories. The sheer power of these machines are capable of cleaning a wide variety of surfaces, removing stubborn stains, dirt, grease, grime, debris and even clean cars. They are powered by mainly 4 key types energy sources, namely hydraulic, diesel, gasoline and electricity, with the last two being the most popular for household use. They also come in dual modes of hot and cold water capabilities. Much care should be taken when using power pressure washers at home.

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Often than not, gas powered machines are more powerful and are within the range of 3,000 PSI and above. The electric versions conversely, range from 1,200 to 2,600 PSI. PSI refers to the pounds per square inch of water pressure and the higher this indicator the more powerful the spray. While gas powered versions can clean larger surfaces and complete the task in shorter time, it is also more lethal if used inappropriately. Ensure that you do not use this version indoors, or in less ventilated areas whereby air circulation is not good. The carbon monoxide emitted by burning gasoline could become fatal to the occupants of the room.

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That said, there are also some safety measures you need to be aware of when using the electric version. Ensure that children, pets or even adults are away from the area being cleaned to avoid unnecessary accidents. Incidences of tripping over the extension wires or children searing themselves when playing with the spray guns are common. Also, before you plug in the machine, ensure that the outlet is safe with no electricity leaking the worst case scenario of causing a fire could happen.

Key safety home tips include precautions during the process of cleaning which when abided by, will make your home cleaning a very enjoyable experience. After all, power pressure washers are still the ultimate cleaning machines for most households.

Power Pressure Washers - Key Features and Safety Tips For Pressure Jet Cleaning Machines Part 1

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Black Friday Irwin Industrial Tools 2078108 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers 2011 Deals

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Black Friday Irwin Industrial Tools 2078108 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers Feature

Press and slide button quickly adjusts lower jaw
All purpose jaw grips on round, flat, square and hex shapes
More groove positions provide the optimum hand location for a better grip on the work piece
ProTouch Grips provide extra comfort and reduces hand fatigue
Ratcheting action allows GrooveLock to be adjusted from the open position up to the work piece by pushing the handle up - no need to press the button

Black Friday Irwin Industrial Tools 2078108 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers Overview

2078108 Model Code: AF - Price is for 1 Each (part# 2078108) Buy One Get One FREE!! This item features: -Quick adjusting Press-N-Slide button quickly adjusts lower jaw up to 50pct faster. -All purpose jaw grips onto flat, round hex and square work pieces to provide tremendous bite. -Multi-Groove Ratcheting System allows for precise positioning by providing more groove positions than standard groove joint pliers. -ProTouch grips are molded for comfort and provide less hand fatigue. Len. = Overall Length Len. = Overall Length Model Code Model Description AAOverall Length:10 in, Jaw Opening:2 1/4 in [Max], Pipe Cap.:1 1/2 in [Max], No. of Adj.:16 ABOverall Length:10 in, Jaw Opening:2 1/4 in [Max], Pipe Cap.:1 1/2 in [Max], No. of Adj.:16 ACOverall Length:12 in, Jaw Opening:2 3/4 in [Max], Pipe Cap.:2 in [Max], No. of Adj.:19 ADOverall Length:16 in, Jaw Opening:4 1/2 in [Max], Pipe Cap.:3 3/4 in [Max], No. of Adj.:21 AEOverall Length:20 in, Jaw Opening:6 in [Max], Pipe Cap.:4 1/2 in [Max], No. of Adj.:25 AFOverall Length:8 in, Jaw Opening:1 3/4 in [Max], Pipe Cap.:1 in [Max], No. of Adj.:13

Black Friday Irwin Industrial Tools 2078108 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers Specifications

Part of the dependable Irwin VISE-GRIP professional line, the 8-Inch V-Jaw GrooveLock Pliers employ a unique design to ensure a grip that's both secure and precise. Irwin's Multi-Groove Ratcheting System has an innovative press-and-slide button that allows these pliers to adjust twice as fast as traditional tongue-and-groove pliers. The pliers also feature Irwin's trademarked anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch grips for improved control and user comfort.

VISE-GRIP 8-Inch V-Jaw
GrooveLock Pliers
At a Glance:

Press-n-slide button adjusts lower jaw quickly and easily
Twice as many groove positions as similar pliers for improved precision
All-purpose jaw with right-angle teeth for gripping a variety of shapes
Anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch grips increase control and reduce hand fatigue
Durable precision parts made using a metal injection molding process

*versus traditional groove-joint pliers

Anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch grips increase control and reduce fatigue. View larger.

Twice as many groove positions as the competition. View larger.

Innovative Design Ensures Precision and Easy Handling
Irwin recognizes that effective pliers need to securely grip a variety of surfaces and also need to sit comfortably in your hand. Irwin's 8-Inch Groove Lock Pliers deliver on both fronts.

The innovative press-and-slide button allows for quick, easy adjustment of the lower jaw, saving you time and frustration. The V-shape of the jaws offers multipurpose performance and helps you handle round pieces, as well as square- or hex-shaped hardware. The jaws' right-angle teeth grip in all directions to help prevent slippage and ensure you avoid damaging the materials at hand.

In addition, the pliers' Multi-Groove Ratcheting System features twice as many groove positions than any other groove-joint pliers, so you get a precise hold as well as more ways for you to hold the pliers. This system's ratcheting action allows the pliers to be adjusted from the open position up to your work piece by pushing the handle up--no need to press the button or reposition.

Precision Parts for Durability and Performance
A metal injection molding (MIM) process is used to create the precision parts that make up the 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers. This adds strength and durability to the pliers' build. Because this process allows for the consistent and affordable creation of complicated parts, it also plays a large part in ensuring accurate, reliable performance.

ProTouch Grips Provide Comfort and Control
A tool can only perform accurately if you're in complete control of it, and Irwin's trademarked ProTouch grips make it easy to handle the 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers. Their non-slip, anti-pinch handle design provides improved comfort and control. Furthermore, since the well-balanced pliers operate comfortably, you can look forward to less hand fatigue when working on extended tasks and repetitive jobs.

While each pair of GrooveLock pliers is versatile enough to handle a wide variety of tasks, Irwin offers GrooveLock pliers in a variety of sizes with straight, smooth, and V-shaped jaws, so you can select the configurations that best match your most common applications.

The 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers are backed by Irwin's VISE-GRIP lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
Irwin 8-Inch GrooveLock Pliers with multipurpose jaws.