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Pressure regulators and pressure switches

With Waterkracht's universal pressure regulators, you can control the desired working pressure of your high-pressure system. Important when choosing the right pressure regulator is the working pressure, the water passage and the connection. For automatic switching on and off, we have pressure switches. Important here is the switch-on and switch-off pressure of the pressure switch. More information

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Pressure switches for switching the pressure washer on and off

A pressure switch on a pressure washer has the function of switching the pressure washer's motor on and off based on water pressure. When you press the lever of the pressure washer's high-pressure gun, water under high pressure is pumped through the hose. This increases the water pressure in the system. The pressure switch detects this increased pressure and then activates the pressure washer's motor to start pumping. As soon as you stop using the pressure washer and release the lever, the water pressure in the system drops. The pressure switch detects this drop and switches off the motor, saving energy and extending the life of the motor. In short, the pressure switch ensures that the motor runs only when you need it to.

Do you choose a pressure regulator, pressure regulating valve or pressure regulating valve zero?

A pressure regulator is an essential part of a high-pressure system. The main purpose of the pressure regulator is to regulate and stabilise the outgoing water pressure of the pressure washer to a safe level for use, matched to the surface to be cleaned and any accessories connected. Thus, pressure regulators, pressure regulators and pressure regulators with relief valve are available. But what are the differences? We are happy to explain.

Pressure regulator

With a pressure regulator, pressure remains present between the pump and the pressure regulator and between the pressure regulator and the high-pressure gun. Even when the high-pressure gun is closed. Pressure regulators are most simple in design and therefore relatively inexpensive and less subject to maintenance and suitable at no or very short bypass times.

Pressure regulator automaton

When the high-pressure gun is closed, the pressure between the pump and pressure regulator is pressure-less. However, pressure remains on the high-pressure hose and the spray gun. The advantage of a pressure regulator automatic is that with a closed gun, the pressure between the pump and pressure regulator is pressureless. This makes it suitable for short bypass times.

Pressure regulating valve with relief valve

With a pressure regulator with relief valve, when the high-pressure gun is closed, the entire discharge side is depressurised (from high-pressure pump to high-pressure gun. The advantage of this is that when the high-pressure gun is opened, the pressure slowly rises to the desired working pressure and the high-pressure gun is easy to squeeze. This will also result in less recoil of the high-pressure gun when opened compared to a pressure regulator without a relief valve.

Pneumatic or mechanical control

A pneumatic regulator has an air connection. You can use the air pressure to determine the maximum working pressure of the pressure washer. With a mechanical regulator you can set the working pressure by turning the adjusting knob or nut.

Prevent high-pressure pump overload

A high-pressure pump should always be equipped with a pressure regulator. This ensures that the pump is not overloaded and extends the life of the pump. Depending on the desired working pressure and water yield, we have various regulators in our range. Not sure about the right choice for your pressure washer? Get advice from our specialists and contact contact us.