I am a newbie and lining up an adjustable system (adjustable GPM, PSI, and Temp). Most decks and fencing here is redwood which is pretty soft. At full steam will be able to do 5 GPM, 4000 PSI but that would destroy a deck (the burner will be off of course for a wooden deck work). Muzzle velocity is equally effected by adjusting either flow or pressure, but is one better bring down than the other? I expect to do a test on each job with a safe setting and if needed gradually increase the power to improve work-speed without damage. What does your experience say is a good range and starting point?
And saw one post here that made sense that the chemical should be doing the work. What is the preferred chemicals for redwood? This is in northern CA, so need to be environmentally compliant. What are good resources to research eco-compliant chemicals?
I am a newbie and lining up an adjustable system (adjustable GPM, PSI, and Temp). Most decks and fencing here is redwood which is pretty soft. At full steam will be able to do 5 GPM, 4000 PSI but that would destroy a deck (the burner will be off of course for a wooden deck work). Muzzle velocity is equally effected by adjusting either flow or pressure, but is one better bring down than the other? I expect to do a test on each job with a safe setting and if needed gradually increase the power to improve work-speed without damage. What does your experience say is a good range and starting point?
And saw one post here that made sense that the chemical should be doing the work. What is the preferred chemicals for redwood? This is in northern CA, so need to be environmentally compliant. What are good resources to research eco-compliant chemicals?
Thanks.
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