For all the vets out there, would a 12V system be enough to clean most awnings for both residential and commercial spaces?
I’m sure it’s possible with enough brushing and chemicals but a little pressure will make your life a lot easier. It wouldn’t take much of a pressure washer if you were just using it for awnings. Any reason why you’re wanting to stick to just using a 12v?
i was reading some posts and so people squirm at the thought of using a pressure washer on awnings. i had the thought that a 12V system had more pressure than a garden hose but less than the pressure washer. what sort of a pressure washer would be sufficient? i was thinking of a typical cold water 2.5 gpm washer was fine until i started reading some content and became scared to use it.
You can take any pressure washer, look at a nozzle chart, and select a nozzle that puts out any pressure that you want. You can even use a pressure washer with a nozzle that puts out less psi that a garden hose. You wouldn’t want to blast awnings with high pressure or anything. It’s no different than washing houses. We only use a 100-200 psi to wash houses. That’s about the same as a 12v pump. It’s all about knowing what pressures to use depending on what you’re cleaning. Most awnings should be fine with around 800 psi. Obviously, if the awning is in bad shape you have to be careful or refuse to wash it. There are times a brush can cause damage too if the awning is too old. Have you watched Squids awning how to video on here yet?
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Ignore those posts, don’t believe everything on the internet. I used to clean them with 1000 psi. 1000 psi doesn’t mean half an inch away from the awning and fingers crossed. A pressure washer is ideal.
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thanks for the feedback
