Karcher K 5.540 Review

There comes a time when a person needs a piece of equipment to remove dirt from large surfaces, especially around the exterior of the home. Certain jobs need more physical involvement than can be done with a simple sponge and bucket of water. It is in these moments when a power washer will come in handy. There are various versions of these machines on the market. There are a few things to consider before making a last purchase.

The average homeowner must understand that buying a personal power washer will save a lot of money since professional services can run thousands of dollars. Each power washer will offer different amounts of power, price, and gallons of water used per minute. Here is a closer look at a Karcher K 5.540 review.

GPM

GPM is another way to express the gallons per minute that the machine processes at a certain pressure. This unit produces 1.4 gallons per minute.

Pump

This pressure washer has a direct drive axial N-Cor pump. This type of pump gives a more compact design to the unit. It is a simple pump with a few more parts. The pump in this washer is durable and crafted from a non corrosive polymer. To make sure even pressure, it draws water from either a standing or collected water source.

Spray

This unit has a variable power spray wand. This allows a user to adjust water pressure from the wand itself. There is also a special DirtBlaster spray wand which provides increased pressure for a very intense cleaning situations.

Power Supply

Many people will be interested to read in this Karcher K 5.540 review is the power source. This product has a 120 Volt/60 Hz water-cooled induction motor. It circulates water around the motor which lowers the operating temperature. This will improve performance and elongates the life of the motor by over five times. It runs on electricity and has a nice long power cord.

Additional Features

This Karcher K 5.540 review must include the extra features which make it special. It is the newest and top of the line addition to the X-Series. The patented water-cooled motor lowers noise and eliminates the need for a cooling fan. There are no carbon brushes, so little maintenance is necessary. There is a quick connect adapter for the garden hose. This takes away the hassle that is normally involved with threading the hose for cleaning purposes. There is an attached detergent task for cleaning as well.