Using a pressure washer in Sydney
Oct 24th 2007, 6:23 am
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Using a pressure washer in Sydney
Since moving in to our rental, we've discovered quite a lot of cob webs, dead spiders, bugs and a few nasty's etc associated with the previous people having a dog on the balcolny/terrance area above the back yard.
Given the current water restrictions, I read it that I am allowed to use a "Pressure Washer" to clean hard surfaces when it is a matter of health and safety.
Anybody any advice if removal of cob webs, etc falls within 'health and safety' before I set the pressure washer to work..?
Given the current water restrictions, I read it that I am allowed to use a "Pressure Washer" to clean hard surfaces when it is a matter of health and safety.
Anybody any advice if removal of cob webs, etc falls within 'health and safety' before I set the pressure washer to work..?
Oct 24th 2007, 6:32 am
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Re: Using a pressure washer in Sydney
To answer my own question, found this on the the Sydney water website...
The restriction on hosing hard surfaces applies to both standard hoses as well as high-pressure water cleaners if they are connected to a tap that is supplied from a water main. Water from any other source, including water not directly supplied by a water main, is not affected by this restriction.
We recommend the use of brooms or other waterless alternatives, including outdoor blowers or vacuums, to clean hard surfaces whenever possible.
Exemptions are generally only for some business water use. This is typically where there is no waterless alternative, there is a potential threat to public health and safety or the business will suffer serious financial difficulties.
So, I can fill a bucket from the tap and stick the hose in (note special diagram in the washer's instruction book how to do this), but not connect the hose to the tap. GREAT!
The restriction on hosing hard surfaces applies to both standard hoses as well as high-pressure water cleaners if they are connected to a tap that is supplied from a water main. Water from any other source, including water not directly supplied by a water main, is not affected by this restriction.
We recommend the use of brooms or other waterless alternatives, including outdoor blowers or vacuums, to clean hard surfaces whenever possible.
Exemptions are generally only for some business water use. This is typically where there is no waterless alternative, there is a potential threat to public health and safety or the business will suffer serious financial difficulties.
So, I can fill a bucket from the tap and stick the hose in (note special diagram in the washer's instruction book how to do this), but not connect the hose to the tap. GREAT!
Oct 24th 2007, 6:41 am
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Re: Using a pressure washer in Sydney
Since moving in to our rental, we've discovered quite a lot of cob webs, dead spiders, bugs and a few nasty's etc associated with the previous people having a dog on the balcolny/terrance area above the back yard.
Given the current water restrictions, I read it that I am allowed to use a "Pressure Washer" to clean hard surfaces when it is a matter of health and safety.
Anybody any advice if removal of cob webs, etc falls within 'health and safety' before I set the pressure washer to work..?
Given the current water restrictions, I read it that I am allowed to use a "Pressure Washer" to clean hard surfaces when it is a matter of health and safety.
Anybody any advice if removal of cob webs, etc falls within 'health and safety' before I set the pressure washer to work..?
Oct 24th 2007, 8:13 am
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Re: Using a pressure washer in Sydney
Wont get off the BBQ oil I spilled on to the brand new pavers in our rental
Even tried the Hydrochoric Acid brick cleaner that Bunnings sell
Anyway, got myself a bucket pick-up hose for the pressure washer - I understand this is OK.
Even tried the Hydrochoric Acid brick cleaner that Bunnings sell
Anyway, got myself a bucket pick-up hose for the pressure washer - I understand this is OK.
Oct 24th 2007, 8:22 am
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Re: Using a pressure washer in Sydney
I think you might need a degreaser spray first.
Oct 24th 2007, 8:30 am
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Re: Using a pressure washer in Sydney
We are in stage 3 and have been for over a year now - but bugger me - guess what - it has just started raining - first rain since February!!!!!!
Oct 24th 2007, 8:42 am
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