Washing Machine A WASHING machine suitable for cleaning commercial vehicles has
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been introduced by E. P. Barrus (Concessionaires) Ltd. This new equipment, called the Hi-Jet, consists basically of a wheeled metal cabinet which contains a combined pump and mixer unit and a reinforced-plastics concen Irate.tank; this is used with a high-pressure hose and angled hose head.
Water enters the mixer unit through a hose pipe coupled to the water inlet. There it is Mixed with concentrate which is fed in from the concentrate tank. Non-return valves control the volume of water and concentrate entering the mixer, allowing the operator to vary the proportions. The water concentrate mixture is then pumped to the hoze nozzle at a pressure of 500 to 600 p.s.i. Three hose nozzles are included with the Hi-Jet: one is designed for general use; a Slightly stronger jet deals with heavier dirt deposits, and the third, high-pressure jet is for removing heavy grease and mud deposits. A 2 ft. 1 in. hosehead extension is included with the washer for dealing with large surfaces.
The washer is available through motor traders.
Made by E. P. Barrus (Concessionaires) Ltd., 12-16 Brunel Road, Acton, London. W3, Pece: 160 (retail).