The two types of motors to power electric pressure washers are induction and universal motors. Show
You will see induction motors in more expensive commercial-duty pressure washers and universal motors in light and medium-duty residential grade machines. The gist of the reason for this is induction motors are much larger/heavier and more expensive for the power it provides compared to universal motors. However, they are also more rugged, quieter and will have a longer lifespan. In this guide you will learn the pros and cons of induction vs universal motors in pressure washers and we’ll show you what an induction and universal motor looks like by taking a look inside my Lavor Eagle and AR Blue Clean electric pressure cleaners.
Let’s Look at the Two Types of Electric Pressure Washers Before Getting Into Pros and ConsHere’s my AR Blue Clean 360. These are its specs:
Now take a look at my Lavor Eagle 28. These are its specs:
What do you notice so far? Did you notice the Lavor’s induction motor is much larger than the AR Blue Clean universal motor, but it also provides more power and is quieter? Here’s the size difference with the universal motor outside of its casing: Pros and Cons of Induction and Universal Electric Pressure Washer MotorsEngineering an electric pressure washer is a complex process that comes down to answering a series of questions… Here’s a few:
The answer to those questions takes you down the path of deciding on induction or universal motor in the pressure washer. Here’s how each stacks up in different categories. Size/WeightWinner: Universal Induction motors are bigger, heavier and are thus less portable. Universal motors are tiny in comparison. LifespanWinner: Induction There is no doubt the reason induction motors are used in all electric pressure washers in industry is because they last much longer. How they due this is because they run at lower RPM to generate electricity. Power EfficiencyWinner: Induction Induction motors generate less heat and require less current to generate higher power than universal motors. Sound LevelWinner: Induction Universal motors run at very high speeds and are loud. An induction motor pressure washer twice as powerful as a universal powered machine will still be quieter. CostWinner: Universal The main reason universal motors are used in entry level models of electric power washer is because they are more affordable (much more). A typical 2,000-watt universal from the factory will be around $10. The same power induction from the same factory will be more like $100. Jamey is the founder of pressurewashr.com and has led testing and reviewing since 2013. He has also worked as a commercial pressure washer at a rendering plant for 3 years and has been using commercial and residential pressure washers for 15+ years. He is also a mechanical engineer and while working in the mining industry designed several turn-key light industrial vehicle wash pads. Which is better induction motor or universal motor?Winner: Induction
Induction motors generate less heat and require less current to generate higher power than universal motors.
Is universal motor the same as an induction motor?Universal motors are less expensive and found in just bout every electric power tool known to man. Induction motors typically have a slower max speed. Universal motors are only limited by friction. Induction motors have less torque at start up – think of them as “high gear” on your car or bicycle.
Are induction motors better?Induction motors are simple and rugged in construction. Advantage of induction motors are that they are robust and can operate in any environmental condition. Induction motors are cheaper in cost due to the absence of brushes, commutators, and slip rings.
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