Belt Drive Pumps

Belt Drive Pumps A “Belt Drive” pump has a pulley mounted to its solid shaft and is driven by one or more belts that are attached to a pulley on the motor or engine. The pulley system allows these pumps to turn at a much lower RPM than a direct drive pump (typically 900-1400 RPM). […]

Direct Drive Pumps

Direct Drive Pumps A “Direct Drive” pump has a hollow shaft, which simply slides onto the drive shaft of a motor or engine. The flange on the pump is mounted to the face of the engine or shaft end of the motor. Normal gasoline engine speed is about 3450 RPM. Since the pump is connected […]

Hotsy are engineered for Safety

What Does it Mean to be Pressure Washer Safety Certified? For years, electrical appliances and small equipment have carried certification seals. These emblems are the government’s way of providing consumer confidence around manufactured product safety. While the government does not perform the actual product examination, test procedures are heavily scrutinized and endorsed by federal agencies. […]

Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. … Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Hotsy Minnesota will be closed on Monday May […]

Should you get a WashBay system?

Is a Pressure Washer System Right For You? Rather than choosing the standard high pressure washer machines, you might be better off with a pressure washer system—or wash bay. If, for example, you operate a fleet of trucks or other heavy equipment that you clean often, you might want to consider installing a Hotsy Wash […]

Hotsy Detergent – Use Less and Save More!

Hotsy Detergent – Use Less and Save More! Forget “miracle detergents” and “low-ball pricing” from all the other pressure washer companies. Trust the name you know—Hotsy pressure washer detergent cleans better than any other because it is specifically formulated for use with cold water and hot water pressure washers —it’s that simple. You need a powerful cleaning solution—and Hotsy can help. […]

Eliminate Downtime

Tar, dirt, grease, hard water, road grime, animal waste – all of it can lead to downtime if you don’t have the right resources to keep your equipment CLEAN. Eliminate downtime and get CLEAN with Hotsy Carlson.

Hard Water Problems

Why do you need a water softener? HARD WATER! Hard Water can leave a “Lime Scale” buildup that can cause serious blockage or damage to your pressure washer. Some of the effects of Hard Water are: Reduces equipment life Decreases effectiveness of detergents Limits cleaning efficiency Leaves behind water spots These add up to costly […]