Pressure Washer Manufacturers’ Association publishes new standard
As an assistance and guide to the manufacturers, purchasers and users of pressure washers, the Pressure Washer Manufacturers’ Association (PWMA) has developed and published PW201, dimensional standard for 1/4-inch quick connect (QC) coupler plugs for portable pressure washers.
The purpose of this standard is to provide uniform dimensions method for 1/4-inch QC coupler plugs for portable pressure washers. The 1/4-inch QC couplers are used to join or separate quickly fluid conducting lines, without the use of tools or special devices, typically related to the pressure washer spray nozzle.
This standard lays down the interface dimensions for 1/4-inch QC connection plugs and applies to pressure washers intended for the household, farm, consumer or commercial/industrial markets. The pressure washers covered by this standard are portable, engine or electric motor driven, in which the discharge line is hand supported and manipulated.
A copy of the standard can be downloaded via the PWMA website: www.pwma.org.
PWMA is a non-profit association of manufacturers of pressure washers. The association was first formed in 1997 to develop standards for pressure washers and to increase understanding of pressure washers by manufacturers, consumers and the general public.
