How warm can the water be to feed typical electric pressure washers?

[Deuce Lee]

I understand there are HOT, WARM and COLD pressure washers. Warm have said to handle up to 180 degrees. Hot is up to boiling I guess.

My question is, does anyone know how mildly warm I can feed a typical electric pressure washer? The Sun Joe SPX3000 (http://www.amazon.com/Joe-SPX3000-Electric-Pressure-14-5-Amp/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=pd_sbs_lg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NS09YRFSKT0MK4JWYWQ) for example. Can I do 90 degrees? 100? 110?

Is there a specific list of parts I could upgrade that would allow warmer water?

Basically I just want to be able to wash some parts in WI's cold winters. Probably nothing below zero but maybe when it's 20-30 degrees outside. Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Mike Cutler]

According to the manufacturer, it's 104 degree inlet temp max. You'd have to contact the manufacturer to see if an upgrade kit is available.

http://www.snowjoe.com/Sun-Joe-Pressure-Joe-2030-PSI-14.5-Amp-Electric-Pressure-Washer-SPX3000#specs

[Mike Lassiter]

all the heated water pressure washers I have ever saw, both home owner and commercial pump cold water into the burner. I could see trying to pump heated water through the pump creating problems with metal expanding differently between the housing and plungers leading to seal failure - over time anyway. How long that would be would be anyone's guess.

[Howard Acheson]

Sounds to me that you should contact manufacturer.

[Dan Friedrichs]

I had a homeowner-grade power washer that I put hot water (120F) into for a few years, with no ill effects.

[Deuce Lee]

Awesome. Thanks for the input guys. Thanks for the specs Mike!! And reassuring note Dan.