Cutting Chunks at 270degrF. is FasterThan "melting" every bit at 300+dgrF. ..
at 280der.F the spray turnsFrom pressurizedWater with steam in it,
to steam with some water in it..
Using a 0 degree nozzle with 500psi blasts like a laser, at distance..
works muchBetterThan a cushion of steam at "upClose and personal".
you will see.
SAFETY TIP #373 -
be sure you are using "combo hose" and an open-flow gun..
Controlling heat at 250+dgrF. is much trickier.
Also, you mightWantTo use tarps to guide water awayFrom reforming ice onThe sidewalks.
We've built several systems for this.
Anyone with one of our BullDogPRO pressureWashers..
can change 1 simple part, and have safe, reliable SteamyPressure for $$ iceDams $$
..and the fastest removal of gum from sidewalks you have EVER seen !
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