NZcaver wrote:PeterFJohnson wrote:It is worth mention that higher psi pressure washers will actually damage the sheath of the rope. Your average "residential" grade unit probably doesn't have high enough psi, but probably still a good idea to start with the wand a reasonable distance away from the rope and move it closer to observe the effect.
I had heard this too, but I don't recall seeing any actual proof. Have you personally experienced physical damage and/or a reduction in MBS caused by a pressure washer?
I've used Landa 8gpm washers with heat stacks on industrial cleaning jobs, and while I haven't tried to cut Pit rope, I have no doubt that they could do so. I've cut through electric lines, 3/4" woven poly rope, sheets of plywood and other assorted stuff. One guy cut through his boots and foot. Of course, many of these things are "softer" than static rope. Using different tips makes a big difference too. We were working with zero or rotating "turbo" tips. With a wide fan tip, even 8 gpm may be harmless.