The concept of the organization of the washing process under highpressure has long taken a firm place in the list of services of cleaning companies. Today, the advanced manufacturers of household equipment offer compact and functional machines for this kind of harvesting to ordinary consumers. With the help of a small car wash the user can cope with the cleaning of the garden path, update the facade appearance, and bring the car into the proper form. The Stihl RE 108 is a medium-sized version of such equipment, but at the same time the unit clearly exceeds its direct competitors by several indicators at once.
The device represents a class of household sinks,working under high pressure at low engine speeds. Actually, the reduced speed of rotation causes a long service life of the unit without the need to replace wear parts. For the longevity of the washing is responsible and high-quality element base as such. In particular, the pistons of the device are made of ceramics, and the group of valves is represented by brass. The main working quality is the pressure range, which is supported by the Stihl RE 108 household washing: 10-110 bar, which makes it possible to effectively cope with a wide range of cleaning operations. At the same time, at peak operating loads the device is monitored by safety systems, among which automatic shutdown. Also, the model includes various accessories that facilitate the process of washing organization - they include a hose drum, brushes, holders for cleaning agents, etc. A part of the auxiliary equipment is supplied as standard with a car wash, and some accessories can be purchased separately.
The power of the device is 1.7 kW.This is a bit even for a home vacuum cleaner, for example, but the internal stuffing is organized in such a way that, in the course of work, productivity with minimum consumption resources reaches an optimal level. In particular, in one hour washing costs about 440 liters. The range of working pressure has already been noted, but at the maximum load it is possible to calculate and 120 bar - for example, this mode will justify itself in the process of cleaning heavily polluted objects. It is important to note the ergonomic qualities of Stihl RE 108, which are provided by a long hose of 8 m and a cable for 5 m, which allows working away from the outlet. At the same time, the entire structure has a rather modest mass of 18 kg, and integrated wheels in the body make it easier to move. It is also worth emphasizing that the temperature regime of the discharged water at the maximum value will be 40 ° C.
Original technological solutions quicklymastered by competing manufacturers in one segment, but the developers of Stihl were able to implement some ergonomic and structural additions at a higher quality level. In particular, special attention is deserved by the rotor nozzle, which provides a vortex movement produced by a thin jet. This effect is somewhat similar to the effect of abrasives, but in this case we are talking about water that is done safely for surfaces. With regard to ergonomics, the Stihl RE 108 high pressure washer is equipped with a special cable lock with a swivel mechanism and a quick brush change system. The latter was realized by means of a proprietary plug connection. In addition, washing is almost noiseless in operation. Models of this type are usually calculated for operation in street conditions, so noise insulation does not cost the creators the first place. Nevertheless, designers Stihl took care of this aspect of operation.
Owners of this sink indicate positiveaspects of operation in different aspects. In terms of performance, there is a high cleaning effect, optimum pressure generation when connected to a water pipe, as well as the possibility of flexible adjustment of the flow parameters. Regarding reliability, too, there are no special complaints. Many emphasize and quality assembly without gaps and shifts in the junction, and resistance to wear and tear in general. To this can be added the general ergonomic characteristics of Stihl RE 108, including small sizes, automatic shut-off at the time of release of the trigger, a long hose, a wide range of accessories, etc. The design of the model made with the company's color range .
If the main structure of the majoritythere are no critics, the consumables and optional equipment cause a lot of questions. For example, there are complaints about the quality of the hose. In harsh operating conditions, it quickly breaks. Another negative factor is also noted here. Although users positively characterize the length of the hose, which extends the possibilities of using the model, the same 8 m usually makes it difficult to feed the jet or, at least, make it weak. But otherwise Stihl RE 108 does not cause serious criticism. Is that the lack of some features upset some of the fans of the brand. For example, this modification does not provide for the possibility of taking water from the barrel and is not equipped with a pressure gauge to monitor the pressure.
The manufacturer specializes in creatingproducts of high quality, which combine both professional features and advantages of household models. For example, it can be a classic combination of high power and ease of use, which extends to the construction tools of this brand. In turn, the car wash Stihl RE 108 was also conceived as a domestic helper with optimal performance and modern ergonomic qualities. In many respects it was possible, which is confirmed by user feedback. But it was not without insulting blunders, which, however, do not have a big impact on the quality of the work process as such.
