Power Washer Nozzle Tips: Spray Pattern Guide
Power washer nozzle tips set the spray angle: wide fans wash cars and windows, narrow jets cut grime on driveways, and the orifice must match the washer flow.
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A driveway grey with winter grime, a car filmed with road salt, a deck dulled by weather: the job calls for a pressure washer, and the small tip on the wand decides how hard the water hits. Power washer nozzle tips are the quick-connect tips that set the spray angle, and the angle is what makes the same washer gentle enough for cars or strong enough for driveways. Match the angle to the surface, start with a wide tip, and move narrower only when the surface can take it.
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Below: angles, orifice, safety, and the sets.
Hourleey Pressure Washer Tips
A 7-tip set with a holder, rinse and soap modes, and 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degree tips in stainless steel and brass, rated to 4000 PSI.
Pros
- 7 tips, holder, rinse and soap modes
- Full 0 to 65 degree angle range
- Stainless steel and brass, rustproof
- 4000 PSI max, 1/4 inch quick connect
Cons
- No orifice size is stated
- No flow rate is stated
- Holder is plastic, not metal
- No warranty term is stated
Pressure Washer Tips, Set of 7 Pressure Washer
A 7-tip set with a holder, rinse and soap modes, and 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degree tips, rated to 4000 PSI.
Pros
- 7 tips, holder, rinse and soap modes
- Full 0 to 65 degree angle range
- 4000 PSI max, 1/4 inch quick connect
- Holder keeps the tips organized and within reach
Cons
- Spec table says 1 Pack against a 7-tip kit
- No orifice size is stated
- No flow rate is stated
- No warranty term is stated
Tool Daily Pressure Washer Nozzle Tips Multiple
A 5-pack of stainless steel and brass tips in 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degrees, orifice 2.5, rated to 4000 PSI at 2.5 GPM.
Pros
- Orifice 2.5 stated, 2.5 GPM flow figure
- Full 0 to 65 degree angle range
- Stainless steel tips and a brass soap tip
- 4000 PSI max, 1/4 inch quick connect
Cons
- 5 tips, fewer than the 7-tip sets
- No holder is listed
- No rinse mode tip is listed
- No warranty term is stated
Twinkle Star Pressure Washer Nozzle Tips Multiple
A 5-pack of stainless steel and brass tips in 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degrees, orifice 2.5, rated to 4000 PSI at 2.5 GPM, for cars, flowers and plants, and outdoor surfaces.
Pros
- Orifice 2.5 stated, 2.5 GPM flow figure
- Full 0 to 65 degree angle range
- Stainless steel tips and a brass soap tip
- 4000 PSI max, 1/4 inch quick connect
Cons
- 5 tips, fewer than the 7-tip sets
- No holder is listed
- No rinse mode tip is listed
- No warranty term is stated
Power washer nozzle tips: what each spray angle does
The angle is the fan width: a 0 degree tip throws a pinpoint jet, and each wider angle spreads the same water over more surface. Every set here carries the same five angles: 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degrees.
| Angle | Spray | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| 0 degrees, red | Pinpoint jet | Stubborn marks |
| 15 degrees, yellow | Narrow fan | Driveways and sidewalks |
| 25 degrees, green | Medium fan | Decks and walls |
| 40 degrees, white | Wide fan | Cars and windows |
| 65 degrees, black or brass | Widest fan | Wide rinsing |
Start with the 40 degree tip on cars and windows, and move to a narrower angle only when the surface shows no harm and the dirt stays put. Keep the 0 degree tip off cars and windows. For driveways and other hard paving, see the picks for the best pressure washer nozzle for concrete.
Match the orifice and flow to your washer
The Tool Daily and Twinkle Star sets state an orifice of 2.5 and a flow of 2.5 GPM at 4000 PSI. The orifice is the hole size inside the tip, and it must suit the washer pressure and flow. Tool Daily points buyers to image 6 on its listing to pick the orifice from working pressure and flow rate.
Every set here uses a 1/4 inch quick connect, which the Hourleey listing describes as fitting various brands of pressure washers. If your wand takes a different fitting, these tips will not seat.
Pressure washer safety around nozzle tips
A pressure washer jet can cut skin and damage eyes: wear eye protection, never point the wand at people, and never spray toward yourself while swapping tips. Release the pressure before changing a tip.
Keep electric pressure washers on a GFCI outlet, never point the wand at people or pets, wear eye protection with polishers and chemicals, and read the label before mixing any cleaning products. Read our Safety Disclaimer.
Power washer nozzle tips: the sets that cover the range
The sets below cover the angles this guide describes, from the pinpoint 0 degree tip to the wide 65 degree fan: full kits with holders and rinse modes, or compact packs that state the orifice up front.
FAQ: garage tools
Which nozzle tip angle is safe for car paint?
The 40 degree white tip is the wide fan to start with on cars and windows. Use the soap tip to apply soap, rinse with the 40 degree tip, and leave the narrower angles for driveways and sidewalks.
What does the 0 degree red tip do?
It throws a pinpoint jet that concentrates the full pressure on a small spot, for stubborn marks on hard surfaces.
How do I pick the right orifice size?
Match the orifice to your washer working pressure and flow rate: the Tool Daily listing points buyers to image 6 for the pick, and the sets here that state one list orifice 2.5 with a 2.5 GPM flow at 4000 PSI.
Do these tips fit my pressure washer?
Every set here uses a 1/4 inch quick connect, which the Hourleey listing describes as fitting various brands of pressure washers. Check the fitting on your wand before ordering.
How should I store nozzle tips?
In the holder, where they stay organized and within reach. The Hourleey and SEPLY sets include a holder; the 5-pack sets list no holder, so those tips need a separate spot in the garage.
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