A Newcastle Waste and Recycling Plant required a new wash bay that could support a busy fleet and give the workshop a reliable way to clean parts, wheels and heavy components.

The team knew what they liked from another wash bay installed by East Coast Water Blasters, the region’s SPITWATER Dealer. They wanted a setup that delivered the same performance. They were unsure of the technical requirements, so they asked East Coast Water Blasters for guidance.

The Challenge

East Coast Water Blasters visited the site to confirm the layout, look at daily workflow and recommend a complete SPITWATER solution that would address the key challenges on site.

The challenges included:

• A high volume of fleet wash downs each day
• Multiple users of the wash bay so the solution needed to be simple 
• Supporting workshop teams cleaning parts, wheels and heavy components
• Improve safety by removing the need to walk around blind corners to start or stop equipment
• Reduce labour by speeding up detergent application and wash times
• Give workshop staff controlled access to hot water without opening the burner to all operators

The Solution 

The team supplied and installed a SPITWATER SW2021 hot water pressure cleaner with a key-controlled burner. This gave workshop staff hot water access without changing the workflow for the full team.

The installation included:

• The SPITWATER Model SW2021 is a heavy-duty, industrial-grade hot and cold high-pressure water cleaner, designed to meet the cleaning demands of large businesses and industrial environments. 
  
  
• Stainless steel chemical injector with dosing nozzle for accurate chemical use and no wastage

• Fixed retractable hose reel, keeping the wash bay organised and preventing damage from vehicles running over hoses
  
  
• Exhaust ducting to keep the shed clear of smoke
  
  
• Remote start and stop controls inside the wash bay and key-operated burner switch for controlled hot water use.
  
  
• One-piece foam/rinse rollover lance for instant changeover between foaming and rinsing, eliminating lost attachments and making operation faster.
  
  
• East Coast Water Blasters also conducted a training session during handover to ensure users would be able to run the system safely and correctly without slowing down their work.

 The ECWB Team on site during the install

The Spitwater SW2021 install with exhaust ducting

The Results

The new setup delivered immediate improvements for the Waste and Recycling Plant.

• The wash bay now delivers fast, reliable cleaning for both fleet and workshop teams
• Operators picked up the controls quickly during handover.
• The installation keeps workflow simple and reduces unnecessary movement around the site.

East Coast Water Blasters has continued to support the customer after the install. A minor leak appeared a few days after installation, the team attended site straight away and resolved the issue. No further problems have been reported since.

Why it Works

• The SW2021 delivers the hot water power needed to give the workshop better results on engine parts and stubborn contaminants.
• The chemical injection system speeds up truck washing and reduces labour.
• Remote controls improve safety and keep operators inside the bay. The exhaust ducting keeps the shed clear of smoke.
• A fixed machine protects the equipment and suits the site’s water capture and separation system.

View SW2021 Details

SPITWATER Model SW2021

Solution Suited to Industry

This configuration suits waste, transport, civil and heavy industry operations that need a reliable wash bay with strong throughput.

The combination of hot water, chemical injection, remote control and a fixed installation gives teams faster cleaning, safer operation and consistent results.