What do you want to know about the Master Water Cart? You ask, we answer.

Allways Hire has a range of portable water solutions available for hire: ideal for construction, roading, utilities or any job where water is needed remotely. Whether we’re hiring out Master Water Carts locally in Hawke’s Bay or delivering them further afield across New Zealand: our customers often have questions about how they work or what they do.

In this article we’re sharing some frequently asked questions about our Master Water Carts, and the answers you might be looking for.

Got unanswered questions? Get in contact with our team and we’ll be happy to help or browse our Master Cart product pages for more information.

How much water do Master Water Carts carry?

Our Master Water Carts include their water carrying capacity in their name. This makes it easy to choose the right size of Master Water Cart for the job you have on hand and the amount of water you need. Different sizes of Master Water Cart have different transportation requirements. You can find more about each of our Water Carts via the links below.

1000L Master Water Cart and Trailer
2000L Master Water Cart and Trailer
4000L Master Water Cart Skid Tank
6000L Master Water Cart Skid Tank

What difference does water pressure and water volume make when cleaning?

If you’re using a Master Water Cart for cleaning then you might be interested in the difference between water pressure and water volume. Water pressure describes the power with which the water hits a surface – this is a penetrating power that gives you the ability to remove dirt, moss and mould etc. Water flow or volume is the rate at which water moves. The water flow ensures you have sufficient water to meet the power potential of your available water pressure and helps you work faster and cover more area.

What is the difference in the flow rate of water from the 2000L Master Water Cart’s wash down nozzle vs the flood jet nozzle/dust suppression nozzle?

There is a difference in flow rate for the different nozzles on the 2000L Master Water Cart. At full power the Dust Suppression/Flood Jet Nozzle has a flow rate of 100L per minute, while the Wash Down Nozzle has a flow rate of 60 litre per minute.

What is the best ratio of pressure and flow rate for industrial cleaning?

If you have industrial level cleaning work to do, here are some guides for the pressure (psi) and volume (litres/minute) that you should look for from your equipment.

The 2000L Master Water Cart has a 3600psi at 30 litres per minute.

How long does a 2000 litre tank of water last when water blasting?

If you’re water blasting with the 2000L Master Water Cart you can expect a full 2000L tank of water to last 1 hour of continuous use.

How long does a 2000 litre tank of water last when suppressing dust?

If you’re suppressing dust with the 2000L Master Water Cart; you can expect a full 2000L tank of water to last approximately 15 minutes at full power.

What size of pipes can the 2000L Master Water Cart be used to clean/clear?

The 2000L Master Water Cart has been used to clean pipes up to 450mm in diameter.

When using the 2000L Master Water Cart to clear drains, how does the hose feed itself up the drain?

If you’re using the 2000L Master Water Cart as a jetter to clear drains, you will find that there are rear-facing water jets alongside the drain cleaning nozzle. These jets thrust the cleaner up the water pipe and feed the hose up the drain.

Explore the features of the 2000L Master Water Cart here.

If I hire the 2000L Master Water Cart, is it possible to add detergents/ chlorine/ cleaning chemicals to the tank?

You can add detergents/ chlorine/ cleaning chemicals to the 2000L Master Water Cart during your hire. However it is important to flush the water trailer when you finish your hire before you return the equipment. We request that you notify the Allways Hire team of exactly what has been added to the tank when you return your hire. We recommend you wear appropriate PPE when handling chemicals.

Why is the largest Master Water Cart available on a trailer only 2000L in capacity?

The largest Master Water Cart available to hire on a trailer is 2000L water capacity because this is the largest volume of water that you can safely tow behind a vehicle. 2000L of water also allows the operator a good length of operating time before having to refill.

What water pressure can the 2000L Master Water Cart produce?

The 2000L Master Water Cart’s water blaster delivers a pressure of 3600psi.

What length of hose does the 2000L Master Water Cart have?

The 2000L Master Water Cart comes with 2 lengths of hose: a 30 metre hose for high pressure/water blasting use, and a 20 metre hose for wash down (low pressure use).

You can explore all the features of our Master Water Cart range in our Comparing the features of the Master Water Cart range article

How do you fill the tank of a Master Water Cart Trailer or Master Water Cart Skid Frame?

If you run out of water when you hire a Master Water Cart then you have a few options for how to refill the tank. Apart from the obvious option of using a tap, you can use an electric submersible pump, header or storage tank or a petrol powered pump and refill your water cart from a stream or pond. The Master Water Carts come with a cam lock fitting and a non self-syphoning filler hose.

Is the Master Water Cart Trailer well-balanced when it’s full of water for towing?

Both the 1000L and 2000L Master Water Cart Trailers have been designed to be well-balanced when empty, full or partially filled. Ensuring that the Master Water Cart Trailer was easy to tow was an important part of the decision process when Allways Hire chose the Master Water trailer.

Ready to hire some portable water?

Whether you’re located in Hawke’s Bay or across New Zealand, our Allways Hire team can help you hire a Master Water Cart Trailer or Master Water Cart Skid Tank for your next project(s). You can pick up from either our Hastings or Napier branches or talk to us about delivery to wherever you’re working.

Find out more about the features of these great portable water solutions in our article Comparing the features of the Master Water Cart Range.

Contact our team today to book your hire.