Gear Washing:
Maintaining Gear Integrity & Firefighter Safety

A careful approach to cleaning gear is critical to proper decontamination and to maintaining the integrity of the protective fabric. Our highly programmable Continental Girbau Gear Washers are equipped to ensure your gear is properly cleaned and returned to service quickly. Learn more about our complimenting Gear Dryers See our Gear Laundering Solutions

Flexible Controls & Easy Operation

• Easily alter gear washing methods based on changing NFPA recommendations.
• Simple programmability of wash variables including extract speed, number of baths, water temperature and level, rotation, mechanical action and automatic chemical injection.
• Technologically advanced, easy-to-use controls and 10-inch touchscreen user interface on some models – simply set programs, select and push start.
• Genius Gear Washers feature a 360° Vision corner status light that illuminates in different colors as load status changes.

Space Conscious

• Freestanding ExpressWash and Genius Gear Washers allow for quick installation without bolts and thick reinforced concrete foundations. They slide easily into place – allowing installation in unconventional locations, including truck bays, utility rooms or areas with in-floor heat.
• Continental hard-mount washers’ compact design occupies less space, even with bolt down installation.

Water Conserving

• Slash water usage while maintaining a superior wash quality.
• Less water used equates to less water heated and additional savings in utilities.

Equipped for Durability & Longevity

• Inner and outer drums made of durable AISI-304 stainless steel.
• Quality sealing system with oversized bearings.
• Oversized door allows for easy loading and unloading.
• Heavy-duty, bolt-style hinges to withstand the rigors of constant use.
• Backed by an industry-leading 5/3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In this Q and A, Vlahos provides expert advice on how to select the right washer for cleaning turnout gear according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 recommendations.

Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In this Q & A, Vlahos explains the difference between soft- and hard-mount washers and which is preferable in a fire department.

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