What Pressure Washer

[HKP57]

Hi I am looking to buy a portable pressure washer to save getting back of my van full of mud, products that I can find seem to have mixed reviews.

What do people here have?

 

[eFat]

One with not much pressure.

High pressure washer and bikes don't mix well.

 

[Blackbird]

Pressure washer has a very high chance of getting water into parts that cannot deal with it. Just use a hose and a brush, works great.

If you do want to risk it, a pressure washer requires a not insignificant amount of energy, so you will either need a very big inverter + instalation (big cables) or a questionable 12v washer or a pressure washer that runs on petrol.

Or you just get a tank of water, a 12v low pressure pump (camping/boat) and wash it with low pressure and a brush.
If i was looking for a way to wash my bike before transport, that is the way i would do it.

 

[R120]

This is good, but as others have said be careful - you can set it to not being too powerful

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0747MVFVJ/ref=psdcmw_114633031_t2_B01NAN12FW

 

[Doomanic]

Something like this;
12V 130PSI Portable Self-priming DIY Wash Pump Car Washer Gun Cleaner Water Kit 889251508967 | eBay

 

[Blackbird]

That seems like a perfect all in one solution for your needs, but be carefull near any bearings on the bike.

 

[Eckythump]

I have an Aqua2go. Has its own built in battery & can run off 12v. It is a water spray rather than jet wash so no issues with bearings etc. Bit pricey but we use it as a water supply when camping. Holds enough water to do a quick spruce of 4 bikes in winter mud or a better job of 3 bikes.

 

[HKP57]

I have an Aqua2go. Has its own built in battery & can run off 12v. It is a water spray rather than jet wash so no issues with bearings etc. Bit pricey but we use it as a water supply when camping. Holds enough water to do a quick spruce of 4 bikes in winter mud or a better job of 3 bikes.

This was the one I was looking at the most but seems to get mixed reviews about build quality, looks like its a made in china components as it is branded a few different names but looks exactly the same.

 

[HKP57]

Something like this;
12V 130PSI Portable Self-priming DIY Wash Pump Car Washer Gun Cleaner Water Kit 889251508967 | eBay

Interesting but looks a lot of faffing around with hoses and buckets, Id prefer a self contained unit.

 

[Eckythump]

I have an Aqua2go. Has its own built in battery & can run off 12v. It is a water spray rather than jet wash so no issues with bearings etc. Bit pricey but we use it as a water supply when camping. Holds enough water to do a quick spruce of 4 bikes in winter mud or a better job of 3 bikes.

This was the one I was looking at the most but seems to get mixed reviews about build quality, looks like its a made in china components as it is branded a few different names but looks exactly the same.

I have had to replace a spray head which cracked when it froze up in my van over the winter.
I think most complaints are from folk who try to remove the pump from the tank to use the stand alone feature and break it putting it back together.
At least with the Aqua2Go you can buy all the parts to repair it if necessary.

If you find an alternative I’d be interested to hear about it.

 

[Doomanic]

Something like this;
12V 130PSI Portable Self-priming DIY Wash Pump Car Washer Gun Cleaner Water Kit 889251508967 | eBay

Interesting but looks a lot of faffing around with hoses and buckets, Id prefer a self contained unit.

Here you go then;

Mobi Pressure Washers | Chain Reaction Cycles

 

[caterhamnut]

Lidl!
If you are quick you might find the battery operated washer they were doing for the last few weeks - perfect for bike, rechargeable by mains or car, holds the water so totally self contained- pressure perfectly ok for bike/dog etc - NOT high pressure like a Karcher etc - £39

This is NOT the normal car pressure washer that has just gone in to store - although that is pretty compact.

 

[Donnie797]

I just use a manual 8L spray pump and a brush / sponge / cloth

 

[Kernow]

I’ll second the Mobi from chain reaction , just the right pressure and also takes hot water and has a shower head for camping etc

 

[Cisco]

I've had the Mobi V17 for about 4 years although I think it had another name when I bought it from CRC.

It's a good unit. Pressure is not too much, so good for the bike and rinsing off the car. Never even thought about using it to shower ffs

 

[Mikejacko]

The Karcher 0c3 is £75 on amazon at the moment looks similar to the Mobi.I've used one of the £20 ebay washers and that was fine but if I was to spend more I'd get the worx hydroshot that R120 linked to just because it would get more use around the house.

 

[Dax]

Has anyone tried the karcher?

 

[Kernow]

Has anyone tried the karcher?

https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/cleaning/karcher-oc3-portable-washer Test here , it’s a different machine really with its own battery , but doesn’t hold enough water to do much with , but very compact , and more expensive , if it’s the same quality as my mains carcher washer then the mobi is better built ,

 

[R120]

This is good, but as others have said be careful - you can set it to not being too powerful

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0747MVFVJ/ref=psdcmw_114633031_t2_B01NAN12FW

Just going to repost my post

 

[Kernow]

Just going to repost my post

Love to know if a Dewalt battery would fit that , I have heard that they do fit some of these cheaper branded items , it seems they have copied the battery fitting on some , it does look similar .

 

[Doomanic]

It still needs a separate water supply, something the OP was keen to avoid.

 

[Dax]

Think I’ll get the mobi, thanks @Kernow

 

[R120]

It still needs a separate water supply, something the OP was keen to avoid.

You can attach a bootle directly to it

Hydroshot Bottle Cap Connector with Draw Hose - WA4038 | WORX

 

[Doomanic]

That's nifty.

 

[R120]

Look at this bad boy, not compact, and probably not cheap, but 15l tank and a big battery

Fontus | Cordless outdoor cleaners | Pressure washers | Garden | Bosch

 

[HKP57]

Look at this bad boy, not compact, and probably not cheap, but 15l tank and a big battery

Fontus | Cordless outdoor cleaners | Pressure washers | Garden | Bosch

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That looks like the one so far, pick it up online for about £200 mark, I see they also sell them without a battery and charger which suits me as I already have Bosch stuff with the same battery system.

 

[R120]

And you can get one of these to dry it after

BOSCH ALB 18LI (NO BATT)

 

[R120]

Ha - why the crap post? I use a bike dryer on my bike, have for years on my motorbike:

https://www.motohaus.com/bruhl-motorcycle-and-car-dryers.html

Small portable leaf blower might be great for speeding up the drying process, as long as you don't use it too close to the bike

 

[DEADMEAT]

Just buy this:

Sealey PW1712 Pressure Washer 12V Rechargeable

Not high pressure, but perfect pressure for any bike. It's portable, rechargeable, holds loads of water, has an adjustable jet, a soap system, a shower head and a charge lasts ages. Was initially a bit flimsy but Sealey have updated all of the most troublesome parts like the quick lock hose connectors, and parts are dirt cheap and readily available anyway. Highly recommended.

 

[Lazy Biker 84]

Something that looks like a bucket and sponge. ?