Karcher K5 Pressure Washer - Assembly, Demo and Advice
Vložit
- čas přidán 23. 02. 2021
- My previous Karcher pressure washer video has had over 500,000 hits and so I think that you will enjoy this new video of the Karcher K5. More videos will follow showing car cleaning and block paving cleaning - both of which require care.
Please check Page 3 of the operating instructions in order to select the correct screws.
s1.kaercher-media.com/documen...
Many thanks to Andy Cochrane for pointing my error out.
This machine has been lent to me by Karcher. I have not been paid to make this video. - Jak na to + styl
I realise you did this a little while ago, just bought a K5 today and found the "Instructions" useless! Came across your video and it was brilliant very clear and easy to follow so thank you very much for your time and effort in compiling it .
Glad I could help! Cheers. Peter
Yes agree was frightened to use my 63rd birthday gift from my brother. After this video, I can't wait for the morning so I can use it Thanks so much from Australia
I can pretty much repeat the original comment. Many thanks.
😎I think you may have been born to produce video tutorials sir. Great advice delivered in a no nonsense manner and overall extremely watchable. When I opened the box for my new Karcher K5 I was quite annoyed at the fact that "some assembly was required" and a glance at the instructions had me headed straight for the internet to see if there were any videos showing step by step, dreading the experience as so many videos are so hard to watch. Imagine my surprise and pleasure when I came across the three wonderful videos you produced on how to assemble and use the K5 properly. One would assume you work for the BBC on a professional production, so informative yet entertaining and done at a pace that was just perfect to follow, not rushed through or moving at a snails pace and frustrating me into skipping anything to get to the point. In addition to the task I bought the K5 for, I am now itching to try it out on my car and driveway too. Thankyou so much Peter.
My husband and I would never have put the K5 Karcher together without your perfectly easy step by step instructions. Then to learn more how to use the machine correctly was a real bonus, can't wait to get out there to use it!! (Never thought I'd say that about using a pressure washer!). Thank you so much for your help
Hi Geraldine, Brilliant and many thanks for letting me know. Cheers. Peter
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to produce this video. Don’t think I would ever have managed to assemble the machine using the instructions. Highly recommend watching your video before attempting to assemble. Thank you so much
You're very welcome!
This video is a master class on making product videos.
Thank you so much. Cheers. Peter
brilliant demonstration, this gentleman deserves to be the brand ambassador for Karcher -
Their pressure washers are excellent. We went for a cycle ride today and the guy at the coffee place was using a Karcher to clean off the patio area and he said how great their machines are - I agreed with him and he was happy. Cheers. Peter
Having just put together and used the K5 for the first time I can say with confidence that this is an excellent tutorial! 👍👍
Peter,
I so thoroughly enjoy all of your presentations, and find myself sitting through entire episodes even when I'm not interested in the particular product or subject, simply because your delivery manner it's so pleasant and enjoyable.
Never change.
Hi Michael, I have a phone number for a shrink who might be able to help but I would rather you just keep watching. Many thanks and stay safe. Peter
😢
Absolutely fantastic review! I yesterday bought myself this machine and you save me a lot of time investigating. Thanks, you have a new subscriber :)
Glad I could help!
Thanks, friend! Like everyone else the instructions it comes with is rubbish. Your explanation is very clear but it's not just that, you give tips like lining yp the wheel holes as you insert them and how to line up the flat ends. I was excited about buying the machine but put off assembling it until I found your video. AMAZING WORK THANKS.❤❤❤😊
Yes indeed, "Absolutely Brilliant"; as only Peter Parfitt can attest. We are blessed to have a person that KNOWS what he's talking about and delivers it in a way that helps us to learn easily. Wow!
Incidentally Peter, I bought the older "Karcher Pressure Washer"; after you told us about it 3 yrs ago. It did exactly what you said it would. Thank you so much kind Sir.
Hi Pat, Many thanks for your solid support - I know that you are always there keeping an eye on my work. Cheers. Peter
Purchased one this week , set it up today with the help of this video. Thank you very much.
Glad I could help
Thank you for showing me how to assemble it. Been staring at the instructions for a while 😆
Glad I could help! Peter
I've got this machine, and I've had it for a few years, and whenever you make a video of something I have I always feel like I've been granted a visit from the all knowing teacher, which is brilliant. You always teach me something new I didn't know, and how to do things properly and get the most out of whatever equipment you're talking about. Very happy surprise to see this K5 video pop up, have a brilliant day Mr Parfit!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks great video
Well done getting the full kit. I bought the K5 two years ago and I have since been back and bought the patio brush, the car kit and a drain cleaning kit. The drain cleaner is fun for the whole family!
I am tempted to get the drain cleaning kit - cheers. Peter
Have to say the instructions with the K5 are soooo poor! Your commentary and explanation, especially around screws, dowels etc was excellent. Concise and easy to follow, well done and thanks again
I have just completed my first hour of jet washing, without this video I would have still be trying to out how to put it together. Well done and thanks.
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much !! This 70 year old woman could NOT have done this on her own without your help and very clear advice video 🙂
Hi Iris, Glad it helped! Peter
I’m glad to see that in the latest version that the accessory components are screwed on rather than slotted, as the former keep falling off. Great video, very interesting.
Hi Peter, Many thanks. Peter
Another brilliant review. You’re a natural and I really enjoy your videos whilst learning so much. Thank you again.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for showing us how to assemble and how to use the machine.
You are welcome!
Brilliant thank you so much, just purchased a K5 and assembled it whilst watching your video, far more informative than the rubbish manual, Karcher should give you a free K7 for your effort. Your explanations are clear and concise with just enough tips to avoid making mistakes, looking forwards to your follow up videos.
Hi Terry, You are very kind - the K5 is an excellent machine. Cheers. Peter
Thanks for another Great Idea on how to avoid the COVID blues. Looks like the weather has lightened up on your side of the pond! Looking forward to seeing the car wash! Have a Great Day!
Hi Gary, Yes, the weather has picked up in the last couple of days and my wife and I are busy outside whilst it lasts. Cheers. Peter
Just bought a K7 premium and after watching this I will have absolutely no problem in using it. Great in depth video. Thank you for this. Just about to go watch your other videos on this machine.
Glad it helped
@@NewBritWorkshop absolutely, the best in-depth review I’ve seen so far on this Karcher.
Many thanks. Cheers. Peter
Superb, thanks very much, I’d already used the wrong screws to hold the wheels on before I found your video. I hope that the Karcher fairies have bestowed countless gifts to you.
Hi Graham, Yes, I think Karcher need to look again at their instructions as it was my engineering background that helped me to work out where those screws should go - plus the obvious use of the pair in the same packet as the plastic dowels. Cheers. Peter
Im having issues with screws that go into the plastic dowels not seems to be going in
An absolutely phenomenal review. A professional job. Congratulations !
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much, very interesting video and insights ! The safety tips are highly appreciated, I didn’t know the pressure washing was powerful enough to cause potential injuries. I’m saving this video for future reference 🙏🏼❤️
Excellent. Cheers. Peter
Just bought it today. Many thanks for your help with assembling
Glad I could help!
Thank you Peter, I love your demonstrations and great advice.
You are very welcome
Sir, you are amazing, brilliant video I don't know what I would have done without your clear well filmed advice, Karcher should pay you, so much better than their info, Big thank you from a rather elderly lady.
Hi Paula, You are most welcome. We loved our visits to Devon. Take care. Peter
You’re video helped me tremendously and I thank you for the kindness coming through your comments. With best regards.
You are very welcome
I subscribed to your channel after the first pressure washer video you did! Thanks for the in depth reviews. Really good work. Keep it up 🙌👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Fantastic video. Thank you. Way better than the supplied instructions which are really hard to follow.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Peter for the demo it looks like the machines have come a long way since I last used one. I used to end up soaked to the skin back in my apprentice days using a karcher lol
Hi Glenn, The first pressure washer that I used was an industrial one in a truck repair place. I did not realise just how wet it is possible to get on an otherwise sunny day !! Cheers. Peter
Sir thanks so much for this brilliant video otherwise its a nightmare shifting through the useless ones on here. So many others posting idiotic meaningless short videos showing nothing. Karchers instructions are completely disgraceful too
What a wonderful gentleman this man is! Great video sir! Thank you.
You are very kind. Cheers. Peter
What a well delivered demonstration thoroughly enjoyed watching.
Hi Chris, Many thanks for the kind feedback. Cheers. Peter
Super Peter. I was deciding to go for a K4 or the K5 with all the trimmings! Your brilliant demo has made the decision for me!
Good choice!
I have a K4 and have been thinking about buying this attachment for a while but I wasnt sure if it would be worth it. After watching this video I ordered one and Im so glad I did. It was easy to use and cut the time spent washing the paths hugely!
Hi Lizzy, Many thanks for the feedback. Cheers. Peter
Really informative, I’m definitely looking at buying one of these. Great review.
Hi Jim, It is a good bit of kit and that surface cleaner really does a great job. Cheers. Peter
Crystal clear instructions Peter, I think Karcher should include a link to your demonstration to save any confusion re the various components. Excellent review as always. cheers.
Good point!
Fantastic timing Peter, I have a K5 that’s just been delivered so this is a big help. The video also reminded me that I must buy some more Machine Wax, maybe from Axminster 🙂
Hi Dave, Glad it helped! The Machine Wax is the only thing that you can use to prop a K5 up when filming !! Cheers. Peter
Excellent, thank you for showing this
Glad you enjoyed it
Damn good review, best review on the Karcher K5 I have seen, thank you, mine is due on Wednesday.
Hi Paul, Thank you so much. Peter
Due to the bad weather I’ve only just assembled said machine. I followed your review pausing at each stage. My wife says you deserve a knighthood as she’s never seen me put anything together so easily.
I concur, again many thanks.@tWorkshop
I couldn't agree more with your comments about ensuring the pressure washer is emptied and stored in non-freezing conditions. I had two Karcher pressure washers break beyond economic repair because I didn't know about this. Don't keep it in a non-insulated shed over winter!
Hi Nick, Years ago I had the then top of the range Karcher which cost me an arm and a leg and I am afraid that one weekend I was lazy and it froze to death over night. I learnt a hard lesson that weekend. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter - Thanks to your demo I was able to figure out that the 2 long plastic dowels were NOT valves that somehow fitted into the hose connections. However, you may have used the only 2 machined screws for the wrong purpose 3:25
I used them to secure the handle to the two retractable metal rods that have threaded metal cores bored specifically to accommodate these screws. The screws for the wheels appear to be the longer, self-tapping ones listed on the manual's page 3 (illustrations B & C). Oddly enough, when you snap the wheels into place, even if you didn't use the 2 provided screws to secure them, the wheels would probably stay put without the this additional security. Love your wellies🖐😎
I think that you are right. Cheers. Peter
A great demonstration video right there
Thank you soooo much for clear concise to the point detailed instructions - step by step guide indeed. Others so called unboxing to assembly CZcamsrs can learn a thing about two from your post. Cheers.
Glad it was helpful!
What an amazing review! Great job, Sir!!
Glad you liked it!
Brilliant demo.....Good man
Great video , specially where these screws going .. Have a nice day..
Cheers. Peter
very good Peter, this karcher is an excellent machine, great explanation as always master !!!! health and peace friend!🙏👍
Hi Marcos, As always, you are very kind. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop thank you very much Peter, but you are also very kind and very competent in everything you set out to do !!!!
Excellent instructions
Wonderfully instructive video-thank you Sir
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic, you explained it very well 👏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this brilliant video!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you very much, this was so helpful
Excellent video! It’s like watching King Charles showing me how to clean my
Patio!! Love it !
I must invite him to make a video with me ! Cheers. Peter
Thanks for an excellent presentation .. like you said, the instructions are not great and I usually need pictures and had no idea what a "Dowel" screw was
Thank you, Sir, for the clear explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very good review.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you very much for your priceless help 👍
Happy to help
Great video, very thorough
Glad you enjoyed it!
A great piece of equipment but I bet it's really expensive. Thanks for the demonstration.
Hi Tahir, Nothing is cheap these days but to employ someone to do the patio and block paving would cost about the same as this machine. Cheers. Peter
Thanks for the video I'm not handy at all and found your video very user friendly. Super.
Glad it helped!
Brilliant review sir. Thank You
Glad you enjoyed it
Perfect video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
nice review. as a k5 and some older model (i think its a k620) owner with various adapters , i should say this: i think they they made things little better in the past, now if you want something reliably for little more substantial jobs, reach for their pro line (better pumps, better nozzles, thicker, stronger hoses etc). i'm not saying it's a bad product, it does the job very well, but in the end, now i have to use about 20+ year old nozzle from old model, since original from k5 cracked at the plastic tip and does not spray correctly (very low pressure). on my older model, i just replace the start capacitor and some o-rings, and it it runs almost as new (it was used heavily all this years with no bigger issues) and the best part: i can still use all new adapters with this, i really hope, karcher won't end this tradition.
and by the way, that foam lance is not something to brag about, for true thick foam (which is whole point of getting one) get a proper one. other adapters are ok, i also have cable for cleaning gutters, pipes etc, expandable nozzle for cleaning house façades or some bigger things etc. i do have rotating brush for car cleaning, but i don't think it does job that much better then regular hand washing and brush tips get damaged quickly, i think, which could lead to scratches on the paint etc.
Perfect review, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Peter I have the K4 with the Home care disc, looking forward to your take on the block paving...bet you have not done the video before my missus gets me onto the block paving ..Cheers Paul
Hi Paul, I am still researching the best strategy but I expect to clean the block paving with the surface cleaner, hopefully not on full throttle. Then, after it is dry I will sweep kiln dried sand back into the joints and after that apply a long life anti fungal/moss treatment with a hand sprayer. That is the current plan but it may change. That video is about 6 weeks away unless something drops out of the running order. Cheers. Peter
Amazing all around video...
Thank you! Cheers!
Most helpful. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
16:41 swear my guy just said 'you watch' 🤣🤣
Really helpful. Thank you
Thanks for your help!
You're welcome!
great presentation, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this found it useful in April 2024
Glad it helped!
great video much much better than the instructions, cheers matey
Glad it helped
Great review. Bang on 😉
Hi Jerry, Many thanks. Peter
Thank you Sir...help me a lot
Happy to help
Looks like a great upgrade on the K2. The place for the cable alone is worth it, I find it a real hassle. Although, it'd have been nice to be able to roll in both hose and electric cable (the electric cable should have something like they have on the pull along vacuum cleaners) to ensure they're as compact as can be. It looks like the hose might conform to a larger circle each time you put it away!
Hi Rico, This machine is a quantum leap ahead of the K2 and so much easier in our new house which has more areas to clean than before. Cheers. Peter
Just got one of these and unless they've changed the design since this was made, the machine screws should be used for the handle and there is a longer pair of self tapping screws for the wheels. Also, if you get the version that connects to the app then the assembly instructions in the app itself are 100x clearer than the printed manual, the app itself isn't really useful apart from that.
Hi Stephen, Very useful - many thanks. Peter
Awsome video the best one iw sean so far 👌🔝
Wow, thanks. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter, another informative video. Something to add to one, or both, of your forthcoming videos:
Care should be taken not to kink the high pressure hose. The kink will remain, and there will be a tendency for a kink to form again in the same place. Over time this will weaken the "high pressure" hose. Not that I've experienced a failure, but something to bare in mind.
Hi Steve, That is part of the reason why I talked people through the "unwinding" sequence. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Yes, but trust me, that still doesn't guarantee a kink free hose. A rotary connection in the system would help enormously. It wouldn't surprise me to find out that new hoses are of a less robust construction to save money. Pressure rated yes, but maybe not so kink resistant.
well presented video well done
Thank you kindly!
Picking mine up tomorrow 8-)
Well done. Have fun. Peter
Great Review!!! :)
Glad you enjoyed it
This vidéo is a life saver lol. Thanks a lot sir. 😊
You are very kind. Cheers. Peter
awesome thank you
Love your videos :) I’ve learned so much from them. Can I ask where would you recommend to store your Karcher? In video you mentioned about freezing temperatures which made me wonder if storing it in garage is actually a bad idea.
Hi Alena, It is best to make sure that your Karcher is kept frost free. An unheated garage may well get below freezing in Europe and North America. Perhaps the cupboard under the stairs or in a utility room? Even so, do your best to get any residual water out of the machine by tipping it and getting some drips out of the hose inlet or outlet. Cheers. Peter
good job.. tqvm
Cheers. Peter
Exelente products👍👍🙏🙏
Hi Rakesh, I agree. Cheers. Peter
Excellent as usual Peter. Looking forward to next videos. Any chance of including decking?
Hi Dave, I have no decking and do not know anyone who has it. My understanding is that decking is easy to clean but care must be taken to either reseal or re-coat the wood after it has dried following pressure treatment. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks anyway Peter
Mine is currently in bits attempting another repair. It started with the dreaded surging (no leaks), had valves replaced so now it works, problem is, it doesn't build up any pressure.
My very first machine behaved like that and I discovered it was due to frost damage. Peter
Thanks for this, the instructions that come with this unit to assemble are awful. This video clears everything up.
Hi Eamon, Many thanks. Cheers. Peter
I think they owe you a pressure washer in return for that video , stone work came up well .
Hi Nicholas, I think the area where I used the machine had probably not been cleaned for over 5 years but that machine really did a good job. Cheers. Peter
I got the machine today . What I like most about it is a long cable. I can easily go around a car with it without having to constantly carry it with myself like I had to with my K2 . But the display isn't working when cycling through the intensity settings. Is there some trick to get it working because I see no buttons or anything.
I have never looked at any display on the machine - no need, it works. Peter
Great review, thank you!
Were you demonstrating the T5 patio cleaner or was it another model?
Yes, The T5 Surface Cleaner is part of the Home and Car option for the K5. For me, the surface cleaner is by far the best way to do a patio and makes the work very easy and efficient. Cheers. Peter
Lovely
Just got my one and I think you may have the wrong screws in certain holes. Check the app assembly instructions. Long self tappers for wheels, machined screws for the top handle and the short self tappers in the rest.
You may be right but mine works fine so no harm done. Peter