Upgrading your Karcher power washer for better results
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- Length... It's a common problem for many people and can be easily fixed by extending your hose! The hose on my Karcher K4 Compact was 5m long, but I wanted something longer and easier to manage while working on cars or my driveway. See the difference and what I ordered in the video and the reason why you should upgrade your washer now!
Hose bought from here: cleantec.biz/karcher-k-series...
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Just grabbed one of these hoses on your recommendation, the difference in quality is night and day. Thanks a lot!
Ah brilliant, glad it worked out for you pal, makes all the difference, ease of movement is awesome!
good to know that i wasn't the only one struggling with the original cable. good review!
Yes makes all the difference mate, definately an upgrade required for anyone!
really useful video, after watching i bought a 20m hose from cleantec and after it arrived yesterday I had to try it out, what a game changer, so much easier than the karcher hose
Just ordered one of these after seeing your video and the comments section, and i'm very excited to finally have such a quality of life improvement. Thank you very much for this video and the product link!
Let me know how it goes or what you think 👌
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing It's definitely an improvement, and to get the best out of it I personally find it needed to be fully unravelled before being plugged into the machine and gun, otherwise it coils up like any other type of hose due to how heavy duty it has to be. I got the 30 meter length one, and naturally with the extra length you can really just crack on with it and leave the machine by the water outlet instead. It's not completely kink free as it still does get kinked, but to get the most of this, unravel it all before plugging it in. It's a pain with the longer 30 meter, but a lot better than the standard hose the pressure washer comes with. It was compatible with my quick release deluxe trigger gun you can find on in2detailing for £35 or so. Thank you again for this video mate.
Great video! I’ve recently purchased the K4, used it 2-3 times and I’m looking to replace the hose already, so this was very helpful 👍🏻
Makes all the difference for all needs of a pressure washer 👌
Just bought one mate and you are right what a difference night and day cheers
Ah man, theres no comparison at all, I would recommend the little rollers that go under wheels now for the hose so it doesnt get caught, such a small cheap item but work so well, especially with the length of the hose actually being able to go round the car!
i watched this vid and then went on ebay and bought a 20m hose for 23 pounds,,it was the same as the original one but a lot longer and even more kinks and wrestling,,so i came back and watched this vid again,,,and bought a 20m hose off cleantec ,,buy cheap buy twice,,many thanks for the solid info even if it took me a while to understand it,,,top man
Great comment man, yeah the ebay one I saw it too and was worried about it, but presumed it was the same as the kit one. Glad you got sorted with new hose anyway 👌👌
I purchased the K5 compact due to it having the 8m hose and find it ok to get around the vehicles but if the hose wears or gets damaged I will try your selection so thanks for a very useful video, take care.
@Good Luggage Automotive Detailing Thank you for including our hose in your review of the Karcher K4 Compact. We are glad to see the extra length has helped with your pressure washing. Please feel free to contact us about other products we can supply.
It's a great hose and works very well, delighted with my purchase 👌🏻
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing Fair play to you lad, trying to find 1 of these for a while now and not many places delivering to Ireland. Just ordered 1 this minute, can't wait to get it
It's a great piece of kit, I've never looked back! Just need to figure out a better storage solution now!!! Makes all the difference though!
I ordered this on Monday night at around 11pm and it arrived before lunch on Wednesday to Ireland!!! Super quick FREE delivery. When I saw free delivery I was expecting it to take a week. But less than 48 hours!! Well Done 👏👏👏
Good video, I got the extension for my K4 and it's a game changer. Best of luck with the channel, I found you on IDE, I've told a few mates to subscribe
Thanks very much mate, appreciate the support, hopefully have loads more coming soon. Was trying for every sunday but think I am just going to flood the channel first then more on occasion. Paddy 👌🏻
Thank you for this video, I've just ordered a 15m one for a Karcher K7. Yours is the first non American video I've found showing a flexible Karcher hose option, brilliant.
Ah brilliant, glad the video helped!
+donzag How did you resolve the issue of the hose being to thick and the connection being to long to sit inside the hose reel correctly? I've been in touch with Cleantec who haven't been able to resolve the issue? I think all I need is a smaller connector going to the back of the hose reel instead of the longer standard length hose connector. TIA
@@DazJeffo I think it either went straight on or I had to cut off the shroud. Either way it was all good.
Thank you for the upload and link. I couldn't find it when I looked, so your link is great! And I’ve just ordered 😀. You should get commission!
No commission for this one, but have something interesting in the next couple of videos from the same company... 👍🏻👍🏻
Just ordered one as well. Thks for the review.
Thanks mate, still using months on and a great piece of equipment!
Just ordered one can’t wait to use
Let me know how you get on with it or what you think 👌
Great video buddy, I've been hunting for one of these hoses and every where I've tried has been out of stock! Order going in right now ........ thank you!
Ah cool man, glad it helped!! It really makes all the difference, so much better. Would also consider the little wheel dollies that stop the hose from getting caught in the tyres, cheap but very worthwhile investment!
Many thanks for your video. Was getting fed trying to un-coil the Karcher hose and carrying the unit around to reach all the car when snow foaming and wondering what to do. Just ordered one of those hoses. Cheers
Makes all the difference mate, wish I had done it sooner!!
K5 Compact - great machine, crappy hose, just ordered one via your link. Many thanks for your recommendation!
Thanks, ordered! I was using an original 5m cable with adaptor to another 5m cable I had laying around ha, so annoyed with it twisting up spiralling, odd kinks and pain. Ordered a 15m cable now after seeing how relaxed and easy it makes it to use! :o I would highly recommend those quick release guns over the Karcher gun though! :)
Well done mate, makes all the difference. Stay tuned for a future video, have a box sitting beside me here awaiting a review....!! Make sure to hit subscribe not to miss out 👌🏻
Ordered! Thanks v much.
Just purchased the 100ft hose can’t wait to try it out
Hopefully with 30m won't cause any pressure loss or anything, think you should be OK. I went with the 15m myself
Just ordered mine, thank you.
Let me know what you think 👌
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing probably would’ve fallen out with the karcher many times if it wasn’t for this hose. Just need a hose reel for it to be perfect.
True that!!
Good advice 👍
Simple but effective and hugely beneficial!
Excellent video excellent help
Nice new hose...Good video.
Does this hose fit the karcher k3 ? I dont have the full control version it's just standard
Good review thanks. I found the stubby trigger gun with quick release lances is a vast improvement over the Karcher handle.
Have gotten one in the mean time, waiting on a couple new attachments for a new video with even more upgrades you can get!
I was looking for info on relaxing O-rings on the hose endsi was given a Deko pressure washer with bad O-rings. I need other parts like the detergent tank Cap.
i have a bosch 125 its the same with standard hose ... so i looked in to upgrading my hose i looked in to direct hoses i got a bundles with 15m hose and stubby gun then i brought a upgraded 40° nozzle with 0.3 orifice upgrades sertonly males a diffrence in power 👍
Great video man!!! Im superhappy they deliver to belgium. Looked at another video and there they told me to buy at directhoses. They dont deliver to belgium.. got one from 15 metres like yours. Thanks for the hint man
Ah wow, great! Hope it all works out mate!
Would like to get one in Canada 🇨🇦
To be honest, as soon as i got my karcher k4 full control, the gun went straight in the bin. Shouldve of bought a basic one really, i replaced it with the pistol style gun with quick change ends on it, the best thing ive ever done. I just hated how plastic it was and how the fitting didnt seem very positive. The upgrade gun was only £30 off ebay with about 4 different end on it.
Will this fit all karachers ? I have a K4 full control PW. Thanks thinking about ordering this!
Not sure if it's the hose or the vario swivel but as long as it's a karcher figment it should 👍🏻, basically no reason why it shouldn't!
anyone know if theres a way to change the quick connect to a regular pressure washer hose, like an adapter, i have a 100 foot hose i want to use on my karcher but it doesnt fit, its from my old karcher 1700 cube series but the k series comes with this stupid proprietary hose connection
Try reflect autocare in Dublin, explain what you need, they have lots of fittings etc that could fit or help you out 👌
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing thanks, im locked down in canada so no luck there
Top video, im buying one of them hoses for my K7 compact karcher. The kinking on the karcher hose is really bad.
I couldnt stand it, kept twisting and banging off the car when moving around!
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailingthe karcher anti kink hose I upgraded to is crap. It still kinks quite badly. This one you have is def much better.
It's obviously a longer version of the same that comes with the original karcher appliances, absolutely wrecked my head! Now with mine, a couple of velcro straps or something would be good to keep it together, that's the only pain of it being separate to the washer itself
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing
I was searching high and low for your review that I watched last year so I could get the name of the company you purchased the hose from 🤣
I’ve gone and ordered the 20m one now. I’ve finally got round to ordering it. The 10m karcher original one is crap plus I need something that is a good length to be paired with my K7 compact. I actually changed the order back to 15m and got the hose today. You were right its so much better than the standard karcher hose. It lays flat and no coiling. Cant wait to use it now 🤣
Will this fit straight onto my Karcher K4 or do I need to buy any adapters?
Hi, This will fit directly into your Karcher machine and trigger gun. Thanks,
Will it still be as flexible as that when it’s running? Would have been a more reliable review if we could see it in operation.
In each of the videos I'm washing, the new hose is being used 👌🏻
Was hoping you could help me out? Where can i purchase this on the american side?
I'm not sure but give Jason in Car guys supplies a shout and tell him Paddy sent you, might be able to help you out with someone 👌🏻
Is there an official anti link/anti twist hose for my K2 Compact? I hate how the hose is tight and can hit the car when moving around it
I dont think there is any such thing as anti twist, this hose does not kink anyway. Best bet is to buy the little rollers for under the wheels, do your best to keep the twists out of it when in use, and the rollers will stop it getting caught up in the tyres then 👍🏻
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing it's the black hose from the karcher to the gun is so stiff and stays as loops.
Is there a step up karcher I could get that has the improved quick release hose that stops the hose from twisting? The hose on some seems to be able to spin on the connector rather than mine which is a static fitment
The hose itself is an upgrade on it's own, I got mine from cleantec, then to stop the static you speak about, you need a 360 swivel head for a karcher fitment. I'm not sure who to go to for this as I dont have one so cant advise I'm afraid 👍🏻
Just bought the 20m from Cleantec - hope it works that well? Cheers
Hopefully Martin, I have no affiliation with them but the 15m works awesome for myself 👌🏻
Do you have the link to the Clean Tech cable, can't find them online. Thanks
cleantec.biz/karcher-k-series-quick-release-replacement-hose.html 👍
NIce video! Compared to flexzilla or uberflex hose? is this as good?
No idea mate 🤷♂️
What about the final pressure on the lance with this 15 m hose compare to the original one?
I can't notice any difference really!
There will be no pressure drop of at this length. When you reach the long 30metre it can happen but would be hard to feel.
Great video loads of information. Would you loose pressure with a longer hose.
No pressure loss Robert, not significant enough size wise (width) do have much loss, always has back pressure with the lance on the end either way 👌
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing thank you for your reply. 😊. I’ve just ordered a 10 m to replace my 8 m hose. You can see the advantages of this hose. Why do karcher. Use these sun standard hose. Seems pointless. 👍🏻
Yeah really does, I think it must come down to costs possibly, also the fact that it coils up tidy could be marketed as an advantage too!
Just a question would the longer the hose not effect the pressure?
Doesn't seem to anyway, not sure how to test but seems all good. Basically still the same back pressure and such a skinny hose doesn't seem to cause too much friction loss
Is there a loss in power/pressure noticeable with the extension?
Tbh havnt noticed anything different, will do a small test and throw up the results on my insta channel @good_luggage 👌🏻
@Paul Attard definately nothing noticable anyway, havnt gotten around to figure out how to test the pressure!
what is the outer diameter of the hose ?
This hose would be 12.5mm outer diameter. Single wire steel core, rubber wrapped.
Where did you get the gun adaptor from thanks.
The swivel head? Actually got it from a good friend of mine, but have seen it on the karcher website 👍
Where can i buy the short extension nozzle please
Mine came from cleantec.biz but you can get them in various outlets
Do you know if this is compatible with K4 Power Control?
If it is a karcher connection attaching to the gun and the same into the power washer, should work 👍
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing thank you, just ordered mine 😀
Any loss in pressure?
Not that I can say, unsure as to how to fully test it out!
Kinda weird question, where is that intro song from?
Hyper Pegasus :) had to find a way to install Shazam. It's not supported here. Found a different method to install it. Badass song :)
How long does it take said would email once shipped that was 2 days ago
I've no idea mate, dont work for them nor am I affiliated in any way, just said where I got mine from 👌🏻
I ordered mine two days ago and I got a Parcelforce tracking number to say it's now arrived in the Rep of Ireland. I'd imagine it will be here today Friday.
where can i buy the hose?
I got mine from cleantec.biz 👍🏻
Hi there, thanks for the video, would this be suitable for K2 full control?
Should be, as long as it is the official karcher connection 👌
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing I have ordered one, let's see how it will turn out, thanks again.
Let me know how you get on when you get it 👌
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing sure, no worries
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing Thanks again for the recommendations, received the order in couple of days, now have tried the hose, very easy to use and handle, good material used, I would recommend it too anyone.
Great video, do you have a link for the extension?
In the description there Karl 👌🏻
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing Hi Paddy, nice video. Just so you know, the link you provide for the hose in your description is not available (Jan 4th 2021). I too would be very interested to know what this hose is, and order it too.
The flexible stubby lance attachment for under wheel arches looks fantastic too. If you had exact details on that also, would be much appreciated..
Thanks Derek for pointing that out. This has literally only just been changed in last day or 2. Www.cleantec.biz is the site, might be worth giving them a ring now that they've changed things around. Another company I heard of was direct hoses, they might be able to help. As regards the stubby it's €34.99 on the karcher site, I actually got mine off a friend of mine so not sure where they got it. If near dublin, karcher shop is up at the red cow roundabout, think they do delivery otherwise 👍🏻
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing thanks, yeah, I'm in Dublin.. didn't know there was a karcher shop, will give it a check!
Yeah it's up beside Harley Davidson, sliderobes, x music, in that estate just behind red cow. 👍🏻
Can u help mate
My K2. 3 and K2. 9 won't turn on.
Wouldn't know how to fix these man 🙈
Lol OK thank you bro
@@khologulu2888 have you tried this common repair czcams.com/video/oC004SEfklM/video.html
You should get a swiveling gun, it makes a world of a difference
Love it when it gets kinky 🤣
Dem kinky hose!
The factory fitted plastic hoses are awful to work with, i so need a longer rubber hose.
You’ve got links to everything BUT the hose
Should be there in description now, the website took down the original link so have the new one there now 😉
@@GoodLuggageAutomotiveDetailing yes I saw the website but couldn’t find it on the website I’ve had to email them to make sure I get the right one for karcher K4 full control
@@fireduponline did it fit for the full control ??
The hose issue is common accros virtually the entire Karcher range as I've an HD 4/8 professional and the hose is the bloody same.... Its an utter joke
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