Save Yourself HUNDREDS Before Buying Giraffe Pressure Washers | Giraffe Tools Garbage
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2023
- Alright, here's the thing: I tried very hard to not do my usual Matty rant on this video, because I really want you guys to not fall for this crap. I have fallen on the sword testing every single pressure washer out there, so take it from me, this hunk of crap is not worth your hard-earned money. Don't fall for the marketing that these guys deploy to sell you a shiny, cool-looking machine which cannot even keep up with a sub $100 pressure washer from Home Depot.
To actually buy a good pressure washer, hit up the pressure washer section of the store. Plenty of good options in any price bracket. Everything on my site is something that is actually worth your money.
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There's really nothing I enjoy more than watching Matt get ticked off and speaking his mind on a product(s) he hates 😂
Hey Matt, thank you. Keep being yourself. You may not be able to drive a car efficiently, but your integrity and honesty is off the charts great. Keep telling it like it is. You help me/us significantly. Thank you!
Why is Matt not able to drive a car efficiently? Poor vision? Or is it just a joke?
@jadoctor he has an anxiety problem. Something he's been battling for a long time. I'm not sure of clinical term, and I'm not sure what kind of treatment he's receiving. Prayers go Matts way.
The intro killed me😂
Keep this format here and after.
"That is a key feature, because you're definitely going to replace it" Mike's great man
The best thing I can say about Matt's channel is that he manages to combine excellent content and quality advice while also being great entertainment
This introduction was almost as good as the corvette introduction 😂. I really like the editing
Giraffe Tools definitely held an emergency teams meeting after catching news of this video and punched air after.
On your recommendation, I bought a Karcher K1700 in May of 2019 and it’s still going strong after 4 years of weekly washes for 2 cars. I’ve since bought 3 more and stashed them at my Mom’s house, my GF’s parents’ house and my Aunt’s house so I always have one available to clean their cars when I visit. At $120 a pop, they’re such an excellent value. I’ve got your advanced upgrade kit and the upgraded gun/wand/hose/nozzles make it an absolute joy to use. Appreciate all your hard work in vetting these products for us. We’re lucky to have you, Matt!
Making videos on poor quality products like this is very helpful and Matt should think about doing more to shine a bright spotlight on scam products/operations like these guys.
I don’t think it more about poor quality as it is price to value. There are much worse products out there when it comes to quality. The issue here is more about the price.
Hey Matt I’ve been as you know watching you for the past six years and as you know people who can appreciate quality will buy from you… people who do not appreciate quality and pretty much just want junk in their life will always buy junk..
somebody made matt hate a pressure washer more than the Adams Pro pressure washer haha
lol
Maybe Matty will turn super saiyan when he test the pro pressure washer from Chemical Guys
@@Carlos.Rivera i think he might self destruct touching anything from chemical guys 🤣
@@shadspov oh lord have mercy
Wait why did Matt hate the Adam’s unit? What was wrong with it or what was wrong with the unit he tested?
So where do I buy?
Will you guys ever bring the courtesy rev shirt back? I've been trying to get one for ages.
Hilariousness aside, you really should do more of these. This will help MANY people and prevent them from wasting hard earned money. JMO for what it’s worth.
had a client recommend this to me , read the reviews on amazon and immediately killed that idea. This video just solidified what I already thought may be the case. Thank you for your curt honesty.
People need more videos like this one. Refreshing.
Thanks for reviewing these. I was intrigued by the convenient design of the Giraffe unit and was actually going to pull the trigger on one of these before I saw this vid.
Honestly they work great for the DIY washer at home but get a nice gun separate. Didn't want to pay $1000 plus for a good setup. I did have a problem with the Reel and they sent me a new one. Maybe the Active 2.0 next but Giraffe works great for me!
Matt I appreciate your knowledge and the time you take to educate people who are doing their DD in quality products. I have a few projects around the house that I need to finish first, then pressure washer upgrade. I have your website on the ready with my cart full. Hopefully by the end of August.
A customer asked me about this recently. Glad i can show them this now and say dont do it lol.
$100 craftsman with a 3.0 nozzle had treated me so much better than these would have for my begginer unit. Loved it until my apartment complex told me I'm not allowed to wash my car anymore... IK foam pro 12 and ONR rinseless in the garage now.
Thank you, I was about to purchase one of these. What would you recommend for about $500 or less?
Currently looking at a Kärcher - K1800PS Cube and I'll upgrade the house and gun. Any help is appreciated
Plan is to mount it to a shelf so it's permanent in the garage, I'll place the hose on a reel.
Thank you
The Karcher K1700 is the best consumer grade Karcher. Active 2.0 would be your best choice under $500.
So with that being said whats the best wall mount pressure washer for the shop? Preferably with a hose reel? Sorry for my ignorance im new to your channel.
You can't go wrong with a Kranzle wall mount solution.
www.obsessedgarage.com/products/kranzle-k1322ts-pressure-washer
What do you think about the bigboi washr pro? Seems to be the only other option to wallmount one for Europe?
It's similar to this. I wouldn't do it.
Thanks, Matt. Your review deserves a plus plus.
Just wondering what do you recommend for the best battery operated cordless pressure washer?
None of them.
You wised me up on pressure washers. I have the Kranzle 1322 for around the house and the Active 2.0 for a traveling pressure washer. I won't lie about if I lived by OG I would probably be spending 50 to 100 a week there on average.
When I saw CZcamsrs promoting these I looked at them and knew instantly they were crap. Have to thank the great OG pressure washing testing videos for gaining the knowledge. They make no sense. $300 + for an $80 pressure washer. So when that cheap pressure washer motor goes bad and isn’t repair-able the hose reel is useless also and you have to buy both again. Far better off to buy the Ryobi or Karcher and a separate hose reel.
Credit where credit is due and Matt does go to a level of testing and discussion that few if any can replicate . The Legend of the Moreman continues .... 👌👌👌👌👌
Buyers tip, change your shipping address to your local landfill/dump and save yourself the hassle of doing that down the road. Love to see a partnership with Vince from shamwow on this thing ....order within the next 5 minutes and we'll throw in a shamwow...order in the next 60 seconds and we'll also include a water blade.
I am so glad you made this video thank you ! I was looking into buying one of this but then realized it was exactly what you were saying
Matt, what is a good electric wall mounted pressure washer and vacuum alternative to this junk product?
Matt thanks for taking the $1000 hit for us. I appreciate it.
Hey Matt. Can't find your 'Always Courtesy Rev' T shirts in your store. Will you be getting more in?
It was a short run. We may bring it back in the future.
It is true that they try to reach out to smaller creators, hoping that they'll get excited that a company noticed them, with them not knowing any better. They reached out to me before and I declined, but not every small creator knows what BS might look like. They take advantage of the creator's excitement for being noticed. That is their marketing scheme.
I would 100% recommend the Active 2.0 if anyone is in the comments looking at suggestions or feedback from others. Amazing pressure washer for this price range.
You made the right call.
2 days ago i added this to my Amazon cart but never checked out. So glad i didn’t……..went with a comet 1700 instead!
Bought the Comet from Matt nearly 2 years, has been flawless ever since
This solidifies my choice to just keep using my el cheapo Greenworks with an upgraded hose and gun until it breaks. I'll buy a GOOD one when the time comes.
Bought the Super Plus Plus+ Max Deluxe edition off amazon. It arrived, I saw this video and immediately returned it. Appreciate your honesty. I can say that knowing youll expose flaws in any product, not just this one. Don't lose sight of that.
Smart move!
Hi, thank you for the honest review. I'm starting my business, and like many, I've been inundated with ads, but I decided to look for a bit more information... You've gained another follower, good job, guy.
The editing on this video is 🤌. Not just the intro, the whole thing.
I have the Grandfalls Pro. To me it works great and has plenty of pressure for car detailing. Personally I don't want paint-stripping levels of spray pressure for car washing, I have another portable pressure washer that I can use for that if needed. Could it use a bit higher GPM?...yes, but it is sufficient overall. Would be nice if it were more like 2 or 2.3 GPM, but again it's OK. It seems to be made well-enough and I have had no issues with it, but time will tell long-term. Part of the equation in buying it is I could buy 4-6 of these units for the price of a pro-level wall mount setup, and the usage rate of a home-user a couple times per month vs a professional detailer comes into the equation as well with regard to expected longevity. If I were doing this professionally I would definitely not select this unit. Also worth noting as I investigated these the Pro model is a big improvement over the earlier/lower models b/c of the improved motor. Good luck! YMMV.
Just got it for Christmas and enjoyed my first wash very much. Even strong enough to blast grime off my pavers
This is by far the worst performing while also being the highest price consumer grade pressure washer. Any Ryboi, SunJoe, Greenworks, AR are better than this by a wide margin. I've literally tested them all. Shoot, you could get a legit Karcher for $180. This goes to show how poor consumers are at buying stuff. It's the main reason why I'm here, to save you from yourself.
@@ObsessedGarage thanks. Are any of those wall mounted? That’s the rub. There are no wall mounted competitors anywhere near the price point. I have a Greenworks portable and before that had two Karcher portables. Karchers were absolute crap and died in less than a year. Greenworks has been going strong for 3+ years. Love your videos and site, no harm intended just don’t completely agree with you on this one. Thanks for all you do.
I saw this on Amazon only just this morning and thought huh this looks alright 😂
I seriously just looked at this and thought I might give it a shot… so glad I watched this lol
My VE52 just blew up. I’m excited I finally get to purchase a kranzle
Matt, could you post the links to the above Giraffe products as I cannot locate them on your website, please?
I would like to honour the source!
Ha....
in Norway we have a new company making the Ava pressure washers, they're on the cheaper side but have been comparable to the karcher's in quality, i was wondering if you have done a review or tested them?
No, they are junk. I can tell just by looking at it. Get a Karcher.
It does look clean. I wonder if OG can develop and design a unit similar to this. I am running your wall mounted Comet set up and love it.
Whats that? Wall mount comet?
Ordered two, thanks!
I wish Active would make one of these using the 2.0 pump with something like a Flexzilla or Uberflex hose. That would be the perfect setup at a price that is somewhat affordable.
I bought a Karcher 1700 after watching your video, spec’s the orifice nozzles, an Amazon hose reel and Amazon hose and it has run for hundreds, Yes hundreds of hours without drama. One time I was wearing headphones and I had disconnected the water with the machine on and it ran for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute WITHOUT WATER.
It has never failed me and I plan on replacing it with another 1700 when it’s gone it’s been that good.
Mtm handle and swivel connection needed to be mentioned. It’s comfortable and does everything I want it to. I think the whole ordeal was $300.
That is the best cheap pressure washer.
I watched this CZcams video after owning the this Pressure washer for less than a year and it stopped working. Bad idea buying it , should have done my homework. 😢
What pressure washer is good for a weekend car washer that actually works well and lasts?
Bought the 2.0. Keeps cutting out. No leaks. No circuit breaker issues. ??
The unit may not be receiving enough power, or you have air trapped in the system.
Hey man - Great Video! You just saved me money and frustration. Thank you for that. We are looking for a good wall mount electric pressure washer for our kennels. Which brand or model would you recommend.
Yes sir!
www.obsessedgarage.com/collections/wall-mount-solutions
Amazing this about induction motors. Never knew. It is a tribute to your excellent college education to be now able to help us making the right decision!
so when can i expect these on your website?
Wild bro is joking I hope
Those prices are criminal 😂
Thanks for the heads up.
I was really looking forward to a 50 yard punt into the field across the street! Lol
Glad I saw this. I saw a couple of other reviews that seemed to like it, I’m looking for a wall mount electric for washing vehicles, good information regarding GPM vs PSI for car washing
Link to the pressure washers?
Not happening.
I was going to buy one. Less then five minutes in and I’m going to do more research into getting a better unit. Thanks Matt.
What did you end up getting?
Hey Matt, well done for keeping your cool 😅, a great consumer warning 👊
I have ran a $30 used ryobi 1600 I got from Facebook market place for a year now. I’ve done my patio, driveway, house and of course car washes and it still runs like a champ. I plan on going to an active when it dies but it just keeps going
That's a much better way to go than this.
OG testing proved the Ryobi and Karcher are the best under $200.
Matt. Have you tried there new vacuum yet? The biggest seller to me is the retractable hose real on the vacuum and power washer. I have the Comet 1700 power washer but I wish it had a retractable real .
Thanks so much for saving me! I've been wanting one of these things, because they look so good. And wall mounted too. Going to block them now, because they hammer me with ads.
Should I feel happy or sad that I've never seen an ad for one of these in my life?
Scrolling through FB while watching this and wouldn't you know it, there are adds for these things....
Haha, scary good content. This video is my introduction to O.G. Studio.
I’m hooked. Thanks for being straight up with your fans. ✌
What do you think of the Active 2.3?
While I do love hearing you rag on everyone, this was actually awesome getting this breakdown and all this info🤘🏻🤘🏻 this is really helpful 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Had one of these on my wedding registry (currently sitting new in box) - 6 months later finally getting around to the garage setup and organization... Talk about a buzz kill, something told me this product was too good to be true... But now I can adapt my layout/plans to upgrade down the road when this ultimately fails. So glad I did not sell my original power washer.
You just me feel a lot better - I just bought a Greenworks 1700/1.2 PSI for $75. I was thinking about buying this. Great video.
man, I have one of these (last gen) and love it. it was around $230 when I got it
Sounds good. I am trying to save money for a Kranzle.
@@jpmavichanawhy the kranzle? What benefits are you wanting to get over the unit you already have?
Well, I bought one of these about a year ago. Had I known it was the worst of all time I would have went with something else.
I've had no issues with it, and used it a few times a week in the time I've had it. It definitely isn't super powerful, but has been able to do everything I wanted to be able to do with it.
If/when it fails, I will pickup a legit setup.
Also, I must have gotten the super low level version because it was $280 when I bought it.
Hoping this decision doesn't get me banned from the Obsessed Garage family haha.
Ha, ha... Why in the world are you people buying this stuff? I've laid out exactly what you should get from inexpensive to the best.
Was thinking getting the Giraffe for awhile until I saw on reddit a reference to this video. Great info thanks! going to go with Active 2.0 set up from a local distributer now :)
I bought 2 of the giraffe hose reels and they are piles of S as well.
Costco is much better for same price .
Btw, which wall pressure washer should I buy? Under 600.00
Comet
I love how much you hate these. I have one and have been satisfied so far. It's been 3-4 months and I wash cars 3-4 times a week and it still works, though i'm counting the days until it doesn't.
What is a good alternative for something as compact and fully wall mounted? Im open to building something custom but I don't have much space to work with. I'm not willing to have a traditional pressure washer with all the wires and hose to drag around and store.
This: www.obsessedgarage.com/products/comet-static-1700-extra?_pos=1&_psq=comet&_ss=e&_v=1.0
A cheap Home Depot pressure washer lasts me about 5 years with moderate use. Then I go buy another one. If I was using it commercially, then of couse I'd spend money on the best one available.
Same thing with my zero turn mower. I got a $4000 Toro Timecutter that I've had for five years now instead of buying a $15,000 Exmark or Scag that is designed for commercial use.
I've got a Timecutter and Dixie Chopper. They both cut grass. But damn if the Dixie Chopper isn't better in every way... X 2.
@@timkinley1779 For me, its the end result that matters most. My lawn looks as good or better than all of my neighbors who use commercial landscapers to cut their lawns. Same lawn stripes, perfect cut every time. By the way, Dixie Chopper makes residential zero turns as well as commercial zero turns. It's not strictly a commercial brand.
@@Japplesnap Sometimes it is about the want. I wanted a Dixie Chopper. So I bought one. And when the fellas are over, drinking a few cold beers, nobody gives the Toro a second look. But everybody mentions the Dixie.
Yeah I got a SunJoe from Home Depot back in 2016 when I first started to dive into detailing my own vehicles and I can’t get this damn thing to die. I plan on getting a Kranzle when this thing finally lets go but who knows when that’ll be
@@timkinley1779 Um....okay. lol I'm not trying to impress anyone with my lawn mower. Nobody sees it in the shed. My garage is my showpiece and contains my cars.
I do find it interesting that you still have your Toro though. Why is that? Who needs two zero turns?
Dallas Paint Correction aiuehaiuheae... Good one. IMJOSHV likes to recommend trash to people.
If I recall they had a kickstarter a few months back for a new improved version of this. 😂
Who would you recommend in Dallas TX to do a washer like you sell?
Any plumber/electrician combo should be able to do it.
@@ObsessedGarage do you have a video highlighting all the systems/ options for various price points?
Really looking forward to your review of the Active 2.3. Any plans for a review before release?
I have one. I have to test it on camera in the next few weeks.
I just added these to my cart and removed it as soon as I came across this video. Thanks man! lol
Hey How's it going please do a vid on a "Karcher HIGH-PRESSURE WASHER HD 5/11 Cage Classic" and compare it to Kranzle. It has a 500l/h (2.2 gpm) and 110bar (1600 psi). It is a pro grade machine. you wont be disappointed, except with the gun. (i'm from South Africa and its a bit cheaper than the Kranzle) I just came past the end of the vid and i heard you say Karcher pro is hard to get. but if you can, please do.
Is there any GOOD electric wall mounted washers on the market?
The Comet is one that we recommend that has a built in hose reel. www.obsessedgarage.com/products/comet-static-1700-extra-portable-solution
The wipe your rear end with money and flush it down the toilet cause that's what you just did made me LOL
Thanks for your very professional video. But be careful NEVER touch the spray water from a gas powered pressure washer when you are testing these machines. I still remember my finger skin was cut when we made the QC nozzles about 20 years ago. Our test pressure was 2000PSI with a 40DEG nozzle.
Ha, ha... Yeah, I'd never do that. That could kill you.
I was actually just about to buy one. They have a 15% off sale now and because it sat in my cart for all of 5 mins they sent me an additional 10% off code! THank god I watched your video! "No Free Lunch"... I ran away! THANK YOU!
You made the right choice.
"Informed consumers making rational choices." More like "Uninformed consumers making irrational choices."
I love your channel. Straight forward and very informative. Unfortunately I bought the giraffe unit last year and it’s super loud and other than the function of the reel. I really don’t like it.
Dang it man. I guess it's part of my mission to bring the best products to the light and hope that most find me.
That’s why I follow your channel. Real deal testing and no bs marketing. Thank you!
Thanks for doing what you’re doing
What would you say it’s the best wall mount pressure washer that would not break the wallet?
Active 2.0
@@ObsessedGarage thank you!
Thanks Matt wad about to spend some coin on this! Thank you for saving me from the stress! I will be looking else where!
Agree with a lot of what you said about falling into the marketing trap. With so much sponsored content online now it's hard to know what's an actual good product or not. I'm basically of the mindset that if I see dozens of people on CZcams pushing the same thing (i.e. Athletic Greens), I probably won't buy it.
I'm curious about the $200 Husqvarna unit they have at Costco. It looks really nice, but can't find much about it online.
If you are talking about the gas one, one of my friend who is a weekend warrior when it comes to detailing has it. It gets used once or twice a week to wash cars and he bought it about a year ago. He had two small leaks happen in that time period both of which were only cheap o-rings. Other than that he really likes it
I had the electric Husqvarna for about a year. Overall it was decent and gave me no issues during my time with it. I upgraded to a Kranzle and gave it away, but with Costco's warranty it is a solid option. I will say that in order to use the stock hose you must be a massachist, so budget for a replacement.
@@Robthebob_ I've got an aftermarket hose and wand already, I just need a new unit because the ancient Snap On washer I have now apparently died. Maybe I'll check it out, just wasn't sure if it was worth it over something like the Kranzle K1700 that Matt sells. Good point on the warranty.
That one is terrible. It is the same as the Briggs and Stratton. They were some of the worst I tested. I'd rather have the $90 Ryobi 1600 over that.
Why cant a good company make something packaged like this
Thanks for posting an honest review, I was sent 2 Units for free, The Regular Version & Pro Version they both stopped working within a year. Like mentioned it blew my breaker multiple time because it was maxing out over 15amp. To be honest at first I loved it being 100ft Retractable hose being able to do my driveway etc. But for the regular consumer I wouldn't buy them. Be Warned. I just picked up a Active 2.0.
I’m kind of at a loss here. I watched most of this from the live so I was expecting that this video was going to either have Matt showing off his baseball bat skills smashing them into pieces or going off on an enraged tirade. Not sure if I’m sad it didn’t happen or happy to see that Mattie has some constraint 😂
Ha, ha.... I gave them to a couple of my warehouse guys.
@ObsessedGarage
You hate them so much? (Warehouse guys)
Hey Matt great video! Ive never used their more expensive units and its a shock to see the lack of performance at the price of these . I did a review on their new unit the G20 and for $200 it seemed to be a decent option for someone who wants an all in 1 unit where they dont have to mess with setting up everything separately. Although it peaked at about 15.60 amps with the nozzles it came with. With a 3.5 nozzle i was at about 950psi and close to 1.7 gpm which was very surprising to me. They sent me the unit and tried to get me to sign a contract which i said no thank you to, exactly for the same reason you just bought these... I wanted to be 100% honest in the review (i actually only took the unit from them because they werent available to purchase at the time and I wanted to test it out). Most of the accessories and casing i referred to as "fine" nothing great but again for the person that doesnt want to mess with extra upgrades it would get the job done. Anyways, thanks for shining some light on their more expensive units. As you said in the video, not everyone can afford a Kranzle but at 380 and 600 these ones are are not cheap by any means and that performance does not justify the price
I have no problem with Chinese manufacturing, but I have zero tolerance for Chinese shadiness. MaxShine, MJCC, Giraffe; they are all the same. Americans support I.P. theft in their own industries is insane.
@@ObsessedGaragemaxshine I totally understand but mjcc foam cannons are pretty good. I also don’t understand what shadiness you are referring to with mjcc and giraffe?
@@555fourthstreet8 I am yet to see any Mjjc products that are copies. Especially the foam cannon.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg yeah I didn’t understand what Matt meant by shadiness and mjcc. I think their foam cannons are pretty good
Are you serious? www.mjjc.com/products/super-fine-microfiber-wash-pad/
Hey. They have a vacuum now too in similar form-factor. Lol
Damnit I just finished hanging mine on the wall I also noticed the he pressure was weaker than my green works 1700. I guess it’s going back in the box
Have you tested AVA pressure washers? If so, do you have a video or any comments?
I haven't tested them.
I had Giraffe pressure washer for 2 years no problem. Upgraded to MTM foam cannon works great. Very convenient. Only problem is, it is very loud and the hose kinks
Those are two major problems in my eyes.
The new hose is softer and doesn't kink