Best Pressure Washer Value! | Active VE52 | Newest Version | Testing & Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- After a year of my Active VE52 I wore it out and bought the newest version. We go over what they have updated and review and test using our new wall mount setup. Enjoy the video and the bloopers!
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Chapters
Intro - 00:00
Overview - 01:09
Car Wash Testing - 03:40
Time Saving Adapter - 05:39
Cleaning Brick - 07:50
Stock Numbers - 08:50
Updates to Newest Version - 09:59
Wall Mount - 19:04
Bloopers - 19:43
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Great in-depth review and insight from yourself and the Active team. Super cool they let you use their footage too 🙌🏽. The fart in the bloopers had me 😂
Was afraid to put that in the bloopers too. 😂
The bloopers man 😂. Solid review on this pressure washer ✊🏽
Bloopers come natural. LOL
Great review, you managed to cover a lot in this video. I’ll definitely look into the 2.0 once my Karcher dies lol. The bloopers killed me 🤣
Took me sometime to condense everything down to 20 minutes. Cut after cut. 😂
great review bud, looking forward to seeing the active 2.0
Me too, I’m 16 on the pre-order list so think I will get one of the first ones. They are already being produced, thinking about a month or so till it gets here.
Reviews on TH-cam is always 👌🏻. Us Americans mod everything lol. Thanks for the update
Yes, we mod everything.
Due to videos by you, Obsessed Garage, and Active I have decided to get the Active 2.0 and pre-ordered the "Advanced" package from Obsessed Garage. In fact, I received the accessories 4 days after ordering so, all I need is the pressure washer for the fun to begin.
Thanks for all the great information and knowledge you provide.👍👍
Nice, you should start getting emails updating you on the 2.0. They have a spreadsheet showing your order number and where you stand in line. They are being produced right now and should be on a boat soon for the month long journey. Middle to end of next month is most likely when the first batch comes.
@@CarsWithKeav Thanks! That's nice that they did that for us. I'm #268 for the 2.0 "only" (because I've already received the rest of the package).
Thanks, again, Keav.👍
I have had mine for over a year now. Did some of my own mods including: quick connects, water shut off going into the unit, 50' Uber hose & multiple stubby guns. I have that same foam cannon. Unit still performing very well.
The new 2.0 is on my wish list. 👍
Nice, I did all the same and got every penny’s worth out of mine. Can’t wait for the 2.0!
With the longer hose did you have pressure/surge issues?
@kylerebman5094 Not really. Been a fantastic unit. 👍
Hey Keav, interested to know if the carrying handle, and maybe even plug holder can be dismounted? Want to buy, but need to fit in very tight spot in a vehicle system… replacing a Ryobi 1600 that is packed pretty tightly on the top shelf of my rig. Thanks!
Plug holder snaps on and off and is not attached out of the box. The handle does look to be a separate piece based on it isn’t the same mold as the body. Not sure how it’s attached though. This unit is big compared to a Ryobi 1600. If you can afford an extra $100 the Active 2.0 would be perfect. It is very small and inlet hose position has been moved to the side.
8/27/22. Just received my ve52. In stock configuration (stock hose, wand, 40deg/3.7) my gage is reading just under 800, call it 780psig. After switching out to 40deg/3.0, gage was reading 1000psig.
After installing 50ft flexzilla hose w/ mtm wand w/ 40deg/3.7, massive surging that eventually went away, gage was reading just under over 700psig. Swapped it out for the 40deg/3.0 and pressure went up to just over 900psig with every release of trigger causing pressure to jump to 2200psig.
Thoughts??
I answered a good bit on the other comment so will touch a few other points on this one. Where did you buy it from? Try and contact customer support with the model serial number to see if it has all the upgrades. Is it working well, but you are just worried about that 2200 PSI jump? I would be too though. Have not seen that problem on my units.
You’re funny dude. Good feedback and testing. Aesthetically and when functioning properly that pw really is the best value and numbers for washing cars. I like their new one but honestly I think this one looks a bit better. I have a Karcher cube but it does sound like it’s struggling to keep up with 50ft Garden&pw hose. Also has a bit of delay. What filtration system would you recommend in Arizona? TDS is over 300 and I wash about 8-10 times a month.
Sorry so late to respond this comment was flagged for review for some reason. If you can afford it the CR Spotless is the best for that hard of water. The Maxwater I have used before is okay, but with that high TDS you will blow through the resin quickly and be constantly changing. Video on the CR Spotless should be out in the next day. I agree this one looks better than the 2.0 they have coming out, but I'm getting it for the double lifespan, small forma factor and the inlet being on the side. amzn.to/3BeZzLl amzn.to/3POlXPS
@@CarsWithKeav no worries and great points. Probably flagged because sometimes I speak a little too much truth in comment sections:) You may already know but the Suds n Go channel is about to launch a fully set up RO DI system. The RO alone brings water with a tds of 274 down to 005 before going thru the DI resin. The main reason for this system was all the money he was spending on resin. My question is would you even need to use resin at that point? Seems close enough to zero but they system is going to be all one unit. Thanks bud. Appreciate your replies.
Love your channel Keav I just bought the Giraffe Tools Grandfalls Pressure Washer Wall Mount, 2200PSI Electric Wall Mount Power Washer with 100FT Retractable Hoses, Soap Tank and 4-Nozzle Set from Amazon. Taking forever to get here but I really like how this is a wall mount pressure washer with a 100ft hose that has a real built into the system it rolls back up on. Also bought the iFilters Whole House Water Filter, 2 Stage from Amazon. Also got the M MINGLE High Pressure Washer Gun Snow Foam Lance, 4000 PSI Cannon Foam Blaster Power Washer with 1/4" Quick Connector, Car Wash Foam Cannon Kit with 5 Pressure Washer Nozzle Tips, 1 Liter from Amazon. Hopefully this is a good starter set up. Thanks for all your info on your channel.
Dang, you are going to have some fun! Reach out via DM on Instagram if you need any questions answered with the setup.
@@CarsWithKeav Do you have a FB page? I don't have Instagram.
@@davidsizemore2745 Sure do. You can message me there as well.
Great video Keav. Best part is you're doing for Dale!
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@@wescat2 I think I have 7 or 8 shirts. LOL I love the Mr. Sams Shine Shop one the most.
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Hey keav I’m looking into buying my first electric pressure washer system and ran across you videos. Have budget of about 400ish on top end but clearly saving some isn’t a bad thing lol. I was wondering do you find this unit to be better then the Giraffe Tools unit? I don’t necessarily care if it is wall mount or not just want best unit I can buy for the money. Thank uuu so much for the great reviews
Active VE52 hands down is the better unit. The accessories stock are good enough to get going then you can upgrade the hose and more. The performance is unmatched. The Giraffe is all about the automatic reel and wall mount.
@@CarsWithKeav awesome thank you so much for your insight I’ll be ordering one today based on this info! I love your vids man keep putting out great content.
Would this work on the go? Possibly with a portable power station ? Or how could you power it without an outlet
As long as you can get a 15 AMP circuit to supply the unit with the amount of power it needs.
Would this make a good wall mount or not? I see the hose connecting to the rear of the unit. Thanks
I used for awhile as a wall unit before upgrading to the Active 2.0. Elbow fittings help out a lot.
What about the Active 2.0 coming out soon? Order the ve52, or wait for 2.0 to come out?
All depends if you want that extra durability I would wait they are producing them right now and first ones will arrive end of next month. Need to get on the OG waiting list or take your chances on Amazon. Got a feeling this will be a tough unit to get a hold of in 2022. Will come in out of being sold out.
I just got a cat pressure washer which active makes and mine keeps running I just got it is that a big issue
A few things to consider first would be water pressure going to the unit, leaky hose or spray gun or possible dirt stuck in the nozzle. The unit should turn off right when you let go of the trigger. If it is not anything of those things reach out to their customer service. Possibkly the CAT versions didn't get updated or it was old inventory.
Which ones better between the this unit and the 2.0 ?
2.0 is better in performance and size. Really depends on your needs. I made this comparison of the two to help answer those questions. th-cam.com/video/dUwHogndg_s/w-d-xo.html
Are you gonna review the active 2.0?
For sure! 16th position on the Pre-Order list. Looking like about a month before they get here. They are being produced as we speak then got to take that long boat ride.
I’m debating if it’s worth to get a 20 amp installed for this. The install would be more then the cost of the pressure washer 😂
I only ran 20 AMP as I couldn’t run battery charging, pressure washing, portable A/C at the same time. Plus I hated my lights flickering whenever I pressed the trigger on my spray wand. Dedicated circuit is much better. I did it myself, but was easy since the area was unfinished and the fuse panel 10 feet away.
is the 100hrs on time, or trigger time for this machine?
Trigger time.
That one is nice I just bought a SunJoe that was on sale on prime day. I’m gonna give that a whirl. I also bought a different gun with a foam cannon. It only came with a 20 or 25 foot hose. Is that long enough to wash a Honda Civic?
20 foot works with a Civic. You get the unit a few feet away it should cover both sides and to the rear. Not much room though. 25 foot is plenty. Sunjoe makes some good ones. Dial in the pressure to optimize flow and you will be happy with it. Check out the Obsessed Garage website and they will let you know the nozzle size best for your unit.
@@CarsWithKeav thanks! I’m only gonna be using it to wash my car. I bought a this foam cannon.
M MINGLE High Pressure Washer Gun Snow Foam Lance, 4000 PSI Cannon Foam Blaster Power Washer with 1/4" Quick Connector, Car Wash Foam Cannon Kit with 5 Pressure Washer Nozzle Tips, 1 Liter
I haven’t got it yet it’s supposed to be here tomorrow or maybe today.
Will it pull water from a tank u think? And wow that foam cannon u have is way good
It is not self priming you would have to feed water to it at a certain flow for it to work. Very few self priming ones out there and most are battery powered and not plug in. Search self priming pressure washers as they will draw water from a tank or bucket. If the tank is elevated it could gravity feed to this one though. Many would run a pump if it isn’t gravity fed.
@@CarsWithKeav yes I been researching the pump I would need. What I gathered so far is it must have a pressure switch, any thoughts or known an ideal pump? Subscribed. Thanks for your time
@@Rabbit.760 I have used this one to pump DI water back through my system that I have stored. amzn.to/4dVnbFM This is the only one I have ever used though. It’s says 5.5gpm, but the best I could get was 3.5. It was all uphill pumping though.
I am so interested in getting one of these just from watching you. But I noticed you talk about different adapters and orifices. Would you please describe the parts needed below to make it to where I could use my stubby handle and I already have a foam Cannon. Also the best setup for PSI and foam. I remember saying out-of-the-box the unit isn't that great and you can upgraded it thank you
Here is a video I did in the connections and has the unit as an example. MJJC foam gun S 3.0 is a good foam gun. The nozzle the device comes with is already the best PSI and Flow they offer. This unit does not do much higher PSI, but the combination of flow and PSI creates good cleaning power.
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This is a great budget foam cannon
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This is the best I have tested so far.
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Wait so are they selling a newer version of the VE52 or is it the same
They updated some internal some time ago and that is what’s for sale currently.
Did they replaced your V52 for free?
I didn’t ask for one. I calculated I was way beyond the 100 expected hours so didn’t pursue warranty. I paid for a new one.
Whats special with pressure foam was her?
Foam helps you evacuate dirt of the surface better without scratching the paint. Its a good thing to do before doing a mitt wash so you have less dirt get on your mitt.
@@CarsWithKeav thanks Vera much. Is it much more expensive using a foam for car wash business as suppose to the norm please ?
how come your water hose is so thick ?
I was using a big industrial hose here I stopped using them and run a normal size 5/8 now.
I just noticed the V52 is no longer listed on Active’s website. Wonder if it has been discontinued?
I reached out and this is their response. “VE52 will be an Amazon only product from now on.” I assume the website will only be focused on the newest products.
At the same time I posted to you, I also sent an inquiry to Active. I got a different answer. They say discontinued. So, it might be Amazon only until they are all gone. Makes me wonder if they were still having too many problems with that model to keep producing it. For what it is worth, here is the response I received:
“Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to us and showing interest in our product. Currently, we have discontinued the VE52 and VE56 models. However, at the moment, we are only offering the 2.0 model.
Best Regards,
Customer Support
ACTIVE PRODUCTS”
@@user-zt6ee5iz6o I got a feeling they are discontinued, but they have a large stockpile to sell so through Amazon will be the outlet.
@@CarsWithKeav Keav, I have another theory. The wording of the response I got says “Currently, we have discontinued…..”. That leaves the door open somewhat for that to change. I don’t know if they produce all their machines in the same factory, but even if they don’t, they may need to steal some capacity to build inventory of their new Active 2.3. Initial demand could be high since they have done a lot of pre-release marketing.
@@user-zt6ee5iz6o Active 2.0 I think was their first product in their own factory, I think the VE52 was being manufactured in other places. Might have brought it in house later, but not sure. Maybe they might discount the 2.0 a little and let it share two markets and only need 2 products instead of 3. they also have the CAT brand products living in the lower value range. Possible they discontinued to ramp up for the launch and will start producing again later. So many theories though for us to ponder. LOL
Can this handle a 3/8 100 foot hose? thanks!
The newly updates ones they state can handle a 3/8 50ft hose. I am not sure about 100 ft though. Let me check.
@@CarsWithKeav Hi Keav, @ACTIVEPRODUCTS replied to me and said a 3/8 hose at 100 foot has no issues. Cheers and thanks!
The only thing i don't like is the inlet and outlet locations....so backward and makes trying to keep things compact and tidy a pain.
@@Sn-tk8rq Agreed, I used elbows to make it more seamless.
@@CarsWithKeav Any recommendations for the high pressure outlet elbow? Thanks
Same product as simoniz 1800 and cheaper made by active
Yup, they also manufacture the CAT brand of pressure washers as well with the same pump.
$250?? Nah.
It’s not cheap, but for what you get it’s worth it. Next closest pressure washer with this kind of ability is $800. Only if you would utilize its potential would it be worth it though. It’s a car retailers dream to have this kind of performance.