For our k4, I did the following. Bought a 15 meter hose and connector to join both new and old hoses (to be fair, the 15 meters is miles long enough to use on its own) I also chopped the plug off the electrical cable and joined an extra 10 meter cable with a water proof connector, also added the 5 peice spray nozzles. Now the machine can do everything I need it to do.
Four bloomin’ years I’ve been struggling with my awful K4 hose. Made every car wash a pain in the ass. Have just taken delivery of a new hose and short grip from directhoses. What a difference! Kicking myself for not thinking to do it sooner.
With the quick connect system you can also attach chassis washing spray bar on wheels nice to do for upcoming inspections or if planning on working underneath a vehicle to clean muck dirt and most importantly road salt after winter
Thanks for the video , helpful and informative. I found it whilst searching for info about replacement hoses for my K4 from the useless hard inflexible one that came with it. I’d not looked at the trigger guns before but since watching your video I have used your affiliate link and ordered a direct hoses 15M hose and trigger gun bundle. You’ll not be retiring on the proceeds but it’s better than a poke in the eye with a lance. 😃
Thanks David but I don’t get anything from DH the link is there simply to save you googling 😅 You’ll love the new set up when it arrives , thanks for watching & commenting 👌
This is a fantastic video, I will be out to buy all these parts for my K7 it saved me heaps of money I was planning to buy a dedicated detailing pressure washer. The kink issue is still a problem even in Australian heat.. 😂😅❤
@@GMDetails heat actually helps because it makes everything more flexible..but in the cooler months winter, it still does as you suggested. Thanks for your tips, I had to use different links because Amazon and others won’t deliver from the other side of the world, they prefer local distribution points, for cost I suspect, but it did get me thinking and pay attention to the various compatibility connectors etc and focus on building up probably much in the same way I suspect you originally did. Some of it arrived today… so full credit to you.. 👍
Thanks for the helpful video Graeme. I have an almost identical setup with my K4 and I added an adjustable brass swivel nozzle that fits the gun and lance. It's great for wheel arches etc. as it will swivel 90 degrees and all the spray nozzles will fit into it.
I have the same set up but still found this really enjoyable to watch. Another great video Graeme, your productions are top class! And the thermoplastic karcher hose is absolutely rubbish!!!
Cheers mate , I wanted to make it enjoyable to watch for everyone, if Karcher would only supply a better hose the machines would be so much better but really 5% of users like us who bother with how things can be improved wouldn’t benefit their sales any 🤣
Exactly what I did with mine but I got the 15 m hose & quick connect gun amid Lance set up that goes all the way around any cars, . . DIRECT HOSES is the place to go 👌👌
I did the same thing a few years back, got a 15m hose from QWashers (luckily my K4 has the reel on the back), and the short gun kit from I2D. best upgrade i have ever done with a PW. Also recommend the Hoze-eez to stop the hose snagging on the wheels!
Hi Iain, are the hoses from Direct Hoses the same as Qwashers? I’m hoping to buy on the reel either a 15m/20m. I’m just not sure if these 2 companies are doing the same hoses?
Hi Richard , I’ve changed my gun to the much better (but more expensive) MTM gun but it does come with the appropriate nozzle kit so that’s at least a little less to worry about , here’s the links for the hose and gun Gun www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/mtm-hydro-sgs35-stainless-steel-swivel-trigger-gun-with-nozzle-kit?variant=32850684903503&ghref=3377%3A368180 Hose , choose 10 or 15m www.in2detailing.co.uk/pages/search-results-page?q=karcher+hose&ghref=3377%3A368180 The second link has options for more combos for hose and gun combined 👍
Great idee with a great system. I, also use the K 4, Only, in my countries, Germany and Holland, you gonna got the inviromentpolice on your door when you cleaning your car (or any) on front of you're house. And a big ticket!
Thanks Billy!, what systems are in place for being able to clean your car?, does that mean you can never enjoy any of the amazing products that are German made for cleaning from Koch Chemie & Sonax?
@@GMDetails I don't give shit. I clean with it anyway.😁 with Sonax, even polishing in front of my house on the sidewalk. My neighbour's don't complain.
Excellent video that I saved to my favourites a while back. Anyway just bought virtually everything mentioned. Bought the Karcher K4. MJJC v2 Snow foam cannon. 15 meter flexihose from Direct Hoses. MTM SGS35 Swivel Trigger stubby gun. Pressure Washer Nozel tips. Autoglym Polar Collection. Have been letting the car get filthy on purpose. Just waiting for some time off work to put it all together and have a play. Once again thanks for the video and advice.
@@GMDetails I've always been a 2 buckets sort of car washer. However, watching detailers using pressure washers and snow foam cannons just got me intrigued, so I finally pulled the trigger after doing much research. So thankyou once again.
Thanks for this. I got my k4 3 weeks ago and after going round the car with the foam gun the 8m hose was a tangle and meant I couldn't reach the front without moving the machine. Got the 10m hose and short trigger from direct hoses as it came in a tenner cheaper buying together. Anti twist on the trigger gun means a simple twist of the hose is required to straighten it rather than spinning the gun. Lance is ordered but is still a week away from delivery so I'll give my thoughts when it's here.
@@GMDetails the lance is brilliant. Short enough to stay close and long enough to see what you are doing and I can get the undersides of the motors. Must learn to check away from the car as twice I fired the white nozzle onto the Mrs motor. No damage fortunately but I can see there could easily be if the metal insert strikes first. Top drawer advice and with the products you mentioned my Karcher is now perfect for valeting the household vehicles.
Oaft be extra vigilant with those nozzles mate, dodged a bullet there literally 🤣 Glad you found the info helpful and thanks for coming back and telling me how you got on, much appreciated 👌
Great video Graeme, i bought a hose from direct hoses too but I think my choice of 15M was too long as I can nearly get all the way around my car twice!
@@GMDetails No I bought the 15m as I thought it made economic sense as it was only a fiver dearer than a 10M, but I reckon the 10M would have been perfect.
Thanks Ben, you’ll never look back, just watch out as there’s 2 types of uprated hoses , get the ‘flex’ one as in the video , the other braided one will still try and trip your up 😅
Good video, have to agree with the comments about the stupid bloody hose! I just bought the Karcher K4 Universal because my old 520m gave up the ghost.The K4 in your video is a lot different to mine? But, works fine, especially the foamer! Will definitely consider changing the hose now…👍
Just had to Google it there 😅 seems like they’ve shoe horned a K4 into a K2 body there 😳 really slim machine!, a new one on me, mine was the K4 Full Control, now called Power Control, then there’s a compact version and the Universal which you have, seems really odd to have so many variations of the same machine. But yes, do change the hose to a flexi rubber one , for your sanity if nothing else 🤣
Hi Hulk!, the hose and gun would but you’d need a set of nozzles suitable for the pressure & flow rate of the K7, I rarely use those little nozzles now as I’ve got the better rubber shrouded ones from KDN detailing which will also be suitable for the K7 , hope that helps mate 👍
An excellent video and thanks so much for the tips. Upgrading the stock K4 hose to the one you suggest absolutely transforms the useability of the machine. Oh, and loving the stubby gun too!
so does the black nozzle dispense the bottle soap ok? im thinking of getting rid of the original lance and getting a stubby so i get a swivel as im sick of it twisting, even with a new rubber hose, think i need the swivel too
If you’re upgrading the hose and gun just get a snow foam canon to dispense your soap to the car or whatever you’re cleaning , have a look at the MTM PF22.2 canon, I highly recommend it 👌
Bit late to the party but great video Graeme. Love your clear snd concise approach with no bs. First time i have seen your channel. Almost the same setup here but with the 20m hose reel from directhoses. Once setup up, as had a few issues with leaking and supplied nuts and bolts and correct fittings, its an absolute gsme changer. Do you know if directhoses are still in business? The only one criticism of them was their communication was a bit weak. Do love their products though.
Thanks Phil 👌 Erm I hope DH are still in business , they were last time I looked a couple weeks ago 😅 Yes I’ve heard their cust service could do with improving but thankfully I’ve not had any issues touch wood Thanks for the watching and commenting , and if you subscribed even more thanks 😅
@@GMDetails this was a few years ago. Come to think of it, I think their products are good but maybe just need a shake up/modernize with their sales/customer services. Just subscribed. 👍
Thanks Nigel, much appreciated mate 🙏 Best snowfoam gun I have used is the MTM PS22 but it doesn’t suit everyone as it won’t stand up with its empty bottle , if you want one that will, best of them is the MJJC Pro V2 , you’ll find both on County Detailing supplies website , use my code GMD10 you’ll get 10% off on selected items
Just watched the video and found it very helpful. My only question is why go for a K4 if you are changing out parts? Is there a better ‘engine’ than a K4?
Just found your video Graeme. Very helpful so thank you. I tried the link to purchase the angled quick release wand but it did not work. Looks like Amazon has discontinued it. I've also tried other outlets online but this tool seems to be discontinued? Any advice please. Thanks
Hi, I’ve changed my gun again since making the video 😅 I now use the MTM one and the advantages are it has wider internal pipes for a better flow and a softer trigger so it reduces fatigue using the gun, I know it’s double the price but for my comfort it’s been so worth it
@@GMDetails ah! After messaging you I ended up buying an MTM SGS28 from YumCars (the Ultimate Gun and Lance Kit with the Mosmatic fittings). It seems like a top product.
@@GMDetails oh yeah miles better, I have the k4 same as you. I like the white 40 degree nozzle too but I find the green 25 degree one gives me a little more pressure. If I had a kranzle or a more powerful machine I would use the white nozzle but
at 8:45 your nozzle orifice size seem too big for your machine output, what size is it ? you will loss lot of pressure when using big orifice size nozzle.. for karcher pressure output and gpm, 2.5 or 3.0 is better.
Hi, may just look like it on camera but first press of the trigger and you see how much it jumps with the pressure, these nozzles are perfect for the K4, being 035 size
@@GMDetails Based on the orifice chart, the k4 pressure output and gpm, i think 025 or 030 is the more perfect size.. k4 spec only output at 110-130 bar.. 035 is for k5 to k7.
@@GMDetails Yea with k4 trust me you'll be cleaning with more happy with 030 orifice.. even my karcer hd 5/11 is using 030 orifice.. but with k5 maybe you can stick with 035 for more gpm and less stress to the motor due to it's more powerful motor..
Looking to get a Karcher K4, what’s the difference between full control and premium? Need a good pressure washer for the car but also to use around the garden. Thanks
I think they’re exactly the same power wise it all comes down to accessories and the kit that comes with it , pretty sure the premium has a built in hose reel but as the standard hose is rubbish I changed my hose for a rubber anti kink one which might be too bulky for the built in hose (even if it can be detached 🤔) If it’s a K4 you’re def set on I’d go for the K4 power control , there’s still a space to store a hose at the rear of the machine lasso style but premium?. I’d save the money and buy a rubber 15m hose 👌
Been searching upgrade hose ends etc, as needed quick Lavor adapter for Autoglym foam sprayer, apart from twisting hose, it’s now a pain disconnecting quick release adapter for lance for rinsing noo ~ especially doing three stage wash (polar Blast - Shampoo - Seal wash, so now looking at nozzles.. Interested too know what size nozzles (030 or 035) you’d used for K4 & with K5 higher flow rate.. gotta 20yr+ old (18kg) Lavor : 2.6kw induction motor, 9ltr/pm, 130 Bar (145Bar max) looking at and going by few (nozzle) table chart’s it falls between 030 & 035 (035 safely with mine it’s max flow rate (9ltr/pm) table shows a 030 nozzle would push pressure up to 180bar excess back pressure on pump would bypass (hammer) the safety valve and stress pump & motor too early death ~ luckily my Lavor has adjustable unloading valve & pressure gauge (same as kranzle TS pump) adjustment excess pressure, thinking about a flow meter to see what it’s displacement is, looks like 1/3 or 1/2 more than a K4 & still going strong… I’ve been researching few pressure washers ~ that’ll hopefully last so long as long as this Lavor & it’ll definitely outlive me 😅
I was using 030 for the K4 and moved up to 035 and later on the newer rubber shroud nozzles are 040 for the K5 , I’m really much happier with the 040 flow rate and the machine seems happier with that too 👍
I came across your really helpful video whilst trying to figure out how to stop the hose on my K4 Full control keep popping off the back of the machine. I think I'm going to follow your advise with the hose replacement (and probably the shorter handle) as the existing hose kinking drives me mad. Before I invest in the new hose though, do you have any experience of hoses popping off the back of the unit and how I can stop it happening? Mines does it after a few seconds under pressure. I've tried pliers on the clip to narrow it but nothing seems to be working.
Hi Dave , apologies for not replying sooner , been away on holiday I have heard of this clip flying off and ejecting the hose on the K4 and I believe it’s one of two problems 1. The clip is being inserted in the wrong place (easy mistake to make) make sure the hose lines up with the connector lines 2. The clip is being pushed in too far , that’s another common fault , it shouldn’t be pushed all the way in , it only needs to clip in to place once then it should hold. I think both of these problems are probably something you’ve tried and unfortunently I’m now onto the k5 compact which has a completely different connection fitting I can’t show anything further , hope you get to the bottom of the problem Dave 🤞
Question. On the original Kkarcher lance you can adjust the pressure so that you are not using too much pressure for the car but if you upgrade to the stubby gun how are you able to adjust the pressure???
stand further back! 😅 but seriously I’ve never needed any lower pressure but if you do, the black nozzle would be equivalent to the lower ‘soft’ setting
Hi, bought the hose and gun as a result of this video. Works great, though I have a foam cannon that fits the original K4 gun. Any suggestions to most cost effectively get this to work with my new Direct Hoses gun?
The best way is to remove the Karcher fitting off the snow foam lance IF it is a threaded fitment and replace it with a quick connect fitting , might need some PTFE tape to prevent leaks and you’re good to go 👍
I think it depends on whether you have the room to use it , it’s no fun walking all over a hose and kinking everywhere , a reinforced rubber one around 10-15m long solids about right for you
QQ about the snow foam lance. I notice you have an Autobrite did you convert this as it’s similar to the one I use and I’m reluctant to replace it. Ive just replaced the hose/ connecting to my Karcher to enable the quick release etc and in the bundle was a quick for connection. I cant find anywhere on TH-cam on how to convert it.
Well spotted Keith! Yes I changed the Karcher connection for the QC type, Autobrite use thread lock glue If you have a vice you can hold the body in the vice and remove the Karcher adapter and stainless pipe from the main body , it’s not easy but the right tools will have it off in no time , then you can just screw a QC male connector in with some PTFE tape
There’s almost never any time you’d adjust the pressure when cleaning cars, just adjust the distance from the object will alter the pressure water hits the surface and removing the nozzle completely means the water runs a fast flow straight out the Karcher if you need that too 👍
@@GMDetails understood! But which pressure should you consider for that ? Operating pressure ? Based on that I already know if the operating pressure is for example 125 bar than I should be a little bit further.
It’s a misconception that it’s the pressure doing the work!, it’s better you get a machine with a high water flow rate , that’s why I upgraded to the K5 and how pro’s love the Kranzle machines , lower power but higher water flow 👍
Good questions !! First no the triggers have to be held in with this type of gun but a reusable plastic cable tie can be used as a crude lock but the MTM SGS35 has a no resistance trigger so it doesn’t cause the fatigue others might Connecting to a patio cleaner you’d have to reconnect to the original Karcher trigger set up for that purpose
@@GMDetails thanks for your answers. I hoped there would be an adapter to connect the quick connect trigger to the patio cleaner and extension rods. My karcher trigger wouldn't connect to anything just after I disconnected the patio cleaner, it was getting more difficult to attach the different connections, and then I couldn't push any of them in at all, no obstructions so was going to replace it for this reason, and figured quick release upgrades would be best.
I’m sure someone somewhere would make up a quick connect to Karcher adaptor (check eBay) but the extension rods just aren’t designed to push a patio cleaner along , I think it would make it all extremely difficult in my opinion 🤔
Great video. Have subscribed. I'm looking to buy a QR gun to use with my K7 but have a couple of questions... Does the QR gun you're using have a swivel base? Also I have an Autobrite snow foam cannon with the Karcher connector. In your video (around 11,30) you say you can easily change to the quick connect...is this by means of an adapter or buying another foam cannon with quick release? Many thanks.
Hi M R welcome along and thanks for Subscribing to the channel 👋 Thing is with the K7 Does it has the variable Bluetooth power controller on the Karcher lance?, In which case changing to a QR gun might not suit you if you use that feature , it would still work if you kept the Bluetooth gun on the power washer tho, in its holder and control it that way 🤔 The Autobrite lances can be changed yes, it’s best done with the help of a vice and tools to remove the Karcher adaptor as AD seal them in with glue but it can be done , I managed it with a couple of mole grips and blisters 😅 Mine does have a swivel base but it kind of locks up under pressure, still better than not swivelling tho I think it’s time Karcher brought out its own version of the QC gun don’t you ?
Good question, yes they ‘can’ but pressure isn’t necessarily a good thing, it is for cleaning stone and algae off wood etc but for cleaning cars it’s best that the water flows quicker to protect the paint. But they certainly provide better pressure than the standard Karcher lance
Is the snow foam being thick and clingy part of using a good snow foam gun or a good shampoo? Because I used the Karcher snow foam and it's just not even half as thick. It just sort of splashes shampoo on the car Also one more question, now that you switched from full control gun to a normal gun with no control. How do you control the pressure? Because I have a K7 full control premium, and the gun allows me to control the pressure.
Hi, thanks for the questions and also thanks for watching, The Kärcher shampoo isn’t the best in my opinion, there is a major difference between a shampoo & a snow foam as well, kärcher really just seem to want to cater for the general market but using chemicals designed by brands who research automotive cleaning are best used, companies like Auto-Glym, Bilt-Hamber and Garage Therapy are all excellent brands to check out. A good snow foam gun is also, in my opinion, completely necessary to get the best results, keep an eye out for my snow foam gun test comparing 10 lances coming soon! If you switched from the full control gun to the short fixed gun you could keep the original Lance in the holder and adjust the power that way or simply change to a different nozzle which changes the fan degree thus either giving you a direct pressure or less pressure with a wider nozzle.
Thanks Billy!, yes you can still use your short trigger with the K4 or 5, and upgrading the machine you’ll notice an amazing increase in the pressure too!! 😃
It should work in any power mode but you’ll lose the ability to change power modes with the K7 , unless you keep the original Karcher gun nearby the machine as it’s Bluetooth controlled is it not?
@@GMDetails yes, but if you select power level 3 it only works with the karcher gun, with the 1/4 gun as you show it only works at the lowest power level on the other levels the machine works, but not continuously.
Ah the one shown is a generic one from a detailing supplier with an additional swivel attachment, I’ve since upgraded to the MTM HYDRO SGS 35 which has a completely stainless steel inner structure and should last longer than generic ones , the MTM does come in a lot more expensive but the difference is noticeable in use , MTM have several guns to match different budgets and you’ll find most of what you’re looking for on In2detailing.co.uk The extension is just from Amazon
Karcher machines used to be good quality however they're absolute garbage now. My karcher K4 full control only 4 months old broke at the plastic elbow as seen at 4:58 in the video. Also the hose is such bad quality and isn't good for any time of year. To get a new hose from direct hoses you're looking at roughly £50. The cost of the new elbow was around £20 for me and the replacement item was metal (seriously Karcher, did you really save that much money by making them plastic?) add a short trigger lance which I paid around £40 for and you're looking at over £100 extra on top of whatever you bought the K4 for. With Karcher making most of the internal parts plastic rather than metal I suggest people buy elsewhere. They may have saved money on production costs, but for me I will NEVER buy another Karcher pressure washer, ever again. I'm sure many others will agree with me too! For those few ££ saved you will have lost more money in the lost reputation. For me, when I buy another one ill be looking at AVA of Norway (new company to the UK), or Kranzle. I know that AVA use all metal components in their pumps etc
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. As the title shows I’ve had loyal service from this machine for over 5 years with NO issues whatsoever from internal parts, clips or connections. The direct hoses 15m hose was only £25 but if you want a gun as well the whole hose and gun comes in around £70 all in but it’s an upgrade , not a necessity, the hose that comes with it is manageable but def the flex hose from DH is far superior You’ve got to remember these are domestic machines , mass produced and plastic is the cheapest material, do you know what some of the new electric Audi’s suspension components are made of now?, yeah that’s right , plastic!! Love it or hate it (clearly you’ve had a bad experience) but I love Karcher machines and now enjoying the K5 compact , brilliant machines in my experience. 5 years use from a machine costing sub £200 is a no brainier, I hate the way Nilfisk machines sound & I don’t like the quality of the accessories , that would irritate me so for me, I’ll never buy one
Best upgrade you can make is to dump the yellow peril all together! Make the switch to an AVA pressure washer , better by far and will outlast the yellow junk !,
The problem with using a softer hose, is that it's prone to kinks. I think Karcher got the original hose correct. I used one this morning, a K4 Full Control and I never had any problem with it. I have a long, soft hose to fill my water containers for my horses and that is forever getting kinks in it.
Is that the yellow garden hose?, yeah I agree if it’s too soft it can very easily kink , in sumner the standard Karcher hose coming from the machine to the lance becomes soft and can kink also, best thing tho is def a reinforced rubber hose for better flow and will last longer
Im using K7 i dont how come when im connecting pressure tips on short gun machine is jerking like pressure is cutting off in 3s then restart but while im same gun with foam lance or underbody lance its working perfectly I changed the hose but still same issue
Ah it sounds as though your pressure tips are too small an aperture for the K7 I’d suggest an 040 size like these www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ45Y6C8/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1YJNVTSQ069G7ZSQJT1R?linkCode=ml2&tag=gmdetails-21
Thought I was clever buying a 15 mtr braided hose replacement from hose direct but no. First thing it won’t fit onto my k4 full control and the dam thing twists and coils like a you know what. Also no one from hose direct answears the phone is there such a thing as a rubber only hose that will do as it’s told . any ideas welcome
Ah 🤦🏻♂️ I bought the ‘flexi-hose’ which is the kink free all rubber hose, a whole lot better than the Karcher plastic one , still twists a little but nowhere near as bad as the plastic Karcher one
Is there a Karcher Quick Release Adaptor that can connect a regular hose to a snow cannon? I just bought a snow cannon and I'm trying not to buy a pressure washer as the pressure where I live is particularly high.
Hi Grahame, great informative video. Will this hose (in your video) be OK with a K2 or do you recommend getting the K4? First time buying a pressure washer to clean new car etc, nothing major. Many thanks 👍
Hi!, It ‘can’ fit the newer K2 -as long as it has the quick connect hose on it however not all Karcher guns are able to take the quick connect hose strangely , if your gun has the ‘C’ clip gun then if you’re upgrading your hose you’ll need a new gun also, no problems if you go for the K4 though, the gun is perfectly fine with the quick connect hose. The K4 would be my recommended starter machine for cleaning cars, patio etc, hope that helps 👍
LIKED & SUBSCRIBED - Enjoyed with interest given I am looking to purchase a short trigger gun to compliment my Karcher K5 Compact machine that as quick release and a 8m hose ideal for car cleaning is this machine without having to move it while spraying. I will have a look at the links you put up but thanks for a great video.
Hi David , thank you very much that’s very kind of you, welcome along!! I have recently upgraded my gun to the MTM SGS35 stainless steel one with soft trigger and have noticed a massive difference in hand fatigue using it , so much easier to use and with it being stainless steel the internals are safe from corrosion too. Just another consideration for you I’ve put the link in the description for you to look at. 👍
@@GMDetails Thank you for the link, I have ordered the MTMSGS35 liked you advised, it is being delivered Monday along with a compatible angled lance/wand. Happy New Year and thanks again
The pressure is stronger in the gun than the original Karcher twist lance as the nozzles close down the spray angle and increase the pressure of the water , which nozzles are you using with the gun?
@GMDetails I'm using a k4 compact, and Short Guns Purchased From Amazon The nozzle used a 25 degree nozzle from the video. I asked karcher and he answered that using a short gun lowers the pressure. But you said no, so I think there's something wrong with my short gun or nozzle. Thank you for your answer
@@Gajae99 thank you , nothing seems out of the ordinary with your set up, one last check does the gun seem to vibrate a little when you use it ?, sort of sounds like a whirring sound?
Looking at the links in your description, would you recommend the hose from amazon? I'd rather order through that platform but if its not good I won't go ahead. Thanks
I’d recommend the flex hose from direct hoses over the Amazon one if I was to choose the perfect hose , link is just a little further down from the Amazon link
Hiya I want to buy the stubby gun in this video but I don’t know what fitting I need. I have a stiga 345r pressure washer. Could you tell me what fitting I need?
Hi, that’s a very good question and after spending all morning trying to find out I can’t find a single piece of info regarding the built in hose reel, I know it has the quick connect on the gun end but does it have the same connection on the other end where it attaches to the reel?
Thanks mate!!, I really wish I was on commission 🤣 but honestly it really makes the pressure washer become a whole different animal now, hope you enjoy the process a lot more now 👍
The K2 should have the same depending on the age of it , to separate the hose from the handle make sure the machine is off and not connected to water pull trigger and press the yellow button under the trigger and it should separate , then as long as you buy a gun with Karcher fit then it’ll fit that type , as long as you have that detachable hose clip
Hi Gerald , I’m pretty sure the Workzone is the new Lavor fitting but check with Direct Hoses if you’re thinking of buying a new hose and they’ll hopefully confirm for you to be sure 👍
For our k4, I did the following.
Bought a 15 meter hose and connector to join both new and old hoses (to be fair, the 15 meters is miles long enough to use on its own)
I also chopped the plug off the electrical cable and joined an extra 10 meter cable with a water proof connector, also added the 5 peice spray nozzles.
Now the machine can do everything I need it to do.
That’s awesome Bryan 👍
@@GMDetails Hello. Did you have any pressure issues with the 15 meter long hose? The pressure was as strong as with the 5 meter ?
What a wonderful video , I have K3 , but agree that the hose and the trigger set up is a superb upgrade too get better control… thank you
Thank you very much 👌😀
Four bloomin’ years I’ve been struggling with my awful K4 hose. Made every car wash a pain in the ass. Have just taken delivery of a new hose and short grip from directhoses. What a difference! Kicking myself for not thinking to do it sooner.
Aw Dean!!, no way man!!!, 4 years?? 🤦🏻♂️
Glad to hear you took the plunge and now enjoying the wash process now without tripping up 😁
Great video, information was just what I needed to upgrade my Karcher K4. Thanks for taking the time to do it 👍
Thanks Greg, glad it helped you out 👍
my K4 had such a severe kink in it I hose clipped a spanner onto that section to keep it permanently straight. Didn't want a break developing.
I can understand how that happened , plastic hoses are terrible 😭
AmInf showcase and very well explained. Especially that detaul about connecting and spraying away from the car first, very good tip!
Thanks Rombout 👍
Excellent video, very informative with easy to follow instructions.
Thank you 👍
With the quick connect system you can also attach chassis washing spray bar on wheels nice to do for upcoming inspections or if planning on working underneath a vehicle to clean muck dirt and most importantly road salt after winter
Thanks Darren, I’ve got a video on the SGCB under chassis cleaner if you look back a few videos 👍
Thanks for the video , helpful and informative. I found it whilst searching for info about replacement hoses for my K4 from the useless hard inflexible one that came with it. I’d not looked at the trigger guns before but since watching your video I have used your affiliate link and ordered a direct hoses 15M hose and trigger gun bundle. You’ll not be retiring on the proceeds but it’s better than a poke in the eye with a lance. 😃
Thanks David but I don’t get anything from DH the link is there simply to save you googling 😅
You’ll love the new set up when it arrives , thanks for watching & commenting 👌
This is a fantastic video, I will be out to buy all these parts for my K7 it saved me heaps of money I was planning to buy a dedicated detailing pressure washer. The kink issue is still a problem even in Australian heat.. 😂😅❤
Ah yeah sun heating up the plastic hose is a problem but the reinforced rubber should help prevent it no?
@@GMDetails heat actually helps because it makes everything more flexible..but in the cooler months winter, it still does as you suggested. Thanks for your tips, I had to use different links because Amazon and others won’t deliver from the other side of the world, they prefer local distribution points, for cost I suspect, but it did get me thinking and pay attention to the various compatibility connectors etc and focus on building up probably much in the same way I suspect you originally did. Some of it arrived today… so full credit to you.. 👍
Thanks Alan 👌
Great video You explain it well and clearly. Thank you.
Thanks Gary 👍
Thanks for the helpful video Graeme. I have an almost identical setup with my K4 and I added an adjustable brass swivel nozzle that fits the gun and lance. It's great for wheel arches etc. as it will swivel 90 degrees and all the spray nozzles will fit into it.
Ah yes I’ve seen Paul Dolden use one , they do look quite handy pieces of kit
I have the same set up but still found this really enjoyable to watch. Another great video Graeme, your productions are top class! And the thermoplastic karcher hose is absolutely rubbish!!!
Cheers mate , I wanted to make it enjoyable to watch for everyone, if Karcher would only supply a better hose the machines would be so much better but really 5% of users like us who bother with how things can be improved wouldn’t benefit their sales any 🤣
Exactly what I did with mine but I got the 15 m hose & quick connect gun amid Lance set up that goes all the way around any cars, . . DIRECT HOSES is the place to go 👌👌
Yasssss!!!! 😉🤣
Great vid, followed your links and bought the hose, gun and lance extension 👍🏼
Thanks Johnny, let me know how you get on with it mate 👍
I did the same thing a few years back, got a 15m hose from QWashers (luckily my K4 has the reel on the back), and the short gun kit from I2D. best upgrade i have ever done with a PW. Also recommend the Hoze-eez to stop the hose snagging on the wheels!
Thanks Iain , I have the wheel guards , amazing what difference it makes 👍
Hi Iain, are the hoses from Direct Hoses the same as Qwashers? I’m hoping to buy on the reel either a 15m/20m. I’m just not sure if these 2 companies are doing the same hoses?
A up mate do you have a link for the hose and gun and the 5 quick release tips thanks
Hi Richard , I’ve changed my gun to the much better (but more expensive) MTM gun but it does come with the appropriate nozzle kit so that’s at least a little less to worry about , here’s the links for the hose and gun
Gun www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/mtm-hydro-sgs35-stainless-steel-swivel-trigger-gun-with-nozzle-kit?variant=32850684903503&ghref=3377%3A368180
Hose , choose 10 or 15m www.in2detailing.co.uk/pages/search-results-page?q=karcher+hose&ghref=3377%3A368180
The second link has options for more combos for hose and gun combined 👍
You’ve convinced me a Titan for me that hose looks a right pain that comes standard with the karcher👍🏻😅
I’m testing a K7 the now with the inbuilt ‘premium’ hose, it doesn’t get any better either the higher up you go 😅
Simple, easy and very informative. I really like your production Graeme. Another great video.
Thanks mate 😎👍
Remember to select the correct orifice size for the nozzles to match the spec of your pressure washer.
Good advice Robert I actually mentioned this in subsequent videos when I upgraded the nozzles to KDN detailing ones with the rubber shrouds 👍
Excellent review, I’ve had my K4 for a couple of years and definitely need these upgrades.
Thanks Paul, just don’t go too long with the new hose, that’s a huge mistake, you end up tripping over the thing 🤣, 10-15m is plenty
Very informative video. Thank you very much.
Thanks Jord, much appreciated 👌
Good video Graeme, an excellent demonstration of how to make a good pressure washer even better!!
Thanks Dave , honestly wouldn’t be without it now 👍
First thing I bought after ordering the k4 was to order the hose and short trigger
There’s a GM DETAILS trend here 🤣
Excellent video Graeme, enjoy your coffee pal! ☕☕☕
☕️ thank you very much mate, I will indeed enjoy it 🥰😀
Really good video. Good luck for the future
Thanks mate 👍
Should have a direct hoses link as i just bought the karcher kit with gun since mine is driving me up the wall. DirectHoses
Thanks I thought I had one , I’ll get that sorted now @NatTheCat91 👍
Great idee with a great system.
I, also use the K 4,
Only, in my countries, Germany and Holland, you gonna got the inviromentpolice on your door when you cleaning your car (or any) on front of you're house.
And a big ticket!
Thanks Billy!, what systems are in place for being able to clean your car?, does that mean you can never enjoy any of the amazing products that are German made for cleaning from Koch Chemie & Sonax?
@@GMDetails I don't give shit. I clean with it anyway.😁 with Sonax, even polishing in front of my house on the sidewalk. My neighbour's don't complain.
@billydewillie297 anarchy in Deutschland 🇩🇪 🤘
Excellent video that I saved to my favourites a while back.
Anyway just bought virtually everything mentioned.
Bought the Karcher K4.
MJJC v2 Snow foam cannon.
15 meter flexihose from Direct Hoses.
MTM SGS35 Swivel Trigger stubby gun.
Pressure Washer Nozel tips.
Autoglym Polar Collection.
Have been letting the car get filthy on purpose.
Just waiting for some time off work to put it all together and have a play.
Once again thanks for the video and advice.
Sorry (not sorry) I caused you such financial hardship 🤣🤣
Glad you enjoyed it mate, thanks for the update , hope you’re enjoying everything 🫶
@@GMDetails I've always been a 2 buckets sort of car washer. However, watching detailers using pressure washers and snow foam cannons just got me intrigued, so I finally pulled the trigger after doing much research. So thankyou once again.
Thank you so much for making this video!
You are most welcome 👋
Thanks for this. I got my k4 3 weeks ago and after going round the car with the foam gun the 8m hose was a tangle and meant I couldn't reach the front without moving the machine. Got the 10m hose and short trigger from direct hoses as it came in a tenner cheaper buying together. Anti twist on the trigger gun means a simple twist of the hose is required to straighten it rather than spinning the gun. Lance is ordered but is still a week away from delivery so I'll give my thoughts when it's here.
Great to hear stories like this Ian!!, Thanks mate 👌
@@GMDetails the lance is brilliant. Short enough to stay close and long enough to see what you are doing and I can get the undersides of the motors. Must learn to check away from the car as twice I fired the white nozzle onto the Mrs motor. No damage fortunately but I can see there could easily be if the metal insert strikes first. Top drawer advice and with the products you mentioned my Karcher is now perfect for valeting the household vehicles.
Oaft be extra vigilant with those nozzles mate, dodged a bullet there literally 🤣
Glad you found the info helpful and thanks for coming back and telling me how you got on, much appreciated 👌
@@GMDetails when I have some spare cash I will be buying you a coffee mate, within a week or so👍
Aw thanks mate , appreciate it 👌
Excellent video, very informative.
Thank you 👍
Exactly what I was looking for, Thank you for the review
Glad I could help
Great video Graeme, i bought a hose from direct hoses too but I think my choice of 15M was too long as I can nearly get all the way around my car twice!
Was it in a buy one get one free? 🤣 I did have 20m but it was just too long and I kept tripping over the damn thing 🤣
@@GMDetails No I bought the 15m as I thought it made economic sense as it was only a fiver dearer than a 10M, but I reckon the 10M would have been perfect.
Dang that hand gun looks Ideal! Way easier to reach hard spots
It sure is, wouldn’t go back to the standard plastic one now 🔫😅
I think I'm going to get the longer hose. I find it annoying how the standard K4 full control hose isn't long enough to go round the car
Don’t go any higher than 20m due to back pressure issues 👌
Awesome stuff. Thanks for the links ☺️
Great video, thanks Graeme, exactly the upgrade my k4 needs, the stiff hose has been driving me made for ages 😅
Thanks Ben, you’ll never look back, just watch out as there’s 2 types of uprated hoses , get the ‘flex’ one as in the video , the other braided one will still try and trip your up 😅
Great videos mate, I'm currently in the process of starting a mobile detailing company and have been hooked on your videos. 👏🙌
Thanks Dean, much appreciated mate, best of luck with the new business, where are you based?
Good video, have to agree with the comments about the stupid bloody hose! I just bought the Karcher K4 Universal because my old 520m gave up the ghost.The K4 in your video is a lot different to mine? But, works fine, especially the foamer! Will definitely consider changing the hose now…👍
Just had to Google it there 😅 seems like they’ve shoe horned a K4 into a K2 body there 😳 really slim machine!, a new one on me, mine was the K4 Full Control, now called Power Control, then there’s a compact version and the Universal which you have, seems really odd to have so many variations of the same machine.
But yes, do change the hose to a flexi rubber one , for your sanity if nothing else 🤣
would all these attachments including the hose work on the K7
Hi Hulk!, the hose and gun would but you’d need a set of nozzles suitable for the pressure & flow rate of the K7, I rarely use those little nozzles now as I’ve got the better rubber shrouded ones from KDN detailing which will also be suitable for the K7 , hope that helps mate 👍
@@GMDetails Many thanks my friend
An excellent video and thanks so much for the tips. Upgrading the stock K4 hose to the one you suggest absolutely transforms the useability of the machine. Oh, and loving the stubby gun too!
Thanks Gavin!, it’s such a difference isn’t it!!, so much more enjoyable to use, feedback appreciated mate 👌
so does the black nozzle dispense the bottle soap ok? im thinking of getting rid of the original lance and getting a stubby so i get a swivel as im sick of it twisting, even with a new rubber hose, think i need the swivel too
If you’re upgrading the hose and gun just get a snow foam canon to dispense your soap to the car or whatever you’re cleaning , have a look at the MTM PF22.2 canon, I highly recommend it 👌
Bit late to the party but great video Graeme. Love your clear snd concise approach with no bs. First time i have seen your channel. Almost the same setup here but with the 20m hose reel from directhoses. Once setup up, as had a few issues with leaking and supplied nuts and bolts and correct fittings, its an absolute gsme changer.
Do you know if directhoses are still in business? The only one criticism of them was their communication was a bit weak. Do love their products though.
Thanks Phil 👌
Erm I hope DH are still in business , they were last time I looked a couple weeks ago 😅
Yes I’ve heard their cust service could do with improving but thankfully I’ve not had any issues touch wood
Thanks for the watching and commenting , and if you subscribed even more thanks 😅
@@GMDetails this was a few years ago. Come to think of it, I think their products are good but maybe just need a shake up/modernize with their sales/customer services.
Just subscribed. 👍
Thank you mate 👌
Yes I agree great video.
Thank you 👌
Great video, really helpful 👍
Thanks mate 👌
Nice car, nice review. Thank’s!
Thank you 👍
Brilliant ❤ Thank you
Glad you liked it!
I've bought all the accessories u recommended 👍👍
Nice one Nigel, let me know how you find them 👌😃
@@GMDetails have ordered the whole lot. Rubber hose, quick release gun. What snow foam cannon do you recommend? Love your channel 👍👍
Thanks Nigel, much appreciated mate 🙏
Best snowfoam gun I have used is the MTM PS22 but it doesn’t suit everyone as it won’t stand up with its empty bottle , if you want one that will, best of them is the MJJC Pro V2 , you’ll find both on County Detailing supplies website , use my code GMD10 you’ll get 10% off on selected items
Just watched the video and found it very helpful. My only question is why go for a K4 if you are changing out parts? Is there a better ‘engine’ than a K4?
Thanks @Cammo I agree!, the K4 motor and pump, the whole yellow unit is fantastic, the problem I have is everything that connects to it is rubbish 😅
Must have accessories if your serious about your car washing experience, nice round up ☕️
Thank you Nick FIRST to buy a coffee 🥰
It’s got the added bonus of improving the pressure too, while set up feels so much better with it all 👍
Just found your video Graeme. Very helpful so thank you.
I tried the link to purchase the angled quick release wand but it did not work. Looks like Amazon has discontinued it. I've also tried other outlets online but this tool seems to be discontinued?
Any advice please.
Thanks
Thank you!, I’ve updated the link it should work now 👍
@@GMDetails That's great. Thanks Graeme.
Hi, great video, thank you. You have listed two guns in your links. Which one do you use / recommend? One is twice the price of the other.
Hi, I’ve changed my gun again since making the video 😅 I now use the MTM one and the advantages are it has wider internal pipes for a better flow and a softer trigger so it reduces fatigue using the gun, I know it’s double the price but for my comfort it’s been so worth it
@@GMDetails ah! After messaging you I ended up buying an MTM SGS28 from YumCars (the Ultimate Gun and Lance Kit with the Mosmatic fittings). It seems like a top product.
Yeah I did consider that one myself , you’ll certainly notice a massive difference over the plastic Karcher gun 🥴🤣
@@GMDetails that’s what I’m hoping for 😀
I use the green nozzle mostly
Not really much between the green and yellow really , do you find it much better then using the original lance?
@@GMDetails oh yeah miles better, I have the k4 same as you. I like the white 40 degree nozzle too but I find the green 25 degree one gives me a little more pressure. If I had a kranzle or a more powerful machine I would use the white nozzle but
Well 😇 I saw a deal and have now gone up to a K5 😁
Can’t wait to try this bad boy 😜
@@GMDetails lucky you haha enjoy
Gives me the chance for another review 😜
at 8:45 your nozzle orifice size seem too big for your machine output, what size is it ? you will loss lot of pressure when using big orifice size nozzle.. for karcher pressure output and gpm, 2.5 or 3.0 is better.
Hi, may just look like it on camera but first press of the trigger and you see how much it jumps with the pressure, these nozzles are perfect for the K4, being 035 size
@@GMDetails Based on the orifice chart, the k4 pressure output and gpm, i think 025 or 030 is the more perfect size.. k4 spec only output at 110-130 bar.. 035 is for k5 to k7.
Sorry you’re right as I’ve upgraded to the K5 now I had to buy 035 new nozzles, thanks for the info 👍
@@GMDetails Yea with k4 trust me you'll be cleaning with more happy with 030 orifice.. even my karcer hd 5/11 is using 030 orifice.. but with k5 maybe you can stick with 035 for more gpm and less stress to the motor due to it's more powerful motor..
Thanks mate 👍
Looking to get a Karcher K4, what’s the difference between full control and premium? Need a good pressure washer for the car but also to use around the garden. Thanks
I think they’re exactly the same power wise it all comes down to accessories and the kit that comes with it , pretty sure the premium has a built in hose reel but as the standard hose is rubbish I changed my hose for a rubber anti kink one which might be too bulky for the built in hose (even if it can be detached 🤔)
If it’s a K4 you’re def set on I’d go for the K4 power control , there’s still a space to store a hose at the rear of the machine lasso style but premium?. I’d save the money and buy a rubber 15m hose 👌
@@GMDetails thank you, appreciate the info
Been searching upgrade hose ends etc, as needed quick Lavor adapter for Autoglym foam sprayer, apart from twisting hose, it’s now a pain disconnecting quick release adapter for lance for rinsing noo ~ especially doing three stage wash (polar Blast - Shampoo - Seal wash, so now looking at nozzles..
Interested too know what size nozzles (030 or 035) you’d used for K4 & with K5 higher flow rate..
gotta 20yr+ old (18kg) Lavor : 2.6kw induction motor, 9ltr/pm, 130 Bar (145Bar max)
looking at and going by few (nozzle) table chart’s it falls between 030 & 035 (035 safely with mine it’s max flow rate (9ltr/pm) table shows a 030 nozzle would push pressure up to 180bar excess back pressure on pump would bypass (hammer) the safety valve and stress pump & motor too early death ~ luckily my Lavor has adjustable unloading valve & pressure gauge (same as kranzle TS pump) adjustment excess pressure, thinking about a flow meter to see what it’s displacement is, looks like 1/3 or 1/2 more than a K4 & still going strong…
I’ve been researching few pressure washers ~ that’ll hopefully last so long as long as this Lavor & it’ll definitely outlive me 😅
I was using 030 for the K4 and moved up to 035 and later on the newer rubber shroud nozzles are 040 for the K5 , I’m really much happier with the 040 flow rate and the machine seems happier with that too 👍
you deserve more subscriber bro🤟
Thanks mate 😃
I came across your really helpful video whilst trying to figure out how to stop the hose on my K4 Full control keep popping off the back of the machine. I think I'm going to follow your advise with the hose replacement (and probably the shorter handle) as the existing hose kinking drives me mad. Before I invest in the new hose though, do you have any experience of hoses popping off the back of the unit and how I can stop it happening? Mines does it after a few seconds under pressure. I've tried pliers on the clip to narrow it but nothing seems to be working.
Hi Dave , apologies for not replying sooner , been away on holiday
I have heard of this clip flying off and ejecting the hose on the K4 and I believe it’s one of two problems
1. The clip is being inserted in the wrong place (easy mistake to make) make sure the hose lines up with the connector lines
2. The clip is being pushed in too far , that’s another common fault , it shouldn’t be pushed all the way in , it only needs to clip in to place once then it should hold.
I think both of these problems are probably something you’ve tried and unfortunently I’m now onto the k5 compact which has a completely different connection fitting I can’t show anything further , hope you get to the bottom of the problem Dave 🤞
Question. On the original Kkarcher lance you can adjust the pressure so that you are not using too much pressure for the car but if you upgrade to the stubby gun how are you able to adjust the pressure???
stand further back! 😅 but seriously I’ve never needed any lower pressure but if you do, the black nozzle would be equivalent to the lower ‘soft’ setting
Hi, bought the hose and gun as a result of this video. Works great, though I have a foam cannon that fits the original K4 gun. Any suggestions to most cost effectively get this to work with my new Direct Hoses gun?
The best way is to remove the Karcher fitting off the snow foam lance IF it is a threaded fitment and replace it with a quick connect fitting , might need some PTFE tape to prevent leaks and you’re good to go 👍
Hey mate, for the small gun at 3:01 the longer extension thing, do you need that?
No you don’t need it if you don’t want it
@@GMDetails what does it do?
Saves you bending down to get to lower parts of car or wheels
What do you do with the left over shampoo that’s in the bottle for the lance save it for next time or?
Yeah it’ll keep for next time or just make up 500ml instead of a litre and you’ll be able to use all of it 👍
I had a bosh 110 quick attack hated it
Some people love the long lance , saves any overspray soaking your shoes 🤣
i have the k2 with a longer hose and it really annoys me when it just keeps kinking .
I think it depends on whether you have the room to use it , it’s no fun walking all over a hose and kinking everywhere , a reinforced rubber one around 10-15m long solids about right for you
Excellent advice and video
Thanks Mike!! 👌
Can the short trigger gun be used with Karcher accessories like the T5 patio tool?
No you have to swap back to the Karcher gun for that
QQ about the snow foam lance. I notice you have an Autobrite did you convert this as it’s similar to the one I use and I’m reluctant to replace it. Ive just replaced the hose/ connecting to my Karcher to enable the quick release etc and in the bundle was a quick for connection. I cant find anywhere on TH-cam on how to convert it.
Well spotted Keith! Yes I changed the Karcher connection for the QC type, Autobrite use thread lock glue
If you have a vice you can hold the body in the vice and remove the Karcher adapter and stainless pipe from the main body , it’s not easy but the right tools will have it off in no time , then you can just screw a QC male connector in with some PTFE tape
Since the karcher gun has the pressure control how do you control that with the new gun ?
There’s almost never any time you’d adjust the pressure when cleaning cars, just adjust the distance from the object will alter the pressure water hits the surface and removing the nozzle completely means the water runs a fast flow straight out the Karcher if you need that too 👍
@@GMDetails understood! But which pressure should you consider for that ? Operating pressure ? Based on that I already know if the operating pressure is for example 125 bar than I should be a little bit further.
It’s a misconception that it’s the pressure doing the work!, it’s better you get a machine with a high water flow rate , that’s why I upgraded to the K5 and how pro’s love the Kranzle machines , lower power but higher water flow 👍
Good video, very helpful information
Thank you very much 👍
Can you do the upgrades with the k2?
It depends how old the k2 is, if it’s a new one then yes, if it’s older it is still possible just a little more difficult to get the fittings right
Couple of questions: Can the trigger be locked in so you don't have to hold the trigger in constantly? How do you connect to a patio cleaner?
Good questions !!
First no the triggers have to be held in with this type of gun but a reusable plastic cable tie can be used as a crude lock but the MTM SGS35 has a no resistance trigger so it doesn’t cause the fatigue others might
Connecting to a patio cleaner you’d have to reconnect to the original Karcher trigger set up for that purpose
@@GMDetails thanks for your answers. I hoped there would be an adapter to connect the quick connect trigger to the patio cleaner and extension rods. My karcher trigger wouldn't connect to anything just after I disconnected the patio cleaner, it was getting more difficult to attach the different connections, and then I couldn't push any of them in at all, no obstructions so was going to replace it for this reason, and figured quick release upgrades would be best.
I’m sure someone somewhere would make up a quick connect to Karcher adaptor (check eBay) but the extension rods just aren’t designed to push a patio cleaner along , I think it would make it all extremely difficult in my opinion 🤔
Any links to these extras on were to buy them?
Hi , they’re in the video description 👍
I have a k4 and the hose after use one has always been kinking and unfortunately I’m in Ireland and direct hoses don’t ship here
Oh do they not?, damn!, erm have a look at the Amazon version as long as it’s a good quality rubber hose it’ll be grand
@@GMDetails yeah I will thanks for the hastily response
Good luck mate 👍
How to controll presure without smsrt control?
Stand further back
Great video. Have subscribed.
I'm looking to buy a QR gun to use with my K7 but have a couple of questions...
Does the QR gun you're using have a swivel base?
Also I have an Autobrite snow foam cannon with the Karcher connector. In your video (around 11,30) you say you can easily change to the quick connect...is this by means of an adapter or buying another foam cannon with quick release?
Many thanks.
Hi M R welcome along and thanks for Subscribing to the channel 👋
Thing is with the K7 Does it has the variable Bluetooth power controller on the Karcher lance?, In which case changing to a QR gun might not suit you if you use that feature , it would still work if you kept the Bluetooth gun on the power washer tho, in its holder and control it that way 🤔
The Autobrite lances can be changed yes, it’s best done with the help of a vice and tools to remove the Karcher adaptor as AD seal them in with glue but it can be done , I managed it with a couple of mole grips and blisters 😅
Mine does have a swivel base but it kind of locks up under pressure, still better than not swivelling tho
I think it’s time Karcher brought out its own version of the QC gun don’t you ?
Do these nozzles increase the pressure the machine has?
Good question, yes they ‘can’ but pressure isn’t necessarily a good thing, it is for cleaning stone and algae off wood etc but for cleaning cars it’s best that the water flows quicker to protect the paint.
But they certainly provide better pressure than the standard Karcher lance
Is the snow foam being thick and clingy part of using a good snow foam gun or a good shampoo? Because I used the Karcher snow foam and it's just not even half as thick. It just sort of splashes shampoo on the car
Also one more question, now that you switched from full control gun to a normal gun with no control. How do you control the pressure? Because I have a K7 full control premium, and the gun allows me to control the pressure.
Hi, thanks for the questions and also thanks for watching, The Kärcher shampoo isn’t the best in my opinion, there is a major difference between a shampoo & a snow foam as well, kärcher really just seem to want to cater for the general market but using chemicals designed by brands who research automotive cleaning are best used, companies like Auto-Glym, Bilt-Hamber and Garage Therapy are all excellent brands to check out. A good snow foam gun is also, in my opinion, completely necessary to get the best results, keep an eye out for my snow foam gun test comparing 10 lances coming soon!
If you switched from the full control gun to the short fixed gun you could keep the original Lance in the holder and adjust the power that way or simply change to a different nozzle which changes the fan degree thus either giving you a direct pressure or less pressure with a wider nozzle.
Class video m8. I have the short trigger for my k2 and wanna upgrade to a 4 or 5 but do the parts fit? Are the connectors the same?
Thanks Billy!, yes you can still use your short trigger with the K4 or 5, and upgrading the machine you’ll notice an amazing increase in the pressure too!! 😃
@@GMDetails sold 😂 thanks for quick reply mate 😀
You’re very welcome mate , have a look at this video by @sparkleanautos where he compares the two machines th-cam.com/video/VUQ7tscE0N4/w-d-xo.html
I have a k7 full control and this gun only works in low power mode
It should work in any power mode but you’ll lose the ability to change power modes with the K7 , unless you keep the original Karcher gun nearby the machine as it’s Bluetooth controlled is it not?
@@GMDetails yes, but if you select power level 3 it only works with the karcher gun, with the 1/4 gun as you show it only works at the lowest power level on the other levels the machine works, but not continuously.
@@jorge_m_reino well thanks for letting me know, I was not aware of that at all! 🙌🏻
What brand is the trigger gun and extension shown, and where can I buy it? I cannot find it online.
Ah the one shown is a generic one from a detailing supplier with an additional swivel attachment, I’ve since upgraded to the MTM HYDRO SGS 35 which has a completely stainless steel inner structure and should last longer than generic ones , the MTM does come in a lot more expensive but the difference is noticeable in use , MTM have several guns to match different budgets and you’ll find most of what you’re looking for on In2detailing.co.uk
The extension is just from Amazon
Karcher machines used to be good quality however they're absolute garbage now. My karcher K4 full control only 4 months old broke at the plastic elbow as seen at 4:58 in the video. Also the hose is such bad quality and isn't good for any time of year.
To get a new hose from direct hoses you're looking at roughly £50. The cost of the new elbow was around £20 for me and the replacement item was metal (seriously Karcher, did you really save that much money by making them plastic?) add a short trigger lance which I paid around £40 for and you're looking at over £100 extra on top of whatever you bought the K4 for.
With Karcher making most of the internal parts plastic rather than metal I suggest people buy elsewhere. They may have saved money on production costs, but for me I will NEVER buy another Karcher pressure washer, ever again. I'm sure many others will agree with me too! For those few ££ saved you will have lost more money in the lost reputation. For me, when I buy another one ill be looking at AVA of Norway (new company to the UK), or Kranzle. I know that AVA use all metal components in their pumps etc
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. As the title shows I’ve had loyal service from this machine for over 5 years with NO issues whatsoever from internal parts, clips or connections.
The direct hoses 15m hose was only £25 but if you want a gun as well the whole hose and gun comes in around £70 all in but it’s an upgrade , not a necessity, the hose that comes with it is manageable but def the flex hose from DH is far superior
You’ve got to remember these are domestic machines , mass produced and plastic is the cheapest material, do you know what some of the new electric Audi’s suspension components are made of now?, yeah that’s right , plastic!!
Love it or hate it (clearly you’ve had a bad experience) but I love Karcher machines and now enjoying the K5 compact , brilliant machines in my experience.
5 years use from a machine costing sub £200 is a no brainier, I hate the way Nilfisk machines sound & I don’t like the quality of the accessories , that would irritate me so for me, I’ll never buy one
Hi wat model of k series is your machine
In this video it’s the K4 Full Control , I think it’s called the power control now 🤔
Thanks
No problem
Best upgrade you can make is to dump the yellow peril all together! Make the switch to an AVA pressure washer , better by far and will outlast the yellow junk !,
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The problem with using a softer hose, is that it's prone to kinks. I think Karcher got the original hose correct. I used one this morning, a K4 Full Control and I never had any problem with it. I have a long, soft hose to fill my water containers for my horses and that is forever getting kinks in it.
Is that the yellow garden hose?, yeah I agree if it’s too soft it can very easily kink , in sumner the standard Karcher hose coming from the machine to the lance becomes soft and can kink also, best thing tho is def a reinforced rubber hose for better flow and will last longer
Im using K7 i dont how come when im connecting pressure tips on short gun machine is jerking like pressure is cutting off in 3s then restart but while im same gun with foam lance or underbody lance its working perfectly I changed the hose but still same issue
Ah it sounds as though your pressure tips are too small an aperture for the K7
I’d suggest an 040 size like these www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ45Y6C8/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1YJNVTSQ069G7ZSQJT1R?linkCode=ml2&tag=gmdetails-21
I’ve just gone and tried it with the K7 with a smaller oriface and it pulses so it’s def the nozzles that are not right on your gun
Thought I was clever buying a 15 mtr braided hose replacement from hose direct but no. First thing it won’t fit onto my k4 full control and the dam thing twists and coils like a you know what. Also no one from hose direct answears the phone is there such a thing as a rubber only hose that will do as it’s told . any ideas welcome
Ah 🤦🏻♂️ I bought the ‘flexi-hose’ which is the kink free all rubber hose, a whole lot better than the Karcher plastic one , still twists a little but nowhere near as bad as the plastic Karcher one
Is there a Karcher Quick Release Adaptor that can connect a regular hose to a snow cannon? I just bought a snow cannon and I'm trying not to buy a pressure washer as the pressure where I live is particularly high.
Nope I’ve never seen one going from a garden hose connect straight to a snowfoam lance sorry 🤔
Hi Grahame, great informative video. Will this hose (in your video) be OK with a K2 or do you recommend getting the K4? First time buying a pressure washer to clean new car etc, nothing major. Many thanks 👍
Hi!, It ‘can’ fit the newer K2 -as long as it has the quick connect hose on it however not all Karcher guns are able to take the quick connect hose strangely , if your gun has the ‘C’ clip gun then if you’re upgrading your hose you’ll need a new gun also, no problems if you go for the K4 though, the gun is perfectly fine with the quick connect hose. The K4 would be my recommended starter machine for cleaning cars, patio etc, hope that helps 👍
Many thanks 👍
LIKED & SUBSCRIBED - Enjoyed with interest given I am looking to purchase a short trigger gun to compliment my Karcher K5 Compact machine that as quick release and a 8m hose ideal for car cleaning is this machine without having to move it while spraying. I will have a look at the links you put up but thanks for a great video.
Hi David , thank you very much that’s very kind of you, welcome along!!
I have recently upgraded my gun to the MTM SGS35 stainless steel one with soft trigger and have noticed a massive difference in hand fatigue using it , so much easier to use and with it being stainless steel the internals are safe from corrosion too.
Just another consideration for you I’ve put the link in the description for you to look at. 👍
@@GMDetails Thank you for the link, I have ordered the MTMSGS35 liked you advised, it is being delivered Monday along with a compatible angled lance/wand. Happy New Year and thanks again
@@davidgreen3350 let me know how you find it David, Happy New Year to your mate 🥳
Isn't the water pressure weaker than the existing high-pressure gun?
When I used it, I felt weak.
The pressure is stronger in the gun than the original Karcher twist lance as the nozzles close down the spray angle and increase the pressure of the water , which nozzles are you using with the gun?
@GMDetails I'm using a k4 compact, and Short Guns Purchased From Amazon
The nozzle used a 25 degree nozzle from the video.
I asked karcher and he answered that using a short gun lowers the pressure.
But you said no, so I think there's something wrong with my short gun or nozzle.
Thank you for your answer
@@Gajae99 how long a hose are you using ?
@GMDetails
If you're talking about a high-pressure hose 15m (49ft)
@@Gajae99 thank you , nothing seems out of the ordinary with your set up, one last check does the gun seem to vibrate a little when you use it ?, sort of sounds like a whirring sound?
I have the foam lance from autobrite direct, Will the compact gun fit it?
Which connector is on the Autobrite Direct lance?, Karcher ?
where can the lightweight lance be purchased from
I’ve put the links in the description Stewart , comes in 2 parts but both are available from Amazon
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching 👍
Looking at the links in your description, would you recommend the hose from amazon? I'd rather order through that platform but if its not good I won't go ahead. Thanks
I’d recommend the flex hose from direct hoses over the Amazon one if I was to choose the perfect hose , link is just a little further down from the Amazon link
Hiya I want to buy the stubby gun in this video but I don’t know what fitting I need. I have a stiga 345r pressure washer. Could you tell me what fitting I need?
Hi Conan, I’m afraid not mate, try contacting GLEEM Detailing here www.gleem-detailing.co.uk hopefully they’ll be able to help you further 🤞
I have K4 with a hose reel. Will the inter flex still work with this?
Hi, that’s a very good question and after spending all morning trying to find out I can’t find a single piece of info regarding the built in hose reel, I know it has the quick connect on the gun end but does it have the same connection on the other end where it attaches to the reel?
thanks to your video direct hoses has another sale the bloody hose it comes with is a joke good video m8.
Thanks mate!!, I really wish I was on commission 🤣 but honestly it really makes the pressure washer become a whole different animal now, hope you enjoy the process a lot more now 👍
Will that hose and gun work on a K2 compact model as well?
Guess I need the c clip style. Noticed that model shows the gun i have
The K2 should have the same depending on the age of it , to separate the hose from the handle make sure the machine is off and not connected to water pull trigger and press the yellow button under the trigger and it should separate , then as long as you buy a gun with Karcher fit then it’ll fit that type , as long as you have that detachable hose clip
@@GMDetails my K2 has a c-clip system. Some models have the quick please system
@@RomboutVersluijs yes Karcher C clip is what I had on this K4, so you will be able to upgrade your hose & gun without any difficulty 👍
@@GMDetails ow then I must haven't seen it correct. It thought I saw a quick release button
Hi Graeme. Q for u.
The work zone (aldi) presure washer. Do u know what type the hose fittings are ?
Hi Gerald , I’m pretty sure the Workzone is the new Lavor fitting but check with Direct Hoses if you’re thinking of buying a new hose and they’ll hopefully confirm for you to be sure 👍