⬇️🔶 LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️⬇️ 🇺🇸 For people in USA: Ryobi 1800 PSI: amzn.to/3CtvckC Craftsman 1700 PSI: amzn.to/3ye7AOo Active (original version): bit.ly/3qGaVma Active 2.0 (new version): bit.ly/3PkNVCN Greenworks 2300 PSI: amzn.to/3EjGn0D AR Blue Clean AR630-TSS: bit.ly/3B0pmG6 AR Blue Clean AR63-TSS HOT (hot water version): bit.ly/3qqUUTR Kranzle 1122TST (Amazon): amzn.to/3e7S1kD Kranzle 1122TST (Obsessed Garage): bit.ly/3C1bOtU Karcher K1700 (good budget option): amzn.to/3EPDOUi Pressure washer upgrades: Accessories upgrades for your pressure washer: bit.ly/3T5p8Vj Uberflex 50’ hose: amzn.to/3M3Q2ds Nozzles with different orifice sizes: amzn.to/3UY9s7L Nozzles: bit.ly/3fKB7sU Entry level stubby pressure washer gun: amzn.to/3M8z11R MTM stubby gun (mid tier): bit.ly/3Eehlwo OG Spec Mosmatic stubby gun (high end): bit.ly/3C4ROGY 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: Ryobi 1900 PSI: amzn.to/3NTVNNz Active (original version): amzn.to/3e4bt1z Active 2.0 (new version): bit.ly/46rAMkD Greenworks 2300 PSI: amzn.to/3SSWwOB AR Blue Clean AR630-TSS: bit.ly/44klJak Kranzle 1122TST: bit.ly/3MgYINZ Karcher K1700 (good budget option): amzn.to/3ez1EsR Pressure washer upgrades: Accessories upgrades for your pressure washer: bit.ly/3T5p8Vj Uberflex 50’ hose: amzn.to/3rrkQLS Nozzles: bit.ly/3fKB7sU Stubby pressure washer gun: amzn.to/3SBXXRJ 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: Amazon: amzn.to/3yiX60u In2Detailing: bit.ly/3yhUDDa 🇫🇷 For people in France: JL-PERF: bit.ly/3BQgt3q Amazon: amzn.to/3RFBG48
Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well th-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Pan, thanks for introducing Josh to your subscribers. You and Josh are the guys I watch all the time. Both of you are straight shooters who I trust for detailing information.
@@PanTheOrganizer I’m just starting a mobile detailing business I only had enough money in the budget for the ryobi pressure wash but I have the quick connects the the uberflex hose and a mjjc pro v2 foam cannon do u think I’ll be fine for now
My two favorite detailers!!!! Been watching you both for a long time!! Love Josh's videos he gives a lot of great info!! Thanks both of you!! Stay safe and well!!!
I love it when my favorite TH-camrs collab. Excited to see Josh gain some new followers. His content is some of the best when it comes to product testing. I have a sunjoe unit that I've been using in my business for 2 years now and haven't had any issues. *knocks on wood
Thanks! It was a fun collab for sure. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 820,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Absolutely love the Collab, Josh is very knowledgeable and incredibly down to earth. You can grab the Active VE 52 for $224 and that's hard to beat. I've been using it with the mtm hose reel and mtm swiveling gun and wand and the experience is so much better than the included hose. Also upgraded to a 4.0 nozzle from mtm for a little more gpm.
Thanks for watching! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 825,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizerI guess you could say I was a weekend warrior and cleaning my vehicle as a hobby of mine, and then slowly people are like wow. Can you detail my vehicle? I started off by watching TH-cam videos and your channel is one of the ones that they recommend. And I've been watching a combination of forensic detailing, Scott, ammo, Josh and a few others and it's been great for product reviews, comparisons, techniques and tricks and tips
Pan, been going down this rabbithole of choosing my first pressure washer and am going back and forth with either the Active 2.0 or Ryobi 1800 "Josh" Setup. I do not want to spend a lot of $ but with getting active 2.0, quick connects, and swivel stubby gun already is looking at ~$500 USD without even adding to a new hose, foam cannon, etc. But with a Ryobi 1800, I could fit new hose, gun, foam cannon, products, etc. Not sure what to really do, what would you recommend?
Yep...I'm in the same "stuck" spot for the same 2 systems...I need to get on it..make a decision. I"m not a detailer, just someone who wants a machine that can do a big truck as well as a 30ft RV (have to be careful with too much pressure on the striping). Hope they give us an answer.
Never would I have thought I see Josh on your video Pan. He was my first detailing TH-camr I watched and still is along side from you. This is such a great collaboration. It’s kinda like a dream come true. Thanks Pan and Josh.
Where does the Karcher k1700 you recommended previously fit in? Worth it or should I go for one of these instead? I like wheels for convenience moving around
The best pressure washer is the one that fits your budget and you make it work the way you want it to. Nice collab as well two of my favorite TH-cam detailers!
The craftsman is so bad. mine broke within 3 uses the motor auto shut off stop working and it doesn't build pressure anymore. I assuming the pump impeller internally died I never turned on the unit without water connected im confused why it broke.
I bought a Westinghouse pressure washer that claims to be 2100 psi and 1.76 gpm. It’s about the same size as the ryobi or craftsman so I’m doubting it reaches those numbers. Is that too powerful to wash my car? I tested it on a steel wheel and I had to get within 6 inches with a 15 degree nozzle to clean some dried brake dust and pollen.
I have had my Kranzle for years now, and never had a single issue. None of the people I know with a Kranzle unit have had issues. These things are built like tanks. But like anything in life, it's not impossible to have a unit go faulty. Even Toyotas have recalls and lemon cars.
I have the Kranzle and absolutely love it. The built quality is outstanding, I bought mine about 4 years ago for around $800. Now they are almost double the price. It’s so depressing how this pandemic screwed up everything now.
Yeah the pandemic and current state of the world and supply chain issues really made everything more expensive for sure. And wait times on pretty much all goods has increased.
@@PanTheOrganizer That is very true on everything these days. No matter what it is wait times are absolutely insane now. I don’t see it getting better anytime soon.
The gist of the video was: get as close as possible to 1000psi, then as much GPM as you can afford. Larger orifice gives higher flow but lower pressure. Why no more than 1000psi, damage car I assume? What kind of damage? Higher GPM I assume just lets you work faster.
I have the "Josh setup" and I absolutely love it! This man has literally never steered me wrong! If Josh says to jump off a bridge, you better do it because you'll be glad you did!
Very smart guys demonstrating and talking about these machines... Admittedly & unfortunately too smart for me to follow.. I could never understand all the different recommended modifications and parts to swap out to improve the machine's performance.. I think I'd just lose money I couldn't afford to.. Wish there was an electric Pressure Washer that could be purchased, that comes with what's necessary to just Foam my car, and rinse it off right out of the Box --- without having to try to find & purchase alternative hoses, Foam Cannon, adapters, disconnects, orifices etc.. JUst a simple setup that's easy to understand and ready to use... I do enjoy these Vids though and learned alot from these 2 gentlemen.
It also comes on special at $229 at Canadian Tire quite often! I also followed Josh’s recommendations and I get awesome foam with my Griot Garage which Pan tested a little while back!! Great colab!!
I gave up on Simoniz after I had to exchange the unit 3 times due to cracked motor housing right out of the box. Can't remember what model it was but had an integrated hose reel. Never again....
Great collab Pan. I enjoy Josh’s content. I recently bought the new Chemical Guys ProFlow. Josh had mixed reviews on it and ultimately suggested it isn’t worth the money. I have to say though that it has worked really well for me and being my first pressure washer I had some added confidence knowing that it was absolutely car safe. I suppose we’ll see how long it lasts. As with everything, I have slowly moved off of Chemical Guys as products have run out and I’ve seen your videos on the subject matter.
@@SlabbyMess yes. I wash 2 cars each weekend and it's still holding up nicely. The dreaded "plastic" filter that seems ripe to break hasn't broken. Honestly I have no complaints. I did upgrade the hose and wand though.
I started on my detailing journey recently and this is the video that got it all started. I used to watch pan for fun long time ago but stumbled upon this video and thought how much i enjoyed it. Thank you Pan and Josh.
Thanks for the feedback. How did you discover my channel back in the day? If I haven't done so already, let me officially welcome you to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 860,000 subscribers and we have almost 110 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer Back in the day, I loved cars and also wanted to detail cause had known someone who detailed so I had to search up some videos and found you. It was fun to watch and I enjoyed absorbing knowledge but back then I couldn't afford to start the business at all haha. Now I am a bit older and can actually start, I fully committed, will forsure update you on how it goes.
Me before buying my brand new car recently: I just need it to take me from point A to B. Dont care about the paint really. Me now: Ok, so I need to buy wash mitts, high quality mf towels, pressure washer, leaf blower, etc. I will also be scheduled for ceramic coating soon. For someone so OC about cleanliness, detailing is super fun. Glad I found this commmunity and this channel has been very informative!
Heheh I love your comment Chito! It’s cool that I was able to inspire you by sharing my knowledge and passion. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 825,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizerI recently got my first brand new car and it was so shiny I wanted to keep it that way. So when I first drove it, I saw some dust at one spot and I thought wiping it dry with a microfiber towel will do, but boy was I so wrong. It lightly scratched the paint! That got me triggered so I researched how to properly clean it then came across your video on how to wash a car then it’s a rabbit hole from there. I love cars but dont know anything engine-related. So knowing that there’s also a side to it that focuses on taking care of the appearance and cleanliness of the car got me excited!
Your channel and Josh's are my go to spots for most everything that I'm looking for. Both great channels and both a wealth of knowledge to help boost my DIY needs. Thanks to the both of you for what you provide.
Note: Before you buy an electric pressure washer check the amount of start up current and running current. If it is border line 15 amps you may need a 115 volt 20 amp plug. I did not have that type of plug. I t was less expensive to get a good gas pressure washer than hire an electrician to install one.
Cool. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Hi Pan! I was cruising TH-cam and found someone I didn’t have to speed up 2x. I slowed it down to 1x and then found you having an in depth conversation about shampoo. It was something I never thought about. This lead to a deep dive into your videos, and others. I tried out some products and found this really relaxing. Now I enjoy maintaining my vehicles. I’m a weekend warrior, definitely not a professional, but I can see how people can just fall in love with their work. Anyways, thank you for your insight and spreading the word into this delightful world of detailing.
The Active 2.0 seems to be affordable and efficient for the enthusiast/professional Detailer . Upgrades may be needed for better performance, gun, hose, quick disconnects, and maybe a 3.5 or 4.0 orifice.
Yeah the new Active 2.0 is probably the best in its price point. I had a chance to test it before it's official release to the public, and I was super impressed. And you can deck it out with all the cool accessories here: bit.ly/3S3jrWS
Hey Pan!!!! First of all, you rock mate!!! Let me ask you: should I run the pressure washer a wee bit, not connected to the water tap, in order to remove the water inside!???? 😬
It depends on which pressure washer you have. You need to follow the instructions of the exact unit you are using. For example, with my high end Kranzle, it's recommended to shut the water off, then run the pump for 20 seconds with no water, to evacuate all remaining water from the system. But that doesn't apply to all pressure washers. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 985,000 subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
and BTW, a technician also told me to spray some Wd40 while running it without water!!!! I reckon it makes sense!!! It lubricate the valves... Would you agree?
Cool! Thanks! In that case, let me officially welcome you to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 147 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
First off, thank you for the videos Pan! 🙏🏽 I have a Karcher K3 Follow Me that I’ve been using for 7 years now. Works flawless, but I’m going to donate it to a family member. Im sure I went over 100 hours of use. But I’m torn between the active VE52 or Greenworks. I use it for everything around the house and car detailing. Not sure what I want 😭
Thank you for this. Would you be able to recommend a cordless portable pressure washer for those of us who don't have access to running water or electrical current? Such as people who live in apartment complexes. Was looking at the Sun Joe ion + but I'm seeing mixed reviews.
Unfortunately, I haven't come across powerful cordless units yet, the technology isn't quite there yet. But if I rely on viewer feedback, this is the one to get if you have no other choice: amzn.to/3g8v8hy And for a smaller budget, this one: amzn.to/3EKDAxC
Hey Pan! that was awesome, having my 2 favourite detailers join forces!! Pan, I am really struggling to decide mostly on the GW 2300 or the GW 2700…it’s mostly for washing my cars..one thing I’m worried about is the 14 amp because I have the standard 15 amp GFI to plug into..not really wanting to switch to a 20 amp right way. My Sunjoe 3000 just died last weekend, and that was a 14.5 amp I believe. The con on the 2300 for me is the delay that spits out a lot of soap out of the foam cannon before the pressure starts, lotsa waste. My biggest con on the 2700 is the continuous motor. So my 2 questions are should I get the 2300 or the 2700 and can I run it on a 15 amp. Thank you again for posting another Pantastic video!!
Hi Pan! Huge fan of your work. I’ve been getting into detailing aaaandd my uncle just took back his pressure washer so im looking into getting one for myself. I’m looking at the active 2.0. I remember seeing a link for a whole kit for the 2.0 or i might be mistaken. Do you have any links for active 2.0 bundles. Or a link for discounted ones. Appreciate you!
Hi Angelo! Yes I have three links for three different kits for the Active 2.0 Active 2.0 (full kit Obsessed Garage): bit.ly/3PkNVCN Active 2.0 (full kit from Amazon): amzn.to/3XRDtb2 Active 2.0 (full kit on Amazon with foam cannon and short gun): amzn.to/3qZsKj9 And you can watch my full review of it here: th-cam.com/video/u1I-iZaja1w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sj5evCmKkPh19lvM
In the UK one of the major pressure washer manufacturer is Karcher and I have the K7 model. Not sure of the expected lifespan and if they can be serviced. Ability to adjust pressure easierly using the Bluetooth trigger
Before my higher end Kranzle unit, I had a Karcher K5 pressure washer for over a decade and it was very good, still running like new. Only issue is it had proprietary Karcher fittings, so you needed bayonet adapters to attach things like a foam cannon, and the K series usually aren't serviceable. They're meant for light duty home use, not for heavy duty commercial use, hence the lower price. We don't have the K7 in North America, but it's their highest end in Europe. Seems like a very good unit Simon.
Love my Greenworks 2000 psi at 1.2. Use the Uberflex 50 ft. hose. Now I’m not a pro detailer but I use on our vehicles at the house and other family members. But it’s not all about the pressure washer but the products you use as well. Washer and products go hand in hand. And lastly, is the time you take to wash the vehicle. If you think you can wash, dry and detail in half an hour, you probably won’t get great results.
Bonsoir. J'ai fait l'acquisition de la laveuse à pression Kranzle K1122TST, suite à vos commentaires ainsi que ceux de Matt d'Obsessed Garage. Vraiment satisfait. Carzilla font un bien meilleur prix (et en dollars cdn) qu'Obsessed Garage et ils sont vraiment à l'écoute de leur client. Félicitation pour votre chaine TH-cam.
Merci Jean. Tu as acheté la Ferrari des nettoyeurs haute pression. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 870,000 subscribers and we have over 110 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I use a small electric ryobi 1800, I changed the hose and gun and has worked for me just fine. Not too much pressure and does a great job for me. Will not hurt paint or clear coat. Hope this helps
Josh couldn't include all the pressure washers in one video, but yes for entry level, Karcher is one of my favourite brands. Before my Kranzle unit, I had a Karcher for over 10 years and it still ran like day 1. Here would be my Karcher recommendation: bit.ly/32aiQ1j
I appreciate the numbers behind the performance of these pressure washers. Personally I use a gas powered Honda 5 hp Troy Bilt pressure washer that is over fifteen years old. It is rated at 2,400 psi and 2.6 gpm. I use a 40 degree tip with a 4.0 orifice for car detailing.
Not sure how you do it but your videos just keep getting more informative, exactly what I need to know because I'm thinking about switching pressure water shortly. Tks pan..👍🇨🇦
Stay away from Greenworks products. I gave them a shot and they resent my 6 different pressure washers with air inlet issues. I finally just asked them to return my money
for fellow canadian, especially Quebec The Simoniz Platinum 1800 is essentially the exact same unit as the VE52 with minor differences due to the country standards The inside components, and performance are the same so you are still getting the same quality as the Active VE52 but in the name of Simoniz Platinum 1800
All pressure washers have usage ratings. It doesn’t necessarily mean they stop working after that. See it like a 60,000 miles warranty on a car’s engine. That doesn’t mean the engine stops working after that.
Thanks Pan and Thanks Josh. I picked up the Ryobi 1800 because I only have a 15 amp breaker and wiring. The Active will trigger my breaker so I didn’t bother. I did do all the recommended upgrades Josh suggested and I’m very happy so far. Thanks again
I watch both your channel and Josh's all the time. I have picked up tons of tips and tricks from you both. I ended up going with the AR Blue 630TTS and love it. Very quiet and built like a tank...It is heavy but I have it on a cart so no real issues moving it around as needed. I just could not quite deal with the Kranzle price. Thank you for all the great content!
Thanks for the feedback! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 890,000 subscribers and we have over 115 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Great video! I’m interested in your thoughts on the best electric pressure washer that would be ideal for a six nozzle water broom? I agree flow would be a concern. Our condo building washes the parking garage yearly and our gas pressure unit will be sold. We want to switch to electric to avoid gas fumes and be able to wash with garage door closed. Any ideas?
For people living in colder climates, with a garage that may not be properly heated, it helps to have warm water to melt the snow and ice off the car quicker, and help dissolve the road salts quicker too.
If I could give some constructive criticism to this young man. He talks way too fast and the brand and model number of the power washers. He is talking about would be helpful if it came up on the screen. Again the make and model. Again I'm sure he's a fine young man but he needs to slow down.
I wish you would state what the maximum water temperature rating is on these washer and hose and if they have guns. I run 126° soft water from my house. It cleans fantastic with my old gas pressure washer. I'm looking for a new one because my gas washer is 14 years old. I like that the electric washers shut off when not using.
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@@PanTheOrganizer The issue isn't yourself Pan, it's the other guy. You're a joy to listen to because your videos arent filled with jumpcuts. I wonder what the point is of the automated reply.
What about the costco Greenworks 2000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer how does this compare to the Greenworks pressure washer you reviewed? Would this be good for washing my cars and occasionally the sidewalk and side of the house?
Last year I picked up my first pressure washer, the Active VE52 with the upgraded Ultimate OG package. This unit performed fantastically for the price, however with the first use it pulsated whenever I wasn't pulling the trigger so I plan on upgrading to the Active 2.0 at some point. Generally I don't have access to flowing water as well as a power source so I end up using my Worx Hydroshot at my apartment. When I finally get a dedicated garage a Kranzle will be on my wall!
You would need to get the hot water version of the AR Blue here: bit.ly/3BhVQw0 That one can handle up to 60C (140F) water as input, but that doesn't mean that it sprays hot water.
Thanks for all your great videos! I have a new Worx electric pressure washer rated at 2000 psi, and equipped with a soap resevoir. Is it possible to use this to wash my vehicles using Maguires Gold in this pressure washer, without a foam cannon?
I got a 89$ greenworks 1600psi 1.2gpm. I have n astro ai foam cannon and it works great for me now but once I can Stat my business I want to upgrade to the active 2.0
Haven't tried that. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 145 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
For those who are looking for a really inexpensive yet practical pressure washer that works great on a once-a-week at home car wash, I purchased the Chinese INGCO Pressure Washer HPWR-18008. Works great, 150 bar, 7 lits per min, 1800 Watts and has good range of accessories too. I've been using it for 6 months now with an aftermarket hose from Jetplus Interpump hose (Italian company) and it works great Price range: USD 100 approx hose 55 meters: $ 50
I got the Active ve52 last year and for around $200 it’s been awesome, haven’t had any problems. Definitely need a longer hose though cuz the 20ft it comes with is just too short. I think I’ll try the 2.0 after this one quits. Very informative, thanks Pan!
Active OG... Simoniz Platinum, usually on sale. Like it is now.. but that 2.0's got my interest, mostly due to the longevity they have added to the pumps, though half the price (and CDNTIRE points) really is a tough call.
Why did the change of hose to a longer one affect anything on the original active unit? Obsessed garage has always said that using different hoses doesn’t change anything?
Pan, thank you for the awesome video with Josh! I follow both of you guys and the content is amazing! I will be buying the active 2.0 pretty soon! I also became a huge fan of turtle wax products because of your reviews! Washing my cars has become such a great pressure and experience.
This video was the starting point for me to start planning my Karcher (2014) replacement. Decided to go with Simoniz XE32 with induction motor for $400 Cdn (less 12% earned Cdn Tire $$) this week. I'll need a 15 mm to 14 adapter for my Uberflex, but otherwise I am satisfied.
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Hi Pan! I just assembled my new Simpson Clean Machine pressure washer. It has 1700 PSI, 1.0 GPM output. It came with only 2 nozzles: Turbo and 15 degree. I want to get a 40 degree tip to have a better fan for the water when washing my car. However, I'm confused about what size tip to get. The nozzle has 154100 on it. Most of the online nozzle calculators put the nozzle size I need at 1.53. Question...Do nozzles come in that size or should I get a 2? I hope that made sense. I'm not a pro detailer, just a lady on a budget that wants to keep her ride clean, shiny and pristine. Please advise. Thanks!
Unfortunately, there isn't a simple answer to that. As each pressure washer is different, you'd have to do a lot of math and calculations to get the appropriate orifice size for your tip, to maximize water flow. The larger the orifice, the more water flow you get (GPM) but you decrease the pressure (which is fine, as we want to be between 1000 to 2000 psi to wash cars, never going above 2000 psi). If you decrease the orifice size, you increase the pressure (PSI) but get lower water flow (GPM). Higher GPM is always more desirable when washing cars. If you watch Obsessed Garage and how Matt tests different tips with different orifices to get to a number he likes, you'll see just how much work can be involved. See here: th-cam.com/video/1258SWctIKo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MCnwIQVZtjm3155_ Matt tested a Karcher K1700 which has a rating of 1700 PSI and 1.1 GPM output (very similar to your unit's specs) and he recommends using a 3.0 orifice to maximize water output (GPM). So my quick guess would be a 3.0 orifice, 40 degree tip for you. Something like this: amzn.to/3Lru5FH
Josh recommended upgrading the pressure hose to uberflex; looks like a nice upgrade. However, I noted that the Active VE52 uses M22-15 and I can't find a uberflex source for the 15. It might be useful to mention that in the videos; note the connection specifics.
On Active pressure washers, it was discovered that Uberflex and Flexzilla hoses aren't recommended, as they aren't steel braided hoses and could cause those pressure washers to surge.
The more affordable AR Blue Clean models: $150-$250, sometimes you can find units near the 100$ price point on sale. The brand, is it better quality than Ryobi, Craftsman, Green Works, etc.?
Pan can you help me out. Im some what confused, I was trying to set up a gravity set up. But I’ve noticed my 125 gal tank on a ryobi 2100 psi @2.1 gpm. On my dry run test my pressure washer couldn’t keep up as the water dropped in the tank. At first I thought the pw was going bad. So I went out and got the same spec ryobi. Worked perfectly with lower level but I’m back at square one. Another channel recommended that I get the ve52. I was thinking I would just get a harbor freight water pump but they stated that those pumps need a bypass back to the pump. Then they stated I can down size to the ryobi 1800 1.2gpm. If I want gravity feed. I did notice that the 2100 I went through almost 20 gallons on my f250. Maybe my water management is not so great right now starting out. But I don’t want to be in a position of running out of water while doing a customers car. My orifice on my tips are 1.0. I forgot to mention I would have to change all my connections and hose if I go with the VE52
I don’t operate a gravity fed setup so I can’t really help you on that topic. You’d have to reach out to mobile detailers like Top Class Detail and see what they recommend.
My only suggestion for a Kranzle upgrade, if you work on boats, make sure you upgrade to the gray hose. The black hose leaves black marks and water behind.
Greenworks GWP3000 electric. 3000psi 2GPM, 110VAC, and uses standard 1/4" connections. If you need more power, look at the 3000PSI 5GPM 220VAC North Star electric, which is absolutely amazing if you have a 220VAC NEMA connection for it in your garage. Both also come with uberflex hoses.
Pan I bought the Activ VE56 last year. I upgraded with the OG package, hose and Mosmatic and it works great. Since detailing is only a hobby for me it was a good choice, although I will rack up those 100 hrs pretty quick and probably next year need to replace it. Thanks for a great collaboration with Josh.
I bought 11 yrs ago from Northern tool a Northstar Honda 3000 psi gas pressure washer..... at the time it was $799 back then..... has a hose to inject chemicals if needed with multiple individual tips including the chemical tip and so on.... was the best investment I made back than..... everything is made of metal including the gas tank..... it literally outlasted every 1 of these because it still runs today 11 yrs later.... I tried multiple versions of pressure washers before but honda for the price is superior in every way and built to last..... same goes for generators by Honda.... as far as the accessories I am willing to see what I can adapt in my day to day flow...... but as far as pressure washers Honda is your best bet (as long as you maintain it)
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How many psi is the minimum for efficient carwash? Im from chile and there is not so many alternatives:( we have stanley, karcher (expensive on the good ones (k5+)) and bigboi out of stock, so i want to know like how many psi to do a fast and good car detailing and i will have to search a reliable brand:(
Anything between 1000 to 2000 psi is perfect for washing cars. It’s not recommended to go above 2000 psi to wash cars. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Imo the best value for us Canadians is the Simoniz Platinum rebranded ve52, got mine for 230$ on sale. I also have a Powerfist pressure washer which sells for 120$ at Princess auto as my back up, it gets about the same numbers as the Ryobi. If I were to spend 1000$+, I'd buy a 3.1gpm 1800psi unit from greencanpump. It wouldn't be mobile at all but it performs the same as a kws700 for half the price!
For value and it’s compact size, likely the Active 2.0 If you want the best, 1122 and 1322 are tops but the 1322 would be more suited for a mobile setup as it’s more compact. Same motor, different size factor.
So I have a 3000 psi pressure washer😂 which is really good but it’s way too strong from what I’ve read online is there any way to make it safe to wash cars with obviously I’m not washing them point blank but any recommendations or should I just buy something less powerful would appreciate tips or something
Yeah it’s never recommended to go past 2000 psi when washing cars. 1000 to 2000 is the sweet spot. I set my pressure washer to 1100 psi when washing cars.
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I still got the "Josh" set up. Ryobi 1600, Uberflex hose, quick connects , cheap amazon wand and his unbranded MCCJ foam cannon
Me too. Works like a charm!
I also have the 1600. And that honestly all you need. I just recommend getting a different hose. Because the Ryobi ones are way too stiff.
@@brandenlucero it’s also indestructible. My 1600 Ryobi have been abused for many years and still works!
The ry141612 model? I'm looking into getting a better pressure. I have the craftsman right now but needs are changing to upgrade
MCCJ ?
Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well th-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.
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Pan, thanks for introducing Josh to your subscribers. You and Josh are the guys I watch all the time. Both of you are straight shooters who I trust for detailing information.
Thanks Andre! I appreciate the feedback and support!
@@PanTheOrganizer I’m just starting a mobile detailing business I only had enough money in the budget for the ryobi pressure wash but I have the quick connects the the uberflex hose and a mjjc pro v2 foam cannon do u think I’ll be fine for now
@@PanTheOrganizerI’m gonna upgrade in the future
I have used my $100 Karcher for way more than 100hrs with hard water. Still going like a champ. Hope this comment doesn’t jinx it tomorrow!
@@super8mate still working well??
@@mikeworkman1759 yes but I only use it 1x/month
@mikeworkman1759 I've been using my 80 dollar Portland pressure washer from harbor freight for way over 100 hours 😂😂😂
Awesome seeing 2 guys I follow to work together to do these reviews.
I got the Active 2.0 about a month ago and love it.
I’m loving mine too! Still performing perfect in one of my detail vans. Really putting it to the test and it’s working great
Thanks Bill!
My two favorite detailers!!!! Been watching you both for a long time!! Love Josh's videos he gives a lot of great info!! Thanks both of you!! Stay safe and well!!!
Thanks so much!
Awesome! Thank you!
I agree. Pan and Josh are my two favorites as well. Really in depth reviews with useful info and lots of options.
@@jpstatum Thanks for the trust you place in my opinion!
TH-cam của John!?
You should test the AR BLUE CLEAN RCA3-PRO. It beats everything until you get into the Kränzle KWS Series type pressure washers.
I love it when my favorite TH-camrs collab. Excited to see Josh gain some new followers. His content is some of the best when it comes to product testing.
I have a sunjoe unit that I've been using in my business for 2 years now and haven't had any issues. *knocks on wood
Thanks! It was a fun collab for sure. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 820,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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Absolutely love the Collab, Josh is very knowledgeable and incredibly down to earth. You can grab the Active VE 52 for $224 and that's hard to beat. I've been using it with the mtm hose reel and mtm swiveling gun and wand and the experience is so much better than the included hose. Also upgraded to a 4.0 nozzle from mtm for a little more gpm.
Thanks for watching! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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@@PanTheOrganizerI guess you could say I was a weekend warrior and cleaning my vehicle as a hobby of mine, and then slowly people are like wow. Can you detail my vehicle? I started off by watching TH-cam videos and your channel is one of the ones that they recommend. And I've been watching a combination of forensic detailing, Scott, ammo, Josh and a few others and it's been great for product reviews, comparisons, techniques and tricks and tips
Hey man, do you need a specific hose with that setup? Or does it work w any hose?
@@kylerebman5094 you don't need a specific hose, I am just a fan of having a reel
Ryobi 1800 psi is not good first use oil leak second one it fail again maybe on not lucky but Ryobi if finish for me
Pan, been going down this rabbithole of choosing my first pressure washer and am going back and forth with either the Active 2.0 or Ryobi 1800 "Josh" Setup.
I do not want to spend a lot of $ but with getting active 2.0, quick connects, and swivel stubby gun already is looking at ~$500 USD without even adding to a new hose, foam cannon, etc.
But with a Ryobi 1800, I could fit new hose, gun, foam cannon, products, etc.
Not sure what to really do, what would you recommend?
Yep...I'm in the same "stuck" spot for the same 2 systems...I need to get on it..make a decision. I"m not a detailer, just someone who wants a machine that can do a big truck as well as a 30ft RV (have to be careful with too much pressure on the striping). Hope they give us an answer.
Great question I hope you get a reply
Never would I have thought I see Josh on your video Pan. He was my first detailing TH-camr I watched and still is along side from you. This is such a great collaboration. It’s kinda like a dream come true. Thanks Pan and Josh.
Right on! Glad you enjoyed this!
Don't get that craftsman, only 1 year warrenty, went through 3 of them in 1 year, all three broke. JUNK
Thanks Pan! Super fun doing a video with you
Same here! This was a great collab and you're a good guy Josh! We'll have to do this again in the future. :)
Where does the Karcher k1700 you recommended previously fit in? Worth it or should I go for one of these instead? I like wheels for convenience moving around
This was Josh presenting pressure washers he has on hand. The Karcher K1700 is still in my recommendations for entry level pressure washers for sure.
The best pressure washer is the one that fits your budget and you make it work the way you want it to.
Nice collab as well two of my favorite TH-cam detailers!
Absolutely! Those minor adjustments can make any pressure washer work on a budget!
Totally agree!
@@imjoshv so you’re swapping out the factory quick connect orifice to get higher GPM?
The craftsman is so bad. mine broke within 3 uses the motor auto shut off stop working and it doesn't build pressure anymore. I assuming the pump impeller internally died I never turned on the unit without water connected im confused why it broke.
I bought a Westinghouse pressure washer that claims to be 2100 psi and 1.76 gpm. It’s about the same size as the ryobi or craftsman so I’m doubting it reaches those numbers. Is that too powerful to wash my car? I tested it on a steel wheel and I had to get within 6 inches with a 15 degree nozzle to clean some dried brake dust and pollen.
Kranzle has been nothing but PROBLEMS for me and trying to get it fixed... GOOD LUCK!
I have had my Kranzle for years now, and never had a single issue. None of the people I know with a Kranzle unit have had issues. These things are built like tanks. But like anything in life, it's not impossible to have a unit go faulty. Even Toyotas have recalls and lemon cars.
I have the 'consumer' 1050tst, wich is awesome.
I have the Kranzle and absolutely love it. The built quality is outstanding, I bought mine about 4 years ago for around $800. Now they are almost double the price. It’s so depressing how this pandemic screwed up everything now.
Yeah the pandemic and current state of the world and supply chain issues really made everything more expensive for sure. And wait times on pretty much all goods has increased.
@@PanTheOrganizer That is very true on everything these days. No matter what it is wait times are absolutely insane now. I don’t see it getting better anytime soon.
Blame Biden!! We need Trump back asap
Greedflation at this stage now
@@AliJohnAfandi Oh, please stop with this trump thing.
The gist of the video was: get as close as possible to 1000psi, then as much GPM as you can afford. Larger orifice gives higher flow but lower pressure. Why no more than 1000psi, damage car I assume? What kind of damage? Higher GPM I assume just lets you work faster.
Anything 1000-2000 psi is safe for washing cars. Just don’t go over 2000 psi
I have the "Josh setup" and I absolutely love it! This man has literally never steered me wrong! If Josh says to jump off a bridge, you better do it because you'll be glad you did!
Hehehe yeah he's a great guy! I enjoyed this collab quite a bit.
Very smart guys demonstrating and talking about these machines... Admittedly & unfortunately too smart for me to follow.. I could never understand all the different recommended modifications and parts to swap out to improve the machine's performance.. I think I'd just lose money I couldn't afford to.. Wish there was an electric Pressure Washer that could be purchased, that comes with what's necessary to just Foam my car, and rinse it off right out of the Box --- without having to try to find & purchase alternative hoses, Foam Cannon, adapters, disconnects, orifices etc.. JUst a simple setup that's easy to understand and ready to use... I do enjoy these Vids though and learned alot from these 2 gentlemen.
The Active VE52 is also sold at Canadian Tire as the Simoniz Platinum 1800 for $299 retail.
this is the Simoniz 1800 i use and i really.like it
👍👍
It also comes on special at $229 at Canadian Tire quite often! I also followed Josh’s recommendations and I get awesome foam with my Griot Garage which Pan tested a little while back!! Great colab!!
Yeah Matt from Obsessed Garage confirmed that Active makes that Simoniz unit. Great unit.
I gave up on Simoniz after I had to exchange the unit 3 times due to cracked motor housing right out of the box. Can't remember what model it was but had an integrated hose reel. Never again....
Great collab Pan. I enjoy Josh’s content. I recently bought the new Chemical Guys ProFlow. Josh had mixed reviews on it and ultimately suggested it isn’t worth the money. I have to say though that it has worked really well for me and being my first pressure washer I had some added confidence knowing that it was absolutely car safe. I suppose we’ll see how long it lasts. As with everything, I have slowly moved off of Chemical Guys as products have run out and I’ve seen your videos on the subject matter.
Thanks Michael. Yeah you will find there are better brands for products out there, as you dig deeper in the rabbit hole of detailing. ;)
@@PanTheOrganizer you have a 100% record with me. Each product I have replaced has been impressive so far!
Still use it?
@@SlabbyMess yes. I wash 2 cars each weekend and it's still holding up nicely. The dreaded "plastic" filter that seems ripe to break hasn't broken. Honestly I have no complaints. I did upgrade the hose and wand though.
I’ve had my kranzle 1122 for years now and I love it. Love the fact that I can fix anything that’s goes wrong. It’s really paid for it’s self by now.
Absolutely. Thing is built like a tank. I love mine too. Best pressure washer I have ever tested.
I got a Dewalt 4400, is that bad, I use it around house little overkill for siding but have tall house , seems crazy to buy another one
I started on my detailing journey recently and this is the video that got it all started. I used to watch pan for fun long time ago but stumbled upon this video and thought how much i enjoyed it. Thank you Pan and Josh.
Thanks for the feedback. How did you discover my channel back in the day?
If I haven't done so already, let me officially welcome you to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 860,000 subscribers and we have almost 110 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer Back in the day, I loved cars and also wanted to detail cause had known someone who detailed so I had to search up some videos and found you.
It was fun to watch and I enjoyed absorbing knowledge but back then I couldn't afford to start the business at all haha.
Now I am a bit older and can actually start, I fully committed, will forsure update you on how it goes.
Me before buying my brand new car recently: I just need it to take me from point A to B. Dont care about the paint really.
Me now: Ok, so I need to buy wash mitts, high quality mf towels, pressure washer, leaf blower, etc. I will also be scheduled for ceramic coating soon.
For someone so OC about cleanliness, detailing is super fun. Glad I found this commmunity and this channel has been very informative!
Heheh I love your comment Chito! It’s cool that I was able to inspire you by sharing my knowledge and passion.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 825,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizerI recently got my first brand new car and it was so shiny I wanted to keep it that way. So when I first drove it, I saw some dust at one spot and I thought wiping it dry with a microfiber towel will do, but boy was I so wrong. It lightly scratched the paint! That got me triggered so I researched how to properly clean it then came across your video on how to wash a car then it’s a rabbit hole from there.
I love cars but dont know anything engine-related. So knowing that there’s also a side to it that focuses on taking care of the appearance and cleanliness of the car got me excited!
Thanks guys, great content. I am looking at getting an Active 2.0 very soon as it’s in the right price point for me.
Your channel and Josh's are my go to spots for most everything that I'm looking for. Both great channels and both a wealth of knowledge to help boost my DIY needs. Thanks to the both of you for what you provide.
Thanks I appreciate the positive feedback!
Note: Before you buy an electric pressure washer check the amount of start up current and running current. If it is border line 15 amps you may need a 115 volt 20 amp plug. I did not have that type of plug. I t was less expensive to get a good gas pressure washer than hire an electrician to install one.
Good point. Especially if you use a foam cannon, that increases the draw as well.
I have the same situation and opinion. I have the MJJC Foam cannon and the Active would likely not work for me
What noozle should i get for KArcher K4? Spec says its 130 bar and 420 L/Hr
Like to see the big boi pressure washr against ar blue and active
I was planning on buying a cheapo $100 unit and found an auction with a kranzle in it for $50, win win for me.
Cool. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Hi Pan! I was cruising TH-cam and found someone I didn’t have to speed up 2x. I slowed it down to 1x and then found you having an in depth conversation about shampoo. It was something I never thought about. This lead to a deep dive into your videos, and others. I tried out some products and found this really relaxing. Now I enjoy maintaining my vehicles. I’m a weekend warrior, definitely not a professional, but I can see how people can just fall in love with their work. Anyways, thank you for your insight and spreading the word into this delightful world of detailing.
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! And yeah detailing is a soothing and relaxing experience for me too. I enjoy the process.
Personally I’d take a ryobi if it messes up I can just go to a homedepot and pick another one up anytime
The Active 2.0 seems to be affordable and efficient for the enthusiast/professional Detailer . Upgrades may be needed for better performance, gun, hose, quick disconnects, and maybe a 3.5 or 4.0 orifice.
Yeah the new Active 2.0 is probably the best in its price point. I had a chance to test it before it's official release to the public, and I was super impressed. And you can deck it out with all the cool accessories here: bit.ly/3S3jrWS
Hey Pan!!!! First of all, you rock mate!!! Let me ask you: should I run the pressure washer a wee bit, not connected to the water tap, in order to remove the water inside!???? 😬
It depends on which pressure washer you have. You need to follow the instructions of the exact unit you are using. For example, with my high end Kranzle, it's recommended to shut the water off, then run the pump for 20 seconds with no water, to evacuate all remaining water from the system. But that doesn't apply to all pressure washers.
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Thanks a bunch mate!!!!! You really deserve 10m subscribers!!! ❤
and BTW, a technician also told me to spray some Wd40 while running it without water!!!! I reckon it makes sense!!! It lubricate the valves... Would you agree?
Thanks I appreciate the support!! :)
I'm not a mechanic so I can't say hehe
I have watched Pan and Josh for a long time and follow both of your videos. I enjoy watching all your content.
Cool! Thanks! In that case, let me officially welcome you to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 147 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
This is cool, I always watch both channels. Very excited about both the topic and collab!
Awesome! Thank you!
First off, thank you for the videos Pan! 🙏🏽 I have a Karcher K3 Follow Me that I’ve been using for 7 years now. Works flawless, but I’m going to donate it to a family member. Im sure I went over 100 hours of use. But I’m torn between the active VE52 or Greenworks. I use it for everything around the house and car detailing. Not sure what I want 😭
Go for the new Active 2.0 if you have the budget. You won't regret it! Link in the description.
Thank you for this. Would you be able to recommend a cordless portable pressure washer for those of us who don't have access to running water or electrical current? Such as people who live in apartment complexes. Was looking at the Sun Joe ion + but I'm seeing mixed reviews.
Unfortunately, I haven't come across powerful cordless units yet, the technology isn't quite there yet. But if I rely on viewer feedback, this is the one to get if you have no other choice: amzn.to/3g8v8hy
And for a smaller budget, this one: amzn.to/3EKDAxC
Hey Pan! that was awesome, having my 2 favourite detailers join forces!! Pan, I am really struggling to decide mostly on the GW 2300 or the GW 2700…it’s mostly for washing my cars..one thing I’m worried about is the 14 amp because I have the standard 15 amp GFI to plug into..not really wanting to switch to a 20 amp right way. My Sunjoe 3000 just died last weekend, and that was a 14.5 amp I believe. The con on the 2300 for me is the delay that spits out a lot of soap out of the foam cannon before the pressure starts, lotsa waste. My biggest con on the 2700 is the continuous motor. So my 2 questions are should I get the 2300 or the 2700 and can I run it on a 15 amp. Thank you again for posting another Pantastic video!!
That would be a better question to ask Josh on his channel. 👍🏻
Hi Pan! Huge fan of your work. I’ve been getting into detailing aaaandd my uncle just took back his pressure washer so im looking into getting one for myself. I’m looking at the active 2.0. I remember seeing a link for a whole kit for the 2.0 or i might be mistaken. Do you have any links for active 2.0 bundles. Or a link for discounted ones. Appreciate you!
Hi Angelo! Yes I have three links for three different kits for the Active 2.0
Active 2.0 (full kit Obsessed Garage): bit.ly/3PkNVCN
Active 2.0 (full kit from Amazon): amzn.to/3XRDtb2
Active 2.0 (full kit on Amazon with foam cannon and short gun): amzn.to/3qZsKj9
And you can watch my full review of it here: th-cam.com/video/u1I-iZaja1w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sj5evCmKkPh19lvM
In the UK one of the major pressure washer manufacturer is Karcher and I have the K7 model. Not sure of the expected lifespan and if they can be serviced. Ability to adjust pressure easierly using the Bluetooth trigger
Before my higher end Kranzle unit, I had a Karcher K5 pressure washer for over a decade and it was very good, still running like new. Only issue is it had proprietary Karcher fittings, so you needed bayonet adapters to attach things like a foam cannon, and the K series usually aren't serviceable. They're meant for light duty home use, not for heavy duty commercial use, hence the lower price.
We don't have the K7 in North America, but it's their highest end in Europe. Seems like a very good unit Simon.
Love my Greenworks 2000 psi at 1.2. Use the Uberflex 50 ft. hose. Now I’m not a pro detailer but I use on our vehicles at the house and other family members. But it’s not all about the pressure washer but the products you use as well. Washer and products go hand in hand. And lastly, is the time you take to wash the vehicle. If you think you can wash, dry and detail in half an hour, you probably won’t get great results.
Thanks for sharing your experience Jim!
Bonsoir. J'ai fait l'acquisition de la laveuse à pression Kranzle K1122TST, suite à vos commentaires ainsi que ceux de Matt d'Obsessed Garage. Vraiment satisfait. Carzilla font un bien meilleur prix (et en dollars cdn) qu'Obsessed Garage et ils sont vraiment à l'écoute de leur client. Félicitation pour votre chaine TH-cam.
Merci Jean. Tu as acheté la Ferrari des nettoyeurs haute pression.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 870,000 subscribers and we have over 110 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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I use a small electric ryobi 1800, I changed the hose and gun and has worked for me just fine. Not too much pressure and does a great job for me. Will not hurt paint or clear coat. Hope this helps
Thanks for sharing your experience.
What about Karcher?
Josh couldn't include all the pressure washers in one video, but yes for entry level, Karcher is one of my favourite brands. Before my Kranzle unit, I had a Karcher for over 10 years and it still ran like day 1. Here would be my Karcher recommendation: bit.ly/32aiQ1j
I appreciate the numbers behind the performance of these pressure washers. Personally I use a gas powered Honda 5 hp Troy Bilt pressure washer that is over fifteen years old. It is rated at 2,400 psi and 2.6 gpm. I use a 40 degree tip with a 4.0 orifice for car detailing.
Thanks for watching Neil!
15 years?!?! What is the longest lifespan washer from $100 to $600
I need one. Had a Dewalt but stopped working right after warranty ended
For residential, and if I bought an Active 2.0, will it matter if I upgrade to a 3/8” pressure hose instead of a 1/4”?
You probably won't notice a huge difference.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks Pan! You’re amazing and I still can’t believe you are able to keep up with all of your comments.
Have a great week kind sir!
Not sure how you do it but your videos just keep getting more informative, exactly what I need to know because I'm thinking about switching pressure water shortly. Tks pan..👍🇨🇦
I love reading feedback like this. It shows I’m producing quality content for my viewers. Much appreciated! Thanks man!
Stay away from Greenworks products. I gave them a shot and they resent my 6 different pressure washers with air inlet issues. I finally just asked them to return my money
I follow both channels already! Great to see both you guys collaborate.
Sweet!! Thanks Jeff.
for fellow canadian, especially Quebec The Simoniz Platinum 1800 is essentially the exact same unit as the VE52 with minor differences due to the country standards
The inside components, and performance are the same so you are still getting the same quality as the Active VE52 but in the name of Simoniz Platinum 1800
For the active 2.0 being rated for 200 to 250hours that means it will stop working after 😅?
All pressure washers have usage ratings. It doesn’t necessarily mean they stop working after that. See it like a 60,000 miles warranty on a car’s engine. That doesn’t mean the engine stops working after that.
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Thanks Pan and Thanks Josh. I picked up the Ryobi 1800 because I only have a 15 amp breaker and wiring. The Active will trigger my breaker so I didn’t bother. I did do all the recommended upgrades Josh suggested and I’m very happy so far. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I watch both your channel and Josh's all the time. I have picked up tons of tips and tricks from you both. I ended up going with the AR Blue 630TTS and love it. Very quiet and built like a tank...It is heavy but I have it on a cart so no real issues moving it around as needed. I just could not quite deal with the Kranzle price. Thank you for all the great content!
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debating to buy it for home and car use, does it hold up good with home use?
Great video! I’m interested in your thoughts on the best electric pressure washer that would be ideal for a six nozzle water broom?
I agree flow would be a concern.
Our condo building washes the parking garage yearly and our gas pressure unit will be sold. We want to switch to electric to avoid gas fumes and be able to wash with garage door closed. Any ideas?
What’s the advantages of using hot water compared to regular water
For people living in colder climates, with a garage that may not be properly heated, it helps to have warm water to melt the snow and ice off the car quicker, and help dissolve the road salts quicker too.
I have a electric sunjoe 3000 psi works great thx for the video Pan
That's too high for car use.
Thanks for sharing! Hopefully you can adjust the pressure to under 2000 psi to wash cars. Be safe on painted surfaces.
If I could give some constructive criticism to this young man. He talks way too fast and the brand and model number of the power washers. He is talking about would be helpful if it came up on the screen. Again the make and model. Again I'm sure he's a fine young man but he needs to slow down.
I wish you would state what the maximum water temperature rating is on these washer and hose and if they have guns. I run 126° soft water from my house. It cleans fantastic with my old gas pressure washer. I'm looking for a new one because my gas washer is 14 years old. I like that the electric washers shut off when not using.
For god sake can we stop making jump cuts so mainstream? It's so annoying to watch just rehearse your bloody information before turning the camera on.
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@@PanTheOrganizer The issue isn't yourself Pan, it's the other guy. You're a joy to listen to because your videos arent filled with jumpcuts.
I wonder what the point is of the automated reply.
What about the costco Greenworks 2000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer how does this compare to the Greenworks pressure washer you reviewed? Would this be good for washing my cars and occasionally the sidewalk and side of the house?
Josh, I bought the Greenworks 2300 psi, 2.3 gpm, from Lowes. Do you still recommend getting the 4.0 nozzles for it?
Last year I picked up my first pressure washer, the Active VE52 with the upgraded Ultimate OG package. This unit performed fantastically for the price, however with the first use it pulsated whenever I wasn't pulling the trigger so I plan on upgrading to the Active 2.0 at some point. Generally I don't have access to flowing water as well as a power source so I end up using my Worx Hydroshot at my apartment. When I finally get a dedicated garage a Kranzle will be on my wall!
Unless you are using your pressure washer on a daily basis no need to waste the money honestly. But totally up to you.
Can any off these run hot water through them ?
You would need to get the hot water version of the AR Blue here: bit.ly/3BhVQw0
That one can handle up to 60C (140F) water as input, but that doesn't mean that it sprays hot water.
I've got to recommend you callab with Oscar from Detail Groove. He's definitely affected my life with his channel.
Thanks for all your great videos!
I have a new Worx electric pressure washer rated at 2000 psi, and equipped with a soap resevoir. Is it possible to use this to wash my vehicles using Maguires Gold in this pressure washer, without a foam cannon?
I got a 89$ greenworks 1600psi 1.2gpm. I have n astro ai foam cannon and it works great for me now but once I can Stat my business I want to upgrade to the active 2.0
What do you guys think about bosch easy aquatak?
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For those who are looking for a really inexpensive yet practical pressure washer that works great on a once-a-week at home car wash, I purchased the Chinese INGCO Pressure Washer HPWR-18008.
Works great, 150 bar, 7 lits per min, 1800 Watts and has good range of accessories too.
I've been using it for 6 months now with an aftermarket hose from Jetplus Interpump hose (Italian company) and it works great
Price range: USD 100 approx
hose 55 meters: $ 50
craftsman makes a 2400 psi for $250, thoughts?
I wouldn’t recommend going above 2000 psi to wash cars. I set my pressure washer to 1000 psi.
I got the Active ve52 last year and for around $200 it’s been awesome, haven’t had any problems. Definitely need a longer hose though cuz the 20ft it comes with is just too short. I think I’ll try the 2.0 after this one quits.
Very informative, thanks Pan!
Thanks Taylor!
You’ll really enjoy the V2 the fixed the issues from V1
Active OG... Simoniz Platinum, usually on sale. Like it is now.. but that 2.0's got my interest, mostly due to the longevity they have added to the pumps, though half the price (and CDNTIRE points) really is a tough call.
That’s awesome I love Josh! I watch you and him the most!😁
Good to know!
I love the collaboration with Josh.
Thanks for the feedback David!
No, I just wanna know where yall are getting these custom Rupes
Why did the change of hose to a longer one affect anything on the original active unit? Obsessed garage has always said that using different hoses doesn’t change anything?
Pan, thank you for the awesome video with Josh! I follow both of you guys and the content is amazing! I will be buying the active 2.0 pretty soon! I also became a huge fan of turtle wax products because of your reviews! Washing my cars has become such a great pressure and experience.
Awesome! Thank you! Have a great weekend George!
This video was the starting point for me to start planning my Karcher (2014) replacement. Decided to go with Simoniz XE32 with induction motor for $400 Cdn (less 12% earned Cdn Tire $$) this week. I'll need a 15 mm to 14 adapter for my Uberflex, but otherwise I am satisfied.
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Hi Pan! I just assembled my new Simpson Clean Machine pressure washer. It has 1700 PSI, 1.0 GPM output. It came with only 2 nozzles: Turbo and 15 degree. I want to get a 40 degree tip to have a better fan for the water when washing my car. However, I'm confused about what size tip to get. The nozzle has 154100 on it. Most of the online nozzle calculators put the nozzle size I need at 1.53. Question...Do nozzles come in that size or should I get a 2? I hope that made sense. I'm not a pro detailer, just a lady on a budget that wants to keep her ride clean, shiny and pristine. Please advise. Thanks!
Unfortunately, there isn't a simple answer to that. As each pressure washer is different, you'd have to do a lot of math and calculations to get the appropriate orifice size for your tip, to maximize water flow. The larger the orifice, the more water flow you get (GPM) but you decrease the pressure (which is fine, as we want to be between 1000 to 2000 psi to wash cars, never going above 2000 psi).
If you decrease the orifice size, you increase the pressure (PSI) but get lower water flow (GPM). Higher GPM is always more desirable when washing cars.
If you watch Obsessed Garage and how Matt tests different tips with different orifices to get to a number he likes, you'll see just how much work can be involved. See here: th-cam.com/video/1258SWctIKo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MCnwIQVZtjm3155_
Matt tested a Karcher K1700 which has a rating of 1700 PSI and 1.1 GPM output (very similar to your unit's specs) and he recommends using a 3.0 orifice to maximize water output (GPM).
So my quick guess would be a 3.0 orifice, 40 degree tip for you. Something like this: amzn.to/3Lru5FH
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Josh recommended upgrading the pressure hose to uberflex; looks like a nice upgrade. However, I noted that the Active VE52 uses M22-15 and I can't find a uberflex source for the 15. It might be useful to mention that in the videos; note the connection specifics.
On Active pressure washers, it was discovered that Uberflex and Flexzilla hoses aren't recommended, as they aren't steel braided hoses and could cause those pressure washers to surge.
What about the Comet, i have the comet its great minus the mishaps from broken parts during shipping
Quick question is since when and why did we come up 1000psi and 2.0gpm?
The more affordable AR Blue Clean models: $150-$250, sometimes you can find units near the 100$ price point on sale. The brand, is it better quality than Ryobi, Craftsman, Green Works, etc.?
Thanks for sharing Tyler.
Pan can you help me out. Im some what confused, I was trying to set up a gravity set up. But I’ve noticed my 125 gal tank on a ryobi 2100 psi @2.1 gpm. On my dry run test my pressure washer couldn’t keep up as the water dropped in the tank. At first I thought the pw was going bad. So I went out and got the same spec ryobi. Worked perfectly with lower level but I’m back at square one. Another channel recommended that I get the ve52. I was thinking I would just get a harbor freight water pump but they stated that those pumps need a bypass back to the pump. Then they stated I can down size to the ryobi 1800 1.2gpm. If I want gravity feed. I did notice that the 2100 I went through almost 20 gallons on my f250. Maybe my water management is not so great right now starting out. But I don’t want to be in a position of running out of water while doing a customers car. My orifice on my tips are 1.0.
I forgot to mention I would have to change all my connections and hose if I go with the VE52
I don’t operate a gravity fed setup so I can’t really help you on that topic. You’d have to reach out to mobile detailers like Top Class Detail and see what they recommend.
My only suggestion for a Kranzle upgrade, if you work on boats, make sure you upgrade to the gray hose. The black hose leaves black marks and water behind.
Greenworks GWP3000 electric. 3000psi 2GPM, 110VAC, and uses standard 1/4" connections. If you need more power, look at the 3000PSI 5GPM 220VAC North Star electric, which is absolutely amazing if you have a 220VAC NEMA connection for it in your garage. Both also come with uberflex hoses.
Pan I bought the Activ VE56 last year. I upgraded with the OG package, hose and Mosmatic and it works great. Since detailing is only a hobby for me it was a good choice, although I will rack up those 100 hrs pretty quick and probably next year need to replace it. Thanks for a great collaboration with Josh.
Thanks! Good pick with the Active.
I bought 11 yrs ago from Northern tool a Northstar Honda 3000 psi gas pressure washer..... at the time it was $799 back then..... has a hose to inject chemicals if needed with multiple individual tips including the chemical tip and so on.... was the best investment I made back than..... everything is made of metal including the gas tank..... it literally outlasted every 1 of these because it still runs today 11 yrs later.... I tried multiple versions of pressure washers before but honda for the price is superior in every way and built to last..... same goes for generators by Honda.... as far as the accessories I am willing to see what I can adapt in my day to day flow...... but as far as pressure washers Honda is your best bet (as long as you maintain it)
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Great video. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Thanks! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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How many psi is the minimum for efficient carwash? Im from chile and there is not so many alternatives:( we have stanley, karcher (expensive on the good ones (k5+)) and bigboi out of stock, so i want to know like how many psi to do a fast and good car detailing and i will have to search a reliable brand:(
Anything between 1000 to 2000 psi is perfect for washing cars. It’s not recommended to go above 2000 psi to wash cars.
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Imo the best value for us Canadians is the Simoniz Platinum rebranded ve52, got mine for 230$ on sale. I also have a Powerfist pressure washer which sells for 120$ at Princess auto as my back up, it gets about the same numbers as the Ryobi. If I were to spend 1000$+, I'd buy a 3.1gpm 1800psi unit from greencanpump. It wouldn't be mobile at all but it performs the same as a kws700 for half the price!
Interesting!
What do you think about this one Husqvarna 2000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer it's on sale at Costco for $99.97? Any good?
I never tried it.
Hi there @PanTheOrganizer ! What’s your opinion on the DeWalt 2100 PSI 1.2GPM electric pressure washer “DWPW2100”
I have no opinion. I haven't tested it.
Just wanted to ask between the K1122TST and K1322TS and Active 2.0 which would you suggest would be best for mobile detailing?
For value and it’s compact size, likely the Active 2.0
If you want the best, 1122 and 1322 are tops but the 1322 would be more suited for a mobile setup as it’s more compact. Same motor, different size factor.
So I have a 3000 psi pressure washer😂 which is really good but it’s way too strong from what I’ve read online is there any way to make it safe to wash cars with obviously I’m not washing them point blank but any recommendations or should I just buy something less powerful would appreciate tips or something
Yeah it’s never recommended to go past 2000 psi when washing cars. 1000 to 2000 is the sweet spot.
I set my pressure washer to 1100 psi when washing cars.