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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2020
- Having failed to repair my Karcher Dirt Blaster Lance two weeks ago, see;
• Karcher - Dirt Blaster... ,
I admitted defeat, and had a look for a replacement.
An original Karcher Dirt Blaster Lance (£44.99) was too rich for my blood. There were quite a few Dirt Blaster copies, with a converter to integrate with the Karcher connection system (£9 to £15, including delivery), but, these were mostly from China, and would take around 1 month to arrive in the UK.
I did, however, eventually found one of the Chinese Dirt Blaster copies, available in the UK, for only £8.89, so I snapped it up; and three days later it arrived for me to test.
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Ian :-)
Here is the way that helped me. The nozzle jammed and gave a straight stream, the pressure was ok. What I did: "I found a way to start the nozzle without disassembling it. Just squirt the lithium grease in the spray inside the nozzle from the outlet side. Lubricating even a wet nozzle makes it run like new. 20 minutes. Then you have to repeat it and the working time is longer. Fairy tale. I recommend it. I used CX80 Lithium lubricant. " My nozzle got a second life, after a few cycles with grease, I washed 350 square meters of the driveway. RECOMMEND
That sounds like an excellent solution. Thanks! I will have to give it a try. Stay safe! Ian :-)
I admire your perseverance with this project
Thanks Liam! Whilst in lockdown, it is amazing how interesting such a task has become; at any other time, I would have just binned the old lance, and bought a new Karcher one. Hope you, Ally & Seamus are staying safe? Ian :-)
Nothing like having a boulder at hand, to test your favorite Karcher. LOL 😂
Nice video, well done!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the view & comment! I had a number of large blocks of stone to choose from; but, this one was closest. Stay safe! Ian :-)
Nice video. The saddest part is the part where your's failed. I watched the last video. After all that work . . . . God bless.
Thanks Mr Kent! Yes, I was so pleased when I managed to get the original Dirt Blaster to spin again (even if it was quite wobbly), but, when it ceased to do so, I thought I would give a cheap alternative a try. Not sure how long the copy Dirt Blaster will last, but, I guess that can be the subject of another video. Ian :-)
I love it when a cheap replacement works. The cost of an original is typical of named brands as we know in our RC flying hobby.
Something different during lockdown. :-)
Thanks Mike! I was reasonably pleased, although the copy didn't produce as much pressure as the original Karcher one ( when it used to work). Watch this space, for my next "something different" video. Ian :-)
Hello my friend! I am very impressed with this machine! I really want it! This video was very meaningful to me! Thank you!
Thanks friend. How are you doing, during the Covid-19 crisis? Stay safe! Ian :-)
... well done sir ...
Thanks Steve! The copy isn't quite as good as an original Karcher Dirt Blaster, BUT, it is a lot cheaper. Ian :-)
great video keep up the amazing content 😷👍👍😊👏🇮🇹
Thanks for the comment! Will do! Ian :-)
The repair failed because you didn't use stainless steel washers, you used pieces of plastic card... That said, if the cheap copy lasts then that's a good buy so well done and thanks for the video 🙂
Thanks Colin! That is what I now also believe to have been my problem; several others have pointed out my mistake. The cheap copy, whilst not as good, is still going strong. Ian :-)
A true Yorkshire man Ian, as tight as a ducks.... :-)
Thanks Roy! I guess I am, as even spending £8.89 hurt! Ian :-)
Lovely. I always thought that Karcher's DB is having poor lifespan performance. Mine couldn't last a year. Was thinking of getting a copy set instead. Thanks!
Thanks for your comments! I haven't really used my copy DB lance very much, as yet; but, if it doesn't last a year, then at least it was a lot cheaper than a real one.
Very interested!!!!!
Thanks Anna! We aim to amuse? Ian :-)
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I agree with you 😊🥀
Have a good time 👍🌺
Never underestimate a copy in this day of age. We're no longer in the bad quality era.. everything has a copy
Well said John! The copy certainly works better than my repair [ see th-cam.com/video/_Ooe2oRRBMk/w-d-xo.html ]. Stay safe! Ian :-)
There's a much easier way to fix it. Take the dirt blaster off, drain any water out and dribble some ordinary oil down the outlet hole. That's it, no dismantling needed.
geday ian well presented its a cheap alternative but im sure you’ll agree not the same quality or performance as genuine parts but for the price it will do i would probably do the same take care cheers mate 👍
Thanks Frank! Yes, the quality is nowhere near the Karcher one, but, this is the 2nd Karcher Dirt Blaster that has failed on us, so, I thought I would see how long a cheaper alternative might last. Ian :-)
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Thanks, again? Ian :-)
The Chinese versions do not allow the fitment of the dirt blaster shield which i use to cut down on 99% of splashing.. The Chinese nozzle has protruding ribs and no groove to allow the dirt blaster shield to secure into..
Ah - I didn't realise that there was a shield for the dirt blaster - thanks - will have to check it out. Ian :-)
@@IanPerry yeah...just google karcher dirt blaster shield.... they are great.. no mess... but the chinese version you have will not fit... it has to be karcher with the groove in the nozzle.
Hi Ian...This Easter weekend, please, "Stay Home" my friend and let's go forward together!!! Thank you so much for sharing your video with us, best regards!!! What's new on our channel? A Portugal (Serra da Estrela) virtual tour with Parrot Anafi... You are always welcome...
Yes Joao! Stay home, and stay safe! Ian :-)
My karcher2 gun does not slide and fix with the lancer. Please suggest
Hmm, not sure! As far as I am aware the Karcher has the same lance fittings for both V1 & V2. Stay safe! Ian :-)
Ah! Just found this - www.fiyo.co.uk/blog/2017/07/10/old-karcher-pressure-washer-youll-need-the-adapter-m - which is aimed at "Owners of Kärcher pressure washers manufactured before 2010". Perhaps you need to buy the adapter. Good Luck! Ian :-)
Bought k2 in 2017
@@scbhawnani7714 Ah! Then I don't know how to help you - sorry! Ian :-(
Same thing happen were in my case.i just bought the new one same copy
Yes, I got sick of trying to repair the old one; very frustrating. The copy/replacement is OK, but, as I say in the video, isn't as powerful as an original Karcher Dirt Blaster. Stay safe! Ian :-)
This is a design fault by Karcher and is a common problem - my K4 and a friends K2 had exactly the same problem - its is a small ball bearing in the nozzle (which screws off) that is fitted into a small plastic shaft that wears away (you do not need a new lance attachment - just the internal plastic shaft which can't be more than a couple of pounds but can't be found to be purchased anywhere) I have emailed Karcher on this and am waiting for a reply - I feel they know this and am withholding the availability of this in order to sell replacment lance attachments
Thanks for your comments. I couldn't agree more! If only Karcher would provide replacements for the internal parts of the lance, then I feel I would be able to fix mine. Stay safe! Ian :-)
It seems to me that the washer has little pressure !! hug
Well spotted Kuatro! The Copy Dirt Blaster lance does appear to generate a lot less pressure than the original Karcher one; I may have to buy a Karcher Dirt Blaster lance after all. Ian :-(
@@IanPerry ... Because the original pieces are always better! I hope you can solve this problem !! Hug.
@@IanPerry - Have a look at this. It might help saving a few bucks and keep the original part working.
th-cam.com/video/boy0RUKk9ok/w-d-xo.html
@@IanPerry it is visibly much less powerful. I also have K4 and its original dirt blaster makes magic
@@donalexey Yes, Alexey! Less powerful, but, on the other hand, a LOT cheaper. Stay safe! Ian :-)
Non speaking bit part for Wendy there :)
Thanks Izzy! Yes, I thought I should include her in the video, after all she claims that the Karcher is hers (I am only allowed to get it out of the shed, and put it away, oh, and attempt to fix it). Ian :-)
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Thanks! Will take a look. Ian :-)
Karcher is over rated. Their components use a lot of cheap plastic which break easily. Never had problems with my old simoniz pressure washer but the karcher had several components break and the pump started leaking after using less than ten times in total. I won't ever buy one again.
Thanks for your comments! Yes - I think, when the main Karcher unit breaks, I will be doing the same, i.e. looking at a different brand. Ian :-)
Save your money on a Karcher Lance as it will fail again due to a very poor design. As are a lot of Kärcher parts, made from cheap plastic.
Thanks! I have to agree. Ian :-)
@@IanPerry No, thank YOU 🙏 for your comparison, just bought one like yours, just £6.95 on fleabay. (Quite a few exactly the same for very different prices) I’ll take a drop in performance for that price..Oh, and a short biro spring under ball bearing works on original, but will obviously rust in time. Also noticed the recent (yellow tag) vario Lance has a brass insert instead of white plastic, perhaps they will revise dirtblaster sometime. I’m dreaming haha.