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Post by roger37 on May 15, 2018 8:45:40 GMT
is it all in one, or separate dirt blaster,the one i have is all in one. also got T-Racer type spinny winny attachments, yhat kev said Roger, it’s a separate lance that simply removes from the trigger assembly. It does a great job of the patio but as Kev rightly says, it tends to make a mess of everything else in the garden if your not careful. i also have a dirt blaster,but on the k5 its a three in one,from mix to wash to dirtblaster,all done with a twist of the lance,power up and dowm via + _ with the battery powerd gun. ilike it . |
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Post by bigkev on May 15, 2018 9:03:36 GMT
As a wee aside, the Karcher T-Racer also doubles up as wan of the best alloy wheel cleaners ah huv ever used.......hold it flat against yer wheel after letting yer non acid wheel cleaner dwell a coupla minutes........see me........Professor Pat Pending, naw.....?
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Post by jasehutch on May 15, 2018 9:10:09 GMT
As a wee aside, the Karcher T-Racer also doubles up as wan of the best alloy wheel cleaners ah huv ever used.......hold it flat against yer wheel after letting yer non acid wheel cleaner dwell a coupla minutes........see me........Professor Pat Pending, naw.....? A little how to video would be good Kev....  |
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Post by roger37 on May 15, 2018 9:14:31 GMT
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Post by bigkev on May 15, 2018 10:37:00 GMT
Lol.......here is video.......imagine........attach bliddy T-Racer to Karcher wand......hod it flat agin yer alloy wheel.......switch oan watter........video ends.....
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Post by Rambler on May 17, 2018 20:09:48 GMT
Well , after purchasing this on their outlet store for less than half the price. I'm glad I didn't pay full price. Other than under wheel arches & under car to shift road salt etc. Personally , for me - it's not worth the money. Even with their detergent, it won't even shift bird muck. Tried the detergent on ' mix ' setting , leave for 10 mins , then ' hard ' setting to clean off. So ,good for rinsing off loose mud etc. I also bought it for use with the water butt hose. This empties a bucket of water in under a minute. So, I'm now just quickly doing arches, underside as fast as I can. Then back to turtle wax and cold rain water with a sponge. It won't even shift dried in sticky brown salt on my alloys. Very disappointing 😔 I thought I'd share my view on my purchase Perhaps my expectations were too high. Jamie......try not to use that Karcher detergent.......or deterwax........it borders on diluted Fairy Liquid IMHO........used it years ago on wife's car and it "bloomed".....it is a wax stripper extraordinaire........keep for UPVC and such like. NEVER LET IT DWELL FOR TEN MINUTES EXCEPT ON STONE......LOL. Cheers kev! Tbh, I'd leave the detergent for perhaps 2mins... at best It also uses loads of that in seconds too. But again that'll only be used underneath etc. But, as for flow - it's pulling as much water as it's free to do through their own brand hose. The in built pump just isn't enough, even on hard setting. But... it's back in it's box in the garage now. |
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Post by charliefarlie on May 18, 2018 6:01:36 GMT
Jamie......try not to use that Karcher detergent.......or deterwax........it borders on diluted Fairy Liquid IMHO........used it years ago on wife's car and it "bloomed".....it is a wax stripper extraordinaire........keep for UPVC and such like. NEVER LET IT DWELL FOR TEN MINUTES EXCEPT ON STONE......LOL. Cheers kev! Tbh, I'd leave the detergent for perhaps 2mins... at best It also uses loads of that in seconds too. But again that'll only be used underneath etc. But, as for flow - it's pulling as much water as it's free to do through their own brand hose. The in built pump just isn't enough, even on hard setting. But... it's back in it's box in the garage now. Maybe you new leccy supply is a bit weak ? |
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Post by Rambler on May 18, 2018 13:52:55 GMT
Cheers kev! Tbh, I'd leave the detergent for perhaps 2mins... at best It also uses loads of that in seconds too. But again that'll only be used underneath etc. But, as for flow - it's pulling as much water as it's free to do thr7ough their own brand hose. The in built pump just isn't enough, even on hard setting. But... it's back in it's box in the garage now. Maybe you new leccy supply is a bit weak ? Hmm , it's new to us Charlie 😉 I'll get the mouse to run faster! |
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Post by roger37 on May 18, 2018 15:42:02 GMT
sounds like a faulty katcher.you need to get it checked out.
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Post by bigkev on May 18, 2018 18:23:04 GMT
sounds like a faulty katcher.you need to get it checked out. Now........that IS a possibility........these machines are being stamped out fourteen to the dozen. Karcher quality may be suffering from Toyota "Let's be biggest" syndrome. |
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Post by Rambler on May 19, 2018 14:01:30 GMT
Bought it from the online refurb shop.
So it's been inspected and paperwork says so.
But.... I guess it can happen
I've emailed them about it , see what they say.
Edit...
Well, their reply - if I'm not happy with it's perforance they'll gladly collect it and take it back... full refund.
No explanation for possible poor performance 😔
If I'm not impressed, return it.
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Post by Hoovie on Mar 27, 2021 17:57:34 GMT
Karcher K4 Full Control Pressure Washer.
Got one about 4 years ago. Yaaayyy!
Went to use it a few days ago and gone the same way as every single Karcher Pressure Washer I have ever had. Booooo!
I have had it with Karcher Washers now - so anyone who wants various accessories for theirs, let me know. Salleeeeeee!
got:
Angled Lance
T-Racer Patio Cleaners x2 (as got the one from the last washer as well)
Around 6 different lances of various styles
Extension Hose for "Power Wand"
Syphon Hose
maybe Power Wand itself (might try and sell the washer and wand as spares/repairs though)
Washer itself (see above)
Extension Rods for accessories
Bought a Spear and Jackson Washer which was meant to be the same power - total pants despite all the excellent reviews for the precise requirement we have? Put it together yesterday. going back tomorrow.
Bought a Bosch Washer today which will arrive on Monday. Specs look very promising; reviews are good, but crucially IT IS NOT A KARCHER.
I've had good experience generally with Bosch kit and the only Bosch items I have had fail have either been due to misuse or been over 20 years old.
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