Great review! Agree 100% with you. Maybe active would consider the stubby gun as a possible optional upgrade. I love my active 2.3 & active 2.0 I’m waiting for the Big Boi pro 17amp. Keep up the great content
I’m not sure if they can. ‘Safety’ regulations mandated the long gun with a pw. OG got around that and started the trend of giving the option for no gun, hose, etc. Not sure why Active stopped offering that option. Since most of the customers they are marketing this to already have a good gun, hose, etc. money would be my guess. They’re of course going to charge more for it with them included so they’ll make profit per unit. Just like that ridiculous metal tube frame that no one wants.
Great thorough review! I received mine a few days ago and absolutely love it. I couldn't agree with you more regarding the foam blaster and the wand. At least your foam blaster produces some foam. Some reviewers are only getting water no matter what they do to it. Maybe owners of the 2.3 will receive a coupon code for their new foam cannon when it's available. I'm using the 60' steel braided hose from Adam's and having no issues with it. It's a great value for what you get.
@@AutoHeadz Yes sir, the Adam's hose has a swivel on one end and comes with stainless steel female QD's. It's a great hose for sure for the price. I haven't even unrolled the one that came with my 2.3. Adam's website says there's only one 60 footer left. Better hurry if you want it.
I just snagged one of these units for prosumer level detailing. I was able to get a serious discount on a 50ft Blu Shield Kevlar reinforced hose which claims to be more flexible than steel braiding and lighter. Might be a good compromise if it works out.
Great review appreciate the honesty and the detail. I’ve watched three or four these reviews. I have yet to hear an explanation as to what makes this any better than the 2.0 why would I want to buy this if I have a 2.0? Is it possible to come up with GPM chart, that X amount of gallons = X of GPM. 2.25 gallons of water is always going to equal the same amount of GPM. You’re all using the same formula. I don’t know why we’re doing the calculations each time it’s the same. Great job
Hi there! Thanks for your detailed review, glad to see you're happy with the unit's performance! Just a small clarification: you aren't limited to use the 4.6 nozzle that comes with the 2.3. Users are free to use the ones they wish, just make sure you're not going over 15A to avoid damaging the microswitch and capacitator. Beyond that, have fun!
Great thorough review. For me (In Canada) the 2.3 is over $800. I was going to upgrade my Karcher 1700 to maybe just the 2.0 but i really dislike the screech. Perhaps one can also look at it as it may be more expensive but can be serviced so long term it would be better then cheaper units you toss out.
Thank you for saying that. It means a lot. Yes, I agree. If active has a robust way to service these with replacement parts and maintenance easily available it could be a game changer.
Bigboi pro is kranzle killer and any other electric consumer and industrial pressure washers in the market. Its built like a tank because of the Triplex plunger pumps are the highest quality pressure washer pumps, offering longer life and better performance. While kranzle uses axial pump. Axial cam pumps are direct drive, meaning they spin at the same speed as the engine. They will wear down faster than a triplex pump, but provide a great deal of pressure and performance.
Idk. Definitely a great and possibly better option and a better price for home/shop use than Kranzle. However Kranzle is self priming and can draw from a water tank without needing to be gravity fed. So in my opinion Kranzle is still a better option for Mobil detailing if you have the budget.
@@hippopotimusstew Self priming and thats the reason why this kranzle has more service problem due to not working of the pressure. So you are ending up buying the parts and youll be lucky if you know how to dismanltle it to change the parts.
@@traviscrown9189 I do not work for big boi but i believe and trust their washers and othe products especially withh the commercial grade offering, bigboi offers a standard manufacturing 2-year warranty on the WASHR PRO and a crazy 10-year warranty limited on the pump head.
@theflash5553 Look up Bigboi Washr Pro hum. All US models are having issus. I have been dealing with it for 3 weeks now, Bigboi has been sheepishly hiding, their customer service doesn't exist, and regret purchasing.
Can you do a psi, gpm and amperage test of different nozzle size like the 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 as well as amperage test for 1.3mm and 1.25mm to see if it’s stays under 15amps?
I have been using a 2.0 since pre order I would say I am definitely a prosumer not detailing cars professionally but I wash 2-3 cars a week (my own) and have had 3 fail on me. Just filed a clam again and now waiting for my 4th unit to arrive when this one dies my warranty will be up so I think this or maby stepping to a kranzle will be the next move.
Yeah, that’s a fair amount of use. I think you would like the 2.3 then. I didn’t want to say it in the video but the service ability I think will make this pressure washer last many many years just messing with it for the past two days you can tell, it’s a workhorse
Great video, this is everything a prosumer wants to know. I use and love the Active 2.0 for my mobile detailing business. Once I get a van and build it out I will most certainly be considering the Active 2.3.
Can you elaborate more on the problems you had with UberFlex hose? When you first tested it, you said it's not a big deal, just a bit surge on the initial pull, but at the end you said it does have some problems. Did you notice any more serious problems other than the surge at the beginning?
Yes. Sorry I was at 26 minutes and was pressed for time. I’ll be doing another video on this issue. It was surging and also was shaking the machine. I would get intermittent performance issues. Surging, weird noises, etc. Hope that helps.
It really depends on what you are doing with it. If you are a professional detailer then yes. If you are using for your personal vehicles to wash on the weekends then probably not.
@@AutoHeadz I am not a professional detailer. This is just for personal use, I like the fact that the 2.3 can be serviced. I just don't know if its that much better than the active 2.0. Is the 2.3 that much more superior to the 2.0 at a $300+ up cost? I don't have enough experience to say if it does or doesn't.
@@454Nerd Only thing I worry about is the 2.0 is a throw away washer, at least the 2.3 can be repaired to degree. Whether parts will be available from Active? Who knows. If they are will they be reasonably priced? I ordered the 2.3 but not feeling great about my decision yet. Just not real confident about Active products. Would have ordered a Big Boi, but are sold out and I have no patience.
@@bogieman101I’ve been researching pressure washers for over 2 months now. I was about to decide on BigBoi Washr Pro then today read several reports of very poor customer service when there is an issue/warranty issue. No response, etc from BigBoi at least when with North American customers. I believe BigBoi is fairly new to North America and am worried as I could not find any BigBoi office, service or part availability for North America. I am from Canada. Just reading several post of poor customer service has me now going for Active even though not as proven for long term reliability but their customer service is apparently excellent.
I don’t understand the ridiculous metal tube frame. It’s too big and most people buying this won’t want it. If I had that machine and needed it portable, I’d just make a much smaller and lighter frame out of pvc. I did it for an old pw that came with a cart I didn’t need.
Surging is when the flow of water is not consistently being pumped through the pressure washer. It will make a pulsing noise due to the mixture of air and water in the pump. Over time this will damage the pump.
Went ahead and ordered active 2.3 for $580 delivered. Kranzle cost twice more and specs are actually lower…claims to be reliable, but they all seem to be about the same as far as design, so IMO all equally prone to the same types of failure. With Kranzle, there basically no support if it breaks, but found Active has some good support.
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Nice work! Good to see another 2.3 out in the wild and see it’s delivering on performance. Appreciate the work put into this video, cheers!
THANKS! I appreciate you saying that. Thing is an absolute beast no doubt.
Great review! Agree 100% with you. Maybe active would consider the stubby gun as a possible optional upgrade. I love my active 2.3 & active 2.0 I’m waiting for the Big Boi pro 17amp. Keep up the great content
Thanks man! Especially because they have such a great gun for sale already 🤷🏼. Enjoy that big boi!
I’m not sure if they can. ‘Safety’ regulations mandated the long gun with a pw. OG got around that and started the trend of giving the option for no gun, hose, etc. Not sure why Active stopped offering that option. Since most of the customers they are marketing this to already have a good gun, hose, etc. money would be my guess. They’re of course going to charge more for it with them included so they’ll make profit per unit. Just like that ridiculous metal tube frame that no one wants.
always a good idea to show how much product goes in the foam cannon. Good video
Great thorough review! I received mine a few days ago and absolutely love it. I couldn't agree with you more regarding the foam blaster and the wand. At least your foam blaster produces some foam. Some reviewers are only getting water no matter what they do to it. Maybe owners of the 2.3 will receive a coupon code for their new foam cannon when it's available. I'm using the 60' steel braided hose from Adam's and having no issues with it. It's a great value for what you get.
Thank you so much for saying that. I do my best. How do you like the hose? I was thinking of picking one up myself. Swivel too right?
@@AutoHeadz Yes sir, the Adam's hose has a swivel on one end and comes with stainless steel female QD's. It's a great hose for sure for the price. I haven't even unrolled the one that came with my 2.3. Adam's website says there's only one 60 footer left. Better hurry if you want it.
Great review and I enjoyed the detail you went into! Keep it up!!
Thanks a ton!
I just snagged one of these units for prosumer level detailing. I was able to get a serious discount on a 50ft Blu Shield Kevlar reinforced hose which claims to be more flexible than steel braiding and lighter. Might be a good compromise if it works out.
Let me know how it works out for you please.
Great review appreciate the honesty and the detail. I’ve watched three or four these reviews. I have yet to hear an explanation as to what makes this any better than the 2.0 why would I want to buy this if I have a 2.0? Is it possible to come up with GPM chart, that X amount of gallons = X of GPM. 2.25 gallons of water is always going to equal the same amount of GPM. You’re all using the same formula. I don’t know why we’re doing the calculations each time it’s the same. Great job
Hi there! Thanks for your detailed review, glad to see you're happy with the unit's performance! Just a small clarification: you aren't limited to use the 4.6 nozzle that comes with the 2.3. Users are free to use the ones they wish, just make sure you're not going over 15A to avoid damaging the microswitch and capacitator. Beyond that, have fun!
Thanks Active!
@@AutoHeadz Thanks to you. BTW: props on you for the sleek sticker removal at 0:03 😎
@ACTIVEPRODUCTS I do what I can 😉
@@ACTIVEPRODUCTSyou need to hurry up & get these available in Australia but under $1000!
I feel like the higher amp motors are quieter in general i.e the ar blue/big boi’s @20amp
Great video! I'm stoked about the cannon and hose they are releasing. I can hardly wait! Keep On Keepin' On! Be good!
Thanks man! That means a lot. I appreciate it.
Great thorough review. For me (In Canada) the 2.3 is over $800. I was going to upgrade my Karcher 1700 to maybe just the 2.0 but i really dislike the screech. Perhaps one can also look at it as it may be more expensive but can be serviced so long term it would be better then cheaper units you toss out.
Thank you for saying that. It means a lot. Yes, I agree. If active has a robust way to service these with replacement parts and maintenance easily available it could be a game changer.
Bigboi pro is kranzle killer and any other electric consumer and industrial pressure washers in the market. Its built like a tank because of the Triplex plunger pumps are the highest quality pressure washer pumps, offering longer life and better performance. While kranzle uses axial pump. Axial cam pumps are direct drive, meaning they spin at the same speed as the engine. They will wear down faster than a triplex pump, but provide a great deal of pressure and performance.
Idk. Definitely a great and possibly better option and a better price for home/shop use than Kranzle. However Kranzle is self priming and can draw from a water tank without needing to be gravity fed. So in my opinion Kranzle is still a better option for Mobil detailing if you have the budget.
You work for big boi? Or are you just a flaming fan boy? You better look at real world numbers and amp usage… this 2.3 cooks the big boi stuff.
@@hippopotimusstew Self priming and thats the reason why this kranzle has more service problem due to not working of the pressure. So you are ending up buying the parts and youll be lucky if you know how to dismanltle it to change the parts.
@@traviscrown9189 I do not work for big boi but i believe and trust their washers and othe products especially withh the commercial grade offering, bigboi offers a standard manufacturing 2-year warranty on the WASHR PRO and a crazy 10-year warranty limited on the pump head.
@theflash5553 Look up Bigboi Washr Pro hum. All US models are having issus. I have been dealing with it for 3 weeks now, Bigboi has been sheepishly hiding, their customer service doesn't exist, and regret purchasing.
Can you do a psi, gpm and amperage test of different nozzle size like the 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 as well as amperage test for 1.3mm and 1.25mm to see if it’s stays under 15amps?
Kiev and Josh did that in their reviews.
I have been using a 2.0 since pre order I would say I am definitely a prosumer not detailing cars professionally but I wash 2-3 cars a week (my own) and have had 3 fail on me. Just filed a clam again and now waiting for my 4th unit to arrive when this one dies my warranty will be up so I think this or maby stepping to a kranzle will be the next move.
Yeah, that’s a fair amount of use. I think you would like the 2.3 then. I didn’t want to say it in the video but the service ability I think will make this pressure washer last many many years just messing with it for the past two days you can tell, it’s a workhorse
Great video, this is everything a prosumer wants to know. I use and love the Active 2.0 for my mobile detailing business. Once I get a van and build it out I will most certainly be considering the Active 2.3.
YESSS!! Thank you man. It’s definitely a performer.
Can you elaborate more on the problems you had with UberFlex hose? When you first tested it, you said it's not a big deal, just a bit surge on the initial pull, but at the end you said it does have some problems. Did you notice any more serious problems other than the surge at the beginning?
Yes. Sorry I was at 26 minutes and was pressed for time. I’ll be doing another video on this issue.
It was surging and also was shaking the machine. I would get intermittent performance issues. Surging, weird noises, etc. Hope that helps.
For wall mouht do you think the head of the pump can be clocked 90 degree up or down?
Does this need to be gravity fed or can it suck water up 2 m like the Kranzle
Was the test done with the original hose in the box? Is this a good hose, or are you suggesting changing to an MTM Kobrajet?
It was tested with original hose. Yes. The hose is actually very good. I’ve been using it a lot and really like it.
What amp reader is that?
Does the 2.0 surge like the 2.3? Nearly EVERYONE I see recommend the 2.0 says the uberflex or flexzilla hoses are a must..
It does not surge like the 2.3.
I would also recommend uberflex for the 2.0
If you haven’t used one it’s an absolutely amazing hose.
They already said those hoses aren't good for the 2.0 or 2.3,they recommend steel braided hose or so both,and more recommended for the 2.3
Confirmed that Uberflex is just fine on my 2.0.
Nice pressure washer, Delta Sierra accessories.
lol. I agree…Lema Charlie
Did the noise decrease/get better with the 2.3 out of the cage?
No, the noise stays the exact same.
How would you go about getting it serviced?
Active has confirmed that they will be selling the parts to end users. Service it yourself, not a big deal.
When is the pressure washer giveaway winner going to be announced?
As soon as Active sends me one for FREE!
Awesome!!
Thanks!
How is it compared to the active 2.0? Is the 2.3 worth the upgrade at $300+?
It really depends on what you are doing with it. If you are a professional detailer then yes. If you are using for your personal vehicles to wash on the weekends then probably not.
@@AutoHeadz I am not a professional detailer. This is just for personal use, I like the fact that the 2.3 can be serviced. I just don't know if its that much better than the active 2.0. Is the 2.3 that much more superior to the 2.0 at a $300+ up cost? I don't have enough experience to say if it does or doesn't.
@@454Nerd Only thing I worry about is the 2.0 is a throw away washer, at least the 2.3 can be repaired to degree. Whether parts will be available from Active? Who knows. If they are will they be reasonably priced? I ordered the 2.3 but not feeling great about my decision yet. Just not real confident about Active products. Would have ordered a Big Boi, but are sold out and I have no patience.
@@bogieman101I’ve been researching pressure washers for over 2 months now. I was about to decide on BigBoi Washr Pro then today read several reports of very poor customer service when there is an issue/warranty issue. No response, etc from BigBoi at least when with North American customers. I believe BigBoi is fairly new to North America and am worried as I could not find any BigBoi office, service or part availability for North America. I am from Canada. Just reading several post of poor customer service has me now going for Active even though not as proven for long term reliability but their customer service is apparently excellent.
@@bogieman101 Active has confirmed that parts will be available and sold direct to consumers.
I don’t understand the ridiculous metal tube frame. It’s too big and most people buying this won’t want it. If I had that machine and needed it portable, I’d just make a much smaller and lighter frame out of pvc. I did it for an old pw that came with a cart I didn’t need.
2.0 was not made for everyday constant use, very disappointing. I have the same concern about the 2.3.
How much does it weigh?
45 pounds with the frame 29 pounds without the frame
Have you heard of mad car care tip holder?
No I haven’t. Pressure washer tip holder for gun?
@@AutoHeadz yes sir! Super handy!
what is surging?
Surging is when the flow of water is not consistently being pumped through the pressure washer. It will make a pulsing noise due to the mixture of air and water in the pump. Over time this will damage the pump.
@@AutoHeadz gotcha, thanks! subscribed
You can soap your car using nothing more then a garden sprayer filled with your favorite soap mixture. Works like a charm for next to no cost.
Awesome tip. Thanks!
@@AutoHeadz Your welcome. Every spring I use spay on moss killer for my lawn. The plastic jug has a built in nozzle that works great.
2yr warranty on the pump, Big boi pro is offering 10yr on the pump…No I don’t have yet a big boi nor do I work for them.
Active 2.0 will provide me years of good use. Losing Uberflex would just annoy me, so not upgrading.
There are issues with the 2.0 and Uber flex as well, just because you have not had issues plenty of others have. 🤷♂️
@@JHR2131yup, the 2.0 is where they discovered the issue. Many people had it and complained.
This or kranzle? My ar blue 630 failed (again…this time think motor is dead…unreliable Italian product).
Went ahead and ordered active 2.3 for $580 delivered. Kranzle cost twice more and specs are actually lower…claims to be reliable, but they all seem to be about the same as far as design, so IMO all equally prone to the same types of failure. With Kranzle, there basically no support if it breaks, but found Active has some good support.
Good choice