Have you got the Karcher K2? If so share your own thoughts on the machine and help other people watching this with any comments about what you like or dislike about it...
I have the K2 also, I noticed that you were getting good quality thick suds. But when I use snow foam it is not like what you demonstrated in this video. Do you think it is down to the foam lance or the foam it self. I have used turtle wax foam, Auto Finesse avalanche & demon shine. I have even used the foam undiluted and still too runny. 🤔
I've had my K2 for over 5 years and still going strong. Used it at home for 2 years started doing valeting so upgraded to a k5 which is heavy and cumbersome.went back to the K2 with a quick disconnect 10m hose and been using it daily now for approximately 2 years with no issues. Great little machine.
Nice one. From what I see it looks like luck of the draw with reliability. The machine was good but they just need to supply longer hose. People want the complete package. Wonder if the big boi washer will be the best option?
@@alexandercochrane3909 i did that but i left the water hose connected but the tap was off an let all water out an made a bit of noise in end hope it hasn’t messed it up..what do u think..but i will follow ur set from now on thanks
I think these comments are lies. We just started mobile car cleaning we prob clean 30 cars weekly. We have changed is 4 times in the last 3 month it’s just stops working
Iv been fairly happy with my k2. Its now 7 years old and works just fine. It takes time to clean my v90 for sure and that is why i upgraded to k7, cant wait for it to arrive. The k2 has endured much in its lifetime, the plastics are cheap and break fairly easily, but techically its still working fine. Never did i bleed any air out and its been stored in cold, small storage hut (-30c) sometimes in finland and still works.
I've had my K2 for over 10 years and I've only replaced the high pressure hose because it got damaged. Mine has the built in mixer tank and I use Karcher car and bike detergent which works brilliant. Allways let the low pressure water run through it before you use it on high pressure, this stops the pump running dry on first start up and prevents damage.
Bought mine 3 years ago for £90, got a foam lance with it. The patio wash for an extra £17 is a must have. I like it a lot. Perfect for what I need it for. Washing the car and keeping the garden and the front yard clean. And thanks for yet another brill video mate 👌
Great review! You are spot on about the hose. When I started to get in to detailing my cars I quickly found I was lugging the K2 unit I have around the car and moving the hose, electrical extension etc. eventually I bought a much longer and better hose, off ebay. Loads easier! The unit now just stays in one place whatever I'm doing and the whole job is a quicker and more pleasurable experience.
I'd a K2 and the hose length was my biggest bug bearer as I'd to constantly keep moving the unit around the car to wash all of it but I'd no problems with the extension reel getting dragged about.... To buy a longer pressure cost almost have the price of the machine and possibly more making it more sense to spend the money upfront on something like a K4
I have a k7. Bought my buddy a k2 compact home with patio cleaner for £80 on sale, which is a bargain. Having one of each end of Karcher’s products, I can safely say for most household tasks including cleaning a car, patios and most things outside, the k2 is more than adequate in terms of power. I find the onboard tool storage for the compact to be terrible for what’s supposed to be a space saving machine, but that’s the only drawback. Value for money is insane. Honestly, car cleaning requires very little power. Even on my k7, karcher recommend using the dialled down power settings, and it shifts the dirt just the same as using it on its high setting. Karcher’s seem really well made and last forever if you just drain them out after each use especially in the winter. I’m curious to see what the Bosch pressure washers are like, because their models are slightly more powerful and even cheaper to buy.
I currently use a K2 on a smallish driveway to clean 2 Fords maybe once each a month. The K2 is a great optimum performance washer, good enough for small to medium sized cars. As with all optimum devices it's not the best but flow rate is good enough and the machine does a great job when you use decent products with it to decontaminate and clean your car(s). Dave is spot on about the hose and (as he says) just get a longer hose (cheaply from the Karcher Outlet - another great tip I got from Dave) and this will give you enough length to get round your car(s) hassle free. I have caught my hose a few times on my car wheels but this does not release the hose from the Karcher and is no issue. In fact I just leave the K2 where I initially place it on the driveway and can reach around both my cars with the longer hose. Lightness is also a benefit to me making the device highly portable. Coupled with the cheaper Karcher foam bottles (again see Karcher Outlet for these) it's a no brainer. Dave's final thoughts as usual are spot on and I agree entirely with his findings. Weekend warrior, low volume application with good quality products = optimum solution. Thanks Dave!
@@lizziedripping71 Hi Lizzie - no worries - it of course will also depend on the quantity of cars and their sizes too. A more efficient (powerful & capable) washer will do the job on a larger car quicker but as you say could well be heavier too. Funnily enough I have a K5 replacement waiting to go but am still using the K2 happily for now :)
Hose length is an issue. Agreed, i jave to use mine with a tank too its okay. Ive had my K2 for 6 years and have no other complaints good servent to me
I gave the K4 full control. The hose was shite, so that got binned and I had a 10 meter one fitted by Norton Hydraulics in Hertfordshire. It works fine for me, but I will be investing in a Kranzle next time round. Great review.
Lol I got my k2 for £95. I owned the old k4 which stopped Working after about 20 years. I must admit I did notice when it comes to the flow of water and like you said the hose was also a lot longer. I think once once you use any jet washer you never want to back to manual cleaner. I also love that it’s a lot lighter and some of the accessories are really useful. I hardly use the blaster as it removes my paint, grout and mortar. Essentially it’s a great little machine. Stores away nicely. I use it to clean almost everywhere outdoors. Personally I hope they make some slightly smaller brush attachments. Tying to find one, any ideas. Great review though.👍
Just treated my self to a compact K4 does the job fine so can get the family's cars done for a few 💰 of course. The hose just right length put it one side of car & goes round to other side fine. Keep the videos rolling 👍😁
Bought a K2.360 and it worked well to clean my cars then it leaked after 3 months of use. Took it in for repairs and i was given a new Unit which so far i am loving it plus the motor sounds stronger and just the way the new machine works. Could be maybe its my imagination. It definitely needs a longer hose as i too prefer to keep my machine in one place while i am using it and not keep on dragging it around. For now my K2.360 is working well for me.
I am a full time valeter and have used the k2 for the last 18 months. I have swapped the hose for a 15 meter and quick release. I am now on my 3ed having burned 2 out. They are a very good little washer for the money but will be going down the kranzel route when this goes.
Mobile valeter here, yes the hose could be longer, but I get on fine with it going 2/3 cars a day. Size and weight was important as being mobile space is a premium
Buy cheap, buy twice! I got the K7 Compact on a Black Friday deal for £299 delivered, 10m quality hose and 550 litres/hr so is a great performer for a weekend warrior like myself.👍
Had one of these, and cooked it. Turns out that the machine was air cooled and I was washing the path and car in 25 degree heat for 6 hrs lol. I made sure that the K4 was water cooled. The karcher hoses are really bad at curling. i bought a karcher extension hose for my k4 and it just does the same thing. I;m probably going to go with a new direct hoses one next year.
I just brought one......its great. did my garden fence outhouse patio cleaned everything< normally cost a lot of money to pay someone...not anymore. just time.
Thanks mate from Adelaide South Australia. Sick of the el cheapo Aldi pressure washers only lasting beyond the warranty period or not working straight out of the box. Your review here appears to have caught the manufacturer's attention. My local Bunnings store has the K2 with a 6 metre hose now. I feel your pain with the short hose. Sick of getting soaked in the middle of winter after the car gets grotty. All the best.
I don't how Karcher think people can get on with that. Its almost like they made this with the intention to sell the longer hose. The short ones have no value whatsoever
@@epicautomotivedetailing a lot of companies do that to make customer spend additional money which they wouldnt need if hose would be longer, i bought mine k2 for 65 quid ( reduced to clear stock) so cant go wrong for that price to just wash car :)
Same problem with most Karchers, they all need upgrades, I went with a stubby gun, quick release system, 10 metre rubber non kink hose so never need to move the unit around, MJJC foam cannon and most importantly of all I got a refurbished unit from the Karcher outlet which meant I could afford a K4 instead of a K2! It's been faultless so far, best thing I've bought in ages. IMHO the K2 is no better than the unit I bought from Lidl for £60!
At the moment I’m using my 3rd k2 as mobile valet business, I have a genuine karcher 7.5 m hose and few attachments, they last longer than machine it self, after two years doing an average 5 full valets a week it start leaking. So just got. €100 in to my pocket and got another one. In my opinion there is no point to get a higher model, this one is light and compact and does the job.
Fair Play i see your point. Ive got the nilfisk core 125 on the channel next week. In fact im filming with karcher so can't wait to reveal the entire range.
I’ve got a k2, I’ve upgraded to a longer aftermarket hose and put a quick connector on outlet of pump, but watched your videos on Ava and nilfisk, when the k2 gives up the ghost it’s going to be one of those makes, 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Been using mine for a few months now and it’s never missed a beat, throw a short trigger on there get rid of the oem lance, slap on a 10m hose and your good to go. I came from an older style k2 which lasted for many years, as for the power of the machine you don’t need anything more than this to wash cars, even do my drive and patio twice a year with no problems.
I started out with k2 and was a struggle and so funny looking back, used to blow them up in 6 months and would buy them when b&q did special weekend deals for about £40, even the new k5 struggles to pull from a water tank now though, the older machines were better at it
@@epicautomotivedetailing i bought the k5 and replaced it with the kranzle within a month because it would lose pressure, great machine off the mains water
Had mine 2 yrs and did upgrade the hose, as it's poor but at the price can't really complain I wash my car 2 times a month. It's not for commercial so don't think of comparing that way. It's entry lvl 👍
bought the k2 compact from karcher re conditioned for £30 and paid a fiver more for a 12x months guarantee, works fine but had to buy a longer hose and having to move it is a pain but you get what you pay for.
I did a lot of research on these before I got mine and found the nilfisk was better for the same money you got a more powerful machine, mine came with a 5m water hose and a 3.5m power lead
I've had my K2 around 4 years and totally agree with you about the hose, it drove me mad so I bought a 15 metre one from ebay for 20 quid. 😎 The unit now sits in the garage in one place and the new hose is long enough to do the car. A hose must cost pennies to make so God knows why karcher don't give you a 10 metre one. 🤔
The reason they do that is because they know they can profit off selling longer hoses so once the buyer has the machine they will be bought to their knees. Bad for customers for thats their business model sadly.
second hand + 10m hose and good to go (65€), adapt & reuse my foam canon (5€), thinking about adding the Vario 360 (20€) perfect for my use (car & exterior @ home)
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Years ago I had a soft top convertible. I used my jar her to clean my lovely new car and it cut a 6” slot in the roof. Never used a pressure washer on the car again. I’ll stick to cleaning the paving with it.
The hose on K2,3 and 4 is to stiff and brittle I went through 2 hoses on my K2. Bought a more rubbery one for the k4 I am using at the min way better. Plus I got it 15m long no more dragging the jet wash round. Great bid as always bud
My K2 broke recently - I agree about the hose as it is absolutely dire. Got myself a Titan pressure washer from Screwfix for £90 and I am happy with it. Better hose as well!
I always tell people no matter the reason if you've never used one buy a SunJoe. Seriously it's the best choice for a beginner they are really not that expensive and they are very well made.
Had the k2 for 6 months and it's used weekly, not too bad for vehicles that aren't too soiled as we keep ours up to scratch on a regular basis. You need patience with the hose and if you take a little extra time it's not that bad. But i will probably opt for the k5 or 7 next time to make life easier!
agreed Dave, hoses always poor on most Karcher's, thin and short -- best just to replace them (good place on eBay does great quality replacements -- i have a 15m one fitted to my K4), plus I always use *Hose-eez* to stop the hose catching round the tyres.....you'll thank me later! 😁
Don’t let it get too cold in winter, bring it indoors. Plastic motor unlike the Nilfisks which are metal and don’t crack under frosty conditions. Wouldn’t touch a Karcher with a plastic motor as I don’t need another clothes hanger in the warm bedroom over winter.
Brought my k2 at morrisons half price for 50 pounds still working fine after 7years.just joined your channel. got a longer hose from a old karcher. Like your video on karcher foam gun for 15 pounds just been made redundant after 20 years with same job. any one nose a job for a vending operater Suffolk area please help.
I got my Karcher K2 from Amazon for £81 I'm jim-dandy with that, works great, seem plenty powerful and small, as for washing cars I could do with a longer hose £20 Amazon. Cheap and cheerful.
Nice one. Yeah it's totally good enough for some people but I had to put my detailing business head on for this video so it fell short in some areas. The nilfisk range is pretty good now
I got the Karcher K2 Power Control about a month ago and I agree the hose is too short and the pressure is a bit on the low side, but for general use it does the job and I only paid £78 for it, so at that price I can't complain too much.
Had a K2 and it constantly broke, even the replacements issued under warranty went the same way - In the end I cut my losses and bought a Kranzle - I am only a weekend warrior but just wanted reliability.
Ive had my k2 for about 10 years now, replaced a couple of o rings in it and it seems to just keep going. Not the most powerful and the short hose is a pain so next one i buy will definitely have a longer hose!
I got mine about 3 years ago from karcher outlet refurbished for about 50 quid. I got a 10m hose for it used it most weekends on mine and my partners cars and it’s still going strong 💪🏼
@@epicautomotivedetailing i say that now and it will go bang next time i use it 🤣 i think i’ve had my money worth though. obviously the others are better so will upgrade when that happens. great channel by the way keep it up
Great YT posts as liked n subbed here!! I’ve had a K2 Karcher unit for few yrs now which I got cheap fr Tesco as doing a cheap deal at the time…abt £50 I’ve added extras from the Karcher Outlet place over the yrs too as great value compared to new prices in the retail shops….like the Karcher foam nozzle which is basic but was only £6 I think…not great and will look at the MJJC Canon Pro even tho it’s exp at £50 tho?? Got a patio lance cleaner too so will do for the decking n patio. Have just ordered a longer hose too after reading the tips on here for this car detailing weekend warrior!!
Nice one 🙂. Btw go on Ali express and search for the mjjc cannon and you will get it way cheaper. Bare in mind it's a good 3-4 week delivery wait though
@@epicautomotivedetailing thx mate for that info. Will make use of my Karcher FJ spray for now as I’m not using the spray nozzle that much and it was only £6 from the outlet so will do for now thx.
I have a Karcher K2 and been using it for 4 years. But I wish I bought a Lidl / Aldi / Screwfix / Neilfisk brand for the same price but has more power and longer hose.
Great Video. I just ordered Karcher K2 compact. My only concern is that I heard some other reviewers saying this machine is not made for running more than 20 minutes straight.
I'll be honest I didn't like it. I tried to see positives in it but soon as you try the nilfisk core 125 u soon realise how good they are. K2 overheat very quickly with a small motor. For most people it's fine but bear in mind unless you're patio cleaning for hours on end it will be ok
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you. I had watched your comparison video between the two. But I got a good deal for karcher K2 on amazon and I went for it. Also, I only wash my car once a month because I use my motorcycle often instead.
Got mine around five months ago and the thing has paid for itself 5x over. I bought a longer hose off Amazon and the job was a good one. I find the dirt blaster lance is very good for doing the ground and other things and the car lance does a job on the cars. I think it is very good value for money. I would either spend a lot more and get a Kranzle or get a K2. No point getting one in between. The rest aren't that much better than the K2 given their price.
Can't argue with the price. Think its luck of the draw as well. Some people have had nightmares with the reliability. Thanks for watching and love the profile pic lol
Phew...my K2 has packed in...its at least 8yrs old...washes the car evey weekend....upgraded the hose years ago but todays model looks a different fitment to mine....buy a 10 mtr hose and its perfect for washing the Jag....
I had older K2 model and switched do Nilfisk C110.7 which have longer hose, and power cord, plus I gat simple foam canon in the box. For lot cheaper, less than 70€. For me better buy. Allso it fit in larger scooter top box, which is practical for cleaning carpets to relatives 😂
Hi matey I've got a k2 as a weekend warrior I got mine from home base in a sale so I got it even cheaper and I've got an 8mtr extension hose so no dragging works well.
Nice one Lee, That short hose is a deal breaker for most people. Just wish they would think about what people would use it for. The majority use these for cars. Thanks for watching mate
Good video as usual mate ! I’m sure I have the same one if it’s the full car one from Halfords. Your right about the hose length but sure mines 4 meters long. I got a plug point installed in our driveway so it works okay ish but would have been better longer though.
Thank you for the video. Spot on Dave about the hose, it's way too short. By the time you've purchased a longer hose it's not so much of a bargain. Although it's a very handy size if you're valeting from a car. Age old adage I suppose "you get what you've paid for". As you rightly said in a previous video, it's better to purchase a factory refurbished professional Karcher washer.
Hi Dave, great video, I agree with the comments, especially re the hose and safety aspects. I suggest that you try the Master series machines by AVA of Norway before you commit to your next machine. Get in touch if you want to try mine.
Granted I have a k2 but was originally bought for general home patio and garden use until I got an interest in detailing, so have just ordered a longer lead as yes you end up dragging the unit around with hose/extension reel tangled up soaking wet, surprised I haven't had a jolt from the mains either. Health and safety wise it is totally an issue with the design. Also not having any means of a cable tidy wrap for after use
I've used the karcher k2 as a business doing 2-3 cars a day 4days a week for 4 years and its never missed a beat payed £62 at time,. Only thing I did was add 10m hose been great for the van using small generator and water tank. Value for money compared to a kranzle 🤣
I have the k2. I use for my ford custom van. It’s been great but I used a pressure washer at the petrol station and it took the dirt off much faster. I did use the hot water brush on black paint 😬 but it was super quick. So got me thinking about upgrading
Wonderful review. I got k3 recently and was disappointed that seeing the hose is not included in the bundle. Can i ask after spraying shampoo how long should we wait before cleaning it?
I bought one a few years ago, but think they have improved my K2 model. The hose is stiff like my manhood, can't unfurl it, so really hate it. It's a budget pressure washer. I knew that when I bought it, and have used it to jet wash the patio and driveway. My K2 is very noisy, and when I release the trigger, the motor still wants to push out water and keep makes this coughing sound until I switch it off and on again. Won't buy another, but can't say it hasn't done the job I bought it for, because it has. It's cheap and OK, but not great. But I am wanting to upgrade to a better one. The new Big Boi pressure washer looks fantastic, the design, a rebadged quality snow foam with legible measure table on the side (worth £30), the spray attachments, the filter, the long metal lance. UltimateFinish have them at £249, but there is a 10% discount code available. Would love for you to do a review on the Marolex Master 1.5 litre Viton pressure hand sprayer as well.
Hi Flash im working on Ultimate finish. I want to get one to film then give it away in a video. My discount code isnt available yet with UF but when it is ill let you know as ill be after getting subscribers a bigger discount
Have u used it's compact version? I've heard it has an upgraded motor than the basic one and comes with a dirt blaster lance and detergent suction tube.
If you're buying a k'archer, then really you need a K4 or better, because those have metal pumps, and these K2 have plastic. This is ok for the odd wash now and again, but don't buy it expecting a workhorse to do a 3 car family and the patio every week, because it won't last. You might as well buy a Halfords own brand which actually has slightly more pressure than this, and only costs £65.
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Have you got the Karcher K2? If so share your own thoughts on the machine and help other people watching this with any comments about what you like or dislike about it...
Please do a review for the k7
@@epictroller5898 Hello mate. Yes ive managed to sort one out for a video so expect that video out in june or possibly end of may
I have the K2 also, I noticed that you were getting good quality thick suds. But when I use snow foam it is not like what you demonstrated in this video. Do you think it is down to the foam lance or the foam it self. I have used turtle wax foam, Auto Finesse avalanche & demon shine. I have even used the foam undiluted and still too runny. 🤔
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thanks so much buddy looking forward too it 👍
@@scottslack4339 never use demon products their trash but if your using a cheap foam Lance off eBay it won’t be great
I've had my K2 for over 5 years and still going strong. Used it at home for 2 years started doing valeting so upgraded to a k5 which is heavy and cumbersome.went back to the K2 with a quick disconnect 10m hose and been using it daily now for approximately 2 years with no issues. Great little machine.
Nice one. From what I see it looks like luck of the draw with reliability. The machine was good but they just need to supply longer hose. People want the complete package. Wonder if the big boi washer will be the best option?
@@epicautomotivedetailing I think for reliability it's really important to release the pressure after use.
@@alexandercochrane3909 how do u release the presher after use
@@Anoymus985 just unplug the water source, turn the machine off and pull the trigger any pressure left in the system will then be released.
@@alexandercochrane3909 i did that but i left the water hose connected but the tap was off an let all water out an made a bit of noise in end hope it hasn’t messed it up..what do u think..but i will follow ur set from now on thanks
Full time Valeter here and been using this for 2 years straight never had a single issue
That's great to hear! Did you change the hose or make do?
I think these comments are lies.
We just started mobile car cleaning we prob clean 30 cars weekly.
We have changed is 4 times in the last 3 month it’s just stops working
Iv been fairly happy with my k2. Its now 7 years old and works just fine. It takes time to clean my v90 for sure and that is why i upgraded to k7, cant wait for it to arrive.
The k2 has endured much in its lifetime, the plastics are cheap and break fairly easily, but techically its still working fine. Never did i bleed any air out and its been stored in cold, small storage hut (-30c) sometimes in finland and still works.
Nice one. Good to hear a positive review on one 👌
I've had my K2 for over 10 years and I've only replaced the high pressure hose because it got damaged. Mine has the built in mixer tank and I use Karcher car and bike detergent which works brilliant. Allways let the low pressure water run through it before you use it on high pressure, this stops the pump running dry on first start up and prevents damage.
Bought mine 3 years ago for £90, got a foam lance with it. The patio wash for an extra £17 is a must have.
I like it a lot. Perfect for what I need it for. Washing the car and keeping the garden and the front yard clean.
And thanks for yet another brill video mate 👌
Nice one. Yeah I feel I was critical but it did have it's plus points. Thanks for watching mate
Had mine years. Couldn’t agree with you more about the hose length. Drives me nuts
Yeah it sure does mate
Great review! You are spot on about the hose. When I started to get in to detailing my cars I quickly found I was lugging the K2 unit I have around the car and moving the hose, electrical extension etc. eventually I bought a much longer and better hose, off ebay. Loads easier! The unit now just stays in one place whatever I'm doing and the whole job is a quicker and more pleasurable experience.
Perfect result my friend. On a hot day this machine isnt practical with a short hose
A fair and honest review , I've got a K5 compact with a 15m direct hoses reel myself and it's a great combo .
Thanks Mark, yeah you can't go wrong with a 15m hose on a pressure washer
Yep I have one and the hose does my melon in!! Coils up even after making sure it’s fully laid out. I’m going Kranzle next.
Don't blame you. I'm getting kranzle once the new van gets sorted
Same here, went from the basic Karcher to the basic Kranzle. Love it, so much more robust than the Karcher.
I was actually especting this soooooo much
Thank you
Totally agree with the hose. I probably use mine most weekends but it's only max two cars. For the price it's ok
The price saves I think. If it was more money think people would be all over karcher.
Be a lot of women disappointed in that hose length. New sub, love your straight to the point video's.
Thank you. Karcher need to know this stuff its basic lol
I'd a K2 and the hose length was my biggest bug bearer as I'd to constantly keep moving the unit around the car to wash all of it but I'd no problems with the extension reel getting dragged about.... To buy a longer pressure cost almost have the price of the machine and possibly more making it more sense to spend the money upfront on something like a K4
I’m a weekend warrior and purchased a 15m non kink hose for my k2 and I have no complaints with this machine at all. Does the job for me 😊
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Brilliant thats pretty cool. just think they should sell it with a longer lose. It just makes sense. Thank you for watching 🙏
I have a k7. Bought my buddy a k2 compact home with patio cleaner for £80 on sale, which is a bargain. Having one of each end of Karcher’s products, I can safely say for most household tasks including cleaning a car, patios and most things outside, the k2 is more than adequate in terms of power. I find the onboard tool storage for the compact to be terrible for what’s supposed to be a space saving machine, but that’s the only drawback. Value for money is insane. Honestly, car cleaning requires very little power. Even on my k7, karcher recommend using the dialled down power settings, and it shifts the dirt just the same as using it on its high setting. Karcher’s seem really well made and last forever if you just drain them out after each use especially in the winter. I’m curious to see what the Bosch pressure washers are like, because their models are slightly more powerful and even cheaper to buy.
On this guys advice I purchased the 7125 pro karcher direct from karcher and couldn't be more impressed thanks for your advice
I currently use a K2 on a smallish driveway to clean 2 Fords maybe once each a month. The K2 is a great optimum performance washer, good enough for small to medium sized cars. As with all optimum devices it's not the best but flow rate is good enough and the machine does a great job when you use decent products with it to decontaminate and clean your car(s). Dave is spot on about the hose and (as he says) just get a longer hose (cheaply from the Karcher Outlet - another great tip I got from Dave) and this will give you enough length to get round your car(s) hassle free. I have caught my hose a few times on my car wheels but this does not release the hose from the Karcher and is no issue. In fact I just leave the K2 where I initially place it on the driveway and can reach around both my cars with the longer hose. Lightness is also a benefit to me making the device highly portable. Coupled with the cheaper Karcher foam bottles (again see Karcher Outlet for these) it's a no brainer.
Dave's final thoughts as usual are spot on and I agree entirely with his findings. Weekend warrior, low volume application with good quality products = optimum solution. Thanks Dave!
Thanks Karl appreciate the feedback 🙏 thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks for mentioning the weight - I have a K4 atm & find it really heavy to wheel around. It is failing so thinking of getting a K2 Compact
@@lizziedripping71 Hi Lizzie - no worries - it of course will also depend on the quantity of cars and their sizes too. A more efficient (powerful & capable) washer will do the job on a larger car quicker but as you say could well be heavier too. Funnily enough I have a K5 replacement waiting to go but am still using the K2 happily for now :)
Hose length is an issue. Agreed, i jave to use mine with a tank too its okay. Ive had my K2 for 6 years and have no other complaints good servent to me
EXCELLENT VIDEO I wish most pressure washer video demos would show mobile use connected to a water tank.
From now on that's always going to be a feature
agreed about the short hose. Ok for cleaning a car at home for yourself. But longer hose would be a big help.
This machine got on my nerves lol
I've got a K2 horizontal and I personally love it as a first pressure washer. Its perfect for me cleaning the car
I recently used it on a caravan and was pretty impressed with it
Yeah fair play it has its moments. :)
I just purchased the K2 promo for servicing my four split AC units. It’s perfect for this, to use every 3 months
I gave the K4 full control. The hose was shite, so that got binned and I had a 10 meter one fitted by Norton Hydraulics in Hertfordshire.
It works fine for me, but I will be investing in a Kranzle next time round.
Great review.
Don't blame you on the kranzle. Im getting one soon
Same, binned supplied hose for a 15m flexi
Lol I got my k2 for £95. I owned the old k4 which stopped Working after about 20 years. I must admit I did notice when it comes to the flow of water and like you said the hose was also a lot longer. I think once once you use any jet washer you never want to back to manual cleaner. I also love that it’s a lot lighter and some of the accessories are really useful. I hardly use the blaster as it removes my paint, grout and mortar. Essentially it’s a great little machine. Stores away nicely. I use it to clean almost everywhere outdoors. Personally I hope they make some slightly smaller brush attachments. Tying to find one, any ideas. Great review though.👍
Thank you. My next video is a karcher k7 review
Just treated my self to a compact K4 does the job fine so can get the family's cars done for a few 💰 of course. The hose just right length put it one side of car & goes round to other side fine. Keep the videos rolling 👍😁
Bought a K2.360 and it worked well to clean my cars then it leaked after 3 months of use.
Took it in for repairs and i was given a new Unit which so far i am loving it plus the motor sounds stronger and just the way the new machine works. Could be maybe its my imagination.
It definitely needs a longer hose as i too prefer to keep my machine in one place while i am using it and not keep on dragging it around.
For now my K2.360 is working well for me.
Nice one 👍 . Definitely not terrible Machine just wish they put more effort into things like selling it with a longer hose
I get on very well with my Nilfisk, with a 20 metre replacement hose 😁
Amazing how much easier it makes life 👏
I am a full time valeter and have used the k2 for the last 18 months. I have swapped the hose for a 15 meter and quick release. I am now on my 3ed having burned 2 out. They are a very good little washer for the money but will be going down the kranzel route when this goes.
Yes get in!!! Another David Walker commenting on my channel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Agree on kranzle
Do you power the k2 with a generator ?
Mobile valeter here, yes the hose could be longer, but I get on fine with it going 2/3 cars a day. Size and weight was important as being mobile space is a premium
Yeah the size is perfect for people with small cars instead of vans. and yeah it connects to the water tank so it does have some mega good points
I love this pressure washer. I bought and extra hose to make it easier to get round the car.I wouldn't be without it.l xx
Nice one glad your getting on with it
Buy cheap, buy twice! I got the K7 Compact on a Black Friday deal for £299 delivered, 10m quality hose and 550 litres/hr so is a great performer for a weekend warrior like myself.👍
Yeah k7 is fantastic. I've used one and it's solid
Had one of these, and cooked it. Turns out that the machine was air cooled and I was washing the path and car in 25 degree heat for 6 hrs lol. I made sure that the K4 was water cooled. The karcher hoses are really bad at curling. i bought a karcher extension hose for my k4 and it just does the same thing. I;m probably going to go with a new direct hoses one next year.
Hi mate yeah the hoses are a pain
Excellent review
Nice one bargain 👌
@@epicautomotivedetailing got it :D gonna try it out tomorrow
I just brought one......its great. did my garden fence outhouse patio cleaned everything< normally cost a lot of money to pay someone...not anymore. just time.
Fair play if it works for you thats great! i got the k7 now and loving it
Thanks mate from Adelaide South Australia. Sick of the el cheapo Aldi pressure washers only lasting beyond the warranty period or not working straight out of the box. Your review here appears to have caught the manufacturer's attention. My local Bunnings store has the K2 with a 6 metre hose now. I feel your pain with the short hose. Sick of getting soaked in the middle of winter after the car gets grotty. All the best.
Yeah they still not good enough. Ava pressure washers seem to be the future
I've got this and it's true what you say about the short hose, definitely a ball ache getting around the car
I don't how Karcher think people can get on with that. Its almost like they made this with the intention to sell the longer hose. The short ones have no value whatsoever
@@epicautomotivedetailing a lot of companies do that to make customer spend additional money which they wouldnt need if hose would be longer, i bought mine k2 for 65 quid ( reduced to clear stock) so cant go wrong for that price to just wash car :)
Flow rate is far more important than pressure, often overlooked by many people
Very Good point
You're correct, flow rate before pressure every time
Great video and all very valid points.
Thanks Guys. Wish i had your new MTM for this video but next time i film with a karcher ill use it. Thanks for the amazing snow foam. Best out there
Same problem with most Karchers, they all need upgrades, I went with a stubby gun, quick release system, 10 metre rubber non kink hose so never need to move the unit around, MJJC foam cannon and most importantly of all I got a refurbished unit from the Karcher outlet which meant I could afford a K4 instead of a K2! It's been faultless so far, best thing I've bought in ages. IMHO the K2 is no better than the unit I bought from Lidl for £60!
my next video is karcher k5 cpompact vs ava p55 go and core 140 from nilfisk so all good budget pressure washers which im doing a comparison on.
At the moment I’m using my 3rd k2 as mobile valet business, I have a genuine karcher 7.5 m hose and few attachments, they last longer than machine it self, after two years doing an average 5 full valets a week it start leaking. So just got. €100 in to my pocket and got another one. In my opinion there is no point to get a higher model, this one is light and compact and does the job.
Fair Play i see your point. Ive got the nilfisk core 125 on the channel next week. In fact im filming with karcher so can't wait to reveal the entire range.
I’ve got a k2, I’ve upgraded to a longer aftermarket hose and put a quick connector on outlet of pump, but watched your videos on Ava and nilfisk, when the k2 gives up the ghost it’s going to be one of those makes, 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Depends on which Ava. The p80 is starting to annoy me a bit now so I'd say the p60 is actually better
@@epicautomotivedetailing what are the issues with the 80, I’m interested even though I’m considering the 60🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@daveallsopp320 p80 too powerful for UK electrical circuit
@@epicautomotivedetailing ah yes I remember you saying, the conundrum is Ava or nilfisk🤣🤣🤣🤣
Been using mine for a few months now and it’s never missed a beat, throw a short trigger on there get rid of the oem lance, slap on a 10m hose and your good to go. I came from an older style k2 which lasted for many years, as for the power of the machine you don’t need anything more than this to wash cars, even do my drive and patio twice a year with no problems.
Hello Fair play. I was a bit critical of the Karcher k2. I got the nilfisk core 125 too and that in terms of build quality is incredible
I started out with k2 and was a struggle and so funny looking back, used to blow them up in 6 months and would buy them when b&q did special weekend deals for about £40, even the new k5 struggles to pull from a water tank now though, the older machines were better at it
Interesting you say that the K2 pulled water easier than the k5 I tested. I got the xpert and it's been great
@@epicautomotivedetailing i bought the k5 and replaced it with the kranzle within a month because it would lose pressure, great machine off the mains water
I've never had any complaints about the length of my hose 🤣
Lol
Hahahah, willies.
I have, mine keeps coiling up and becomes a trip hazard!😂
Lmao😂
A skilled operator will get the same results with a short hose
You can pick up the K2 for under £70 now
Nice bargain
Very happy. Is the lance that comes with it (cone shaped head) ok for car use?
Where? I'm looking at one in Homebase and it's £129
@@teikarate b and q or Halfords. You maybe getting more accessories for £129. The basic £70 unit comes with the dirt buster lance and 5m hose.
Had mine 2 yrs and did upgrade the hose, as it's poor but at the price can't really complain I wash my car 2 times a month. It's not for commercial so don't think of comparing that way. It's entry lvl 👍
Totally get that. That's why I said in the video "it's not for commercial" but so many valeters asked me so I had to make it
@@epicautomotivedetailing still a great video as always 👍
bought the k2 compact from karcher re conditioned for £30 and paid a fiver more for a 12x months guarantee, works fine but had to buy a longer hose and having to move it is a pain but you get what you pay for.
Excellent video, excellent review. Keep it up.
Thank you very much
I did a lot of research on these before I got mine and found the nilfisk was better for the same money you got a more powerful machine, mine came with a 5m water hose and a 3.5m power lead
Nice one. I've got to do a video on my xpert because that's a real bargain
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah I looked at these but couldn’t stretch to the budget of one, even a reconditioned was £575
I've had my K2 around 4 years and totally agree with you about the hose, it drove me mad so I bought a 15 metre one from ebay for 20 quid. 😎 The unit now sits in the garage in one place and the new hose is long enough to do the car. A hose must cost pennies to make so God knows why karcher don't give you a 10 metre one. 🤔
The reason they do that is because they know they can profit off selling longer hoses so once the buyer has the machine they will be bought to their knees. Bad for customers for thats their business model sadly.
Pressure drop. The machine is already on the lower side of power.
second hand + 10m hose and good to go (65€), adapt & reuse my foam canon (5€), thinking about adding the Vario 360 (20€) perfect for my use (car & exterior @ home)
Nice one 👍
Bất tiện nhất là dây xịt lòng thòng, loại này quá ngắn nên phải xách theo cái máy, phải trang bị thêm dây điện cấp mệt. Nói chung nên mua loại karcher k3 có dây cuộn khoẻ hơn nhiều. 6m là đủ để rửa quoanh xe , xịt sân vườn chắc cần 1-20m
Years ago I had a soft top convertible. I used my jar her to clean my lovely new car and it cut a 6” slot in the roof. Never used a pressure washer on the car again. I’ll stick to cleaning the paving with it.
Crikey How powerful was it?
@@epicautomotivedetailing he maybe used the thin nozzle
The hose on K2,3 and 4 is to stiff and brittle I went through 2 hoses on my K2. Bought a more rubbery one for the k4 I am using at the min way better. Plus I got it 15m long no more dragging the jet wash round. Great bid as always bud
Good call 👏. 15m hose is perfect for most people
Short hoses are so frustrating. Looking back I can't believe I bared with a 3 meter hose for years. A long hose is definitely the way to go.
Definitely mate. Long hose makes the job sop much easier without having to move the machine plus its less dangerous
My K2 broke recently - I agree about the hose as it is absolutely dire. Got myself a Titan pressure washer from Screwfix for £90 and I am happy with it. Better hose as well!
Nice one, Yeah the k2 wasnt great. Ive got a crazy amoutn of pressure washer videos coming this year
I always tell people no matter the reason if you've never used one buy a SunJoe. Seriously it's the best choice for a beginner they are really not that expensive and they are very well made.
We don't have them in UK
Had the k2 for 6 months and it's used weekly, not too bad for vehicles that aren't too soiled as we keep ours up to scratch on a regular basis. You need patience with the hose and if you take a little extra time it's not that bad. But i will probably opt for the k5 or 7 next time to make life easier!
Ive got the Nilfisk core 125 coming next week on the channel stay tuned as that could be the one!
I've had my K2 compact for 6 months now. Invested in a longer hose and it does the job just lacking pressure a little as you said.
Nice one. Did you lose any power from the longer hose?
agreed Dave, hoses always poor on most Karcher's, thin and short -- best just to replace them (good place on eBay does great quality replacements -- i have a 15m one fitted to my K4), plus I always use *Hose-eez* to stop the hose catching round the tyres.....you'll thank me later! 😁
Cheers mate thanks for sharing the top tip
Don’t let it get too cold in winter, bring it indoors. Plastic motor unlike the Nilfisks which are metal and don’t crack under frosty conditions. Wouldn’t touch a Karcher with a plastic motor as I don’t need another clothes hanger in the warm bedroom over winter.
Very true the plastic insides are weak as... Thanks for watching mate
Brought my k2 at morrisons half price for 50 pounds
still working fine after 7years.just joined your channel.
got a longer hose from a old karcher.
Like your video on karcher foam gun for 15 pounds
just been made redundant after 20 years with same job.
any one nose a job for a vending operater Suffolk area
please help.
Thats impressive think its the luck of the draw with karchers as i had some good ones but some terrible ones
I got my Karcher K2 from Amazon for £81 I'm
jim-dandy with that, works great, seem plenty powerful and small, as for washing cars I could do with a longer hose £20 Amazon. Cheap and cheerful.
Nice one. Yeah it's totally good enough for some people but I had to put my detailing business head on for this video so it fell short in some areas. The nilfisk range is pretty good now
@@epicautomotivedetailing Good video thanks.
I got the Karcher K2 Power Control about a month ago and I agree the hose is too short and the pressure is a bit on the low side, but for general use it does the job and I only paid £78 for it, so at that price I can't complain too much.
I bought a Nilfisk model instead and must say i think it is a much better option. all of the nilfisk washers have very good quality for their price
Nilfisk win hands down 💪
Had a K2 and it constantly broke, even the replacements issued under warranty went the same way - In the end I cut my losses and bought a Kranzle - I am only a weekend warrior but just wanted reliability.
I hear you mate. I'm getting a kranzle soon too hopefully.
Just done my whole patio with it. Patio like new now. Cheap and cheerful does the job. Why spend more when it's not necessary for your use.
nice one 👌
However I do run it off a water tank using a 25 meter hose, pre primed, and it does work well.
Nice one that's interesting to know. Well done for that
Ive had my k2 for about 10 years now, replaced a couple of o rings in it and it seems to just keep going. Not the most powerful and the short hose is a pain so next one i buy will definitely have a longer hose!
Thanks for sharing this will really people reading things like this. Yeah the general public all agree the hose is dire
Got the pw20 from Halfords which is very similar spec, this Halfords is more powerful too and only £65 with a longer hose.
Bargain mate well done. I got a Nilfisk coming to the channel soon
I got mine about 3 years ago from karcher outlet refurbished for about 50 quid. I got a 10m hose for it used it most weekends on mine and my partners cars and it’s still going strong 💪🏼
Nice one to be fair the refurbished ones are better as they had to go through quality control
@@epicautomotivedetailing i say that now and it will go bang next time i use it 🤣 i think i’ve had my money worth though. obviously the others are better so will upgrade when that happens. great channel by the way keep it up
Great YT posts as liked n subbed here!!
I’ve had a K2 Karcher unit for few yrs now which I got cheap fr Tesco as doing a cheap deal at the time…abt £50
I’ve added extras from the Karcher Outlet place over the yrs too as great value compared to new prices in the retail shops….like the Karcher foam nozzle which is basic but was only £6 I think…not great and will look at the MJJC Canon Pro even tho it’s exp at £50 tho?? Got a patio lance cleaner too so will do for the decking n patio.
Have just ordered a longer hose too after reading the tips on here for this car detailing weekend warrior!!
Nice one 🙂. Btw go on Ali express and search for the mjjc cannon and you will get it way cheaper. Bare in mind it's a good 3-4 week delivery wait though
@@epicautomotivedetailing thx mate for that info. Will make use of my Karcher FJ spray for now as I’m not using the spray nozzle that much and it was only £6 from the outlet so will do for now thx.
I have a Karcher K2 and been using it for 4 years.
But I wish I bought a Lidl / Aldi / Screwfix / Neilfisk brand for the same price but has more power and longer hose.
Great Video. I just ordered Karcher K2 compact. My only concern is that I heard some other reviewers saying this machine is not made for running more than 20 minutes straight.
I'll be honest I didn't like it. I tried to see positives in it but soon as you try the nilfisk core 125 u soon realise how good they are. K2 overheat very quickly with a small motor. For most people it's fine but bear in mind unless you're patio cleaning for hours on end it will be ok
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you. I had watched your comparison video between the two. But I got a good deal for karcher K2 on amazon and I went for it. Also, I only wash my car once a month because I use my motorcycle often instead.
@@jaseem7 your be alright with it then. It's just not suitable for constant use
@@jaseem7 was it any good?
@@amyk9813 yeah. For me it is fantastic. I don't thing I need any more power than this one provides.
Yes I agree,it is a lot weaker than I expected , my next one will be a petrol powered pressure washer.
To be fair you can get some great electric Karchers. I got the Xpert hd7125
Got mine around five months ago and the thing has paid for itself 5x over. I bought a longer hose off Amazon and the job was a good one. I find the dirt blaster lance is very good for doing the ground and other things and the car lance does a job on the cars. I think it is very good value for money. I would either spend a lot more and get a Kranzle or get a K2. No point getting one in between. The rest aren't that much better than the K2 given their price.
Can't argue with the price. Think its luck of the draw as well. Some people have had nightmares with the reliability. Thanks for watching and love the profile pic lol
Ok for the weekend, weekly car wash or cleaning the patio. If you want a professional job you need professional tools that are durable and reliable.
Amen to that! thanks for watching
Phew...my K2 has packed in...its at least 8yrs old...washes the car evey weekend....upgraded the hose years ago but todays model looks a different fitment to mine....buy a 10 mtr hose and its perfect for washing the Jag....
I had older K2 model and switched do Nilfisk C110.7 which have longer hose, and power cord, plus I gat simple foam canon in the box. For lot cheaper, less than 70€. For me better buy. Allso it fit in larger scooter top box, which is practical for cleaning carpets to relatives 😂
Hi matey I've got a k2 as a weekend warrior I got mine from home base in a sale so I got it even cheaper and I've got an 8mtr extension hose so no dragging works well.
Nice one Lee, That short hose is a deal breaker for most people. Just wish they would think about what people would use it for. The majority use these for cars. Thanks for watching mate
A very helpful video, thanks a lot mate
Having owned two Karcher and one Nilfisk I’d recommend the Kranzle power washers.
Definitely. Im getting a kranzle soon
@@epicautomotivedetailing Good choice . I’ve the K10 with a short trigger and it’s brilliant and built to last.
I use these they are amazing
Can't argue with an accent like that. 😄
Good video as usual mate ! I’m sure I have the same one if it’s the full car one from Halfords. Your right about the hose length but sure mines 4 meters long. I got a plug point installed in our driveway so it works okay ish but would have been better longer though.
Thanks Rob. Yeah I don't anyone who can get on with that short hose 😬
Great review
Thank you
Thank you for the video. Spot on Dave about the hose, it's way too short. By the time you've purchased a longer hose it's not so much of a bargain. Although it's a very handy size if you're valeting from a car. Age old adage I suppose "you get what you've paid for". As you rightly said in a previous video, it's better to purchase a factory refurbished professional Karcher washer.
Thanks Karl. Yes totally agree you get what you pay for. I give it a few years and ill have my own brand of epic pressure washers out lol
Hi Dave, great video, I agree with the comments, especially re the hose and safety aspects. I suggest that you try the Master series machines by AVA of Norway before you commit to your next machine. Get in touch if you want to try mine.
Ive heard about AVA. They look soild and i would love to try one
Granted I have a k2 but was originally bought for general home patio and garden use until I got an interest in detailing, so have just ordered a longer lead as yes you end up dragging the unit around with hose/extension reel tangled up soaking wet, surprised I haven't had a jolt from the mains either. Health and safety wise it is totally an issue with the design. Also not having any means of a cable tidy wrap for after use
Hose, electric cable and gun hose, those are three things that I was dealing with while trying to clean the large patio and gave up!
I've used the karcher k2 as a business doing 2-3 cars a day 4days a week for 4 years and its never missed a beat payed £62 at time,. Only thing I did was add 10m hose been great for the van using small generator and water tank. Value for money compared to a kranzle 🤣
I have the k2. I use for my ford custom van. It’s been great but I used a pressure washer at the petrol station and it took the dirt off much faster. I did use the hot water brush on black paint 😬 but it was super quick. So got me thinking about upgrading
Definitely upgrade mate these machines are terrible
The reason they don't give you a longer hose is because the price of a 10m Karcher hose is more than the price of the K2.
Wonderful review. I got k3 recently and was disappointed that seeing the hose is not included in the bundle.
Can i ask after spraying shampoo how long should we wait before cleaning it?
Any good for thick moss??
I bought one a few years ago, but think they have improved my K2 model. The hose is stiff like my manhood, can't unfurl it, so really hate it. It's a budget pressure washer. I knew that when I bought it, and have used it to jet wash the patio and driveway. My K2 is very noisy, and when I release the trigger, the motor still wants to push out water and keep makes this coughing sound until I switch it off and on again. Won't buy another, but can't say it hasn't done the job I bought it for, because it has. It's cheap and OK, but not great. But I am wanting to upgrade to a better one. The new Big Boi pressure washer looks fantastic, the design, a rebadged quality snow foam with legible measure table on the side (worth £30), the spray attachments, the filter, the long metal lance. UltimateFinish have them at £249, but there is a 10% discount code available. Would love for you to do a review on the Marolex Master 1.5 litre Viton pressure hand sprayer as well.
Hi Flash im working on Ultimate finish. I want to get one to film then give it away in a video. My discount code isnt available yet with UF but when it is ill let you know as ill be after getting subscribers a bigger discount
Have u used it's compact version? I've heard it has an upgraded motor than the basic one and comes with a dirt blaster lance and detergent suction tube.
I've used all of them and nilfisk blow it to bits
Up to K4 is a no-no. Believe me.
If you're buying a k'archer, then really you need a K4 or better, because those have metal pumps, and these K2 have plastic.
This is ok for the odd wash now and again, but don't buy it expecting a workhorse to do a 3 car family and the patio every week, because it won't last.
You might as well buy a Halfords own brand which actually has slightly more pressure than this, and only costs £65.