da.murf
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I just pretend that's him working out the discount
yup you tell yourself that lol
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yup you tell yourself that lol
Laundrymike
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Never felt the urge to chip in here, until a couple of things I've bought and used recently blew me away
Bear in mind I'm not a professional amateur detailer and lucky if I've time to wash the cars once a month
First up, Meguairs Hybrid Ceramic Wax
www.halfords.com
Simply wow just wow...pressure washed and then washed off the car, sprayed on liberally and dried off with a microfibre. I genuinely laughed how well both cars came up. Instant shine, covered up a multitude of sins and great beading. Based on the full price I'd go 9/10 as personally I think £22 a bottle is a bit pricey
Secondly, A replacement short trigger gun for my Karcher
Couldn't believe how much more powerful it was, compared to the old/standard trigger. Felt like I'd upgraded my pressure washer to a Industrial one...only downside is I wish I'd known about them years ago! Fantastic quality, really cannot recommend one enough - 10/10 no question
Bear in mind I'm not a professional amateur detailer and lucky if I've time to wash the cars once a month
First up, Meguairs Hybrid Ceramic Wax
Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax 768ml | Halfords UK
Shop the latest Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax 709ml at Halfords UK
www.halfords.com
Simply wow just wow...pressure washed and then washed off the car, sprayed on liberally and dried off with a microfibre. I genuinely laughed how well both cars came up. Instant shine, covered up a multitude of sins and great beading. Based on the full price I'd go 9/10 as personally I think £22 a bottle is a bit pricey
Secondly, A replacement short trigger gun for my Karcher
Karcher K Series Swivel Short Trigger Gun with Quick Release Nozzles | eBay
Karcher K Series. Simply screw this adaptor into the male inlet and the item is ready to use, this only needs to be tightened by hand, no need to use pliers etc. Featuring a unique single piece swivel adaptor.
www.ebay.co.uk
Couldn't believe how much more powerful it was, compared to the old/standard trigger. Felt like I'd upgraded my pressure washer to a Industrial one...only downside is I wish I'd known about them years ago! Fantastic quality, really cannot recommend one enough - 10/10 no question
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I cant get my head around what these are for ? Does it not just mean you've to get closer to the car ? (Obviously I understand the quick release bit)Secondly, A replacement short trigger gun for my Karcher
Karcher K Series Swivel Short Trigger Gun with Quick Release Nozzles | eBay
Karcher K Series. Simply screw this adaptor into the male inlet and the item is ready to use, this only needs to be tightened by hand, no need to use pliers etc. Featuring a unique single piece swivel adaptor.www.ebay.co.uk
Couldn't believe how much more powerful it was, compared to the old/standard trigger. Felt like I'd upgraded my pressure washer to a Industrial one...only downside is I wish I'd known about them years ago! Fantastic quality, really cannot recommend one enough - 10/10 no question
Laundrymike
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If you're tight for space like me, then they're a god send in that regard - plus the connector swivels 360 degree so great for doing in along the sills and under the arces
Oh, and finally it's way, way more powerful than the standard Karcher trigger...I'd estimate 20% or so, maybe more
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I just can't help think that that's the benefit of the lance, getting into the wheel arches etc while being far enough away not to get soaked ?
(Edit: just watched a video. Can see the benefit of getting a better angle up in the arches)
However , the quick release and swivel is a good idea.
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Big Pimp
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He’s like one of the looky looky men on holidays
Davey Discount lolI just pretend that's him working out the discount
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If anyone was having the same doubts as me. . .
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I might buy one to try it out, but even after watching his review, I don't know if i'd prefer it for my use.
My gun already has a swivel on it, which maybe makes me find it so much handier.
Having said that, my washer and setup isn't a 'standard' washer etc. so maybe i've been spoiled a bit.
but at the price, its worth a try
My gun already has a swivel on it, which maybe makes me find it so much handier.
Having said that, my washer and setup isn't a 'standard' washer etc. so maybe i've been spoiled a bit.
but at the price, its worth a try
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Personally, the only thing I see different would be a better angle to certain places. But then I dont like the idea of swapping about nozzles.
I'm 50/50 on which I'd prefer between it and the normal lance.
it'll be a good test.Chris100
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Hands down one of the best things I bought for washing the car, the one I bought also came with an extension if you want to get under the car or in the arches.
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Yeah in that video he said theres an extension available. I think if I'd the kit I'd use the stubby for foaming and wheel arches, and the extension for the rest.
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I have honestly only ever used the extension once, never bothered with it since as I find I don’t need it even for getting into the arches.
brocks
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Bought one last week, definitely closer to the car but surprisingly much less spray blowing back than expected. Quick nozzles are a breeze to swap over and the swivel definitely stops the hose kinking as much. Haven’t got them working 100% with 2 of my 3 foam lances as it maybe flows too much water, but experimenting with jets and cleaning up the lances themselves and hopeful of getting it together...... though also considering a couple of the Autoglym Polar Foam Cannons!
Lappintyre
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Dam you lads & peer pressure... short lance ordered 
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Dam you lads & peer pressure... short lance ordered
You'll wonder why you didn't get one sooner.
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What washer ect do you use at hone Ross .I’m looking to buy a decent set up for home use as I would give the trucks a wash if I have one of them hone at night.
Big Pimp
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I use the inter pump tx 12-100, which you'd probably see at a lot of the romanian car washes etc. Its had a red outer casing and is very recognisable!
its a proper hard working yet compact industrial machine, pumping 12 litres per minute at 100 bar / 1500 psi
Cleanwell in Ballymena are a local supplier (there are likely a few others, but they have been doing them for donkeys years)
Not cheap, but ours has been worked for probably 15years at this stage and has never missed a beat, including working all day a few years ago washing down tandragee main streets when they had a major slippage problem and we had to do an non-slip treatment just before one Christmas!
I've fitted quick release to mine to allow the change from angled lance (which I prefer to straight lances for getting under the arches etc) to foam lance, to deck cleaner to all manner of different attachments.
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Ross did you buy one of the short lances?
I have the same powerwasher and don't know what lance to buy so that it fits?
Thanks
Big Pimp
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Not yet mate. I’m going to assume it’s the M22 fitting but I’ll confirm with IO as they seem to have the best range and prices even when compared to eBay etc
I really don’t know how it will fare on this machine as I’ve got an angled hose
which works perfectly.Martyn
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@Big Pimp I got one of the short guns from @Davey@Procar. He had all the quick release fittings as well - result!
Will let you know how I get on with the interpump power washer.
Will let you know how I get on with the interpump power washer.
Big Pimp
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here's the big question - did @Davey@Procar get his wee calculator out?!?
actually very interested in hearing your feedback
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here's the big question - did @Davey@Procar get his wee calculator out?!?
actually very interested in hearing your feedback
When doesn’t he get his wee calculator out?
Will let you know once I give it a try. I think it will make washing the car much easier. The quick release for the spray nozzle and foam gun is awesome.
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@Big Pimp @Davey@Procar
Used the short gun today and very impressed. Cleaning is much better than the longer lance. It is fantastic for the wheels.
Something to watch out for though. It is easy not to clip the spray tips in tightly. This could cause them to be propelled at the car at great speed when you pull the trigger.
Always aim the gun away from the car until you are happy its installed properly.
Davey - can you get a long lance extension to fit in the gun using the quick release. If you could it would be the ultimate setup.