Understanding Karcher Pressure Washers
Why do I need a Pressure Washer?
A Karcher pressure washer can be used for an endless list of applications outside the home and around the garden.
It provides an efficient, economical and labour saving way of cleaning: Bicycles, Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Caravans, Boats, Driveways, Patios, Garden Walls, Pathways, Brickwork, Garden Tools and Machinery, Garden Furniture and so much more.
A Karcher pressure washer is also environmentally friendly, enabling you to reduce your water consumption, compared to a normal garden hose, a definiate advantage if you have a metered water supply.
How does a Pressure Washer work?
A Pressure Washer is essentially a powerful motor which allows a pump to force a large volume of water through a small nozzle, thus creating a powerful jet of water. The cleaning effectiveness of any pressure washer depends upon a combination of water flow and delivered pressure. The higher the delivered pressure and water flow the better the machine will perform its cleaning task, thus reducing the overall cleaning time.
Simply connect your standard garden hose to the machine and the water will be delivered under pressure through the trigger gun for fast environmentally sound cleaning
Portable or Mobile Design?
Karcher Pressure Washers come in a variety of designs for user convenience. Portable versions are lightweight with ergonomic handles and are made easy to transport, whilst the mobile versions are designed with large wheels to manouver the unit over large areas with ergonomic handles for comfort. Most mobile versions come with integrated accessory holders for convenience.
Total Stop Facility
All Karcher electric domestic pressure washers have a total stop facility when the trigger is released, extending the life of the motor. Only when the trigger is pressed will the motor start again.
Trigger Gun
A Trigger Gun is supplied with all Karcher Pressure Washers it allows simple control of pressure by squeezing the trigger. A child lock button is built-in for safety.
High Pressure Hose
The hose is designed to a high standard, delivering consistent pressure, with a convenient anti-twist construction. The high pressure hose is connected to the pressure washer at one end and the trigger gun at the other.
In-Built Detergent
Detergent is drawn into the pressure washer via an in-built detergent suction hose, or via a removable bottle or detergent tank (dependent on model) This provides increased cleaning performance and the use of a wide range of Detergents specially formulated by Karcher.
Spray Lance
All Karcher Pressure Washers come with a Spray Lance as standard (type depends on model) which connect simply to the trigger gun with a push and twist bayonet fitting.
Lances Explained
High Pressure Spray Lance –
For general cleaning applications *Detergent dispensed via low pressure trigger gun.
Two Way High / Low Pressure Spray Lance –
Providing a combination of a high pressure jet for general use and low pressure jet for detergent application.
Dirtblaster Spray Lance –
Rotating pencil jet provides for up to 50% greater cleaning power. Ideal for patios and driveways.
Variable Spray Lance –
Variable step-less setting from low to high pressure at constant water flow.
Accessories
A wide range of accessories are available, from angled lances for cleaning gutters and the underneath of cars to the fantastic T-Racer for cleaner patios, garden fences and garages with absolute ease. The T- Racer floats over a patio on a “cushion” of water providing effortless cleaning.
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