Cleaning bikes or muddy boots
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The Worx handheld pressure washers are quite good and very popular at cyclocross events where getting bikes clean quickly is a necessity.
All sorts of options so you can go cheap or expensive.
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All sorts of options so you can go cheap or expensive.
Worx WG620E 20V Hydroshot Portable Pressure Cleaner 1 x 2.0Ah | Toolstation
• Up to 10 times the pressure of a regular hose • Dual system design: watering and power cleaning • Runtime 30 mins • Water flow rate: 120L per hour • Charging time: 3 hours • Five settings: 0°, 25°, 40°, shower, mist. • Self priming function enables water to be drawn from bucket, pool...
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I got one of these at the weekend - looks like a glorified garden sprayer. Not tested yet but worth a punt at 9 quid!
www.gooutdoors.co.uk
Hi-Gear Portable Power Washer (8 Litre) | GO Outdoors
Great for the car, the drive, the tent.... or anywhere dirt needs shifting.
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Boot Buddy are good for boots, not so good for bikes!
@JaiCee No as I don’t have an inverter. you could get an extra battery
We have one of these for cyclocross. It will do a couple of very muddy bikes on a charge. Reviews are mixed - yes it works, it doesn’t leak in the van, but it does slop water out the top carrying it to the pits, and the hose keeps blowing off. It’s not the full bearing-destroying blast of a mains Karcher, but better than the hand pumped spray I had before.
Mobi V-17 Portable Bike Pressure Washer | Chain Reaction
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JaiCee
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I was sold on the Worx after these comments especially as they are £90 at homebase right now however I'm having second thoughts and considering a bullfinch shower point and whale pump but have concerns that the pressure wouldn't be good enough and the hose not long enough.
Also I was thinking about putting a water point on the rear cupboard to connect the Worx to so it can use the onboard water. I was wondering if this bullfinch inlet with hose connector would work as an outlet.
Also I was thinking about putting a water point on the rear cupboard to connect the Worx to so it can use the onboard water. I was wondering if this bullfinch inlet with hose connector would work as an outlet.
I got a Karcher OC3 after looking at the Worx unit.
Pros are:
1. It's completely self contained with onboard water storage.
2. Pressure is just right for cleaning fresh dirt without blasting the bike seals.
3. Charge lasts long enough for about 15 washes.
Cons are:
1. Expensive at about 130 quid. (I paid 99 in a sale)
2. Only holds enough water for one really dirty bike.
3. Fill point is not a screwfit and tends to leak a bit of water if road is bumpy.
4. Not really enough pressure to clean off thick dried dirt, so it's best used straight after a ride when the mud is still wet, and before putting bike back into the van
I would get one again.
Muc Off do something similar but believe that's even more expensive.
Pros are:
1. It's completely self contained with onboard water storage.
2. Pressure is just right for cleaning fresh dirt without blasting the bike seals.
3. Charge lasts long enough for about 15 washes.
Cons are:
1. Expensive at about 130 quid. (I paid 99 in a sale)
2. Only holds enough water for one really dirty bike.
3. Fill point is not a screwfit and tends to leak a bit of water if road is bumpy.
4. Not really enough pressure to clean off thick dried dirt, so it's best used straight after a ride when the mud is still wet, and before putting bike back into the van
I would get one again.
Muc Off do something similar but believe that's even more expensive.
JaiCee
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The karcher is really tempting due to its small size. Low pressure is a pro and a con as it's better for washing off sandy legs and muddy boots but I think the small tank is a deal breaker as we are a family of four so would have to top it off to clean everyones bike and at that point we might as well just have a worx and a collapsible water carrier.
I've seen Karcher do a plus version now with twice the water capacity, but doubt that would stretch to 4 really dirty bikes.
I use one of these to wash our bikes when we are away from home. Less than £20.
It’s more like a hose than a jet wash but it gets wet mud off.
I have tried to upload a video of it working but given up!
Portable 12V High Pressure Car Washer Water Pump Jet Wash Cleaner Hose Van Kit | eBay
Type: Diaphragm Water Pump. Easy to Use: The water hose can be easily connected with the water gun and the pump, ergonomic water gun design is comfortable and convenient to grip. 1 Diaphragm water pump.
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It’s more like a hose than a jet wash but it gets wet mud off.
I have tried to upload a video of it working but given up!
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You need to upload your video to YouTube and then post a link to it in the thread.
Chris, Could you swap the trigger end for a shower head?
Thanks, Dave C
Thanks, Dave C
