Karcher K4/ Direct hoses Flexiwash,upgrade hose and bin the original

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gary wilkos tube

gary wilkos tube

2 жыл бұрын

Sick to death of the original hose so got this one, so far so good 😜

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@max_powers11
@max_powers11 2 жыл бұрын
Same as mine Gary it's direct hoses flexiwash and tbh it's been great so much less hassle and no more bloody kinks. Definitely going to get a couple of wheel guides when they decide to price them sensibly. Good vid my friend 👍
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s seems pretty good! Also got a MJJC foam Lance that I will upload later
@keithsmith7266
@keithsmith7266 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary got mine love it and my k2 seams to have more power thank you my friend.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I helped you buddy that’s why I do this 👍👌
@gesit24
@gesit24 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Gary - I have just ordered one for mine. Great video - thanks for the taking the time. Cheers!
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help👍 don’t forget to like share and subscribe 🙏 cheers
@grantmckendry3323
@grantmckendry3323 Жыл бұрын
Great review. Going to order the 20m hose with reel for use with my K7 compact.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Yea you won’t regret it 👍 don’t forget to like share and subscribe 👌🙏
@Bull1the1Great
@Bull1the1Great Жыл бұрын
I wonder if Karcher will ever decide to do something with their hose design . I guess they are keeping the cost down and many people can get over it because they use it so rarely but anyone who has to work with it frequently wants to poke his eyes out because of the kinks ...
@SandysAutoDetailing
@SandysAutoDetailing Ай бұрын
Mate I totally agree with you on the standard karcher hose's I have finally bought a new replacement soft hose 15 mt for £46.85 from in2 detailing on eBay 😊🇬🇧
@TheRuralGardener
@TheRuralGardener Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this ..I also bought this hose but was unable to stop ot leaking at the handle unfortunately. The karcher was a brand new K4 same as yours Gary.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Hmmm you try ptf tape? Mines still fine after a year
@bernardmarsh8436
@bernardmarsh8436 5 ай бұрын
I replaced mine with one from direct hoses and it burst/split after 10 months. I contacted direct hoses and apparently they are only guaranteed for 3 months. I’ve put my old karcher one back on.
@You-are-right-but
@You-are-right-but 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Would be good to see a '1 year on' video
@JuiceBanger1
@JuiceBanger1 4 ай бұрын
id mine for 6 months and it sprung a leak at the end. sent it back for repair so time will tell.
@garethdavies7564
@garethdavies7564 2 жыл бұрын
im a part time valeter / deatiler on weekend im useing bosch 125 the hose and gun with it ...its not very nice to work with so i got in touch with direct hoes they hooked me up with 15m hose and stubby gun it just make my life so much easier .... bit of a tip put some vasline on each end of hose where the seals are its so much easyier to connect up the gun and to the machine 👍
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Cool didn’t think of that nice one 👍👌
@wesleykitching8130
@wesleykitching8130 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, please help. I followed your visit and went with your advise. I bought a new flex hose and it does not have the correct karcher K4 fixings. I bought an uber flex 1/4" . I have been desperately looking for the karcher k4 adaptor as i like the uberflex pipe. Please can you help with where i can get the adaptor. I checked on hoses direct but i couldn't find which one i need. Thanks
@DriveWithAndy
@DriveWithAndy 3 ай бұрын
Had my direct hose for 3 months, used about 8 times and its burst, all the metal wires are out. Crazy
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 ай бұрын
Yea that’s bad I’ve not used mine for a couple of months due to some difficulties at home but it has been fine
@jesmer2004
@jesmer2004 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, thanks for this video! I am wondering what kind of gun do you use when u are testen the new hose? Thanks in advance.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Hi it’s an auto bright direct one! I done a review on it on another video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7lmYM6ftcrKl30.html
@garypinnock3348
@garypinnock3348 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, clear & precise, exactly what I’m looking for, I’ve the Karcher K5 pressure washer & the hose is a serious pain in the ass & really makes my Pis# boil everytime I use it & it simply coils up on itself, it’s even scratched the bonnet & wing arches throughout its coiling process, so this hose looks the perfect solution for me, may I ask you where did you get your pressure washer gun from cause it looks really good quality? I’ve just subscribed to your channel, keep up the good work & videos as I sift through your previous videos, cheers & happy New Year⭐️⭐️⭐️
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy comments like yours make it worthwhile 👍 if you look at my other videos I did a review on the stubby gun I use from autobright direct👌 I also have another vid on the excellent mjjc snowfoam Lance and in my opinion is one of the best and I’ve tried about five different ones! Thanks again 🙏
@garypinnock3348
@garypinnock3348 Жыл бұрын
I’m on it, thanks, been on HosesDirect site & I’ve been scouting for the pressure washer hose to begin my ultimate change over from Karcher but unfortunately I’m out of luck or they don’t have stock or no Longer sell this product😢
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
@@garypinnock3348 just eating breakfast and I’ll have a look also 👍
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
www.directhoses.net/products/karcher-style-replacement-rubber-longlife-hose-quick-fit-connections
@garypinnock3348
@garypinnock3348 Жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 you truly are the main man, tons of respect, have a blessed weekend & if I need any more advice I’ll pit stop with you first if ok, I’m off to place my order, take care✨✨✨✨✨
@sandyshine6690
@sandyshine6690 2 жыл бұрын
The hose is a nightmare it does my head in aswell spend more time unkinking the hose than cleaning the bloody car I'm getting one asap 👌😎
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Yea do it the amount of times Ive nearly broke my neck lol
@patrickmurphy1654
@patrickmurphy1654 2 жыл бұрын
Hi great video, have you got a link to were you got the short gun from with the swivel adapter?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Yes mate below and you can get different fittings if you don’t want the quick connect! 👌 www.autobritedirect.co.uk/product/autobrite-high-pressure-washer-gun-rinse-nozzle-kit/
@patrickmurphy1654
@patrickmurphy1654 2 жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 THANKS ALL ORDERED
@paulbarnes5051
@paulbarnes5051 Жыл бұрын
looks great but does it blow off the bottom like mine keeps doing
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Had no problems with it at all!
@williamsinclair6321
@williamsinclair6321 3 ай бұрын
Can you post a link for the hose please, I can't find it.
@marcusbarnes5929
@marcusbarnes5929 2 жыл бұрын
What PSI is the katcher k4? It looks to have decent power. Also do u have a link for the hose. Cheers.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s 130, good enough for me at the moment👍 Link www.directhoses.net/products/karcher-style-replacement-rubber-longlife-hose-quick-fit-connections
@wjjohns04able
@wjjohns04able 7 күн бұрын
So does anybody know what fittings are on the end of the new hose? Are they standard or UK specs ? Any links to where to purchase one? I’m trying to replace the hose on my dads and I need to figure out if I need any adaptors for the US version.
@davidflynn4967
@davidflynn4967 3 ай бұрын
Hi mate where do you get those small hand held spray guns from? …cheers Dave Southport.👍🏻
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 3 ай бұрын
Which ones are you referring to buddy? 🤷‍♀️
@CRG07
@CRG07 2 жыл бұрын
Can the sheath that covers the brass and connections be slid back to expose more of the connection?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Umm I don’t know to be honest! Why would you want to expose it more?
@CRG07
@CRG07 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary. The reason I ask is because I have the K4 premium power control car washer, this has a reel on the back of the K4 to wind up the pressure hose but the hole that goes through the reel it’s very snug and doesn’t have any kind of sheath on The genuine Karcher hose. I’m waiting on direct hose to tell me the measurements but customer service is a bit slow.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Ah ok buddy fair enough! Yea there not known for there customer service😬
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
@@CRG07 I’ve taken a couple of pics and it does look like some can be removed!
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Although it’s not as easy as I first thought to up a pic in the comments🤪😳
@Tarzansmilkman
@Tarzansmilkman 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, you still happy with the directhoses hose, looking at buying but revise have been bad so wanted your opinion before buying, cheers
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate yup still going strong 👌 yea apparently there customer service isn’t up to much 🥹 but so far so good 💪🏿
@Tarzansmilkman
@Tarzansmilkman 2 жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 thanks Gary, really appreciated, as long as the quality is there, then I’m happy, thankyou for the super fast reply, cheers
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
No worries yea quality seems really good 👍
@emt43043
@emt43043 2 жыл бұрын
You shouldn’t really use a extension cable Realed up like that your at risk off blowing a fuse the power will blow back
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Been using the same lead in the same way for six years with no issues 🤷‍♀️
@Danwhite9
@Danwhite9 Жыл бұрын
It depends on the power output of what you plug in, k4 doesn't require enough power to cause the cable to overheat wound up
@gj8153
@gj8153 Жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 Me too mate.....40 years in fact. Always get one...
@philashmorecarpfishing455
@philashmorecarpfishing455 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate we’re did you get the short water spray gun from
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Autobright direct
@andyroosterag
@andyroosterag Жыл бұрын
Ordered my hose yesterday 25m is it possible to put a hose reel on the karcher k4 full control?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Possibly this but not cheap MTM Hydro Heavy Duty Power Washer Jet Wash High Pressure Hose Reel (30 Metre X 3/8" Hose) Karcher Kranzle Nilfisk Alto Wap amzn.eu/d/ec7HGCE
@andyroosterag
@andyroosterag Жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 ah cheers for your reply, I think i'll pinch a knackered car wheel from work and manufacture something👍
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Yea be cheaper mate lol
@KotakaSRT
@KotakaSRT 3 ай бұрын
can i have a link for the product?
@JuiceBanger1
@JuiceBanger1 Ай бұрын
i got it, used it about 8 times and it sprung a leak at one end, paid return postage and got it fixed , got it back and used it twice and it burst in the middle, in the bin now. not great . on to some other brand.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Ай бұрын
Had mine two years used at least once a week no issues
@JuiceBanger1
@JuiceBanger1 Ай бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 guess I'm just unlucky
@paul-fk7de
@paul-fk7de Жыл бұрын
Hi how is the hose holding up am thinking of getting one ?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Yea still good mate 🙏
@BilalIssa
@BilalIssa Жыл бұрын
Is this compatible with a K2?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Yes I believe the k4 and the k2 share the same hose fittings
@kings9634
@kings9634 2 жыл бұрын
Have you got a link to product mate?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Yea here buddy 👍 www.directhoses.net/products/karcher-style-replacement-rubber-longlife-hose-quick-fit-connections
@markan79
@markan79 Жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 thanks for the link. Mines just gone on my K4 and this looks good
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
@@markan79 definitely worth the money mate mines still fine
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
@@markan79 definitely worth the money over the utter crap original 👍🤛
@markan79
@markan79 Жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 the original is horrendous isn't it 🤣
@wjmba
@wjmba Жыл бұрын
What diameter is it?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Don’t know 🤷‍♀️ just ordered to fit my karcher!
@littlejack841
@littlejack841 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get it from? Please
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
www.directhoses.net/products/karcher-style-replacement-rubber-longlife-hose-quick-fit-connections
@keithsmith7266
@keithsmith7266 2 жыл бұрын
Does it fit k2
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
@@keithsmith7266 yes you can get for a k2 check the link and your fitting type www.directhoses.net/collections/hoses-for-karcher-k-series-rubber-flexiwash
@keithsmith7266
@keithsmith7266 2 жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 thank you Gary I've ordered one looking forward to using it.
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
@@keithsmith7266 great stuff I love mine, best upgrade I’ve made so far 👍
@vrdrew63
@vrdrew63 2 жыл бұрын
You do have to wonder why Karcher provides such a miserable high-pressure hose with its K4 line of pressure washers. Or at least doesn't offer the options of a) buying the washer without a hose or b) offering an upgrade. I understand how cost-accounting works. Including a decent high-pressure hose would probably add a few Euros to the Bill-of-Material cost of making the machine. But probably every person who's ever used a K4-series machine has ended up cursing the miserable, cheap, kink-prone, hose that comes standard. It's a truism that "you get what you pay for." If you buy an S-Class Mercedes, you're going to get better performance and features than if you buy a VW Golf. But I don't think most people who buy a new VW Golf immediately feel the need to throw away the wheels and tyres that came with it and buy better ones. Wheels and tyres that are actually fit for purpose. Karcher has a very good position in the domestic pressure-washer marketplace. It's probably the "go to" brand most consumers think of when buying a pressure washer. Do they need to hit some magical "price point"? Maybe, but I doubt it. Please, if anyone from Karcher ever ends up reading this - think about giving your customers (existing and potential future ones) at least the option of buying one of your machines without the useless hose that it currently ships with. (I think I just ended a sentence with a preposition. My bad.)
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 2 жыл бұрын
Well said,I will probably end up purchasing a kranzle but for the moment this will do 👍
@olicook4153
@olicook4153 Жыл бұрын
I don’t see how price is an issue. Karcher supply a very cheap hose. Max pressure 160bar. The reason it has a max of 160bar and coils like that is due to cheap construction with cheap materials. Yet they charge over £50 for a replacement. So if a company can supply a longer hose, steel wire braiding and rubber outer that can take over 200bar of pressure and lay flat on the ground for £25 then there really is no defending karcher on “price point”. This simply comes down to greed. Like your Mercedes analogy, people are buying into a name because they have been sold on their marketing. That company knows it so have decided to take the p!ss. Let’s face it, if you buy a Mercedes diesel your buying a Renault engined car with suspension joints that don’t last long enough to get through its first mot. Rather than using a quality part, they decide to put a plastic cover on it so the mot inspector can’t fail it. You can’t fail what you can’t see! To be honest, seems to be a recurring theme coming out of Germany, brand yourself as “German engineering” people believe it and buy into it. Huge profits made.
@gj8153
@gj8153 Жыл бұрын
12 months on..is it still ok?
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
Yup no issues or problems
@gj8153
@gj8153 Жыл бұрын
@@garywilkostube3435 cheers
@garywilkostube3435
@garywilkostube3435 Жыл бұрын
@@gj8153 No worries maté maybe I’ll do a one year on video 👌 don’t forget to like subscribe and share 🙏
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