Karcher K4 Full Control Home - unboxing, assembly and review

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Karcher K4 Full Control Home kit pressure washer. Karcher K4 Power Control unboxing, assembly and review. Step by step Karcher K4 setup. Karcher K4 pressure washer used to DIY clean a dirty block paving patio. The performance of the K4 setup when using the vario spray lance, dirt blaster lance and T350 surface cleaner is compared.
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@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

You can find amazon links to the Karcher K4 in this video here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/bigtedshomegarden?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfbigtedshomegarden_XYWG189ZT5TFRMHM85CB International amazon links are in the video description. Clicking on the UK product link should take you directly to the product listing on your local amazon site.

@wondrousjaguar8907 Ай бұрын

Me again! I bought the k4 home kit based on your other video. I had instructions for the surface cleaner but not the k4 itself. Straight to youtube and sure enough, you were the first result! Brilliant and informative! Keep up the good work!!

@bigtedshome Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. There are a few other K4 videos on my channel which you might find helpful.

@wondrousjaguar8907 Ай бұрын

@@bigtedshome already watched and subscribed!! 😊

@bigtedshome Ай бұрын

@@wondrousjaguar8907 Thanks 😊

@andrel5234 Ай бұрын

That was top tier from start to finish. Thank you for saving me 2 hours of head scratching

@bigtedshome Ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

@arob802 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been uncertain for the last few days whether to buy the K3 or K4. This is a great no nonsense informative video . Covers all the detail I needed to know . Really helpful in enabling me to decide which model to purchase. Just ordered the K4 . Thanks for making this video

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks the the great feedback. There is a 6 month review on my channel as well which you might find useful.

@andrewlyon4657 4 ай бұрын

A perfect example of how useful and informative KZfaq can be. Thank you

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Andrew 👍

@RossiterM 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t thank you enough for doing this video! I was completely lost with the instructions so thanks!

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max 👍 I'm glad you found it useful. The instructions aren't the best are they?

@JOT381 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your assembly video was far easier to follow than the manual!!

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@suefox8055 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found you! I couldn't understand the instruction book lol. Seriously your video is brilliant!!

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 😀

@horridhenry1805 3 жыл бұрын

Something satisfying about pressure washing pathways

@JimmyMcElroy 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one. Video very helpful for putting together and the 'in operation' part was a very fair review. Thanks!

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Jimmy 🙂 There are a few other K4 videos on my channel that you might find interesting/useful.

@tesslawrence7976 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, assembly instructions looked daunting, woman assembling on my own, your video sorted it, huge thanks to you. Karcher should give you a tip. Am sending this to my sister who has also purchased the same model.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Tess. I'm glad that you found the video helpful 🙂

@deemat100 2 жыл бұрын

Have ordered one of these and awaiting delivery, so this video was very helpful indeed. Thank you!

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback David 🙂

@kuffmassiv 10 ай бұрын

Your video was very helpful in the assembly of the Karcher K4 better than the manual instructions 👍

@bigtedshome 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Earl 🙂

@seanogorman1820 2 жыл бұрын

A great video Ted got new k4 today good Instruction I watched you putting it together Thank You from Ireland 🇮🇪

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean 👍

@unwindingskies 3 жыл бұрын

excellent Ted. Thankyou. This is far better than the Karcher's picture guide. Well done.

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fantastic feedback 😀

@sheilaread3953 4 ай бұрын

A really useful video. Used it to set up the machine initially and then for useful advice on which tool to use for cleaning. Clear instructions. Thank you

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Sheila. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@andyh323 Жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks. I could hardly see the instructions clearly, so the video was of great help. Also the test was most informative and i now know the best way to tackle my various jobs.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Andy. There are a few other K4 videos on my channel that you might find interesting.

@QueenBee3xxx Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for going through everything, you helped me put it together x

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Sarah 🙂

@cliffie4037 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, it made it so much easier!

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cliff 👍

@raysan7675 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you; I’m not that practical and you video saved me hours! Feb 22

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

@beendoneagain Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I bought the K4 yesterday and going to try it out now.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Be careful, pressure washing can become addictive! 🙂

@callumthompson1023 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much such a great video showing the assembly and everything that it involves my grandad just got this machine and I use it as he’s bedbound so thank you for a detailed video and clear explanation

@bigtedshome 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Callum 🙂

@davidbergin2086 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video and showing assembly and demo. It's cemented my decision to purchase this model today.

@bigtedshome 11 ай бұрын

Thanks David. I've had my K4 for over 2 years now and have been very happy with it.

@achillesclinic 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job thank you , those instruction booklets are always as clear as mud.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan 👍

@chriscrouch449 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soon much for your video, I have just got a k4 and I now know how to put it together and can't wait to use it 😀

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Be careful though, pressure washing can be highly addictive 🙂

@annleonard1508 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video… exactly the help I needed when I unboxed it!

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Ann 🙂

@moorwalks 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Max, this video was a godsend, the instruction booklet made it all too complicated... Thanks pal.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Bryan 👍

@danuk52 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this! Lot easier to follow how to build it than the instructions

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan 🙂

@ThatOtherMikeyGuy 2 ай бұрын

You're right. The instructions are absolutely shocking. I'm sure that this video would have been very handy but they have now changed the design slightly. so I'll have to find a more recent version of this vid!

@SallyEdworthy 3 ай бұрын

Been looking at this pressure washer. Great to see it in action. Many thanks

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sally. I've had my K4 for 3 years now and have been very happy with it 🙂

@philgos3353 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for info how to assemble and use the K4 really helpful 👍👏

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@Oggiesilverfitness Жыл бұрын

Just bought one. This is a great tutorial. Thank you.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Oggie 👍

@stevegiles-gs5dv 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to using my k4 which my kids bought me at Christmas and it’s sat in the box ever since

@bigtedshome 2 ай бұрын

Be careful, pressure washing is addictive 🙂

@Mozgor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very easy to follow assembly instructions, helped a lot. Hope I’ve done it right cos has 2 spare screws left over once I’d finished!

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Moyra. There is another comment below from 'Roderick who' that you might find useful regarding your spare screws. He had the same issue and RC Circus Lee suggested that they screw into the long pins that you push into the stand. Hope this helps 🙂

@beendoneagain Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome That is correct. The 2 screws are for the long pins.

@Jack_Warner 11 ай бұрын

I've got two screws left as well!

@martynjones6543 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, I followed your vid as to assemble my K4 as the instruction booklet was so poor 👏🏼

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Martyn 🙂

@unsilence 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant video the comparison results were great!!!

@bigtedshome 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay 🙂

@PaulSmith-pn8hi 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very helpful. Thanks 👍

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad it was useful.

@timcook6679 2 жыл бұрын

A great help for the purpose of setting up.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim 👍

@justinmckenzie2123 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for this very useful video. Off to the Didsbury car show in 1 hour, in my clean car!

@bigtedshome 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Justin. I hope your car looked great at the show 🙂

@jhurst2308 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for making this 👍👍👍

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 👍. I'm glad you found it useful.

@gordonlaw4125 Жыл бұрын

Superb video and so helpful. Thanks so much for posting

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Gordon 🙂

@julianwright3438 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you was really helpful in putting it together

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

@raul2602 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the video!

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raul 🙂

@TotallydubbedHD 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, thank you for sharing!

@bigtedshome 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

@debbiem6233 27 күн бұрын

Helpful video. Thank you!

@bigtedshome 27 күн бұрын

@debbiem6233 Thanks Debbie 🙂

@manishpopat3903 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, very useful presentation.

@bigtedshome 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Manish, I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@subashsadasivan9735 3 жыл бұрын

VERY USEFUL VIDEO, THANKS

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 🙂

@fluffybunny7840 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much🙏

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@Sickbrah92 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, thank you!

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@davidhill8163 Ай бұрын

this was a great help many thanks.

@bigtedshome Ай бұрын

Thanks David 👍

@annieswims680 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for making the video. I had no idea there was any assembly when I bought it. The instruction booklet is useless.

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Annie. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@veebee3969 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Very useful information. Thank you.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vee Bee 🙂 There is now a 6 month update review on my channel that you may be interested in.

@KeithPollard 2 ай бұрын

Well done Big Ted. Gave up trying to make sense of the supplied instructions. Your excellent video made it a 10 min job. Now, I just need to keep the dog away from the cable/hose on this one….

@bigtedshome 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Good luck with the dog 🤣

@tudorachemarius5422 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for video ,very helpful 🍻

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

@colinbartlett1573 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect tutorial

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin 👍

@NavneterTommyBoy 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpfull, thank you! 🙏😁

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂 There are several other K4 videos on my channel that you might find useful.

@MZONE3D Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

@hannible1002 3 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@dynamicvocab 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I couldn't understand the printed instructions!

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@richard1054 3 ай бұрын

Great job 👍

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard 🙂

@makepool 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful thanks.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@Laughs_Loudest 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

@nicolevos2622 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! when you assembled the base you inserted the dowels/plugs (actually not screws) after that, you should still secure it with screws. Or you'll be left with to leftover screws :)

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicole 🙂

@machargs123 Жыл бұрын

I had 2 screws and thought they need to go somewhere and thanks they hold the wheel stud plastic screws

@salwaabdulaziz4241 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video it’s help a lot 🙂

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@salwaabdulaziz4241 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome yes and please keep post videos about garden and home and do you have TikTok home and garden Account ? 🙂

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

@@salwaabdulaziz4241 Thank you Salwa. I don't have a tik tok account at the moment but hope to start one in the future.

@deanriley5690 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean 😁

@markspurgeon8084 3 жыл бұрын

Handy video, saved me a lot of time assembling my new machine 👍

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@sedantez24 2 жыл бұрын

Great video-thanks

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

@Koekiemonster67 2 ай бұрын

The paper manual is ABIT unclear with those small pics, I used the app from Kärcher as a manual, but this video surely helps as well :-)

@bigtedshome 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@TrevorHeathPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Good video mate - I just bought a K4 but it didn't have the home kit/T350 surface cleaner. I think I may need to invest in that attachment too. Dirt blaster is brilliant though. Cheers!

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor 👍

@DilTuHainDil 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the trouble to make this video

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful.

@marka3239 Жыл бұрын

many thanks, made it easy to assemble. the instructions that come with it are crap. Im a mechanical engineer and I know crap when i see it. cheers

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

@deborahcraggs3389 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your instructions on how to build the Karcher 4 I was able to to put together easily as I couldn’t understand the book let. What is the net for . Many thanks keep putting on on issues

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deborah. The net fits over the lugs on the back of the machine (near the base) and is used to store the power cable.

@philip6252 3 ай бұрын

Why manufacture something which requires assembly at the last leg. Thanks for the video! It's flipped horizontally, though! Haha!

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

Well spotted. It was the first video I made 🤦‍♂️

@Jack_Warner 11 ай бұрын

I know I'm a bit late, but thanks for this video. I just bought one of these, and the assembly instructions are useless. This is my first pressure washer, and I'm 61 years old, I just got fed up using a bucket and sponge.

@bigtedshome 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jack 👍

@Sara-fx1or Ай бұрын

Thank you, just need to know hoe to attache the water!

@bigtedshome Ай бұрын

You need a connector like this on the end of your garden hose: amzn.to/4c440bD It then pushes onto the water inlet (towards the bottom LHS as you look at the yellow front of the K4). Hope this makes sense 🙂

@FF_1872 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video. Was everyone left with 2 extra small screws?

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

The 2 left over screws might be the ones that secure the plastic pins that push into the bottom of the base.

@judithhume9047 4 ай бұрын

Thank you,thank you,thank you. Brilliant. Rubbish written/image instructions in the box...and only saved by this Brilliant video.

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the fantastic feedback Judith 😃. There are several more K4 videos on my channel that you might find useful

@terryamies1761 2 жыл бұрын

Ted that was helpful, any thoughts on the cleaning solution?

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry. I didn't use the cleaning solution when I pressure washed my block paving as I found I didn't need it.

@Thiscrime 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate your time and effort to make this video, I just finished assembling thanks to you and off I go now with the T5, just a question, do I need to remove the detergent after I use it or it lock when I am on hard setting.?!

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

I take the detergent bottle out after using it.

@Thiscrime 3 ай бұрын

@@bigtedshome is it refillable.?!

@bigtedshome 3 ай бұрын

@@Thiscrime Yes, you can buy 5 litre containers to top it up if you use it often enough.

@Thiscrime 3 ай бұрын

@@bigtedshome perfect, thanks a lot , you are a good Tod 🫡

@jocelynmeehan5995 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Really impressive. Just a query on attaching the water hose. Is it just a click into the machine?

@bigtedshome 5 ай бұрын

If the hose is not already attached to the machine, you push it into the back of the machine and there is a U shaped metal clip that holds it in place. This video shows how to remove and fit a hose to the K4: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldOAf9qTspPapoU.html I hope this helps 🙂

@jocelynmeehan5995 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@lugassydavid 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the eplanation. Quick Question, how do you enter Mix Mode? Because on the lance it's just Soft - Hard.. Thanks!

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, to go into mix mode you just turn the vario lance to minimum power (fully clockwise). Alternatively, if you use a foam cannon or simply remove the lance, the k4 will enter mix mode.

@lugassydavid 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome thank you!

@beverleynorth4914 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video Do you need to pull the hose through the slot before attaching the lance?

@bigtedshome 8 ай бұрын

You don't have to pull the hose through the slot. Personally, I found it easier not to. It's fairly straightforward to disconnect the lance from the hose if you want to try both options.

@beverleynorth4914 8 ай бұрын

Had 1st go today with new K4. Patio T5 cleaner is a game changer. Very impressed with it. Have to watch out that it doesn’t pick up bits of gravel, etc. Did you have 2 spare screws?? They go in the long dowels that fix the base in place. What are best mods, improvements for it. Hose?? Then what?

@bigtedshome 8 ай бұрын

@beverleynorth4914 Thanks for the info re. the screws, I did get there eventually (with help from others on here) 🙂 The hose is the first thing I would upgrade. Then if you intend to wash cars, I would recommend a short trigger gun and a foam cannon. There are videos featuring all of these upgrades on my channel. This video is important kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJdiaLKcscDbeqM.html as is not storing your K4 anywhere where the water inside it could freeze as the expansion could crack the pump.

@Rewind787 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, just what I needed, thank you. I do have a (very amateur) question with regards to the setup. I have recently had an outside tap fitted, however I haven't needed to use it yet, so I haven't bought any hoses/connectors/adapters. My question is, what do I actually need to buy in order to attach to the outside tap to the Karcher machine itself. I know that a hose will be needed, but with regards to the connectors I am a little clueless being as I have never needed one before. Any help (and possibly a website link to which product(s)) would be very much appreciated. Thanks so much.

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback. To connect your pressure washer to your outside tap, you will need a tap connector to screw onto your outside tap, 2 hose connectors, a hose and I would recommend a hose reel. Assuming a 25m hose will be long enough for you, this kit contains everything you should need: amzn.to/4a1HUoB Also available at Screwfix if you don't use amazon: www.screwfix.com/p/hozelock-2-in-1-reel-with-hose-25m/63087

@Rewind787 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your help, thanks again 😃@@bigtedshome

@DonDomDomi 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the great Video. Did you use the Stone Cleaner or just water? Best Dominic

@bigtedshome 5 ай бұрын

I normally just use water but if you have the stone cleaner, this video shows it in use: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p56AltaCvc6YqoU.html

@DonDomDomi 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your quick reply. Do you use the Kärcher Stone cleaner liquid which came with the Kärcher? Or just pure water without adding the cleaner liquid?

@bigtedshome 5 ай бұрын

@DonDomDomi If the paving is really dirty, I would use the Karcher stone cleaner that was supplied with the K4. In most cases though, I just use water. The block paving shown in the video was cleaned just using water.

@DonDomDomi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Ted, that's what i needed to know! 😊

@mitchellhinkley4896 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t read instructions. Mainly because I cannot see what the fuck is going on in them. So i really needed this. Cheers!!

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful

@dotnetdevni 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how we all still buying it in 2021 just bought one today for £199 in B and Q.

@roderickwho1983 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Big Ted. Thanks for the video. After assembly of my K4 I have 2 small screws left over. No idea where they're supposed to go.... What would you nozzle/power setting would you suggest for cleaning wood stain and bird droppings off a wooden deck ? Thanks.

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roderick. As far as I'm aware there should be 8 small screws, 2 go into the top of the lance holder, 4 hold in the lance visor and 2 to secure the handle. Watch the video between approx 4:20 and 5:40 to see where they go. I'm sorry but I don't have any decking so can't really help you with your second question. I would think it would depend on the condition of the wood and would suggest starting on the lowest power and working up.

@roderickwho1983 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Ted. I'll take your advice regarding the pressure settings. WRT the leftover screws: my instruction bucklet shows a picture E and refers o two screws "b" and "c", but for the life of me I can't find the location pictures ! If the pressure washer flies apart when I start it up I'll know I dropped the ball :-)

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have my assembly instructions anymore but I can't see how any of the screws would affect the safety of your pressure washer. They are just used to attach the peripherals like the lance stand and handle. I would just give all of these a pull to make sure they are secure before using it. Good luck 🙂

@rccircuslee5390 3 жыл бұрын

They screw in to the long pins you push in to the stand 😃

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

@@rccircuslee5390 Thanks Lee 👍

@dotnetdevni 3 жыл бұрын

U didnt explain what the second metal bit is for can you explain above where you placed the hose lock tip thing.

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, do you mean the metal connector above the hose inlet? This connects to the power control gun (see 5 min 43 sec into the video).

@sslalaninz Жыл бұрын

Hi Big Ted, thanks for the video. I am thinking to buy this unit but am unsure about a point, please see if you could help. The intention is to clean house/building walls using K4, how good it is to clean walls, and how high the water could go? Would it cover a two-story building with sufficient pressure to clean the high-reaching areas such as the eaves? Many thanks

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

The K4 is excellent for cleaning walls but you would not be able to clean a two story building with the supplied lances. The lance needs to be close to the wall to have enough pressure to clean it and using the lance from a ladder would be too dangerous. Karcher do make a telescopic lance which would appear to be ideal for your application. You can find he details here: amzn.to/3qycYb8

@sslalaninz Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome Awesome, thanks for the quick response. Let me check this telescopic lance

@ComradeDylan49 Жыл бұрын

Can the Dirt Blaster attachment be used on a wooden deck? Or is is only recommended for stone?

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

I don't have any decking so can't speak from experience but I suspect that the dirtblaster lance might be too aggressive for wood. Karcher recommend using a surface cleaner if you have one www.kaercher.com/uk/home-garden/how-to-guides/pressure-washers/patio-deck-cleaning.html

@nikolaykarcher 2 жыл бұрын

Несколько советов, чтобы Ваша мойка Karcher прослужила как можно дольше. 📌 Постараюсь перечислить по пунктам (не в порядке важности, они все важны). 1) Прочитайте инструкцию по эксплуатации и соблюдайте её (это для сильных духом):)) 2) Ставьте дополнительный фильтр, регулярно очищайте внутренний и если есть, внешний фильтр. Следите за чистотой воды, избегайте грязи и абразива. 3) Соблюдайте режим работы. Давайте остыть аппарату минут 15-20, если непрерывно моете более 1,5 - 2 часов. Это если у Вас К5-К7, если К2-К3 то каждые полчаса. 4) При мойке старайтесь реже отпускать-нажимать клавишу пистолета, сократив при этом количество срабатываний клапанов и микровыключателя на остановку. 5) Не мойте горячей водой. Для минимоек серий K2-K5 максимальная температура воды 40C. Для K6-K7 60C. 6) Храните мойку в тёплом месте. Если храните в холодном, сливайте всю воду, при возможности закачивайте антифриз. 7) Не оставляйте аппарат под давлением на длительное время. Если делаете перерыв в мойке на 5 минут - стравливайте давление, нажмите клавишу пистолета. Обязательно после мойки не забывайте стравить давление! 8) Не используйте интегрированные в корпус моек бачки для химии. Не поскупитесь на пенную насадку, и используйте её для нанесения шампуней. Если всё же наносите химию через Керхер, то обязательно после каждой мойки промывайте систему чистой водой. Химия (особенно агрессивный бесконтакт) не очень хорошо воздействует на внутренние элементы и детали насоса. 9) Следите, чтобы мойке хватало воды. Модель серии K5 потребляет около 8 литров воды в минуту. В Вашей системе водоснабжения при работе всегда должно быть достаточно воды. Для подключения используйте шланг на 3/4 и длиной не менее 10 метров. 10) Следите за напряжением в сети, оно не должно быть менее 220В. Если бывают перепады - используйте стабилизатор соответствующей мощности. 11) Очень аккуратно эксплуатируйте Ваши аксессуары к Вашей мойке Karcher, они стоят очень приличных денег. Не бросайте, не наступайте, не наезжайте машиной на струйные трубки, пистолеты, шланги. 12) С любовью и нежностью относитесь к купленной Вами дорогой технике, как советский дедушка к своему ВАЗ 2101 :)) и она ответит Вам взаимностью.

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nikolay for this excellent advice. Comment 12 made me smile 🙂

@marklanigan1 2 жыл бұрын

They should just include a link to your excellent video in the box and stop printing their nonsensical instructions. Thank you

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark 👍

@mandywalters6848 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Can you show how you attach a hose to this machine. I've bought k4.plus a hose. Still cant get it right .

@bigtedshome 3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean that you can't connect a hosepipe to the k4? If so, you will need a hose end connector on the end of the hosepipe. This will then push onto the water inlet towards the bottom left (as you look at it from the front) of the k4.

@rapiddd3469 4 ай бұрын

Is it normal if I have two screws left over? It’s the longer screws and there was only two of them.

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

There's a comment below (from Mozgar) that might help. I suspect that your two spare screws should be used to screw into the 2 long pins that push up into the stand.

@juicer404 4 ай бұрын

Do u add detergent to unit or just spray on surface

@bigtedshome 4 ай бұрын

If you are using the triangular karcher detergent bottle, it plugs into the top of the machine. If you are using a different detergent, just spray it on.

@James_08_07 Жыл бұрын

How did you get the hose to pull through the hole when unwinding? Mine kinked severely about 5 times on first use. I've given up and the hose no longer passes through the hole in main Assembly, I just coil it up and hang it on the back.

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

I gave up on it as well after a while and did the same thing. After battling with it for 6 months, I changed the plastic hose for a 10m reinforced rubber hose and found that upgrading made a big difference. This video shows how I did it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldOAf9qTspPapoU.html

@James_08_07 Жыл бұрын

@@bigtedshome Amazing! I think I'll do the same. Honestly, why on earth did they make that the standard hose, terrible decision! Thanks for the reply :)

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

@James_08_07 I assume they chose the plastic hose it to keep costs down. It lets down what is otherwise a great machine.

@gavbrown9808 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get the gun handle when using the patio cleaner to go to the hard setting?

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

You can't as far as I'm aware. The k4 selects the correct pressure when you attach the patio cleaner (it does the same thing if you attach a foam cannon). You can adjust the pressure by turning the dial on top of the patio cleaner.

@shakeelahmed6924 2 жыл бұрын

Bro k3 pressure washer can I used in 220 voltage I am very confused please telling me?

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

If you look at the K3 specifications on the karcher (kaercher.com) website, it says that the voltage it needs is 220 to 240V so it should be OK. To be sure, you could email them to check it will work using the power supply where you live.

@youcenon 8 ай бұрын

In my country, we need buy T5 patio cleaner separately 😢 same machine and others are exactly same.

@bigtedshome 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting. Karcher do seem to have different marketing strategies in different countries. I would definitely recommend buying a surface cleaner and the T5 is very good but you could look at alternatives as well.

@brianmurphy8032 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be best to buy a rubber braided hose 10 or 15 mtr from hose direct rather than struggle with the hose supplied as it’s a twisting nuisance and difficult to put away yes more money but I think you will find it a better experience and soon forget about the cost Good luck

@bigtedshome 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Brian, that's exactly what I did. There's another video on my channel showing how to change the hose.

@tommoderitz1077 Жыл бұрын

How come I can’t connect the end of the hose into the handle? It comes out at the slightest tug and when the water turns on it leaks everywhere

@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын

The hose has a quick connect fitting which should click into place when you depress the yellow trigger and push the hose in far enough. Release the trigger and give the hose a good pull to test if it is located properly before turning on the water. It can take a few attempts to locate the hose fitting in the handle correctly but once it is secure it shouldn't leak.