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Originally Posted by sridhu
(Post 4848844)
I have the Bosch Aquatech 125. It works fine with a bucket. In fact, that is my preferred mode indoors. You just need a 0.5" hose and a non-return valve (brass preferably. Ensures that the hose is in water.) The only caveat is that eventhough the pump is advertised as self-priming, things are a lot easier if you fill the tube with water before connecting. This should be the same for any pressure washer. |
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Originally Posted by venkats2001
(Post 4849259)
Thanks for the advice. Sorry to sound dumb, but what does self-priming mean? |
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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom
(Post 4849372)
An ordinary pump that is not self-priming will just spin in air until it wears itself out. It will only pump water if the inlet pipe and the pump itself have been filled with water first. This is called priming the pump. Such pumps usually have a valve on the end of the inlet pipe to keep that initial charge of water. I am no expert, but I suppose that a self-priming pump can suck air, and so it will draw up the water into the inlet pipe. |
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Originally Posted by venkats2001
(Post 4849541)
Thank you for that explanation. So with the Bosch model that we are discussing, I will need to buy the hose and valve separately is it? |
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Originally Posted by sridhu
(Post 4849580)
Basically, yes. Bosch sells a 3 meter hose for buckets for about 600. It is not metal but has a filter. I got a brass non-return valve, 3m hose and a hose nipple for about 500. Edit: looks like demand has gone up. Bosch hose is about 1400 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0119VBQBA/..._11ngFb8X6X9S7 |
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Originally Posted by venkats2001
(Post 4850130)
Thanks Sridhu. This is very helpful. Can you also please help with links for the brass valve and hose nipple? |
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Originally Posted by seedyk
(Post 4841497)
I had placed an order for the K2 compact on amazon for Rs 6.5k and going through the forum and witnessing the rate of failures due to the plastic head giving in, I promptly cancelled it. Now can someone please clarify if the K2 360 used the same plastic inner components like that of the K2 compact? I'd love to opt for the Karcher (due to its German lineage) over the Bosch 125 Aquatak. Both are in the 10k range. Please suggest. Thank you. |
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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki
(Post 4850317)
K2 range is OK for occasional use . It has a air cooled motor. Hence it cannot run for more than 5 minutes continuously. If you are a serious user who will use the washer for many other purposes then i would suggest you go for the K3 atleast. K3 and above come with water cooled motors which will allow the motor to run for 15 minutes at a stretch |
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Originally Posted by seedyk
(Post 4850394)
My only use would be washing my car twice a week. My only concern is that are the gears used in the motor of the K2 360 made of plastic or metal? As the users of K2 compact have complained of the plastic gears wearing out. My budget is around 10k. What do you guys think, will the karcher k2 360 or bosch aquatak 125 be better. |
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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki
(Post 4850396)
I do not know what material the gears are made of. I would suggest the aquatak 125 over K2 compact for your kinda of use. |
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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki
(Post 4850317)
K2 range is OK for occasional use. K3 and above come with water cooled motors which will allow the motor to run for 15 minutes at a stretch |
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Originally Posted by seedyk
(Post 4850400)
Thank you. Was inclined towards the karcher due to it's genesis of 'made in germany' vs the made in china for bosch. However, as suggested, shall go ahead with the aquatak with a local bosch dealer. That apart, i have purchased a spray nozzle (zephyr 9 way nozzle) from Amazon along with a 10 metres reinforced pipe for the time being. Shall share the images and my review of using the same soon. |
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Originally Posted by itwasntme
(Post 4850408)
Very correct! I intentionally went for a water-cooled one in the form of the K4. Alternative was the Bosch Aquatak 130 and above. The K3 is ridiculously hard to source though. Either is it out of stock or priced almost at MRP with no offers. My K4 Basic was 16.5K from Amazon - the major irritant is being a 'Basic' version, it has no storage spaces at all except a net bag at the back. The machine itself is stunning though! |
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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki
(Post 4850428)
Better choice i would say I have a K3 which cost me around 15K an year and half ago. K4 motor is a much more robust than K3 and can take a lot more abuse. If you observe the pressure difference is just 10 Bar between K3 and K4. The motor is from the higher end karcher models detuned for the K4. So with good care, it should last a long time! I got this info from local karcher dealer |
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Originally Posted by seedyk
(Post 4850447)
Already spent a lot on accesories for this months such as detailing products, a bosch 950 rotary polisher and detailing pads, which i shall be updating on the detailing thread. stupid: |
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