Portable pressure washers?

lugsey2k5

Hello,

Im looking to get a portable pressure washer to put in the car due to now living in a flat.

I currently use a garden pump up spray bottle but it doesn't have the volume of flow or capacity to make washing the bike quick and easy after a ride.

I planned to get the Nomad 12v for £129 but it appears the uk supplier are not able to quire any more.

http://www.nomad-direct.co.uk/index.php

Got this replay off them after enquiring about stock: "Sad to say that we bought up the worlds remaining stocks and last few were snapped up by a large utility company last week. Never say never, but it will be a very long time if at all."

Im now looking for the next best option, i certainly don't want to spend more than £129 as i was struggling to justify that.

Any ideas are welcome.

Thanks

Caller

I've got the Mobi V-17 like this one:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=46653

Had it a couple of years with absolutely no problems at all. It's great for using after particularly muddy rides or during longer races.

BillyMansell

Was thinking about getting one of those myself.

A couple of alternatives come to mind; a 12v circulation pump or submersible pump powered through either crocodile clips or cigar lighter connection, a waterproof switch and some hose plus spray nozzle. You could either carry a plastic jerry can or hope to find a water supply of location. Of course this would be 12v corded which is fine for me as I have a 110Ah leisure battery alongside my starter battery.

You could probably knock something up for around £30-50 with bits commonly available at a boat chandler or motorhome parts supplier.

danlikesbikes

I've had my dirtworker for about 3 years now and it works as new. The company now trade under the Nomad name and still make the same 2 versions either with or without a rechargeable battery - http://www.nomad-direct.co.uk/index.php ... s/c_7.html

Pretty good power and enough to clean off my mud caked race bike with ease.

BigJimmyB

+1 for Dirtworker.

lugsey2k5

Thanks for the replys.

The Dirt worker is now called Nomad and the only one available is the £220 18v version.

I looked at the Mobi 17 but the BikeRadar review seems not to rate it, Spending this much money i want something that will last.

jairaj

Mobi is the other brand name I that I've heard of and get good reviews. otherwise ebay is your friend.

I have something similar, although not the same as this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-with-EMS-13L-12V-25W-portable-electric-car-washer-High-pressure-washing-machine-with/604396112.html

I just got a 5L water container from halfords and it does the job for me. If you use a brush and soap to loosen the dirt first then 5L is just about enough for 2 moderately dirty bikes otherwise if feeling lazy and just blasting dirt off using the water then 5L is only good enough for 1 bike.

thistle_

I'm using a pump up fence sprayer (£3 from Wilko) and I modified the nozzle to give a 'chisel' jet. For 3 quid I'm happy filling it up with river water to give the bike a wash straight after a ride.

I tried one of the portable electric washers a couple of years ago at a race where they were demonstrating them. The ones they had were useless because the water jet was small and circular with hardly any pressure to it. If they had a better nozzle I would've bought one on the day.

Just something to watch out for when you're choosing.