As subject, a portable pressure washer would suit my requirements, which one would be suitable, probably up to £125 for the budget.
I'm still happy with my Word Hyrdoshot after a good number of years.
Whatever Worx fits the budget. I paid about £120 for mine a few years back and it’s been great.
i use a worx hydroshot daily for work, gets hammered and covered in grime. Pretty solid bit of kit that refuses to die.
I have a 5a battery which is pretty impressive.
Its not powerful enough to wash a car but the later brushless ones are apparently
I'm still happy with my Word Hyrdoshot after a good number of years.
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Agreed, my Hydroshot is still going well. Doesn't get hammered but works very well. A bucket of hot water and the 40 degree spray seems to get my Squirt coated drivetrain spotless whenever it gets used.
I love a hosepipe, but for my bike washing, it is the Hydroshot.
I also have an original muc-off pressure washer - that works well for car washing duties and jet washing the slabs...but isn't as good for the bike cleaning... pressure is just a bit too much, despite the lance being on bike setting.
Has anyone got a voucher code for Worx? I tried The Ride Companion code but it won't work.
If you already have a favoured "battery" system for power tools, check out what that manufacturer offers, I know makita do one now. The karcher one reviewed on the front page also looks good. Worx aren't the only game in town any more (although I have one from when they were).
Do you need it to be portable (rechargable battery) or do you have access to a 12v power socket (car), there a multiple 12v system PW for around £20 on ebay and they work very well, just need a water container to feed them. We have two in our group, and wash down all the bikes very quickly after a muddy ride.
Bought this for cross race clean up operation and I've been really impressed.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008360836661.html
I went with an e-bay special for when away from any ability to wash off the bike - £25 for pump and sprayer, and then got a 25l water cannister. Works off 12v car socket.
Not a Worx hydroshot type quality at all, and needs 12v but it's like a strong hose. Will do 2-3 bikes before you shove them back in the car so you aren't dripping muddy slop everywhere.
My family bought me a HydroShot and it’s been brilliant!
Hannahs review: https://singletrackworld.com/2024/12/worx-hydroshot-56-cordless-pressure-washer-review/
If you already have a favoured "battery" system for power tools, check out what that manufacturer offers, I know makita do one now. The karcher one reviewed on the front page also looks good. Worx aren't the only game in town any more (although I have one from when they were).
although you can buy battery adaptors to use say a makita battery in a worx. Add a bit of bulk but not an issue.
had my worx since they first came out out and would buy another it’s got “stuck” a few times but connecting it to a hose and putting some water pressure through it fixes it (has happened when not used over summer)
Thanks all, Ive gone for the Worx Hydroshot 24bar, along with the cleaner bottle attachment.
Another query, what cleaning fluid do you put in the cleaning bottle?
Thanks.
Late to the party, but Lidl's Parkside one in it's faux-Bosch colour scheme has served us well all season long.
Another query, what cleaning fluid do you put in the cleaning bottle?
I only use it for doing the windows at home. Bike shampoo in its own separate bottle is more than good enough.
I would go for something like a Dirt worker.
I can't really see the advantage of a battery one, I'm only ever going to use it where I have the van, and therefore 12v power, so it makes sense to have one with more or less unlimited run-time, multiple bikes, multiple days, sharing with friends, whatever, whereas a battery one is done once it's empty.
Worx for us... it's awesome. I have an older whatever the self contained jobbie from CRC was, but the Worx is simply better. I have 2 batteries which does a full weekend easily enough
I bought one that fits my dewalt batteries so i can have one less charger. So if you have any power tools from one brand that may be an option?
cordless gives you the advantage of one less cord to get tagged up in or sometimes in a busy car park you need to wash the bikes a couple metres from the car and the cord doesn't reach.
I have 2Ah batteries for my Worx Hydroshot so not the biggest capacity and can probably get 10-15 bikes washed on one charge.
Also a proud user of a Worx. Been using regularly for around 3 years. Love the flexiblity of connecting to a tap if available, dipping into a water container or bucket, or even a nearby stream for ultimate smugs