Jet wash just gave up the ghost

[not normal dan]

Well thought I'd give the car a clean today so got all the gear out and set up and powered up the jet wash. Always bleed it before turning it on (hold the trigger till theres a steady water flow). So I turned it on then all the sudden it made a noise and the pressure dropped and it started pissing water out the front!

Anyone else had this problem?

 

[JD]

Yes, it usually means the motor is damaged/has gone. Where do you keep it during Winter?

What make is it?

 

[not normal dan]

in the house mate, under the stairs. Just been onto karacher and its just out of warrenty so Ive purchased a recon unit off them now

 

[JD]

Hmmm, thought it might be. They (the lower models at least) have plastic impellers, so break easily. I'd go for a Nilfisk personally, as they have metal impellers...

 

[not normal dan]

I've stuck with karcher due to the fact I've only just bought a autobrite snow foam lance that's compatible and for 36 quid for a recon unit with guarantee you can't go far wrong

 

[JD]

Fair re the lance.

 

[aucky]

If it's a Karscher, take the case apart and check the outlet hose. The vibrations cause the securing Clip to come off and dislodge the hose, hence water pissing out everywhere.

 

[MikeClio172SPT]

Ive had 3 karcher's in about 20 years..... first one went for about 15 to 16 years before needing a repair.... similar fault to what happened to yours... mine popped a valve..... anyway somebody borrowed the machine without me knowing & killed it. So they replaced it with an entry level karcher.... lasted a year...... cracked the plastic part of the header, leaked all its oil. so now got an all singing all dancing one seems pretty good. E spares do all the parts for em to if u can repair yours.

 

[Christophe]

i had this exact problem. was a burst pipe due to winter as i keep mine in the garage. fixed for £40

 

[not normal dan]

Cheers for advice guys, even though new one will be on its way soon I'm gonna take a look and see if its a quick fix or not!