In the fall, visiting car washes can be quite expensive. After all, the weather at this time is very damp, and there is a lot of dirt on the streets. Cars that are used daily get dirty quickly. Driving a dirty, unwashed car is undignified. In order not to spend money on washing a car, and most importantly, time, many car owners purchase small pressure washers. These are useful household items. And they can be used not only for cars. Domestic and imported mini-washers are available on the market. Reviews about them are different, their cost is also different. Let's see which mini-sink is better to buy today.
Unit for all occasions
This is a compact electrical appliance with a set of removable nozzles and hoses. This system differs from traditional sprayers in that water is supplied under sufficiently strong pressure. Liquid in this caseworks as a soft abrasive and quite effectively removes even old and stubborn dirt. Typically, this equipment is purchased for car care. But it would be useful to talk about the possibilities of using this device in everyday life.
You need to know that using such devices in the city will not work - except perhaps only in the garage. If the car is washed in the country, why not use the unit to clean the territory of the site? It's easy to do. If construction is underway, it is impossible to keep the cleanliness of special equipment, but according to sanitary standards, construction units and equipment must leave the workplace in a clean state (do not rub them with washcloths). A mini-wash will help solve the situation.
In agriculture, especially where livestock is involved, it is difficult to wash, for example, stables without additional devices. With a powerful jet of water, the cleaning process is greatly facilitated. Below we will consider the main selection criteria.
Aggregate class
According to their purpose, devices are divided into two classes. It is a professional series of equipment and home appliances. The former can be operated for a long period of time. Powerful and productive pumps are installed here. The jet pressure at the outlet far exceeds the capabilities of household devices. This affects the speed of cleaning even huge crossovers and dirty minibuses. These devices are multifunctional.
Significant limitation. This is a high cost, which is justified only with commercialuse. As for individual use, it is better to purchase a household device. They are classified by price. These can be budget mini-sinks with water intake from a tank, mid-budget and a premium line.
Pump materials
The basis of any sink, regardless of its cost, is a pump that creates a high jet pressure. During operation, it experiences huge loads. Due to this, the wear of the pump is much higher than that of other elements of the apparatus. The body, as well as various functional elements of this pump, can be made of plastic, composite materials, brass, aluminum, silumin. Brass pumps are considered especially durable. But they cost a little more than others. But the service life reaches 7 years or more.
Good reviews for units with a silumin pump. This is the middle class of units. The advantage is the suitability of worn parts for restoration. The most affordable are plastic mini-sinks. Reviews about them make it clear that they are not designed for long-term work. Usually the resource is not higher than 100 hours. However, they are bought because of the low cost. Such devices, if used once or twice a week, can last two to three years.
Pump pressure
To wash the car as efficiently as possible, the unit must produce from 110 to 130 bar. This value is easily achieved by most devices on the market.
Engine power
Household appliances of the budget classconsume no more than 1.5 kW. Middle-class equipment requires up to 2.1 kW of power to operate - this is optimal for domestic use. More powerful pumps are powered by a three-phase industrial network - such a network is not available for domestic use.
Filters
The water that enters the device must be filtered. Otherwise, debris can damage the compressor. Often, dirt damages the paintwork of a car. Serious models are equipped with coarse and fine filters. When choosing, it is better to give preference to just such devices - reviews say.
Best in reliability and popularity
Let's rank the popularity and reliability of mini pressure washers. Reviews about them will help not to fall for the hook of marketers. This will help you save money and choose a really high-quality product. What high-pressure mini washers have reviews, popularity and reliability ratings? We will list the top 5 below.
Kärcher K5 Compact
The products of this manufacturer have always been the standard of high quality. This company was a pioneer in this segment. So, let's see why exactly this device takes the first place in the review of mini-washers.
This unit easily and effectively cleans cars, small construction equipment and even building facades (but provided that they are moderately dirty). The device is equipped with a medium power motor with a water cooling system. The gun has a quick connector. Hose length is 8meters. This ensures a large washing radius.
Special fan and rotating nozzle for maximum efficiency and productivity. Another feature is that water can be supplied from a separate tank. The cost of this unit is 25 thousand rubles.
Now we read what the owners write about the miniwash. Reviews show that power surges greatly affect the operation of the device. Also, the manufacturer does not complete the device with a hose for supplying water from separate containers, there is no foam nozzle, there are no filters. All of these must be purchased separately. Therefore, many, despite the high efficiency, refuse to buy this device, although it is quite reliable.
Kärcher K5 Car
It is also worth highlighting this model. The cost of the new Karcher is 30 thousand rubles. The device can be connected both to the water supply network and to a separate container. The motor is water-cooled and reliably protected from overheating.
As with the first model from the review, the minus of this device is a weak bundle. There is no foam nozzle here. For Karcher, this model is provided only for chiseled, fan-shaped, and also mud. Users claim that the device is distinguished by a weakened hose-to-compressor joint. At the same time, to eliminate the drawback, it is necessary to change the entire body.
Hunter W105-G
The Huter mini washer is a compact tool that can be operated from a separate container. Belongs to the budget class. The cost of the unit is only 5 thousand rubles. Use it forremoving strong dirt is quite difficult - the reason for everything is too low pressure. The steam generator is not suitable for touchless washing. Just like in Karcher products, the set of standard nozzles is very weak.
But at such an affordable price, the pump of the device is not made of plastic, but of silumin. This provides more resources. The main advantage of the device after the price is its compact size.
It is interesting to know what are the reviews about this minisink. And despite the fact that this technique is made in China, the reviews are pretty good. The owners write that the water supply is powerful enough and there is enough pressure to remove dirt. The device has a small water consumption, and it does not consume a lot of electricity. For the money, this is a pretty decent machine. But there is always a risk of buying a defective device.
Calm RE 128 plus
Shtil Sink is the most expensive, but one of the best options among household sinks. The characteristics of the unit correspond to its cost. Sink "Calm" can produce a pressure of 150 bar and pump up to 500 liters of water within an hour. The kit comes with a hose 9 meters long.
And it would seem that everything here is perfect, but the manufacturer positions it as a household device. So, it should be able to connect not only to the water supply. But the sink "Shtil" this function is not implemented. An external booster pump is required. Also, negative reviews are written about the steam generator. It creates not foam, but an emulsion. The cost of the unit is 24 thousand rubles.
Bosch AQT 45-14X
This unit can be purchased for 19200 rubles. Minisink Bosch is a fairly reliable and functional device for domestic use. It already has the function of taking water from the tank. The maximum possible pressure is 140 bar. The electric motor has a power of 2.1 kW. Hose length 8 meters. The kit includes special bent nozzles for cleaning the bottom and wheel arches. The only drawback is that the hose is too stiff, a lot of noise during operation.
The owners of Bosch mini-sinks and this model in particular believe that the complete hose is too fragile. Also, the reviews indicate that the motor heats up very much during prolonged operation. It is better to use the sink for a short time to avoid problems with further repairs to its electric motor.
What to end up buying?
You can buy any model you like. But what many do not advise is the Karcher technique. The owners complain that some models have worked for only a year - the plastic case of the high-pressure unit fails. Also among the malfunctions, the reviews note the following. At the slightest damage to the unit, a loss of tightness of the hydraulic system occurs. Spare parts for Karcher mini-washers are very expensive and not always readily available.
Many people prefer to buy equipment of domestic or German manufacturers, in particular models from Bosch, Interskol. Of course, these devices cannot be compared with the Karcher in terms of performance. Butgiven the meager equipment of the latter, alternative options are the best choice. Foam nozzle for "Karcher" works wonders. But it has to be bought separately, so the equipment of this manufacturer is abandoned.
Conclusion
These were the most popular models of mini-sinks on the Russian market. The always leading Karcher is lagging behind today - due to economy and poor equipment. The products of "Shtil" and "Interskol" show themselves well. In general, there is a choice: both budget and expensive powerful models are presented. But when buying a high-pressure mini-washer, the rating of popularity, reliability and reviews is not the last thing. You should definitely familiarize yourself with the package and technical specifications.
