Pressure Washer Hose Battle | Is Blueshield Kevlar better than Essential Washer & Uberflex?

[@Mike-tg8si]

Thanks! You’ve helped me out a ton between this video and some others.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Wow, thanks I really appreciate that. Don’t feel like you need to do that KZbin pays well enough, but we will put this toward new products to review none the less. Thanks again!

[@DMCnME]

Love your channel bro. Just me… but I’m Uberflex all day. More than sufficient for my needs and super easy to use. I will be snagging some of those Ridge Washer nozzles though.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Uberflex is amazing! I actually found a 1/4 hose by this same company with a polyester braid instead of Kevlar. Comes with 3/8 size threads and detachable m22 adapters. Hoping it’s the best of both worlds.

[@lanceguilin]

@@CarsWithKeav Hi Keav. I found that polyester braided 1/4 hose as well. I was thinking of using it for my Active 2.0 but do you think it's strong enough of a braiding to prevent the the surging from Active 2.0? I'm looking for a good quality steel braided 1/4" 50' hose to use for my Active 2.0. I'm shying away from 3/8" hoses not due to price but weight. I want a high quality 1/4" 50' hose that is light weight for easy movability and of course braided enough so that it doesn't surge the Active 2.0. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@lanceguilin Polyester braid is not bad, but is very heavy for a 1/4 hose it weighs close to what the Kevlar 3/8 hose weighs. Plus it’s outer diameter is almost the same as the 3/8. It doesn’t surge my 2.0 currently, but I never used it much. The Adam’s is a great hose, but it’s almost always sold out. I have heard great things about this one amzn.to/3YxWZMo

[@lanceguilin]

@@CarsWithKeav 🤣 halirous. The one you mentioned at the end is the one I ordered yesterday and I got it today. It seemed like a no name / No brand with only Vine positive reviews. Not sure if it woud turn our to be crap. But I Tried it out this evening and it seems to work alright, similar to what came with the 2.0 but longer. It's still heavier than I thought it would be for a 1/4" but to be expected I guess for a steel braided hose. Not sure how durable or long lasting it will be but it doesn't look too bad upon first use. Seems like it could be a decent hose. Thanks for your comments. Keep up the good work. 👍🍻

[@lanceguilin]

@@CarsWithKeav I have read / heard good things about the Adam's hose but as you said, it seems always out. Not in stick now. I needed something today. 😂

[@Mike-tg8si]

3:57 on your uberflex hose, where did you find that M22 to 3/8 male adapter in stainless? I can’t find one in anything but regular steel. I looked on Mckillans site since you mentioned their kit (and searched various other QC brands as well), and pictures of all the M22 to 3/8 plug adapters I’ve seen all have a plastic outer ring on the adapter as well, which I’d think would cause fitment issues. But on your setup, I only see the plastic tightening ring on the hose itself. (PS: if this is posted multiple times, my apologies as I was getting an error)

[@CarsWithKeav]

They never come by themselves it’s either an accessory to a spray gun/hose or part of a kit like this one amzn.to/3WKIwvH which has a brass female QD you can put on the pressure washer which connects to the stainless male plug that comes with it. You can choose how you use them. That’s why I have so many adapters everything comes in some kind of pairing or accessories to a cheap spray gun.

[@Mike-tg8si]

@@CarsWithKeav Thanks for the link! I don’t think I had seen that one! Issue I was facing was that most of the kits / F-M combos all have the same parts, which is technically the correct male plug but they all have the plastic outer ring to tighten it, not the simple hex end to put a wrench on it to tighten against the plastic M22 hose end. Appreciate the help!

[@Mike-tg8si]

@@CarsWithKeav Also appreciate the info about the previous gen Blushield ;). You helped me in another video but I have a new VE52. I bought an Uberflex hose, but based on you and Active and others no longer recommending Uberflex for the Active units (even the newer units), I’m thinking of getting an Adam’s or Blushield hose instead….especially since it’ll likely work better with the gas pressure washer I also have.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@Mike-tg8si No problem!

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@Mike-tg8si Adam’s is a good hose if looking for good price plus I think it’s the perfect length at 40 and 60 feet. Problem is they are usually sold out as is the 50ft Kevlar hose.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Do you ever use those things that go under your tire to keep your hose from getting stuck?

[@Vectorr66]

Oh snap, just messaged you on IG about this. Might be getting the reel with this next year.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Nice!

[@GlassWolfLH]

I use a Honda GX390 with a Cat 66DX40G1 pump (4000 PSI, 4.0 GPM) and use the Zero-G Pro 3/4" garden hose (75' X2), and Flexzilla HFZPW40550M 50 ft. 5/16 in. M22 14mm 4,000 psi pressure hose. It was the best combnation I could find to eliminate cavitation for surface cleaning and car and house washing. (home user)

[@CarsWithKeav]

Yeah, somebody on Amazon went crazy in the price not worth it at that price. It is available on some other website much much cheaper. It sounds though like you already have a good setup there. I usually don’t use Uberflex as I have a few machines that the pressure switch has issues with the hose expanding and contracting. Not a problem for you as a gas pressure washer has no pressure switch.

[@GlassWolfLH]

@@CarsWithKeav Yeah I noticed you're using an electric pump by the sound when you fired it up in the video. I looked at Uberflex, but they don't offer anything with a 4000 PSI working rating, that I've seen. Flexzilla did. I tried the rubber Yamatic hose, but at 50' it weighed about 12 lbs, and seemed really heavy. The Zilla I can tote around with one hand and barely notice. Huge weight difference. If that hose fails, I may take another look at the Blushield, just not from Amazon. TRanks for the heads up. Third party sellers on Amazon have ridiculous mark-up sometimes.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@ yeah another problem is sometimes they list multiple sellers for a SKU if one runs out of inventory or goes out of business they just show the other sellers products at that price.

[@LasseJohannsen1]

Thanks. But still not know which one to go with 😅

[@CarsWithKeav]

So many choices. Good thing they are all good so you can’t make a bad choice.

[@mcham0846]

I ended up getting the blueshield 1/4 inch. Its flexible and doesnt kink. Its a good competitor to the flexzillla imo. I have both too

[@CarsWithKeav]

It is a great hose I prefer the more rugged build with the braiding vs the ultra flexible hoses.

[@LasseJohannsen1]

Looking forward to see this show 🎉

[@CarsWithKeav]

Appreciate you watching!

[@AVMAR]

Hello, Looking for the best of the best hose for a AR630, hose will be used around concrete driveways and boats so must be non marking.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I mean I personally would just go with a 3/8 non marking gray hose like this. amzn.to/4g9ZFW6 Same as the on in this video. They work well and are a great value.

[@maryhoffman2547]

Thank you for the review. Those damn crickets, lol

[@CarsWithKeav]

The side effects of having a drain system not designed properly to keep insects out. I may have to change that. Kind of worried soon I’ll be taking up the floor to clean and make a one year update video on it. 🤣

[@kevinhall6714]

Hi Keav, I bought a Westinghouse 2300. Have Mckillans swivel pro and the Blushield 35’. Can you advise fittings I need. Watched you video, just not sure. No fittings with hose. Thank you.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You will need this for the ends of the hose amzn.to/4eEYo9a and then this for the pressure washer amzn.to/4dFNoXK you just need the male plug part, but these never ship by themselves so you will have the other adapter extra. This is if you bought the 3/8 hose if you bought a 1/4 hose different adapters will be needed to match the thread size.

[@kevinhall6714]

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you so much for your quick response. I appreciate all your videos. 👍

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@kevinhall6714 You’re welcome

[@GlassWolfLH]

By the way, as of November, 2024, this 50' Kevlar hose is now $280 on Amazon! I really can't see paying that much for it, when the Flexzilla 50' 4000 PSI hose is less than half that cost, unless you really need a hot-water rated hose.

[@69HemiRoadrunner]

Does the jacket on the Kevlar hose pick up and hold onto debris when you're dragging it across a drive way? Is it as easy to clean as a smooth jacket hose when winding it up on a reel ?

[@CarsWithKeav]

It does pick up a little and is easy to clean, but not as easy as a smooth jacket though.

[@timmckusker]

Hey Keav, great channel. I am looking for a new pressure washer and looking for recommendations. My 2 yr old Ryobi 1800 psi 1.2 gpm machine failed recently. Is there anything that compares to the Active 2.0 in performance and price? I need a similar form factor to the Ryobi/Active as I do not have a garage and the unit has to be hauled out of a shed when I use it on the weekend. Just a once a week usage, if that as I use DIY rinseless most of the time. Will the old Uberflex hose work or should it be upgraded to one of the hoses you featured in this video? Thanks. You seem to have reviewed every pressure washer known to mankind so I thought you could answer these questions.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Nothing compares to an Active 2.0 in that price range. You have to spend $150 more to get anything even close. You can go with the CAT 1800 pressure washer which is made by Active and is their VE52 rebranded which isn’t made anymore for around $250 and is about maybe 7% less performance and is a great unit. CAT 1800 might be better for your situation as just about everything stores on it. Active 2.0 has no storage functionality. Do not buy the CAT 1850 it is more like the Ryobi in performance. amzn.to/3WIpJjZ

[@timmckusker]

@@CarsWithKeav Thanks for the info. Guessing I should upgrade the Uberflex hose I have that was fine on the little Ryobi I had?

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@timmckusker Uberflex is hit and miss with Active products some have issues and others don’t. I would try first and see if you have surging and if you do try a different hose.

[@pierreoj]

Hi Keav, for an electric pressure washer, should I go with the BluShield 1/4” poly (on sale atm), or 1/4” or 5/16” Flexzilla ? I will use 50ft and mount it on a reel. Even if in the future I will probably upgrade to the Active 2.0, I feel the 3/8” is not needed. What do you think? Thank you for the great video!

[@CarsWithKeav]

On a reel the Blushield is the way to go. I bought that 1/4 poly hose to do a video on it. Been working great. A bit heavy for a 1/4 hose he has the outer diameter is basically the same as a 3/8 gray hose just the inside diameter is 1/4 I’m h so it very durable and the weight makes it lay very flat. What pressure washer will you be using as that will help decide the hose size.

[@pierreoj]

@@CarsWithKeavcool! Looking forward for your review of the BluShield poly hose :)

[@thesir8028]

Hi Keav. What the meaning of Non marking on the Blushield Kevlar pressure washer hoses. Just recent bought the Big Boi washer pro and want to know if the Blushield Kevlar is better than the uberflex. Thank you.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Blushield Kevlar is a much better hose for sure. Non marking usually mean they are gray in color as the black ones when dragged on the concrete could leave black marks. Mine have never done that, but that’s why they are called non marking since gray won’t show marks.

[@thesir8028]

Thank you very much

[@ViolentSky]

Is there any benefit to pressure increase using this Kevlar 50 foot hose versus a Uber flex 50 foot hose being the fact that it’s steel braided. I’m just curious if your pressure of your pressure washer will not dial off is easy using this Kevlar versus the Uber flex.

[@ViolentSky]

Maybe do a test on that if possible when you have time I’d love to see the results of psi with the active 2.0 machine with the Kevlar 50 footer and the Uber flex 50 footer

[@CarsWithKeav]

The Kevlar will work better with higher end pressure washers due to the Kevlar braiding keeping the inner diameter from expanding which can cause pressure issues with the stop start system. This is an issue I have faced with Uberflex with the Active 2.0 recently since it is not braided due to its flexibility there is nothing keeping the hose from expanding. It causes my 2.0 to surge and have ramp up and down problems. If it’s a lower flow machine such as a Ryobi or Greenworks then Uberflex is just fine. The pressure it’s self between the two really does not change. The 1/4 can flow more water than most pressure washers can do. The 3/8 hose can more than likely do the same pressure with less Amps due to more volume in the hose. This applies to any braided hose not just Kevlar as steel braided will do the same it’s just heavier.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@ViolentSky I’ll have a video out tomorrow on the new active 2.3 where I show the Uberflex having the issues and not having any with the Kevlar and the stock wire braided hose form the Active.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@ViolentSky I’ve used them many times on the 2.0 I have never seen a difference in pressure. Only the way the hose handles expansion after the sprayer trigger is released.

[@ViolentSky]

@@CarsWithKeav thanks for the reply. Also, my other concern was is there any psi increase/decrease benefit/non-benefit to using the 3/8 size hose versus the quarter inch I have active 2.0 I just purchased and I’m trying to get my set up dialed in, but I just want to get the most, I can for my set up while maximizing my flow and I didn’t know how much the hose affected it. I currently have the quarter inch flex hose I should upgrade to steel due to the expanding. I just was curious how much of a performance increase I would get by making that change, also I was wondering if jumping to 3/8 would be a good idea cause I have also heard things about pressure dropping using 3/8 versus quarter inch or should I try to stick with the quarter inch size and just find a steel braided option?

[@ygbeans2964]

Wassup Keav is there a difference between using 1/4" Hose vs 3/8" 50ft steel braided hose performance??

[@CarsWithKeav]

Not really at 50ft, you won’t start to see a performance difference until you hit 100ft that is when pressure drop on a 1/4 hose really kicks in.

[@ygbeans2964]

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you

[@randall6890]

Hi Keav, I’m looking for a good pressure washer hose. Do you have any top picks? Randall

[@CarsWithKeav]

What exactly will you be using it for? On a hose reel or stored on a shelf or floor? What length you needing. Pressure washer you are using? With this info I can make a solid suggestion.

[@randall6890]

@@CarsWithKeav mostly for car washes and also cleaning patio furniture. Here is the specs for my new pressure washer (Product Image 3100 PSI 2.3 GPM Cold Water Gas Pressure Washer with Honda GCV167 Engine). It’s also setup on a metal stand with wheels on sit so I can move it.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@randall6890 Being gas powered for sure needs to be 3/8 hose. I think the gray hose would be best especially around the patio. Lightweight, flexible and least diameter of any 3/8 hose. amzn.to/3QJ9qk8 It being gas be sure to maybe get a pressure gauge and some bigger orifice nozzles to keep it at 1200 PSI or less when washing cars.

[@randall6890]

@@CarsWithKeav thanks Keav, I enjoy your detailing videos. Keep it up!

[@AdamosGarage]

I know this is an old thread, but what would you recommend for my Active 2.3? 1/4" or 3/8"? Is a 100' hose ok to run or should I stick with a 50'? (amps or flow an issue?) Thanks Keav!!

[@CarsWithKeav]

100 foot should be fine, but personally I would stick with a 3/8 at that length or maybe even Actives new hose coming out in a month that is 5/16. Amps would not be impacted, but anytime the hose gets longer you can get pressure drop and by having a bigger inner diameter you can limit that drop.

[@AdamosGarage]

@@CarsWithKeavActive has new hose coming out? Do we know what length it’ll be?

[@AdamosGarage]

@@CarsWithKeav spoke with Active tech support today and they recommended I stick with a 1/4” hose. I specifically told them I want to run a 100’ hose. All I can find around in a high quality hose is 3/8” in 100’. Help!!

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@AdamosGarage Pretty sure its 50ft, but will be 5/16 in diameter instead of 1/4.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@AdamosGarage Has to be a reason no major manufacturer makes a 100ft 1/4 pressure washer hose. Their new hose is 5/16 and not 1/4 there has to be a reason they went with a bigger diameter which could be marketing. If it’s marketing then it has to be safe to use a bigger hose as they are making one. 5/16 might be the best of both worlds.

[@ken8516]

mtm kobrajet or essential washer hose for active 2.3?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Essential washer to me just for the shear value.

[@ThisOldDetailingDude]

Great review! Thank you will order $50

[@CarsWithKeav]

Looks like it sold out. I knew it would. I should have picked up a few for giveaways. I do have a 1/4 one that is coming think it might be the best for both worlds.

[@paul9387]

Keav, what would you recommend to replace Giraffe Tools pressure washer hose with, even on a new model, that gray hose is terrible, i believe they made it replaceable but im not sure i can go with any aftermarket or its made specifically for same type of hose

[@CarsWithKeav]

Sorry I did not respond sooner, but had not had time to take apart to see the threading used. It is not the normal pipe threading all hoses and quick connects normally use. I am unsure if it propriety or not, but there could be an adapter to change the thread to an NPT thread which is the industry standard. It is 1/4 thread. I checked the listing on Amazon for their replacement and it states only for grand falls pressure washers. At this point I don’t know of any other hose that will work on this without a way to adapt those threads.

[@Enthusiast_detailing]

I think blue shield makes the same hose same ratings but no Kevlar for cheaper so maybe that’s the one you’re seeing

[@CarsWithKeav]

Its possible, but the listing says Kevlar so I have no idea. If I knew it was I would buy a few up myself to do for giveaways. I do think it is an older generation model as it stated 30 to 35 percent lighter. This one I have the packaging said 40% and the rubber guard are different.

[@chavezsergio4496]

I read the same description. What the hell. I placed an order.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@chavezsergio4496 Let me know when you get it and if it is true. I would wait a week or so to make sure any viewers can get it then I'' buy out the rest of their inventory. LOL

[@chavezsergio4496]

Gotcha. I should receive it by Thursday.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

​@chavezsergio4496 keep us updated 🙏

[@Carlos.Rivera]

As long doesnt kink and "roll up" good in the reel, im good 👌

[@CarsWithKeav]

Could not agree more! It would be something I would not upgrade past the Uberflex until all the important stuff is done. Then we can pikc and choose what to upgrade just because. LOL

[@IamDetailedAF]

@@CarsWithKeav I got the Uber and now you have me 2 seconds away from clicking BUYNOW!! 😂

[@IamDetailedAF]

First!! Blue Shield FTW 🎉

[@CarsWithKeav]

Its like a mix of the them all together. SO light and flexible, but yet still 3/8 and heavy enough to not want to move around.

[@luis720lm]

Thumbnail says BlueshLied, may want to correct that before all the viewers

[@CarsWithKeav]

Really appreciate the heads up. It is fixed now. Sometimes I'm not fully awake at 1 A.M. when I'm uploading. LOL

[@markdiego4442]

It’s pronounced 3 eighths inch. Not “3 H inch”

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@markdiego4442 Thx for the feedback, but I don’t change how I talk because somebody doesn’t like it. I also don’t critique others on how they talk as it seems very childish and takes away what makes everybody unique.

[@BrownCoatFan]

I honestly had no idea what he was saying. Not making fun of the pronunciation. But I had to come here to try and find the answer. Update, I went back and watched again now that I know what is being said. I don't think it's the pronunciation, it's that you say it so fast. Love the videos.i actually just subscribed.