Detailing Pressure Washer Solution - Cost & Parts Overview

[@DetailProjects]

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[@albert2araujo]

Super nice set up glad you were able to keep the Karcher even after the last review on it.

[@bandolerogtl]

Have u tried self priming with this k1700? How it works in that mode?

[@brianspear9281]

What stainless hose did you use I like the idea of the same hose for bucket filler?

[@DetailProjects]

It’s a basic SS non kink garden hose connector I got from Home hardware for around $25 CAD

[@fiberrules1]

excellent setup. Any view on using the 100ft pressure hose vs the 50ft with this pressure washer? thanks!

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks! 100ft hose setup would be ideal however the only thing to consider is the type of pressure washer will you be running with that setup as some cheaper electric pressure washers can’t hold the desired pressure with that long of a hose.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

How did you get the reel to mount to the wall? Where can I get the hardware?

[@DetailProjects]

I mounted the hose reel to a wall stud and used wood screws. You can find them at any local hardware store.

[@christopheramerally3194]

Very nice setup exactly what I want, If you don’t mind sharing. How come you went with the MTM reel. I am leaning towards the COX reel just because of the swivel connection for the whip line. I only learned about the MTM from viewing your video and it seems like a good option and will save me a few bucks. Now I can’t make a decision lol. Thanks in advance.

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks! IMO the COX reel is a superior reel in terms of quality however it comes at 4x the price which I don’t think is necessary. Here is why I chose the MTM reel even though I can afford the COX. Affordable at CAD $99 Compact size to fit my space as the cox was too big. Matte black colour vs the blue. I could not source the black COX at the time. Like the idea of having everything brand matching even though the mtm reel is not exclusive. It’s a universal reel that has been sourced by mtm. They don’t actually make it. Those are the major reasons why I chose the mtm reel. Hope this helps! I also want to mention that the reel has held up amazing so far and I have zero issues and also I have no regrets so far!

[@christopheramerally3194]

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate it.

[@MiguelGonzalez-lr4bt]

Do you think a 3FT whip from the pressure washer to the hose reel would have been sufficient?

[@DetailProjects]

3ft is not long enough for this application, it would add lots of tension.

[@TheSunTheSea]

Awesome set up! How were you able to mount the MTM hose reel to your wall? From what I saw, the bracket in the back doesn’t allow you to screw bolts directly into studs but I could be wrong

[@jasona4881]

What did you use for the pad under the washer? When mine runs it starts to creep forward from the vibrations

[@DetailProjects]

I used 2 layers of tool box liner. Works pretty good so far.

[@jasona4881]

@@DetailProjects ty! I just set mine up and during testing this issue came up

[@josephc4502]

​@DetailProjects Did you have to secure it further with hardware, or did the pad take care of it creeping?

[@davidbelvin2768]

Where did you source the elbow for the PW outlet?

[@DetailProjects]

Camco 22505-X 90-Degree Hose Elbow a.co/d/hRJQbm2 Here is the link, I found it on Amazon.

[@lrodecw]

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[@manga6226]

Have you had any issues with vibration my Karcher pressure washer keeps wanting to vibrate off my shelf

[@DetailProjects]

I did have the same issue so I put a toolbox liner on my shelf and it stopped the vibration.

[@lukev560]

Nice setup! Can you share details or a link for your stainless steel braided hose? Does it need to be high pressure? Thanks!

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks! I got it from my local home hardware. It doesn’t need to be high pressure. Here is the link. www.homehardware.ca/en/36-stainless-steel-braided-hose-protector/p/5043340

[@chrisheath3385]

Awesome video. Do you have the check valves just on the faucets? Or is there ones on the end of the stainless hose as well?

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks! I only have the check valves on the faucets reason being is the hose also doubles as my bucket filler so I wanted to have a QC coupler on the other end of the hose without the check valve to allow water to come though my hose without the need to connect a nozzle when doing this, it saves me an extra step, so I opted for the regular MTM SS garden hose QC instead.

[@chrisheath3385]

@@DetailProjects ok that's what I thought. So if your power washer is all charged up and water is on can you still undo the hose to fill up a bucket? Or does it all leak out? Or do you just mean you use the bucket filler before you charge up the power washer.

[@DetailProjects]

Correct, I use the hose to fill the bucket first then I connect it to the pressure washer and turn it on.

[@jagjeetraien3448]

bro im going for this exact same setup , same pressure washer and same mtm kit , can u plz tell me where u got ur inlet hose? the hose from garden hose to pressure washer?? plz and thankyou

[@DetailProjects]

www.homehardware.ca/en/36-stainless-steel-braided-hose-protector/p/5043340

[@DetailProjects]

I attached the link. I got it from home hardware and added MTM fittings on it. So far I have no issues with it. Hope this helps!

[@MT__POVWorldwide]

Cant find cube anywhere in Europe...

[@faubourglincoln]

Does it shake when on?

[@DetailProjects]

It does shake but I lined a tool liner under the unit and it helped a lot

[@faubourglincoln]

@@DetailProjects Thanks!

[@jameschan1334]

Hey I was wondering about your choice of the 3.0 orfice vs the 2.0 for the 1700psi 1.2gpm. My setup is pretty much the same as yours and was thinking to get the mtm upgraded nozzles. When I do the calculations it says I should use 2.0 orfice. So just wonder which way to go. Thanks again for the inspiration for this setup. So cool👍

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks, happy you are enjoying your setup! You are correct in terms of calculations technically the 2.0 orfice is the correct size for the karcher to achieve the desired pressure and flow from the manufacture. The reason I went with the 3.0 is because I wanted to decrease the pressure to around 1200 psi and increase the water flow to about 1.4 gpm. Don’t quote me on the excact specs as I haven’t done any real world measurements, I’m just going by other people’s readings with those same specs. If you want to maintain the 1700psi I would suggest to go with the 2.0. If you want a bit less pressure go with 3.0. I wouldn’t go any higher or any lower though. Hope this helps

[@jameschan1334]

@@DetailProjects awesome and your liking the more flow/gpm for car washes and detailing?

[@DetailProjects]

Honestly during winter I wish I had a bit more pressure sometimes as I find the 3.0 to be a bit weaker. But overall since I keep my vehicles clean I don’t need all the pressure.

[@JoeSmith-vv9wv]

Hey Detail Projects - Great video - love the close ups and details on dimensions. Do you think the 75ft Kobrajet hose would fit on the 50ft MTM hose reel? I'm tight on space too and trying to decide on reel size and hose length. Going with a similar K1700 cube, MTM setup. It looks like the 75ft hose may fit. How many wraps of hose do you have around that 50 ft reel? Thanks in advance, Joe

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks Joe! To be fully honest I haven’t tried the 75ft hose myself so I can’t make concrete claims and say that it will fit for sure, but based on what a see with my setup It looks like if you reel the hose in neatly you could potentially fit a 75ft. With my 50ft hose when I reel it in neatly I overlap 4 times if that makes sense, meaning my hose creates 4 rows on the reel, so it looks like there is room for more. Also weight wise I can’t see an issue either. Hope this helps and hope it works out for you.

[@JoeSmith-vv9wv]

@@DetailProjects Thanks for the quick reply. It's hard to say for sure but I'm gambling on it fitting if reeled in neatly. Ordered a killer DIY setup from Carzilla. Love it and hit a flash sale. Can't wait to install and use in the spring. Thanks again and good luck! Joe

[@jameschan1334]

Man that's one cool set up 👍

[@jameschan1334]

I'm seriously looking into getting a similar setup. Do you think a 4ft whip line was too long or it's good? Do you think you would have gone with a 3ft? Also does the Kobrajet line thread right into the 50ft reel or did you need an adaptor to connect them? Thanks again for doing this review.

[@DetailProjects]

In my opinion the 4ft whip line was the perfect length on my setup, I feel 3ft is cutting it short, but again it depends on how you are planning on setting yours up. The Kobrajet line was a direct fit on the reel I didn’t need to modify anything to fit thankfully!

[@jpwong0]

Thanks for sharing the setup; i wish i have hose bips setup in my garage like yours! Nice find on the wand holder - did you have to pay for shipping?

[@DetailProjects]

Thanks, I paid roughly $30 CAD for shipping costs for the wand holder and they shipped it through Canada Post.

[@ddautodetailing]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing 👍!

[@MegaWeasel2010]

What connection do you have going from the side of your karcher unit to the elbow? Is it the actual one that comes with Karcher? I’m using the actual one that came with the unit, but I have mtm’s garden hose and fittings that go to it but the adapter that came with karcher is leaking I bought an extra one and it leaks too, does mtm make a adapter that goes on the side of the unit?

[@DetailProjects]

It’s the connection that came with it. It does leak so I taped the threads and that solved that problem.

[@nadajoey1]

well done!

[@Durwood101]

Dude, $78.00 for a wand holder isnt exactly inexpensive.............but nice setup anyway, when you start piecing together everything it gets to the point of thinking maybe that pressure washer needs to just get hauled into/out of garage......lol