How To Upgrade Your Pressure Washer Setup | All Connections Needed | Filtration & Hose Reel

Updated video explaining all the connections and fittings needed to upgrade your wash setup. Hoping this helps you dial in your setup. Important news in this video as well.
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[@RA1-1]

I just came across your channel the other day. You are one of the best at explaining things. Subscribed to your channel today. Thanks for all the helpful videos.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Really appreciate that. I can talk forever about this stuff.

[@jwhoa1733]

Just found yesterday’s and couldn’t agree more

[@jcoul1sc]

Highly under-rated video keav. Problem for most is getting hold of the spares, I would suggest everyone just by Karcher, cheapest spares and availability too - for Europe

[@CarsWithKeav]

In Europe at least you got the 230v and your machines perform so much better at lower amp. I’m so jealous of that.

[@jcoul1sc]

@CarsWithKeav Karcher do make 110v Machines for professionals here too. Not cheap. Think Tesla has gotten that too with the 48v truck, you need smaller lighter cables with higher voltage and lower current. Think it's going to be the new car standard instead of 12v, Monroe was suggesting on KZbin.

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Excellent video, thanks !!

[@CarsWithKeav]

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[@BlackIce1619]

I was sitting in the end of the video waiting for bloopers :) What a way to give back!!! AWESOME! All in!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Glad I had the giveaway I had only one blooper and I left it in the video.

[@wildheart7204]

Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us with great informational content!! I appreciate YOU!!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Believe it or not I could talk about this forever. 🤣 Makes for a lot editing getting that 3 hours of video down to less than 30 minutes.

[@annagraham6204]

Keav is top notch. Excellent breakdown.

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Appreciate that Anna!

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

Thanks for the info Keav, I’m starting a mobile detailing business and your videos have been awesome for guys like me on an extremely limited budget.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Appreciate that. We got lots of good stuff coming for the budget minded.

[@archiepezek]

This was a great video Keav! Although I already have a good setup, it was interesting to see all the different options that you illustrated. Thank you.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@BassamAlharbi]

I was always wondering how to connect the aftermarket hose with my Karcher K5 pressure washer. This video helped me allot. Thanx Keav 👍

[@CarsWithKeav]

Hope it helps I have heard alot of Karcher products you can’t upgrade.

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[@junyer55]

Awesome stuff for the little guy like myself,really appreciate the great content you provide to us,keep doing what you do.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You’re Welcome

[@vaughnoliver2810]

Great video! Helped me tremendously to upgrade my pressure washer

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank you!

[@kid1274]

Very interesting and well explained, thank you. All the way from small island of Mauritius.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@superado2k]

Great content as always!!! Thanks for all the work you put into these vids!!!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks and we have a lot more to come.

[@cfwebdeveloper]

Teflon Tape is my friend, got it! Great video this helped me with my fittings that I bought through out your other videos. Grats on the 10k glad I've been here for the ride as well!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks and you can never have enough Teflon tape that’s for sure.

[@robl6044]

That’s great 10K🎉congrats buddy

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank You

[@jpstatum]

Keav, thanks for putting this video together and for all of the outstanding content you produce. This was extremely helpful and could not have come at a better time, especially the information about the M22 15" to 14" Adaptor for Active pressure washers. I just ordered that adaptor for my new setup. A few days ago, I ordered the Active 2.0 pressure washer, Active stubby gun, McKillian's Extension Wand, MJCC Foam Cannon Pro 2.0, Twinkle Star Pressure Washer Adapter & Quick Disconnect Kit (Brass), and 50' Uberflex Hose.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Active 2.0 is using the 14mm. The VE52 runs a 15mm. Hopefully You can cancel that order in time.

[@jpstatum]

@@CarsWithKeav Thank you! Will do.

[@user-np1xb7ts5b]

Great video great information I just bought a power washer and this is all new to me so thank you for making this very informative video

[@CarsWithKeav]

You’re welcome

[@maryhoffman2547]

Awesome explanation for it all. I know I appreciate it. I'm not on Instagram. Good luck to everyone!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks

[@ccooke70]

Great video. Thanks for putting it together. I was actually just looking for a 90 degree m22 fitting. I have limited space beside my garage door to the wall. 12 inches depth. I have to be conscious of anything sticking out there and risking it getting hit. That 90 degree will be a big help. Working on finding the smallest hose reel I can find now. So far, 12 inches is about it and that should work. Just spending more time looking for smaller ones.

[@CarsWithKeav]

The general pump 50ft has a small footprint. I have a small area for my wash setup. I spent a good bit of time trying to find elbows that would work and this is the best I could find. Not cheap though that’s for sure. That elbow is high quality though.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent tutorial!

[@CarsWithKeav]

I’ve learned from the best. Thank you Yvan and Nick. I might just grow a mustache! 🤣

[@fredsanford336]

Loved the video by the way. Thank you 👊

[@CarsWithKeav]

Really appreciate that!

[@Gary_Rigs]

Thx for putting all this together

[@CarsWithKeav]

You’re welcome

[@alexandermason1768]

Keav, Great video excellent information!

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Thank You

[@F80Ho]

Great vid brother! 👏🏽

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[@AntLive29]

Great video. Well explained

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks You

[@TRINInDC925]

Great video. I've seen other videos over the years, including your previous one. This has plenty of info and all variations of what someone would need to upgrade their pressure washer setup. I'll add, for lower gpm units like the Ryobi the only thing I would've mentioned for the foam cannon upgrade would be the 1.1mm orifice. Great content. I entered the giveaway.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I was going to mention that, but video was already running long. I’ll be doing a foam cannon video kind of like this just going over everything from best foam to how to clean them.

[@TRINInDC925]

That's very true, it was one of the first things I noticed before watching. It's one of your longest videos in some time but it didn't feel too long. Though I'll admit, I did miss the bloopers at the end. Lol Looking forward to this foam cannon video. That will be another good one.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Agreed most of the stock hoses are trash. Great video covering everything you need to upgrade your pressure washer system

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thx bro!

[@dini1046]

good info, i just got an extention that has to much play. It doesnt leak but it feels off.

[@CarsWithKeav]

Sometimes the Quick disconnects across different companies don’t always work together. Mosmatic for instance their QD connections don’t work in others.

[@dini1046]

@@CarsWithKeav yeah, they are different companies, it’s essential, which seems like a quality product made in America.

[@richm7410]

Great info. Thanks

[@CarsWithKeav]

You’re Welcome

[@highflysugar]

Perfect timing.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I’ve been sitting on it while building the website too. Sorry your pressure washer broke, but it’s just a good excuse to upgrade.

[@808dms]

Great detailed video! I have the Chemical Guys ProFlow washer, CG Snubby gun, CG big mouth cannon. I bought the Flexzilla hose and quick connectors kit. I’m I able to connect this all up or is the CG products proprietary connections?

[@CarsWithKeav]

From other videos I have seen the from Quick Connect is not proprietary just the connection at the gun. If you have the right connectors it should work.

[@808dms]

@@CarsWithKeav thanks for replying. I will need to look into it a bit more and see what connection changes i need to make.

[@j.a.1265]

Great info!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thanks

[@Zer0chucksgiven]

Great content! I’ve got a sun joe pressure washer and have quick connects for my Uber flex hose and MTM hub. What is the best QC to use for my garden hose to attach to my sun Joe pressure washer. Does it need a specific adapter

[@CarsWithKeav]

Should just be Garden Hose connections. This would do well in brass form for cheaper amzn.to/4bbwUqk or the high quality stainless here amzn.to/47NMGEM Thanks for watching!

[@Zer0chucksgiven]

@@CarsWithKeav appreciate it! thanks for steering a weekend warrior in the right direction! 🙏🏻

[@Aestheticsauto]

Plumer Dope is a must

[@CarsWithKeav]

It’s good stuff.

[@MainSkille]

I have the simoniz version of the active ve52 and am a bit confused on how to get a quick connect for the garden hose. Is it m22 15mm on the unit? And what would I need for the garden hose?

[@CarsWithKeav]

Garden hose should be standard 3/4 GHT (Garden Hose Thread) and the same on all pressure washers. The pressure washer side is where it is different and is 15mm M22. Simoniz is Canadian I think so not sure if garden hoses are a different size there. Any garden QD should work, but I suggest the ones that are brass and have large inside diameter for good water flow.

[@nshanstambolyan6201]

great videos, and awesome giveaway

[@CarsWithKeav]

Thank You

[@UncleEarlHeatingAirCondition]

Howdy, thank you for your content. I just lately started tuning into your channel. I have well water, will the filtration system you are showing work for well water? I'm sure you probably did a video in the past addressing Well water..

[@CarsWithKeav]

It will work with well water, but usually it’s higher in ppm which would lessen the lifespan of the DI Resin. Many people run two filter setups one for sediment and carbon for chemicals then the DI resin for spot free. Those with higher ppm tend to run much bigger filters and tanks since they have to replace more often. A reverse Osmosis system is also an option for well water.

[@UncleEarlHeatingAirCondition]

@@CarsWithKeav thank you for taking the time to respond, I will look into your suggestions!!! Thank you very much!!

[@TheOfficialFelixx]

Are you not doing your two stage water filters anymore? Or is the budget deioniztaion just the better option

[@CarsWithKeav]

I was just using the DI setup as an example for the connections. The two stage would be the exact same connection setup. I would still use with a cart as the DI setup is smaller. For my wall setup I just run a CR Spotless and let the resin do all the filtering. This would all depend on your water quality. Mine is good enough the two stage is not needed as much.

[@bmmcwhirt]

Have you (or anyone reading this) had any experience with the Flexzilla garden hoses with the 1/2in quick connects built in? I'm concerned on how well they work if you are not using the Flexzilla 1/2in adapters.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I have not heard of 1/2 inch quick connects. Usually no matter the size of the garden hose whether it’s 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 or even an inch they all use industry standard 3/4 threads. I would assume the quick connects would be the industry standard for that as well. Just looked at one on Amazon and think the quick connects can be removed giving you a regular garden hose thread.

[@bmmcwhirt]

@@CarsWithKeav sorry, I meant the 1/2 hose with quick connects. I live directly across from a water tower so pressure is not usually an issue so I did just order one of the hoses. We'll see how well it does, and if those plastic quick connects are any good.

[@paul9387]

Bro, because of you I have completely upgraded my garage, and I'm a promaster in quick disconnects now! Is your channel on social media anywhere, like FB

[@CarsWithKeav]

Wives everywhere hate me because of this. 🤣 I’m in Facebook and Insta. Think I talked to you already on FB.

[@paul9387]

@Cars With Keav yea bro, I found you on fb after posting this, and I totally forgot about this post 😃🤦 I'm glad we could finally chat 🤜🤛

[@DJMEDIC671]

Just came across your channel great explanation. If you were to up grade what way would you go in my position? active or still stay gravity? I’m just starting out and just found out my system is backwards. I bought a ryobi 2100psi 2.1gpm. I’m just wondering if I should just by a harbor freight transfer pump and call it a day, or change my PW. And which way to go. I have a 125gal tank. I noticed when I did a test ran on my f250 I went through quite a bit of water. Which I was surprised I put 60 gal of di water and I went down to around 30-25 gal after that. I have the Uber flex hose already if I go active I would have to also change my fittings or If I down grade to a ryobi 1800 psi. I’ve been told I should be ok gravity. But I do have 2.5’ of pvc coming of the tank and a y splitter to the pw with about 2-2.5’ of hose if I had to put the pw on the ground from the trailer for gravity. And 2’ hose for bucket fill ups. running on a 3500 inverter generator. I just don’t want to waste money go the wrong way. Which I can go the active route and just pay that expensive later or home depot has the 1800 for 89 bucks right now.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You can gravity feed an Active it just depends on the flow. Ryobi is a good route as well nothing Erin with their PW. When I do DI system testing I store the water in a 500 gallon water bladder and use an RV pump to bring it into my active. Pump was about $60 and can flow 5gpm. I love the active, but the Ryobi is a good buy as well and saves you money needed elsewhere. If this is a mobile detail setup I would stick with the Ryobi as the warranty is good and the Active is known to not last long when being abused daily.

[@DJMEDIC671]

@@CarsWithKeav yes it’s a mobile set up. Should I down grade to the smaller ryobi unit? I don’t want to be in the middle of a wash/detail and water starts to become a problem due to gravity. Trying to start something with my kid. Teach them young.

[@DJMEDIC671]

Right now I believe I got about 15 gallons and the Ryobi is struggling to the point where it doesn’t even pressurize the system. I know I may have a twist or turn in the hose that may be slowing it up but if I’m getting down to that little water then it’s just concerns me

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@DJMEDIC671 Really need to understand the gravity feed and how much flow it is doing to know if you would have problems. If you are flowing twice what the pressure washer needs you should be okay. I myself am not much of an expert in gravity feed. I have never used one before. I have only pumped water.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@DJMEDIC671 If the Ryobi is struggling the Active would be even worse. Might have to think about running a pump or getting the gravity feed higher. Too bad no reputable company really makes a self priming pressure washer that isn't battery powered. Wouldn't need gravity or a pump with one of those.

[@Zpiet820]

Awesome video. Great explanation. I recently got the ego 3200psi machine. It works well and looks amazing. However, the oem gun comes with a 3/8" quick connect instead of a 1/4" one. The only 1/4 quick connect is at the far end of the wand, which makes using "normal" foam cannons practically impossible. Really confused why it's designed that way. I've spent hours googling yet i still can't find a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter or any walkaround solutions (it doesn't make sense if there's no solution). Now although I'm tending to get either sgs28 or the og spec gun, it's quite a pity to give up the wirless control and battery indicator on the oem gun. (Btw the oem foam cannon is much better than the "foam guns" that come with some other machines.)

[@CarsWithKeav]

How did you get one of those? I can’t find anybody selling them that isn’t saying it’s a pre-order. I want to review one for sure and figure out the upgrade path.

[@Zpiet820]

@CarsWithKeav I got it from Lowe's, in stock at a store 45 minutes away. Their website of the $799 kit didn't have the charger on any of the pictures or description, so I had to visit the store in person to make sure. Turns out it does include the charger like other distributors.

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@Zpiet820 I just ordered one from Lowe’s. Dang that’s expensive, but I don’t have any batteries. I just saw them on Amazon as well with no batteries for $450. I put out a review as soon as I can.

[@Zpiet820]

@@CarsWithKeav can't wait for it!!

[@Lunaorbit82]

Still way over my head! I just want to buy the Uberflex or flexzilla to upgrade my Nilfisk C120.6 and I can’t find anywhere what connectors I need for it to fit!

[@CarsWithKeav]

I wish I could help, but I am not familiar with the connections used in Europe. I checked the pictures and they are connections I have not really seen before.

[@Enthusiast_detailing]

Oh man at one point I got a couple of hose reels and 3/8 hoses and I put them together to sell on marketplace man! Fitting on those hoses on the reel was a pain!

[@CarsWithKeav]

The one thing I dread more than a stock Ryobi hose is hooking up a 3/8 to a hose reel. 🤣

[@ceerock8088]

Aloha Keav🤙

[@CarsWithKeav]

Aloha

[@BTerra01]

Can someone explain why you would want a shut off for your water supply at the pressure washer? Whats the use case for that? To me it makes no sense. Sounds like more of a liability to forget to turn it back on and run the pump dry immediately

[@CarsWithKeav]

If your pressure washer is 20 feet away from the spigot you can turn the water on and off without having to walk all the way to the house. If you turn it on and off at the house wouldn’t you have the same possibility of forgetting to turn it on/off then too? This way you bring the hose to pressure washer with the water already running then hook it up and go. No walking back to the spigot to turn it on and then walk back again.

[@james-dt4ei]

I'm looking to save for a nice electric pressure washer to syst my detailing business. Not sure what to get. The one your giving away how is that one?

[@CarsWithKeav]

It’s good, but longevity for a detailing business it’s not quite there. AR 630 would be where I would start as it’s serviceable and meant for Commercial use. Active VE56 is a residential enthusiast product, but I know several that use it in mobile detailing and love it. Their Active 2.0 is more detailer focused and has twice the life. So it’s buy the long term unit or buy 3 Active 2.0 for the same price. Tough decision actually.

[@james-dt4ei]

@@CarsWithKeav I'll do some research on those two. Thank you for your feedback and help. I appreciate it. Helps out tons. Ty

[@user-ut3lb5fd5c]

@@james-dt4ei I'm looking into buying the Active 2.0 or AR 630 next week. What did you end up with and how do you like it?

[@dougprentice1363]

Flexilla has aluminum fittings. They will fuse to brass quick connects. Sucks. I wish they offered upgrade to brass.

[@CarsWithKeav]

I have never encountered brass and aluminum fusing. Is this a hot sun kind of thing?

[@dougprentice1363]

@@CarsWithKeav It's called Galvanic Corrosion. it's not a temperature thing. I contacted flexilla. they just suggested Teflon tape to separate the dissimilar metals. They are aware.

[@davidsizemore2745]

Great video Keav hard to hear you though the audio could be a lot better.

[@CarsWithKeav]

You mean just louder? I did do a different lens this time that has to be further away and mix is on the camera. I used my normal audio settings on the edit. I could have bumped up the overall volume. Let me know and I’ll work on it.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

I need that reel

[@CarsWithKeav]

It’s a great deal really! Had a decent drag and I’ve had for almost 3 years.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Would the average plumber know how to hook up that system?

[@CarsWithKeav]

They should they would be very familiar with the NPT thread sizes they might now know a lot about the pressure washer fittings, but I’m sure they could figure out easily.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

@@CarsWithKeav how big is your garage?

[@CarsWithKeav]

@@gearlstrickland3365 garage area is around 300 sq ft. 16x20. Total garage about 450 so when it’s really hot or cold I use the vinyl curtain to separate sides so my split A/C only has the 300 sq ft to heat and cool.

[@fredsanford336]

Damn, am I late for the giveaway?🤣😂🤣😂

[@CarsWithKeav]

A little, but I’ll be doing another one soon.