Karcher K7 Premium Full Control Pressure Washer Unboxing and testing

[@michaelmurphy8667]

Fair play for taking the time to make this video. And thank you for confirming I will never buy this karcher washer. I want a simple to use high power washer. A washer with a few settings on knobs to get the job done. I do not want to spend my time reading a manual for the lcd display settings. Replacing battery's and pretty much having to take a one day course in how to use a pressure washer. Tech is a good thing. I work in the industry. However sometimes it's just not needed. This is the case with this. I tried a screwfix titan yesterday 150bar simple and no faff and did a great job. I do appreciate your video tho. Just proves for all that extra money you get gimmicks.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Michael, I do agree with you that you don't always need the bells and whistles. As I have found out these bells and whistles can stop working. My original Karcher was pretty much on or off. It got the job done. I think I'll enjoy using the new one though , even if its always set to max!! Thanks for the great comments and for watching 👍🏽

[@michaelmurphy8667]

Enjoy my friend. Thanks for the reply.

[@karamvirsingh3097]

I would recommend the wilks usa RX550i

[@richardbenes9]

For now the best review of the K7. Thanks! Only improvable thing I could think of - sometimes you repeat yourself, that could be cut out. But that's a bit perfectionistic.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Richard thanks for watching and your feedback. I really do appreciate it. 👍🏽

[@jakestuf]

Excellent review Mike! I have only just purchased mine! And you made it sound so easy to use! I’m now not so worried how to use it! Thanks

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Jakestuf. I've actually just been using it for only the second time today and I'm loving the hand controls on it, so easy now. I'm always a little apprehensive when I get new gear but 10 minutes in and i'm wonder what I was worried about!! You'll love it. Thanks for the great comments and of course for watching 👍🏽

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

This is what I can call “THE PROPER REVIEW” 🤩 You could use the T-Racer turned upside down to clean the Defender underneath and after that to evenly spray a corrosion inhibitor (like Bilt Hamber Atom-Mac) all over the chassis. 🤩

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Hypnotizin, thanks for you comments. I've not thought of that, might give it a try but it might not be too localised, thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@anonymousbullet7407]

I've got the k7 and it's amazing. You're right the 'wizzy round' nozzle is much better than the straight one👍🏼

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi, yes I'm very pleased with the system, a great upgrade from the 20 year old Karcher! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@phathaus]

Excellent video, thank you. I've just bought one of these second hand and your video has made me more confident in using it.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

[@ManojPatel-oo3zd]

Thanks for the excellent description ,review and tips

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Manoj, I’m pleased you found it useful. Many thanks for your feedback and of course for watching 👍🏽

[@Pouya82]

Loved it! Thanks for the great review. I just got me one of these and this is the first video I watched

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi, you’ll love it. Mine does a really good job every time I use it. Thanks for watching. 👍🏽

[@banchang2189]

Great video thanks - bought one on the back of your review.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Well done. You won’t be disappointed. I regularly use mine with no issues. Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

[@alfonsosurf]

Best review around

[@MikeMakesIt]

Thanks Fonsy, much appreciated. 👍🏽

[@janesmith9024]

If you make heavy use as I have I carry a needle with me as yhou can push that into the end of the nozzle when it gets blocked. I mostly clean on the very highest setting in the swirl motion. I have been having problems with using solution though so that has never really worked well for me but that may be my fault.I do need to use as have massive areas at home about 50 litres of hypo treatment on one very large paved area alone and cannot think of a way for the K7 to take all that in and spread it so will keep looking. I would like something to link the K7 to my open big mixed 50% water/ hypo and suck it through to the machine but I think that is perhaps not possible.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Jane, So far I've not had any blockage but like you, tend to always use full power. The plug-in containers are an expensive option and it would be great to be able to get a conversion kit to be able to plug in your own liquid on the Karcher port. That might be something I can look at. If its gravity fed though it bit be a bit tricky. Thanks for the comments and for watching.

[@lithgowlights859]

Thanks for the review. The t-racer does a better job than you showed but you do need to use longer slow and even strokes.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Lithgow, thanks for the comments. I have tried the T racer on concrete later and I did get rather better results than the slabs. Next time I'm cleaning them I'll try your suggestion, thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@casinodelonge]

Excellent job, thank you very much!

[@MikeMakesIt]

Thanks for taking the time for the feedback, much appreciated 👍🏽

[@Fotograf110]

Hi thanks for the detailed review. Is this fully assembled out of the box, ready for use or does it assembling?

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Fotograf110, mine was ready to run out of the box apart from actually connecting the lance to the already connected hose. Not sure if the batteries were already fitted but I show in the video how to do that. Basically anything that had to be connected was absolutely simple so you would be ready to go in a couple of minutes. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@snakesonn3590]

great video as usual legend

[@MikeMakesIt]

Thanks for the great feedback and of course for watching 👍

[@clancyi]

Great review you showed how to use it etc. Is it just me or does anyone else find the swisher not very good?

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Unknown Unknow. I thought the same but when compared to the normal jet there is a big difference in my case. However just yesterday when I was using the "swisher" even though the system was on full power it seemed underpowered. What I did was to turn the power right down on the hand control then back up and it really did speed up and perform better. I've not used it enough to know if this is an on going issue but you might like to try that if you have a K7 or similar. It made a big difference. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@clancyi]

@@MikeMakesIt Thanks for the advice might try that

[@wamdok6742]

Very informing review!...are the batteries replacable?

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Wam, yes, from memory they are AA batteries and were supplied with the unit. Dead easy to swap. It's covered in my video, thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@craig7653]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Craig, thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@Olliebobalong]

Great review! Need to wait until it’s around £350 before I take the plunge from a K4 Home which is now about 6 years old

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Oliver, I was fortunate to be looking on Amazon at the right time and got mine for less than £340 which is quite a saving based on the normal price. I think the one it replaced must have been over 15years old, if not more so the K7 was very much an upgrade. Thanks for your comments and for watching 👍🏽

[@cramwithcam3427]

Don’t wait too long. It’s not produced anymore

[@Olliebobalong]

@@cramwithcam3427 I bought one 2 months ago, shortly after posting this. Where did you find out it’s discontinued? They are selling the new smart version in Karchers website?

[@trojnara]

Nice review! Was the flat jet set to its highest power setting for the comparison test? Maybe I just missed this information...

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Michal, yes the tests were all done the same, on max power. It does go to show the "Dust Blaster" really does work but like I said it does throw around any stones etc on the ground so beware. Thanks for your input and for watching 👍🏽

[@christschool]

I have a professional concrete cleaner. These plastic things are really useless. However, what is keeping me from buying a Karcher electric is the proprietary fittings. It doesn't seem like you can add any tools due to the proprietary connections. I have a very nice aftermarket foamer and I don't think I can use it with this.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Christschool and thanks for the comment. I'm currently getting on ok with my Karcher but I know not everyone likes them. I have been able to get add on's for my old Karcher from different manufactures and indeed hope to be have a non Karcher foamer video on my channel in the near future. This particular device has many different options to be able to fit it to an array of different machines. So non Karcher attachments are available but may be limited. Any way thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@sanmiguel4019]

I have added a stubby gun with quick release fittings and swivel to mine (to stop the hose kinking) with no problems and had been using a Autobrite Direct foam lance, but since I have moved on to a MJJC wide bottom/ wide neck foam lance and I find it a lot more practical. All in all, I'm extremely happy and impressed with my K7 so far!!!

[@MikeMakesIt]

@@sanmiguel4019 Hi San. I do find the hose can kink if you’re not careful so fitting a swivel sounds like a good idea. I’m using an MJJC foam cannon now and I think it’s great. Thanks for the comments and for watching 👍🏽

[@anjoLas]

You failed to mention the net at the back to keep some parts

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi AnjoLas, I tried to get most features in but as you said I overlooked the net. I tend to put the power plug in mine or else it seems to unravel when packing away. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@clivedalgleish5987]

Excellent review Mike👍

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Clive, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@darrenobrien8025]

Great review!! Really helpful. Cheers

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Darren, I'm pleased you found it helpful. Thanks for the comments and for watching 👍🏽

[@eddale5557]

The problem with mine is that the yellow part from the lance wil be sitting in the over lance when you take them a part then a foam canon and such wont fit inn

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Ed, on mine I don't seem to have the same problem, I can attach a genuine Karcher foam gun or an MJJC Foam Cannon Pro to the main control shaft without the same issue. I wonder what's different?

[@ashton_gaming8670]

Does this have a detergent pipe? for example if I want to add drain enzyme to the inside of a drain but can’t find a quick connect one. If not how would I go about mixing it and spraying it through the lance?

[@MikeMakesIt]

@@ashton_gaming8670 Hi, on mine there is NO pipe, just a cradle in the top of the machine you put the prepackaged solutions. If you cut the bottom off one of these containers and fitted what’s left into the machine you could pour your solution directly into this but it might spill when you move the washer around. I don’t know how “delicate” the machine is. It’s possible some solutions may damage the internals. Not sure on that one I’m afraid but it’s worth bearing that in mind. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@freddiewyles800]

Great review

[@MikeMakesIt]

Thanks Freddie, much appreciated. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@freddiewyles800]

Your welcome Mike. I am thinking of starting a jet wash company , decking , patio, stone wave, paving. Do you this would do the job or are the other models more affective? Thanks Freddie

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Freddie. Unfortunately I only have experience with the Karcher. I have had no issues with mine but judging by some of the comments they are not the peoples favourite! My advice would be go to a supplier when you can demo a range of machines, Karcher included. That way you can get feel for what might be right for you. Also you can get washers that run off fuel as apposed to electricity. These could be more practical if you are out and about. This way you are not always looking for a mains socket. Good luck with the new venture, I really hope it works out 👍🏽

[@MJJCvideo]

Hi Mike, would you like to review the new MJJC foam cannon pro? Thanks.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Feel free to contact me. [e-mail]

[@MJJCvideo]

@@MikeMakesIt Hi Mike, I have sent you an Email, please kindly check it out. Thanks.

[@dooovde]

Can't you just drop the shampoo stuff into the machine and use the mixer on the lance to suds up the car without the attachment you showed near the end? Great demo btw. I'd have not bothered with the patio cleaner attachment if I'd seen this first.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Dooovde. Some of the cleaners, such as the stone cleaner can be fitted directly to the machine, Karcher call it plug and clean! As far as I know it is product specific if it is screwed into the machine or how I showed onto a nozzle. On the Karcher web site it shows 2 of the cleaning products attached to the machine and another 2 with no suggestion what you do with them. With the foamer Karcher only show it on a lance like I used it. I expect Karcher would tell you if you provide information the cleaning liquid and machine you would be using. Thanks for the great comment and for watching 👍🏽

[@dooovde]

@@MikeMakesIt Got it now, thanks for the reply!

[@paul-fk7de]

How do you turn on boost mode

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Rennie, I've looked through the manual and cannot see a reference for "Boost" The way I turn up the power/pressure is by the buttons on the handle and turning the shaft to the desired setting, woods, stone etc. Take a look on page 3 of the manual, I've included a link her to my Google drive, I hope this helps drive.google.com/file/d/1squEaUTfGMAvYl1FGKMa5V73pcv-c_w_/view?usp=sharing

[@thesouthafricankiwibushman]

Great review right to the point

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@Sssssssslf]

@MikeMakesIt great review! really helpful thanks👍 ive been trying to find out, does it come with the attachment's you need to connect to the tap and do you need a separate hose?

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi threeofakind, you will definitely need a hose to the machine. They did include the connector that screws to the washer but on mine I didn’t get the mating piece which is standard female Hozelock. I already had a connector on my hose from the mains water supply so I was ready to go. I hope that helps a little. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@Sssssssslf]

@@MikeMakesIt thanks so much you've saved me a phone call to karcher and I know what I need now! cheers 👍👍

[@MikeMakesIt]

Glad I was able to help 👍🏽👍🏽

[@giuliom7428]

thanks . amazing review

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Giulio, thanks for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed my video. Very much appreciated 👍🏽

[@Bastetano]

Buena explicación Gracias

[@MikeMakesIt]

Encantado de que te haya gustado, gracias por mirar.👍🏽

[@ChumpyChicken2]

“Jobs a gooden” WTH!

[@MikeMakesIt]

😉. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@Glupkomatun]

Is pump made from metal ? Thanks

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi, from my understanding some can have metal pump bodies and some can have plastic. It could be because of where or when they were made or simply supply issues. So unfortunately I cannot say a definite yes or no on this one.

[@Glupkomatun]

@@MikeMakesIt I bought mine in some store that is offering 5 year warranty on the device so I will have some piece of mind. Thank you sir. I now checked and mine is made in Italy ...hope it is better then China ;-)

[@MikeMakesIt]

@@Glupkomatun I'd say if it's made in Italy you stand a good chance of the machine lasting longer than 5 years! Fingers crossed 👍🏽

[@eileenshort3850]

how do I make the arm on the scrubber move

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Eileen, on mine (the T racer 450 surface cleaner) the arm will just pivot back and forward, there is no latch or lock on it. If your does not move at all then it is broken or jammed in some way. I have included a link to my Google drive for the K7 pressure washer and the T-Racer manuals, they may be of some help to you. If I have mis-understood your question please ask again with more detail, thanks for watching, link below. 👍🏽 drive.google.com/drive/folders/1stWB0tY1P4F3hPEZ39n2Nr79h5Cfmw4V?usp=sharing

[@tenmud7455]

what's the water inlet pipe size?

[@MikeMakesIt]

Mine uses the standard UK hose size which is 12.5mm or 1/2”.

[@atif6843]

This or the k7 compact?

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Atif, mine is not the compact version.

[@MikeZak101]

i have two of these, both dead in the shed

[@MikeMakesIt]

Wow, really!!! I've only had mine for a few month but so far so good. My Son has the same model and has used his for about a year now with good results. I'm hoping I don't have the same trouble as you Michael. Thanks for your comments and for watching 👍🏽

[@binekmaurus55]

Michael Zak I want to buy one too. What kind of problem do they both have and how long did they work before they "died"?

[@MikeZak101]

@@binekmaurus55 usual karsher problems, work lovely for a while then lose pressure, followed by water leaking from inside which usually results in tripping off the electrics

[@binekmaurus55]

@ Michael Thanks for the answer. This week I wanted to order a K7 from Kärcher, but now I'll think about it.)

[@sanmiguel4019]

@@binekmaurus55 I've had no problems with mine, had it 18 months and use at least every 2 weeks, bought mine from a Karcher Centre and it came with 6 year warranty.

[@Purewalite]

The hose is garbage.

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi Paul, yes I have to agree. I found after a while I was always trying to untangle it before I could use it. If it was more flexible that would be a start but then would it kink ? Thanks for the feedback and for watching 👍🏽

[@naailesmaya]

Toooo slow

[@terrymoogan8445]

Bluetooth on a washer... Bellends... Designed by bellends. Pointless. Just more to go wrong.