Unblocking a drain using a Karcher pressure washer

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Really nice video! Thanks for sharing both your experience and satisfying clean 😃

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback Chris 👍

[@veredictum4503]

This is good - both for technique and tool. I've not heard of the pipe cleaning attachment before (though my pressure washer is 20 years old, maybe they didn't have it then). Thanks!

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

[@scarboroughrider]

I’ve allways just used the lance and it’s blasted the much away and cleared and not had to connect the hose you used .

[@bigtedshome]

That's good. The advantage of the hose is that it can clear blockages further down the drain if needed.

[@TheAandGprojects]

Brilliant video

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

[@TheAandGprojects]

@@bigtedshome I subscribed right away really good content you definitely deserve more subscribers have you got a instagram or tiktok

[@jackpres1]

Should there be a small amount of standing water in these drains?

[@bigtedshome]

@@jackpres1 Yes, there normally is

[@sarahholloway8835]

Thankyou for video. Is there always water visible down the drain, even when it is not blocked? Thanks

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Sarah. Yes , it is normal to see some water in the drain.

[@jhs1973]

Was going to ask this myself. I cleared a load of mud out of mine and can still see water so I was about to by the hose but don’t think I need to now. You saved me €70 so thanks. Great video !

[@bigtedshome]

@julianswann5993 Thanks Julian 🙂

[@zubayer2200]

Is it better to insert the hose in the gutter drain, or lifting up the manhole and inserting it via the other end?

[@bigtedshome]

I went in from the gutter drain because mine leads into the main drain and this was the only part that was blocked. I don't think it really matters but you might find it difficult to access an individual branch of the drains unless the manhole is close by. Good luck 👍

[@hayderali6314]

Thank you sir give advise

[@bigtedshome]

Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@richardbradley2641]

Did you drill another hole in the end or just enlarge the existing one?

[@bigtedshome]

I drilled a 1.5mm hole in the tip. There wasn't one originally.

[@richardbradley2641]

@@bigtedshome Oh right, all the kits I have seen have 3 rear facing holes and one middle front facing hole as standard.

[@montyoomska]

@@richardbradley2641 Not Karcher ones

[@Yoomiee]

Good video ❤❤❤

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

[@marsh7372]

Kyran jones

[@mspamerskine]

I have K4.99 but there is no control handle to connect with a drain cleaner. Can you help?

[@bigtedshome]

If it's the same model as this www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=4675# then the control handle/ trigger gun is shown connected to the machine by the hose. The bottom part of the lance disconnects by pushing it in and turning it 90 degrees. You should then be able to pull it out and fit the drain cleaner in it's place. I hope this helps 🙂

[@bigtedshome]

If you don't have a handle, this should fit the K4 99 M www.buyspares.co.uk/pressure-washer-pistol-handle/product.pl?pid=1891027 It's not cheap though and I would expect that you might find one for less on ebay

[@quikie1984]

Double bubble on Big teds vids. Im off to get covered in crap now, cheers ! 😅

[@bigtedshome]

Have a great time 😂

[@bigtedshome]

You can find amazon links to the equipment used in this video here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/bigtedshomegarden?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfbigtedshomegarden_XYWG189ZT5TFRMHM85CB International amazon links are in the video description. Clicking on the UK product link should take you directly to the product listing on your local amazon site.

[@viktors6123]

Will Karcher K2 have sufficient power for drain use?

[@bigtedshome]

It will obviously depend on how bad the blockage is but I have cleaned drains with a K2 in the past.

[@viktors6123]

@@bigtedshome Thanks for the quick reply.

[@maxinewilliams9232]

😊

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Maxine 🙂

[@Allegedly2right]

K4 just packed In it wouldn’t switch on tried all the KZbin tricks stripped it down nowt that’s the second one binned it treated it like a baby I did

[@bigtedshome]

That's not good. Have you tried claiming on the warranty? When mine dies, I'll probably take a serious look at the Ava pressure washers from Norway. They have a 20 year guarantee and it looks like they use the same fittings as karcher so you don't need to buy new accessories.

[@Allegedly2right]

@@bigtedshome It was about 4 year old used it maybe 6 hours It did,I bought a AVA the cheapest one it’s a cracker well pleased with it and all my Karcher bits fit I should off went for the bigger one jet washing the flags that litchen wont move moss and green gone 10/10

[@bigtedshome]

@@Allegedly2right I've only heard good things about the Ava machines. Just need to find a reason to buy one now 😁

[@92fitty]

Same problem, I shorted out the switch and just turn it on and off at the plug.

[@Allegedly2right]

@@92fitty I tossed it in the bin and bought a AVA Norway 🇳🇴 cracking machine and all Karcher stuff fits it proper fix it yourself KZbin guidance cheap repair bits can’t fault go for the biggest 10/10