Watch THIS Before You BUY A NEW Portable Pressure Washer: FIXNOW 500E

[@gillywash1487]

This takes me back a few years, I used to have the Worx version. If you have no power and water they are better than not having one but I wouldn’t bother with foam at all just a spray pre-wash saving battery and water for just rinsing. I found one battery on the Worxs lasted just long enough to pre-rinse, rinse off pre wash and rinse off shampoo. I kept a spare battery so there was always one fully charged. This one looks a good package 👍🏼

[@RoadToDetailing]

Hi Nick, I agree. I used a Worx Hydroshot with fast charging and bigger battery pack, but even the strongest Hydroshot I had, wasn’t that strong than this one, and it was surprised me during use. The package and features are much greater, the only feature I wish it would have is fast charging option. However, that costs a lot more money. Worx offers that option, although not everyone willing to pay the extra money for that feature itself. Optimal use would be the one you mentioned, pre-wash with a sprayable product, then rinse, contact wash and rinse off again. I lived in an apartment for a while and this kind of pressure washer was the only option. Good to see this market improves. Thanks for your comment Nick, I appreciate it 🙏

[@AutoCareHQ]

Great review Viktor. It looks like a very good option if there's no hose/ power!

[@RoadToDetailing]

Thank you Heather! Indeed, I expected less to be honest. But this would be a good option for those enthusiasts whose don't have water nor power source available. I lived in an apartment for a good while, then I tried a few cordless competitors, but this one seems to be the best strength so far.

[@parmorama]

Thank you. Just bought one on eBay £80 for cleaning my solar panels on my workshop roof.

[@RoadToDetailing]

There are several options there, the one before this will have slightly less features and power. Other than that, it’s a great tool for £80. Hope it will be good enough for your needs 🙌

[@parmorama]

@@RoadToDetailing My Fixnow 500E arrived yesterday. I just used it today and it got the job done. My workshop has a 40ft ridge roof with solar panels running all the way from front to back, on each slope. There was a lot of algae build up on some of the panels and all had bird crap and dirt buildup on them. Well, I used the pressure washer on full power and managed to get all the panels clean in 17 minutes and still had an extra bar of power left in the battery. It took about five buckets of water. Each bucket full gets used up in about 3 minutes. I did leave four buckets of water on the roof before I started, so only had to climb down once more to get another bucket full. So I must say I am very impressed by this cordless pressure washer. It would have been a logistical nightmare to try and use a normal plug in pressure washer with all the hosing and cabling up on that roof ridge. I paid £80 for mine, so it’s definitely worth it in my case.

[@RoadToDetailing]

@@parmoramawow! 😮 Such an experience mate! I am very glad this works for you. Also, thank you for sharing your experience, I think it is very helpful for anyone who’s looking for this because of the same reasons and challenges you have ✌🏻👊🏻

[@tmphotography8443]

Bilt Hamber is always a weak solution to apply but for car shows or in the warmer months this looks like it could be a ideal purchase .

[@RoadToDetailing]

Indeed Andy! Especially for car shows, to give the wheels and bodywork at least a quick rinse off and wash. I picked BH, because I didn’t want to over complicate the product usage and these 2 products what I choose to start with as a cost effective stuff. If you have the right technique and plans with chemicals, but don’t have a chance for normal pressure washers, this will definitely do the job.

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Very nice review Viktor, it looks very good! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

[@RoadToDetailing]

Thank you Laci! I really like this tool. Performed very well 🙌 I hope I will see you back in action soon 🔥

[@JustMyFish]

The product is pretty decent for the money. The only problem I have with it is where do you get a spare battery from. ??

[@RoadToDetailing]

Hey There! Spare battery can be bought from Amazon as well: Extra Battery: amzn.to/3kI2yq8 Main unit: amzn.to/41OYEw1 But, if it says wouldn't ship to your country, then it worth to email the company about it. They pretty helpful in my experience. Hope it helps, Viktor

[@JustMyFish]

@@RoadToDetailing Thats good they actually have spare batteries. Although a little pricey. Tanks

[@RoadToDetailing]

Yes. Extra batteries always too expensive 😞 My only grape with this machine is that they don’t offer fast charging at all. And 3-4 hours charging time for 15-25 mins running time is not great. Worx offers Hydroshot with different options for charging and battery capacity, but they are more expensive. :/ if you interested check the video under my page 🙌

[@JustMyFish]

@@RoadToDetailing that’s exactly why I would want at least two batteries. I think I would look at the new Karcher battery powered machine. It’s going to cost an extra £80, but at least you get two sets of batteries. And all the nozzle changes.

[@RoadToDetailing]

@@JustMyFish Good shout. Haven't tried Karcher's battery powered machine yet, but I believe Dave from @epicautomotivedetailing done a good review about it. Might worth a look in case that is the same machine you were mentioned :)

[@markhands1103]

I would personally say the Greenworks GDC40 is one of the best battery powered washers, 70 bar of pressure and both the unit and batteries are higher quality than the Worx unit I had before. It is rather expensive though as the unit from new doesn't come with batteries or a charger, and technically it's bulky - although probably not when you compare a Worx + additional bucket vs the fact the bucket on the Greenworks is built in. I also wonder why Worx does not sell the WG649 (40v via dual 20v batteries) outside of North America?

[@RoadToDetailing]

Hi Mark, The Greenworks GDC40 indeed a great option. The only downside of that for me is the price as well. Even though the $150-250 range is already pricey (but it depends on the individual’s budget of course) paying around the same amount for the battery on top of the price of the main unit equals with a bigger amount of money. However, you get at least double if not more powerful machine in exchange. About the size, you are absolutely right. When I purchased my WG630E I was looking for the option of buying the WG649, but no one in the EU sold that unfortunately and it hasn’t been changed still, so the most powerful Worx Hydroshot in the EU available is the WG630E at the moment. It probably has to do something with regulations in my opinion.

[@markhands1103]

@@RoadToDetailing Yeah I think it's to do with regulation too, which is strange considering 40v batteries are available in Europe. Definitely a downside of Greenworks is the cost as you say, easy to spend circa $350 for the unit, charger and battery which is crazy when you consider that's more expensive than a good mains powered pressure washer. I was lucky that I found a GW unit with charger and battery for £125 second hand on eBay.

[@RoadToDetailing]

Exactly, that’s my main concern, anything above $250ish for a portable machine is very expensive, but obviously portability costs the most here we pay for. It’s always our circumstances which determine the options we can have not what we can want 😊 That price was a real bargain for the Greenworks, you did a great purchase with that for sure. 🔥

[@sicks6six]

what is the PSI. it's the only thing that really matters, I can clean tyres by nipping a hose pipe,

[@RoadToDetailing]

On paper, the company claims PSI between 300-650, that depends on the setting and the nozzle angle. I would say is about 3-400PSI power in there. I would say, the efficiency of cleaning any part of the car is mainly about the chemicals and methods you choose, rather than the pressure washer itself. Although, the power of the jetwash can help a lot, especially of saving time with a stronger water flow (if needed). We can clean a car without using a power washer at all, fact. The question is what chemicals, methods and accessories we choose. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@pigeonpoo1823]

At 9.40 time stamp it says 510. This is pretty impressive as my basic Worx Hydroshot claims about 350 and the powerful one claims 56 bar (800psi) which is pretty mega. Tbh, I get by with it but being a man I always want more power!

[@RoadToDetailing]

You are right. I felt this more powerful than the Worx Hydroshot 630, but bare that in mind, the Fixnow 500E works in a “dynamic” range of pressure and not as consistent as the Hydroshot in my experience. Also, Fixnow doesn’t the most transparent about the technical data, so I founded different information on their webpage and resellers data sheets. So while I founded data between 300 and 650 PSI, also it very much depends on which power setting being used, as well the Battery percentage has huge influence on the power, this machine worx approx 3-400PSI at around 8-10 minutes. And yes, it’s more powerful than a Hydroshot, but like I said, the hydroshot is more consistent in my opinion. Greenworks has a great alternative in this category, yet we are talking about over $400 in price, that is double than either fixnow or hydroshot.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

@@RoadToDetailing that's good to know. I have been impressed by the worx. It's taken 3yrs and the battery finally died (easy to find a replacement). That's the only issue I've had. Would I get the same with these unknown smaller brands? Maybe, but it's not a risk worth taking

[@RoadToDetailing]

The only reason I would take Worx over Fixnow is the features below that worx has while Fixnow hasn’t: - Fast charging (with the right charger module) - Optional choose of battery capacity between 2/4 AH Fixnow doesn’t offer a fast charger, not even for extra money, nor has a 4aH battery. And for my washing regime, it’s a deal breaker. Obviously, worx only offer this on the more expensive models, but at least: you have the options. Fixnow has 8-18 mins run time, and 4 hours charging time, worx hydroshot with 4AH has 40-45 mins running time and 40-45mins recharging.

[@sykesybwoy]

Any idea what connection adaptor this uses? I would prefer to use a quick connect lance, not sure if is their own connection or a popular connection type.

[@RoadToDetailing]

Hey sykesybwoy. Unfortunately they use their very own 😔 Meaning you can’t really differ from the original connection. Furthermore, the quick connection type can’t be an option here. Because, it needs a “longer” lance type of connection that can help build more pressure for the water. Also, it needs the body, which has the main components built in (motor, etc.). Greenworks GDC40 might be a better alternative in this category in regards for different kind of connection, but I personally haven’t try that, so take this with a grain of salt. PS: if you meant the connection between the lance and body, or foam bottle and body. That is very similar to the karcher adapter, but it’s smaller and I’m sure it’s not compatible, but the shape is very similar. Hope this helps either way 🙌 Viktor

[@sykesybwoy]

@@RoadToDetailing pretty much exactly what I was referring to, which is a shame to have all that power in a cordless washer and be limited to weaker proprietary accessories. This was pushing my budget, Greenworks isn’t a option ☺️

[@RoadToDetailing]

Yeah, greenworks is quite pricey, unfortunately. It sort of makes sense to them to stock with their own type of connection, hence the engineering of the device to be able to put out some strength. If you thinking only cordless, worx hydroshot offers a quick type connection at the very and of their short or long lance. But in my experience, you need a longer lance to be able to get decent enough pressure out of the device. I have a full review about a Worx Hydroshot, which you can find on the channel, and you can see, I only use that for a quick release kind foam lance to have a snow foam applied by that. Other than that, not much of a use I could fins of its quick release connection. Do you need to be fully cordless? Karcher K4 works from a bucket or standing water source. But if you don’t have power, then this not an option either. Although if you have, then it will work fine from a bucket of water and you can use a quick release system by that.

[@sykesybwoy]

@@RoadToDetailing yes, I had watched that Hydroshot video before watching this one. I live in an apartment with no external access to water or electricity so has to be cordless. This Fixnow would’ve been the perfect alternative to the Hydroshot WG649 which isn’t available in Europe, relatively similar pressure and I presume battery life. I’m not sure I agree it making sense the connections being their own to make maximum power. I would assume it’s the motor and amount of voltage being delivered to it that makes it able to create the pressure, rather than the lance connection. If you think of the Karcher corded range the K2 is less powerful than the K7, but they use the same lance connection. As they sent you the unit for review, you clearly have a contact there. Is it possible to ask them whether it can use 3rd Party accessories? Ideally like you’re using the Hydroshot for Foam, I’d like better Foam from the 500E by using a 3rd Party Foam Cannon…

[@RoadToDetailing]

Yes, sure, I will ask them for you. One thing to note here. The Worx WG630.E (what I’ve used and tested) is available in Europe and has close to the same power as the Fixnow E500, and available with 4.0mAH battery, which can give you 45 mins running time, and comes with a quick charger that able to recharge the battery in 45 mins which is ACE. One thing I didn’t like and I mentioned this, is the battery power, that lasts 8 minutes in strong, plus 8-10 mins medium settings, that leads 8+10 minutes in different settings. And recharges in 4 hours. So the battery power of the Fixnow 500E isn’t that great, which is very important in case of a cordless. The worx offers a 2.0mAH battery, without quick charger, and thats sort of the same: 20mins running time, 4 hrs charging. And I personally think: 4.0mAH battery and quick charger is worth every penny in the long runny, believe me. 😊 What I meant when said the lance can increase the pressure is that, like it helps to give that “little bit of extra” compared to a shorter lance for example. 😉 But I do agree with the strength of the motor you’re saying. Pop a DM on instagram @roadtodetailing, and I will get back to you as soon as I receive an answer. Or I can give you their email address where they give answers fairly quick. Whichever you prefer. But once again, the battery power doesn’t really satisfying in my opinion. It is very very average. While Worx Hydroshot at least offers the opportunity to longer lasting battery and fast charging (but for extra).

[@bekiss2]

Nézegetem ezeket mert panel lakás és garázs van 60 literes vizes tartállyal egy ilyen vagy egy önfelszívós lenne vajon a jó megoldás?

[@RoadToDetailing]

Szia Bence, van a garázsban áram? Vagy pont emiatt keresel hordozhatót? Ha van áram akkor, megoldható egy normál magasnyomású mosó önfelszívós csövel. (En ugy hasznaltam sokáig vödörböl, külön spèci csövel a Karcher K4 gèpem) Írj rám instán, ès küldök rèszleteket.

[@bekiss2]

@@RoadToDetailing szuper köszi szerintem akkor mivel van áram akkor maradok a normál magasnyomású mosónál.

[@RoadToDetailing]

Mindenkèpp. Ez nem lesz alkalmas arra a mennyisègi munkára amire Neked kellhet. Az akku kapacitás ezt jelentösen korlátozná, illetve kisebb teljesítmény = hosszabb idő. Ez azoknak lehet jó, akiknek nincs áram sem, illetve egy szimpla mosás amit szeretnének. Ha már egy hosszabb folyamat (többszöri öblítés) van, akkor kompromisszumokkal jár. A Worx Hydroshot hasonló eszköz, ott van gyorstöltés és 45 perces akku idő, arra már azt mondanám talán jobb választás, de ott más “negatívumok” vannak. Ha van áram, akkor egy normál gép jobb barátod lesz, csak kell a spéci önfelszívó cső, de onnan már jobb választás.

[@bekiss2]

@@RoadToDetailing erről az ö felszívós csőről kaphatok valami infót esetleg? Csak hogy itthon mit is keressek a boltokba🤓

[@RoadToDetailing]

Milyen géped van? Írsz dm-et instán? ;)

[@programalateshow1750]

Very thorough review. Well done 👍

[@RoadToDetailing]

Thank you very much for watching! I am glad you found it useful.

[@jaimegecain4881]

How much is this

[@RoadToDetailing]

Hi Jaime, here is the link for Amazon: amzn.to/3EsKKqj There is a little bit of discount at the moment. Definitely not the cheapest, as being cordless. At this price range, you can check out the worx hydroshot wg630e, too. Here is a quick teaser: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGOTo62nfbFom6c. Let me know if you have any questions, that I can help about. Viktor

[@francobaschetti]

Can this pressure water be used to take graffiti out of the wall ?

[@RoadToDetailing]

Hey Franco, I don’t think so it will have enough power for such a job, for sure.

[@francobaschetti]

@@RoadToDetailing what about dirt of the wall ?

[@RoadToDetailing]

@francobaschetti it really depends on the level of dirt. But for patio cleaning I would suggest a machine with at least the power of a Karcher K4 for best results and heavy duty jobs.

[@francobaschetti]

thanks bro very helpfull !@@RoadToDetailing

[@Noooname2024]

12v pressure sprayer has similar performance It costs far less than this one guys

[@RoadToDetailing]

I agree with the price, but disagree with the performance in my experience. 🙌 feel free to leave the name of the product, that would help for us do some research, too 👍🏻

[@ruslansas]

Pressure is not high enough...

[@RoadToDetailing]

It depends. One of the best pressure strength in the portable category, BUT nowhere near as strong as a generic, corded power washer 👌🏻

[@ruslansas]

@@RoadToDetailing There are a lof of other models much better than this one on market You keep gun so close to car and water flow is very por For sure you have some interest for advertising

[@RoadToDetailing]

@@ruslansas All you can see is my experience and thoughts with this pressure washer, and you can see the results as well. On the European market (where I based) we don’t have stronger models available. In the US Worx has a really powerful machine with 700PSI, but that model is not available in Europe. In the video there is no advertisement going on. I tell you my experience and I don’t force you to purchase. Your opinion is that it too low to your preference. If you watch closer, I tell you all the negative things I faced with and this model has a good few compare to others. You have the right to form your own opinion, but telling me that I have interest of advertising this pressure washer is a false statement. Especially when I fully transparent about the products in all my videos. If you don’t like what you see, no problem. If you have your opinion, no problem. In fact, I thank you for sharing your thoughts. But state something that I clearly don’t do is not cool mate. Have a good one Viktor

[@parmorama]

It’s definitely high enough to strip algae, dried in grime and bird crap off solar panels on my workshop roof.

[@RoadToDetailing]

🔥👌🏻

[@Crazy--Clown]

Warning ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ After sales service is terrible

[@RoadToDetailing]

What issue you were facing with?