Moll. 1,770 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm sure i recently saw an advert on the telly saying Karcher washers can be used with a water barrel instead of tap water. I've tried doing a search but cannot find anything, is this correct or did i dream it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 yes, seen the ad as well, they can be used with a barrel. atb,j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the night hunter 130 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 i use like this just put the pipe in the barell instead of attaching to the tap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I found this if it's any help Moll: http://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=196 It says it works with any karcher washer to work from a tank, so maybe it's all down to the hose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the night hunter 130 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I found this if it's any help Moll: http://www.karcherou...duct.asp?id=196 It says it works with any karcher washer to work from a tank, so maybe it's all down to the hose? no Malt i think thats the detergant pipe all u need do is put the hose end in the barrel but i would recomend a filter on the end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I found this if it's any help Moll: http://www.karcherou...duct.asp?id=196 It says it works with any karcher washer to work from a tank, so maybe it's all down to the hose? no Malt i think thats the detergant pipe all u need do is put the hose end in the barrel but i would recomend a filter on the end No it's not, can't you read mate? This hose can use water from such sources as ponds, water butts, and tanks. No further connection is necessary. Ideal for those areas where water supplies are short or where an outside water connection is not possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,608 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 i seen the ad too moll dont worry your not losing the plot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the night hunter 130 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I found this if it's any help Moll: http://www.karcherou...duct.asp?id=196 It says it works with any karcher washer to work from a tank, so maybe it's all down to the hose? no Malt i think thats the detergant pipe all u need do is put the hose end in the barrel but i would recomend a filter on the end No it's not, can't you read mate? This hose can use water from such sources as ponds, water butts, and tanks. No further connection is necessary. Ideal for those areas where water supplies are short or where an outside water connection is not possible. i stand corrected....... has to be a first for all things! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jsmith 103 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Most pressure washers bar the really cheap ones will draw water from a tank.The fastest way to prime the pump is after you've placed the suction hose into the tank remove the high pressure hose, start the machine and run it till the water jets out, turnoff replace the high pressure hose and away you go. Things that will make the job easier would be a fine filter on the hose and a weight to stop the hose from floating and the machine sucking air. A more fail safe method is to get a plastic drum drill a hole in the side near the bottom ,attach a shutoff valve to it then connect your pressure washer to that with an in line filter, the weight of the water in the drum will keep the machine primed just like a mains supply. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Thank you all So am i right in thinking ANY karcher can be used in a water barrel? Great link Malt but expensive if you have to buy the washer at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Most pressure washers bar the really cheap ones will draw water from a tank.The fastest way to prime the pump is after you've placed the suction hose into the tank remove the high pressure hose, start the machine and run it till the water jets out, turnoff replace the high pressure hose and away you go. Things that will make the job easier would be a fine filter on the hose and a weight to stop the hose from floating and the machine sucking air. A more fail safe method is to get a plastic drum drill a hole in the side near the bottom ,attach a shutoff valve to it then connect your pressure washer to that with an in line filter, the weight of the water in the drum will keep the machine primed just like a mains supply. Brilliant info I did try my cheap one but it wouldn't work, tried filling it with the tap first then into the barrel, would that have primed it enough or would it have to be the way you described please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 We use that system here Moll. We have an IBC (1000litre tank) raised off the ground with a barrel connector fitted to the front of it. Then gravity takes it too the washer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Most pressure washers bar the really cheap ones will draw water from a tank.The fastest way to prime the pump is after you've placed the suction hose into the tank remove the high pressure hose, start the machine and run it till the water jets out, turnoff replace the high pressure hose and away you go. Things that will make the job easier would be a fine filter on the hose and a weight to stop the hose from floating and the machine sucking air. A more fail safe method is to get a plastic drum drill a hole in the side near the bottom ,attach a shutoff valve to it then connect your pressure washer to that with an in line filter, the weight of the water in the drum will keep the machine primed just like a mains supply. Brilliant info I did try my cheap one but it wouldn't work, tried filling it with the tap first then into the barrel, would that have primed it enough or would it have to be the way you described please? Your cheap one will work Moll. What you do is take the end of where it connects to your washer and get someone to put there finger over the hose. Then you go to the other end and fill the hose length up with water. Once its full plonk that end back into the water and tell whoever is holding it at the washer end to let there finger off. The water should come through pushing the air with it and you can connect to your washer. As long as your barrel is higher than the washer and it doesn't run out of water it will work away fine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Brilliant Lab, thank you. Will try it later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 You lot are brilliant, got it to work. I had not primed it properly yesterday. Even got it to work from the barrel tap which has saved loads of work. Only thing to solve now is the water gushing out of the connector to the barrel tap? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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