Portable pressure washer?

[ocb]

Hi all,

I did do a search here, but didn’t find too much. I’m seriously contemplating buying a 12v (car pluggable) or stand-alone pressure washer to get the worst of the crud off my bike. I commute daily with a folding MTB, and even though I have a boot liner (that doesn’t cover the sides alas) – it’s still not a pleasant task getting a mud caked bike into the boot of the Alhambra.

Any recommendations?

 

[Martin@e-bikeshop]

I use one of these and it's great.
Conserves water. Can clean 4-5 real mucky bikes off one tank.

It comes off much easier on the day before loading them up over leaving the crap to bake on until the next day!

Also handy to spray the dog off and the mrs uses it to water the flower pots out the front

Normally charge mine off the mains, but it'll work 12v too. Got a light on it, never used it but sure it'll do the job if you arrive back late.

 

[shemozzle999]

Cheap option?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Household-Portable-60W-High-Pressure-12V-DC-Car-Waher-Washing-Machine-Device-Car-Wash/32257377236.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201602_2_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_10009_10020_10008_10018_10019,searchweb201603_2&btsid=86f09beb-14d2-40c1-874d-51c143fc64fc

 

[Ninjajebus]

Would something like this do? Would probably be a fair bit cheaper (and more reliable)...

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/homebase-pressure-sprayer---5l-038510?_$ja=tsid:49590|cid:320438656|agid:18000973096|tid:pla-160504600336|crid:61676032576|nw:g|rnd:10977198451064605529|dvc:t|adp:1o5&gclid=CLbYz7SopMwCFawy0wodqqQE6g

 

[Tomtomato]

See

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-60W-102PSI-4-5L-m-High-Pressure-Electric-Car-Portable-Wash-Washer-Water-Pump-/401105218853?hash=item5d63bbed25:g:OtwAAOSw~oFXDcKB

Plugs to 12v/cigarette lighter, and takes water from a bucket.

 

[tillson]

Would something like this do? Would probably be a fair bit cheaper (and more reliable)...

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/homebase-pressure-sprayer---5l-038510?_$ja=tsid:49590|cid:320438656|agid:18000973096|tid:pla-160504600336|crid:61676032576|nw:g|rnd:10977198451064605529|dvc:t|adp:1o5&gclid=CLbYz7SopMwCFawy0wodqqQE6g

These are probably the best option. Pressure washers can force moisture into places that you don't want it to go. I've always had good results from a bucket of water, a sponge, some detergent and pump up garden sprayer to rinse the bike off.

 

[D C]

It's useful if you can park near a stream and wash the bike off there before loading into the car.
I used to do this most times when I lived near and visited the Yorkshire Dales. Where I live now it's hard not to park near water!
Dave.

 

[awol]

Would something like this do? Would probably be a fair bit cheaper (and more reliable)...

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/homebase-pressure-sprayer---5l-038510?_$ja=tsid:49590|cid:320438656|agid:18000973096|tid:pla-160504600336|crid:61676032576|nw:g|rnd:10977198451064605529|dvc:t|adp:1o5&gclid=CLbYz7SopMwCFawy0wodqqQE6g

Although you have to keep pumping these up I use something similar to this too, they're not too powerful but enough to shift loose wet dirt.

 

[Emo Rider]

These are probably the best option. Pressure washers can force moisture into places that you don't want it to go. I've always had good results from a bucket of water, a sponge, some detergent and pump up garden sprayer to rinse the bike off.

AMEN!