Karcher K1700 Electric Power Pressure Washer 1700 PSI TruPressure, 3-Year Warranty, Turbo Nozzle Included

I am very happy with my purchase great item

This product turned out to be a US only product (I’m in the UK and purchased it on the UK Amazon site). There was nothing within the advertisement that suggested that this was in fact a none UK/EU product. I became concerned when I realised it was going to take such a long time to arrive so I contacted the seller to check that it would be ok for the UK and on a UK plug. The seller said it wouldn’t be a problem and that it would work fine with a plug converter. When the pressure washer arrived I read the instruction manual and it was clear that it wouldn’t work and possibly either break the device or my electrics. After getting professional advice in this it was made clear that it would need a step down device powerful enough to bring the voltage down from what is used in the UK to what is commonly used in the US. This would be a large and expensive box which would be needed to achieve this. When I went back to the seller they said that they often get this problem and then suggested that they send out another Amazon product which was also a step down device but a gravely underpowered one for £10 which would not work and would most definitely break the pressure washer and possibly cause a fire. I informed them that it wouldn’t work and they asked what would as they didn’t know about these things. When I explained what was needed they offered to put a nominal amount towards the solution to which I accepted. I then purchased the needed product, paid an electrician to fit and after it still didn’t work. So £187 extra out of pocket to fix the issue I then proceeded to send the product back to the seller when I had no other option. The seller pulled all the stops on attempting not to refund me as requested by myself and Amazon representatives. They claimed I sent the product back to the wrong address. They claimed the have paid me my refund in full which they had not. This is still an ongoing issue to get my refund. Karcher EU have also stated that these are produced for the USA market only and shouldn’t be used outside of the US as it would be extremely dangerous to do so. FOR YOUR SAFTY AND SANITY DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS SELLER !!!!!

See all my comment in the Headlinehis Karcher was wrongly advertised as could be used in the UK NO Supplied with american voltage had to purchase a voltage converter which when connected the machine still did not work also the connecting coupler for mains connection was faulty leaking unable to stop a call to Karcher C/services phone found answer were closed and return tomorrow e mail address did not work end view its cost me time and money which some of it I cannot get back Amazon sending item back and returning part of my costs regretfully I'm not the usual happy customer shopping with this company. The american side is unhelpfull also you cannot register the machine for use in the uk its onl america & Canada.

It was not for the UK Market 240Volt. This Item was for 120Volt for USA Market etc thats why it was returned?

When I started looking for a pressure washer, I fully expected to buy one with an internal combustion engine. However, a friend of mine had a Karcher that he was happy with and let me borrow it. I was skeptical of using an electic device in a wet environment, but it worked well and I was sold. The features on this Karcher tick off all my requirements and I'm quite pleased with the purchase. There were some delivery issues, however. The pressure washer I kept was the fourth one delivered to me. That's right, the fourth. The reason is that there was one thing or another wrong with the first three. One leaked from a hose connection point between the pump and the wand, one had badly mangled threads where the supply hose connected, and one leaked from within the unit. Judging from the condition of the delivery boxes, I believe the fault lies not with the Karcher manufacturing process but on the logistics and delivery end. Through it all, Karcher was excellent. The process for reporting the failure and getting another unit delivered was easy and they never changed me an additional dime for delivering the replacement units. While it was disappointing to experience these failures, and wait a couple of extra weeks to be able to use the pressure washer, Karcher's customer service was absolutely top notch!

I purchased this pressure washer to detail our vehicles (foam and rinse each vehicle’s paint, engine and undercarriage), power wash mats, etc. I am a weekend warrior … not a professional detailer. I only detail about 1-2 cars per week (on average) … so, I don’t need an expensive pressure washer. Given my needs, my research pointed me to this unit as my best value … being able to provide low enough water pressure to avoid damaging a vehicle’s paint while being both affordable and of reasonable build quality for weekend warriors use. In addition to good function and good value, I also wanted ease of access to (and storage of) the unit. So, I installed my unit on a wall shelf and added an MTM Hydro 50-foot hose reel below the wall shelf (see photo). Pros: The K1700 cube comes with fittings that are commonly used by higher quality pressure washers (M22 threads and 1/4” fittings). I bought and installed MTM Hydro 1/4" stainless steel quick connects to easily connect / disconnect the unit from my home’s water source, its hoses, etc. that were readily available and didn’t require special adaptor fittings to work on the K1700. This was important to me because I live in a climate with freezing temperatures in the winter, don’t have a heated garage and therefore store my setup in my basement for the winter. The K1700 cube is relatively light and compact … facilitating my shelf install. The K1700 cube has an easy to use and convenient foot pedal to turn the machine on and off. Because my setup is on a wall shelf, I simply press the pedal with my hand. The K1700 cube has a water intake on the left side and its water outlet on the front. These locations work very well for connecting hoses for the summer (and disconnecting the machine and the hoses for winter storage) … especially when you have a wall shelf installation. The K1700 cube’s water pressure and water output (that I have reduced by using a 40-degree 3.0 orifice MTM Hydro quick connect nozzle and an MJJC Foam Cannon with 1/4 Inch Quick Connector) is sufficient for my applications. This machine comes with a 25-foot power cord with built-in GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) protection designed to shut off the machines electric power in the event of a ground-fault (such as contact with water.). This hose length should be more than adequate for most every installation. The K1700 cube has a built-in storage container. I use mine for storing extra nozzles (I bought a set of MTM Hydro 3.0 quick connect nozzles), etc. Finally, the K1700 cube comes with a 3-year warranty (the cube unit … I don’t believe the warranty covers all the accessories). This is a very good warranty for a more “budget” pressure washer. I should point out that more “budget” units like the K1700 (although well made) are not designed to last forever. So, for Karcher to warranty this unit suggests their confidence in the product. Certainly, based on my experience so far, the K1700 cube appears well-made and has not given me any problems. Cons: The K1700 is not designed for cleaning decks, driveways, etc. If you are seeking a pressure washer to perform these tasks easily, look for a higher PSI machine. This is not a problem for me. I use my K1700 cube strictly for car detailing. I have a much more powerful pressure washer for handling tasks that require higher PSI ratings. This machine comes with “budget” accessories … a 20 foot pressure washer hose, a pressure washer gun and wand and some nozzles. The problem is that all lower cost pressure washers come with what I would describe as “budget” accessories (hoses that are too short in length, inflexible and tangle and break easily, pressure washer guns and wands that are made out of lesser quality parts), etc. I left the attachments that came with my K1700 cube in the box and bought higher quality attachments … a hose 50 foot MTM Hydro Kobrajet hose, a Mosmatic NEO pressure washer gun with swivel (again that can be quickly and easily connected / disconnected using my quick connects) … am very happy that I did. It has greatly enhanced my pressure washing experience … eliminating fighting with lesser quality components as well as making my pressure washer very convenient to use and to put away / store after use. The K1700 cube comes with a build-in soap dispenser. For me, this is a con because I use a foam cannon (or other foamers and sprayers) to apply cleaning products (like car shampoo, wheel and tire cleaners, engine degreasers, etc.). I never use built-in “features” like soap dispensers … which I should point out only function as a sprayer (not a foamer). Recommendation: I highly recommend the Karcher K1700 Cube. In my humble opinion, I am of the view that this unit was by far the best value for money to meet my needs (for all the reasons that I set out above). Notwithstanding, I suggest that if you are considering buying this unit (or any other unit that includes accessories with the unit) for car detailing (or other applications), that you replace the accessories (pressure washer hose, spray gun and nozzles) that ship with the unit with higher quality accessories. You also may want to consider buying quick connectors to make attaching / detaching pressure washer guns, foam cannons, etc. faster and more convenient. I made these modifications right at setup. But, these upgrades can be done at any time. It has certainly improved my car detaining experience.

ESTA HIDRO LA COMPRE EN ABRIL, ESPERE USARLA POR LO MENOS 6 MESES, MIS COMENTARIOS SON LOS SIGUIENTES: A FAVOR: 1) EL EQUIPO ES DE BUENA CALIDAD, VI MUCHOS COMENTARIOS DE PERSONAS QUEJANDOSE POR QUE FALLO, POR QUE LA PISTOLA, POR QUE AL USARLA HACE MUCHO RUIDO, LA VERDAD YO LA USO 3 VECES POR SEMANA, LAVO UNA CAMIONETA Y LAVO EL PISO DE CONCRETO DE MI COCHERA, EN LAS DOS ACTIVIDADES LA USO POCO MAS DE 1 HORA, NO SE CALIENTA, EL RUIDO ES LO NORMAL DE CUALQUIER HIDRO. 2) LA CONFIGURACION DE ESTE EQUIPO A DIFERENCIA DE LAS KARCHER MODELOS MENORES (K1-K2-K3) ES QUE LAS CONEXIONES PUEDEN USARSE CON EQUIPOS DE MAYOR PRECIO, POR EJEMPLO LA MANGUERA ES M22 Y LA PISTOLA TIENE SALIDAS PARA CONEXION 1/4" ESTO TE DA LA OPCION DE CONECTAR BOQUILLAS DE DIFERENTES MODELOS, LOS ADAPTADORES RAPIDOS, COSAS QUE CUALQUIER EQUIPO DE K3 PARA ABAJO TE LIMITA CON LOS BENDITOS "ADAPTADORES" QUE APARTE SIEMPRE SON DE PLASTICO BLANDO FACIL DE ROMPER 3) LOS CONECTORES, AL TENER ENTRADAS ROSCADAS M22 EN LA MANGUERA Y LA PISTOLA, PUEDES AGREGARLE CONECTORES RAPIDOS, PISTOLAS (EN MI CASO COMPRE UNA MARCA MATCC) QUE SE CONECTA SIN PROBLEMA Y QUE TAMBIEN ME SIRVE PARA EL CAÑON DE ESPUMA QUE NO NECESITO COLOCARLO A LA PISTOLA ORIGINAL POR ESTAR MUY LARGA Y QUEDA MUY PESADO, CON ESTA CONFIGURACION DE ENTRADAS, TE PERMITE TENER UNA HIDRO DE PRECIO ACCESIBLE PERO CON MUCHAS CONFIGURACIONES EXTRA (CLARO POR UN MONTO EXTRA TAMBIEN) 4) EL ENCENDIDO DE PIE ES MUY PRACTICO Y ENTRA Y SALE SIN PROBLEMA. DE HECHO LA MAYORIA DE LOS PROBLEMAS QUE LEO EN LOS COMENTARIOS EN SU MAYORIA SON POR MAL PURGADO, O ERROR EN LA OPERACION, ESTA PRESIONANDO EL GASTILLO EN REPETIDAS OCACIONES, ETC. CONTRAS: 1) ALGO QUE NO MENCIONAN EN LA PUBLICIDAD ES QUE LA GARANTIA ES "ENGAÑOSA" SI NO LEES LAS LETRAS CHIQUITAS, POR EJEMPLO, LA GARANTIA DE 3 AÑOS EN MEXICO NO EXISTE, ANTES DE COMPRAR HABLE A TODOS LOS DISTRIBUIDORES CERCANOS, Y TE DICEN LO MISMO, ES UN EQUIPO QUE NO MANEJAMOS, LE PODEMOS METER MANO PERO NO TENEMOS REFACCIONES... Y PARA MI FUE LO PRIMERO QUE ME HIZO DUDAR, POR ESO LA COMPRE PENSANDO QUE A LA PRIMERA FALLA TRAMITO LA DEVOLUCION Y NO SE PIERDE DINERO... PERO LA VERDAD AL RECIBIR EL EQUIPO, SE FUE ESA DUDA, MAS CON LOS PRO QUE CONSIDERO TIENE, UNA SEMANA ANTES DE LA FECHA LIMITE PARA DEVOLUCION TIRO AGUA POR EL CONECTOR, RESULTO QUE EL EMPAQUE SE HABIA SALIDO Y NO ME HABIA DADO CUENTE. 2) EL RECIPIENTE PARA EL JABON (NOOOOO SIRVE COMO UN CAÑON DE ESPUMA) ES INCREIBLE QUE SIGAN PONIENDO COMENTARIOS COMO "NO SALE LA ESPUMA ESPESA" "SE TAPO LA MAGUERA CON EL JABON" SI QUIERES UN BAÑO DE ESPUMA ESPESA PARA TU CARRO COMPRA UN CAÑON, Y UN JABON QUE SEA PARA ESA FUNCION, SI LE PONES JABON AL DEPOSITO LO MAS QUE TENDRAS ES AGUA JABONOSA QUE SE CAE AL SEGUNDO... NI TIEMPO PARA TALLAR, APARTE... NO ES MI MAXIMO QUE OPERE EL EQUIPO CON JABON, PREFIERO ALGO EXTERNO... EN MI OPINION (MAS FACIL DE LIMPIAR) 3) EL TERCER CONTRA Y CREO QUE ES EL ULTIMO ES EL CONECTOR PARA LA MANGUERA DE SUMINISTRO PARA EL AGUA... ES COMO DE PLASTICO DURO, ES LA UNICA PIEZA QUE PUEDO DECIR QUE NO ME GUSTO... PERO BUSCANDO MANERAS DE DEJAR FIJO ESA CONEXION ME TOPE CON LOS FAMOSOS CONECTORES RAPIDOS, TANTO PARA LA MANGUERA M22 COMO EL SUMINISTRO DE AGUA, TODO A 3/8" POR QUE LA PISTOLA VENIA CON ESE ADAPTADOR TAMBIEN... AHORA CON ESO PUEDO PASAR DE LA PISTOLA (RIFLE DE KARCHER) A LA PISTOLA PEQUEÑA SIN DESCONECTAR NADA... ESO EN TEMA DE PROS Y CONTRAS, COMO EXTRA LES PUEDO MENCIONAR LOS ACCESORIOS QUE A LA FECHA LE COMPRE A LA HIDRO (EXTRAS QUE COMPRE DESPUES DE LOS PRIMEROS 4 MESES) PARA QUE COMPRAR TODOS LOS HERRAJES SI EL CABALLO SE TE MUERE AL MES... XD -PISTOLA MARCA MATCC / ESTA PISTOLA VENIA CON 5 BOQUILLAS. -CAÑON DE ESPUMA MATCC, PROBE UNO DE (MTM HYDROPARTS) Y LA DIFERENCIA SOLO ESTA EN EL PRECIO CASI EL DOBLE. USEN UN JABON DE LOS CHEMICAL GUYS UN POCO DE AGUA TIBIA, CIERREN LA LINEA DE AGUA AL MAXIMO Y LISTO, ESPUMA QUE NO SE CAE, POR LO MENOS EN 5 MIN. ES MI MAXIMO... - ADAPTADORES (WOJET Juego de adaptadores para lavadora a presión, kit de desconexión rápida, giro M22 a conexión rápida de 3/8 pulgadas, 3/4 pulgadas a liberación rápida, conversión M22 a M22) ESA ES LA DESCRIPCION, NO SE COMO PONERLES EL LINK, PERO LO VENDE (WOJET) TIENEN POCOS COMENTARIOS PERO SALEN EN MENOS DE 500 PESOS MX Y CUMPLEN, NO TENGO QUE ROSCAR NADA, ARMO Y DESARMO TODO EN MENOS DE 1 MIN. CREO QUE HASTA EL MOMENTO ES MI EXPERIENCIA CON ESTA HIDROLAVADORA, SUPONGO QUE NO FALTA QUE TE PUEDA TOCAR UN EQUIPO CON DEFECTO DE FABRICA... PERO ESO YA ES OTRA HISTORIA... ESPERO LES SIRVA. FT (DESPUES LES AGREGO LAS FOTOS)

Buena hidro, muy practica con su cubeta para llevar todo, se escucha y se siente potente. le puse unas conexiones rapidas para poner y quitar las mangueras y todo esta funcionando bien. Viene con 3 boquillas (jabon, 40° y turbo) suficientes para el auto y casa, la mangera se dobla facilmente pero posteriormente la cambiaré por una uberflex.

Used this with work when my company bought one so I thought I'd buy one off here for home. Amazing electric power washer and the turbo attachment is a bonus. Just make sure you have good water pressure especially if you're going to be attaching 100' of hose or more...I have 125' of hose but good water pressure and this thing works flawlessly. Also remember to wait a couple minutes till the tank fills up before you start using it and completley drain it before storing it especially before winter.