Sparkling cleanliness: TOP 5 low-cost low-pressure mini washers

The reputation of the German brand of cleaning equipment Karcher does not cause the slightest reason to doubt the quality of the work of its mini-washers. Even the most compact models of the brand work tirelessly for the benefit of maintaining the cleanliness of the "iron horses", the territory of the personal plot and garden tools.

"Baby" Karcher K 2 Classic can be easily recognized by the corporate color, combining yellow and black. The unit is assembled in a housing with overall dimensions of 24x39x17 mm and weighs only a little more than 3 kg. This means that even a fragile girl can curb it, and the minisink will not take up much storage space on a shelf in the garage. Holders for complete nozzles are integrated directly into the "body" of the washing machine.

Despite the miniature size, the sink is not much inferior in terms of performance to more "obese" peers. Judge for yourself, the unit sprays water under pressure up to 110 bar, providing "pumping" up to 360 liters of water masses in 1 hour. This is the level of many "adult" sinks. If the strength to wash stubborn dirt is not enough for Karcher K 2 Classic, a nozzle for supplying detergent from a separate container will come to the rescue. But it is not included in the standard equipment of the device.

You will not find any complaints about the work of the model during the day with fire. The only “but” is the short length of the “native” high pressure hose (3 m). However, it can be extended with a garden hose. The minisink is designed for many years of reliable and trouble-free operation and be sure that it will “live” in full health for a really long time.

The junior segment of Bosch minisinks includes models with a working pressure of up to 120 bar. It is this figure that appears in the "passport" data of the Easy Aquatak 120 washing unit from the category of compact household helpers.

Sink "too tough" to wash off plaque from sidewalk paths, cope with deposits of dirt on garden sculptures, clean garden tools after use, wash the car to a shine. In the latter case, a foam gun nozzle will come in handy, spraying a kind of shampoo onto the treated surfaces, which is then washed off with pressurized water jets.

The self-priming pump of the device supplies water from a water supply or an external tank. In 1 hour, it pumps up to 350 liters of water masses. In addition to the sink, there is a standard nozzle, a mud blaster for the most stubborn dirt, a 5-meter high-pressure hose and a power cord of the same length. Separately, you can buy a 360 ° gun nozzle or AquaSurf 250 nozzle with a rigid plastic bristle around the perimeter (for washing sidewalk paths) with the unit.

The Bosch Easy Aquatak 120 supports warm water (up to 40°C) to improve cleaning performance. Another advantage of the sink is its compact form factor. The device occupies a minimum of storage space and can be easily carried by hand, which is facilitated by a weight of about 4.7 kg. Strengthens the position of the model of the notorious German reliability and vaunted build quality.

Equipment for the garden and backyard is the backbone of the products of the Italian brand Oleo-Mac. Let's take, for example, the PW 115 C minisink - a high-quality tool for cleaning vehicle surfaces, sidewalks and all kinds of equipment.

The operation of the device is powered by an electric motor with a power of 1750 W, which ensures the productivity of the aluminium pump at a level of about 360 l / h. At the nozzle outlet of the spray gun, the pressure of the water jet reaches 125 bar, which is enough to deal with stubborn dirt. Chemistry will help eliminate the most stubborn dirt - the detergent tank in the mini-sink design holds 700 ml of liquid.

The 7-kilogram "carcass" of the unit moves around the territory of the infield, relying on large transport wheels. Also , the model is equipped with a long high-pressure hose (8 m) with a drum for winding it, nozzle and rotary nozzles, and a cleaning brush. Oleo-Mac PW 115 C add-ons require a specialized nozzle for spraying foam. True, it does not lay down in an even layer, which is why, in order to obtain a high-quality result, you will most often need to resort to the services of pens and washcloths.

The minisink “extracts” water from a water supply system or free-standing containers. In order to avoid premature failure of the suction pump, a mechanical filter is placed at the inlet in front of it. In the mid-low-cost league of mini-washes of a household format, equal to a washing unit in terms of the combination of qualities can be counted on the fingers of one hand - the model really shows an excellent result and will not become a burden on the family low-cost at the purchase stage.

The history of the Swedish company Husqvarna goes back to the distant 17th century. Mini-sinks, of course, were not produced then, but now they bring the brand a solid “piece of the pie” of profit.

The areas of application for the Husqvarna PW 125 pressure washer can be very diverse. With its help, it is easy to bring the car to life after off-road rides, wash dirt from the bicycle frame, remove persistent deposits from paving slabs or walls of all kinds of structures in the garden. The sink takes water for operation from a water pipe or straight from a bucket, since the model has a function of taking water from a container.

The performance of the washing unit is estimated by the possibility of pumping water masses in volumes of 320-460 l / h. "Full steam" Husqvarna PW 125 produces a jet at pressures up to 125 bar. Together with the water, the mini-wash operator has the right to adjust the supply of detergent, for which a container for chemicals (500 ml plastic tank) is connected to the spray gun.

Attached to the washing spray gun are nozzles for the tip of the “tail”: flat (allows you to adjust the water pressure), rotary (provides an accurate supply of water to eliminate stubborn dirt) and the aforementioned foam. The gun itself is subject to "parking" in a special cell on the body of the device. It also features Quick Connect hose and nozzle attachments, a telescoping handle, transport wheels and an integrated reel for high pressure hose (7m length). All in all, the Husqvarna PW 125 has all the ingredients to earn the title of "reliable home garden assistant".

Makita is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools. The brand's portfolio also includes household and professional mini-sinks. One of these "station wagons" is named HW1200.

The model was created with an eye on the effective cleaning of surfaces from contamination, whether it is persistent mud deposits on the walls of structures or plaque on garden paths. A powerful 1800 W motor is installed inside the sink. Working under his supervision, the washing unit is characterized by a water consumption of 420 l / h at a maximum supply pressure of 120 bar. The model is capable of taking water from the pipeline and external tanks.

The key protagonist in the design of the minisink is a spray gun with a swivel tip to adjust the pressure at the outlet of the nozzle. Nozzles are connected directly to it: standard, mud and foam sprayer. The high-pressure hose to the sink has a length of exactly 10 m. Its excess must be fixed on special “horns” from the rear of the unit body.

Wheels and a convenient transport handle are used to move the minisink. The model costs more than low-cost peers. However, a high-class product, as you know, a priori cannot have a modest price tag. Makita HW1200 is the highest grade in the segment of household sinks with relatively low pressure for adequate money.