Resqtech 8 Litre pressure washer
Our take : The most economic and compact washer available in
Indian market.
Features : No running water or electricity required,
multiple attachment options, easy to operate, multipurpose.
Living in a residential complex, electricity output and running water in the parking lot is a problem to majority of the people. Unless you are a millionaire and own a mansion, you hardly get the privilege to wash your bike/car using a pressure washers such as a Bosch Aquatek or Kracher, which require running water connection and power supply.
Living in a residential complex, electricity output and running water in the parking lot is a problem to majority of the people. Unless you are a millionaire and own a mansion, you hardly get the privilege to wash your bike/car using a pressure washers such as a Bosch Aquatek or Kracher, which require running water connection and power supply.
So what we all end up doing is to give the vehicle either in a service station
(which is becoming expensive day by day) or take a bucket of water and a cloth
and do the work yourself.
What's the difference? It does not require running water neither
electricity.
So how does it work ?
It's a container fixed with a pump. You turn the handle of the pump anti clockwise to unscrew the hand pump tube.
You can then fill water in the container. Make sure you don't fill up to the brim. Screw the hand pump tube back inside by turning it clockwise.
Once it is tightly fit pull the handle up and start pumping. This will create an air pressure inside the container and force the water through the rubber tube attached to it. Pump until it becomes hard and screw the handle back in.
You
can now use the knob on the hose to spray water as per your requirement.
It's a container fixed with a pump. You turn the handle of the pump anti clockwise to unscrew the hand pump tube.
You can then fill water in the container. Make sure you don't fill up to the brim. Screw the hand pump tube back inside by turning it clockwise.
Once it is tightly fit pull the handle up and start pumping. This will create an air pressure inside the container and force the water through the rubber tube attached to it. Pump until it becomes hard and screw the handle back in.
You can press and move the knob on the hose to the front
till it locks if you want a continuous spray or press and release if you want
short burst.
First impression:
The product is sturdy as claimed, the materials used and the
fit and finish is the top notch.
You get multiple attachments with the washer such as the replaceable brush and the garden hose.
You also get a microfiber cloth in order to wipe your vehicle without leaving any marks behind.
You get multiple attachments with the washer such as the replaceable brush and the garden hose.
You also get a microfiber cloth in order to wipe your vehicle without leaving any marks behind.
Using the product without any attachment is of no use as it would just pour the water out of the hose like a garden pipe. Attach the replaceable brush and you will realize what you were missing.
The brush has two nozzles one on each side of the brush which gives an excellent mist spray, but don't expect the pressure to be as high as the electric pressure washers or the washers used at the service station. Remember this is a manual pressure washer designed to save water.
Owing to the nozzles on the brush you can spray water and
brush the dirt away at the same time. The bristles are soft so it removes the
dirt but doesn't harm the paint. The Best part about the brush is that you can
clean nooks and corners of the bike like the engine area and behind the number
plate as the bristles easily slide inside, while in a car you can easily clean
the grooves in the front grille, crevices below the door, hood, boot etc.
Another thing which I would love to point out is that this
product makes it pretty easy to clean the wheels too. It is one place I hate to clean with a bucket
and cloth as you get muck and dirt on your hand and its difficult to clean the
alloys. This product does it with ease
and no issues at all.
The garden hose also comes in handy if you want to wash
below the mudguard of a motorcycle or the wheel arches of the car.
Do note that the pressure drops gradually so you do have to
pump the washer again as an when it drops. Hence, don't expect to pump couple
of times initially and expect the washer to run for an hour.
I also found that bird droppings on the vehicle which has
dried up is not something you would expect this washer to remove. So my advise
carry some car/bike wash liquid diluted in water in a small bottle pour little
all over the vehicle use the washer to spray and make it foamy use the brush
and the pressurized water in order to make tough stains go away. You will be amazed at the result.
Once you have done with your cleaning, you can pull the
safety valve on the top of the washer which releases remaining the air.
Resqtech claims that you can wash two hatchbacks or a single
SUV with 8 litres of water, I found it is possible if you can control your
finger against the nozzle or if you vehicle is not that dirty. I could wash an
hatch back (really dirty one) and a motorcycle with 8 litres easily even though
I used the water generously.
For people who want something more, a higher capacity 14
litre option is also available.
Both products come with one set of replacement washer's and ring which will be handy due to regular wear and tear. A small metal key has also been provided in order to adjust or clean the nozzle if they get clogged over a period of time. Additionally majority of the components are available as spares. If that isn't enough to put a smile on your face, you also get one year warranty through the company.
Affordability :
The 8 litre manual washer carries an MRP of Rs.2495 /- while
the 14 litre option retails for Rs. 3395/-. Currently, Resqtech is running a
promotional offer and you can grab these at Rs. 1995 /- (8 Litre) or Rs. 2695
/-.
Final verdict :
Just go for it, it is the best option available currently in
the Indian market. Pocket friendly, saves water/electricity and is portable to carry around.
Buy Now : Resqtech Car Washer
Buy Now : Resqtech Car Washer
