Karcher Portable Pressure Washer

What is it? 

This is the Karcher OC3 Portable Pressure Washer. As the name suggests, it’s a compact cleaner, designed for restoring your pride and joy back to its former glory after you’ve finished your weekend adventures.

What is it for?

Whether you live in the town or the countryside, if you own a bike and use it regularly you will know just how clarted up it can become. In the urban sprawl it’s dirt and grime from congested roads, clogging your chain and brakes, while out in the sticks it can be simply unrecognisable after you’ve conquered the mountain bike trail. The Karcher OC3 will help get it back in near showroom condition in a matter of minutes, meaning you no longer need bring the hillside back in your car or have your hallway plastered with mud. Of course, it’s not just for bike, it can be used in a whole host of other circumstances too, making it a real ‘go-to’ piece of kit.

What are its features?

The OC3 has a lithium-ion battery, simply charge it up, add water and away you go. The tank will hold up to four litres and the water is fed through a 2.8 metre spiral hose. There’s an integrated water filter, flat jet nozzle and battery charging cable.

How practical is it?

While it’s small enough to carry around in the back of your car or store in your garage or shed, the OC3 is also big enough to allow you to get the job done. It appears robust and is simplicity itself to use. The battery will run for 15 minutes, which was more than enough time for my purposes.

How much does it cost and where can I find out more?

It’s not cheap, coming in at £129.99, but you should certainly get your money’s worth if you are a keen biker or outdoorsman. For more details visit www.kaercher.com/uk/