Karcher Pressure washer hose.

Well I purchased a Karcher pressure washer a few months ago and it already broke on me ! every time I screw the washer hose to the outlet it blows off and tries to fly away from me. Do any of you have issues with this and how did you fix it ? There customer service is non existent I have tried to call over and over and over and over and well you get the picture .

Thanks
Pete

Any industrial supplier that makes hoses should be able to repair it for you. They should also be able to make you a new hose if it is needed.

Are the threads on the pressure washer damaged or are the threads on the hose damaged? Did you have some pictures?

i had one of the karcher electric PW's a few years back i may still have the hose for it, i'll check when i get an opportunity.

place a few wraps of painters tape on the threads and tighten with a pair of pliers...

TMonster I do not have a picture right now but I will get one up tomorrow night if I can. It looks like the hose end is stripped out.

Mike thanks for looking I would appreciate it.

Woodsman23 Thats a great idea ! Thanks

Thanks again guys
Pete

I borrowed my mom in laws a few times and had the same issue....as soon as I turned on the water half way the damn hose popped off. Didn;t have duct tape on hand, but the pair of vice grips worked wonders.....my mom in law asked "How did you get the hose to stay on" and then I showed her the vice grips on the pressure washer....that was about 4 years ago and the vice grips are still in place......fix in the yankee way

Repairclinic.com has parts for Karcher washers, if you decide to go with a new hose. I just got a power switch for mine, and it was the factory part.

Have one of these in the garage somebody gave me for free. Need a new hose and gun for it tho.

Wouldn't you know it - I drop $30 on a switch, and now the motor is acting up. One brush is sparking and arcing like crazy, and smelling burnt. The commutator is burned about ½ way around. I have cleaned it and the brushes and will see what happens. There is plenty of brush left, and seemingly enough tension. Well, if it dies, it owes me nothing, I've had it about 15 years or more and used it plenty.

Dave you saved the day ! That vice grip idea is worthy of a pat on the back it worked fantastic.


Thanks
Pete

Glad to hear all worked out ok Pete.