A flexible cordless pressure washer

Verdict

The Bosch Fontus 18V is a cordless, small and flexible cleansing system that makes use of 18-volt battery energy and a 15-litre tank for cleansing wherever. Easy to move and use, this pressure washer lacks the facility for the hardest jobs however is a superb companion for lighter work, resembling cleansing bikes and automobiles.

Introduction

The Fontus 18V is right for cleansing duties resembling washing your automotive, bike, patio and backyard furnishings.

Its cordless design means you may take it wherever. Its variable pressure modes help you regulate the cleansing energy to swimsuit the duty at hand, whereas its multi-purpose brush system offers added versatility.

In case you are on the lookout for a handy and flexible approach to hold your outside areas clear, the Bosch Cordless Outside Pressure Washer Fontus 18V could be value contemplating. Listed below are my ideas.

Design and options

• Runs from an 18V battery
• Variable pressure modes
• Multi-purpose brush system

The earlier cordless pressure washer that we’ve reviewed, the Karcher KHB 5, constructed every part right into a single wand; the Bosch Fontus 18V is totally different, because it’s designed to feel and look like a standard pressure washer.

This does have its benefits. Foremost, the battery is held in the primary compartment, so the deal with and nozzle are extra comfy to carry.

Moderately than having a hose inlet, the Bosch Fontus 18V has a 15-litre water tank as a substitute. That’s helpful, because it makes this pressure washer versatile, as you should use this mannequin the place there’s no water provide or energy.

In fact, including water does make the pressure washer heavier, however with its telescopic deal with and wheels, I discovered this machine straightforward to maneuver round.

There’s a multi-purpose spray head included, which has 4 totally different spray patterns. Mixed with the three energy settings, the Bosch Fontus 18V is surprisingly versatile.

Whereas it doesn’t include a tank for including detergent, you should use a separate container to combine detergent with water and apply it utilizing the comb attachment.

Efficiency

• Nice for laundry automobiles and light-weight cleansing work
• Probably not meant for cleansing paving slabs or driveways
• Very transportable and light-weight for shifting round

The Bosch Cordless Outside Pressure Washer Fontus 18V is a superb possibility for mild cleansing duties resembling washing automobiles and furnishings. Its variable pressure modes help you regulate the cleansing energy to swimsuit the duty at hand, so you should use a mild setting for delicate surfaces resembling paintwork or fragile wooden. This can assist forestall injury to your possessions whereas nonetheless successfully eradicating dust and dirt.

Nevertheless, you will need to notice that the Fontus 18V, which has a most pressure of 20bar, might not be as well-suited for heavier cleansing jobs resembling eradicating grime from driveways and paving slabs. I discovered that it struggled to actually get the grime off my soiled pathway. For a majority of these duties, a extra highly effective pressure washer with a better most pressure could also be a more sensible choice.

Battery life is quoted at as much as an hour, though on larger settings this drops quite a bit, demonstrating that this isn’t actually an possibility for cleansing giant areas.

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