NEW ACTIVE 2.3 UNBOXING AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS | COULD THIS BE THE BEST PRESSURE WASHER FOR CARS?
2024 ж. 10 Сәу.
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The Active 2.3 is finally here and join me as I unbox it, give you my first impressions, and show you how it works.
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You must have one of the first videos on the new Active. Thanks for your input.
I’m shocked actually. I was certain that one of the big KZheadrs in the detail community would’ve surely gotten their hands on this before me. Oddly enough, my pressure washer arrived yesterday from Carzilla while at the same time, I got an email from Active saying they’ll start shipping preorders next week. Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.
Thanks for the video. I have one on pre order, I originally ordered a 2.0 then returned it to order this, been desperately waiting to get mine to hook up to my obsessed garage shelf and cox reel.
This thing is going to look so nice with your setup. You can even remove the pressure washer from the cage and mount it that way
Congratulations! Great unboxing..
Thank you Tim!! I’ve been wanting to upgrade my pressure washer setup for a while and finally decided to pull the trigger (pun intended 😂) I appreciate you brother 🤜🏽
@@TheCarDetailingChannel please keeping posting reviews. I’m strongly considering the Active 2.3. I would appreciate your review
Thanks for this video, looks like you are the first to review. I may consider this down the road to replace my Karcher 1700 cube.
Seriously solid machine! I’ve used it a few more times now and I get a warm fuzzy feeling every time.
@@TheCarDetailingChannel Good to hear and since they are Canadian company i would love to support fellow Canadians.
Are you going to have another video ? Did you try another foam canon with 1.25 orfice ?@TheCarDetailingChannel
I’ll be trying a foam canon with a 1.25 mm orrifice soon. I’m hoping it works out so I don’t have to go out and purchase a bigger one
@@TheCarDetailingChannel awesome, hopefully it works out great
Very nice, I was going to get the 2.3 or BigBoi WASR Pro, but ended up getting the Kranzle 1622TS from TCG yesterday. Active does have excellent CS, love the Active gun and I am only a weekend warrior. When I had the 2.0 I did throw away the gun and foam cannon too.
Nice video and Explorer too. Thanks!
Thank you! Nice catch!
YESSSIRR 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you for watching! Appreciate you brother 🤜🏽
Thank you for the video I wanted to know more about that pressure washer and I’m ordering mine from Carzilla also The only thing is I’m praying to God for my pressure washer to break down so I can get this one
You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching
I have mine since 2 week and I was waiting someone to put a review on this ! Glad you make it !! If you check on the sheet that came with its write that the stock nozzle are 4.4 but in reality they ship 4.6 nozzle you can check on the nozzle directly ( I have talked with active and they gonna update the sheet ) so because it’s 4.6 instead of 4.4 , stock you got 1000psi and 2.28gpm ( I have made all test , I even check with a 3.5 nozzle and the psi is 1400 Psi at 2.12 gpm but I have dedicated 20 amp breaker so I can crank the machine ) instead of 1100psi and 2.3 gpm that they mention . And better for those who have old house the amp draw is less than what you taught
Sorry I forgot to say I love all of that machine I don’t use those accessories but the pressure washer itself is very nice the only thing I don’t like it’s very more loud that I was thinking ….
I have had the machine for 2 weeks but have not used it yet as waiting for dedicated 20amp to be installed. I asked Active some questions and they don't recommend lower then 4.2 as not good for the motor.
@@JC-Z06 yes i know but it’s was just for the test I made , I run stock nozzle they are pretty spot on great at 1000 psi / 2.28 gpm
@@JC-Z06 and you don’t need a 20 amp breaker
@fishvtec7 correct but thought of doing just in case of future machine updates. With these numbers this machine is a perfect sweetspot. Just worried about foam Canon on a 1.25 orfice and having good thick foam without damaging pressure washer. The stock comes with i think about a 1.5 orfice and from the video does not look promising. I just got the MTM new wide mouth with 75ft smooth grey hose.
Definitely interested in this affer being happy with my simoniz branded ve52 for the last few years
I also have the Simoniz VE52 and think it’s a good little unit but had its quirks. Yes this one is 3.5 times the price of of the VE52 but I think it’s atleast 4x time higher quality so it’s worth it.
@TheCarDetailingChannel agreed! I love it but sometimes I think I could use a little more oomph on very dirty stuff of larger vehicles
WOW, you got +2years out of it? How much did you use it? Mine lasted 6 months, then water coming from bottom of unit, got it "repaired" under warranty and 3 months later same thing. Called into Active to try and get a credit, nothing - safe to say I am not toughing this unit, especially not at that price.
Congrats on being the first to get a video out on the 2.3. Looks like us in the U.S. will be waiting a few weeks it seems. Super annoying the foam cannon having issues for sure. I do like the sound and the instant on and off. Hate the universal motor sound as well.
Thanks brother. It would have been better for them to not include one since this unit is targeted for prosumer and most of us have good foam cannons anyways.
@@TheCarDetailingChannel Agreed just the unit would have been better and charge $50 less.
I can’t wait to see your review on this one. Are you planning on picking a big boi WashR pro as well?
looks very good, like you say a stubby gun and a decent foam cannon upgrade and hopefully years of usage. Not sure if it will ever be available in the UK but could be a good competitor to Kranzle? Great unboxing by the way!
The build quality appears to be very good so far. Though I believe these are made in China, they seem to have sourced quality parts and production. Time will tell how it holds up. In my market, the Kranzle machines start at $1650 before tax so double the cost. That said, the Kranzle will last pretty much forever if maintained properly (even in a commercial setup) Where as this guy does not look like it has very much maintenance you could do on it. In one of their videos, one of the head guys at Active mentions that they will make parts available for this machine incase you need to do a rebuild on it. As far as performance specs goes, based on what I’ve seen on KZhead, this thing might even outperform the Kranzle. I’ll be installing a 100ft hose pretty soon, hopefully that doesn’t kill the pressure.
@@TheCarDetailingChannel Look forward to the new hose addition and what if any noticeable pressure is lost. Thanks for the great video and feedback mate.
Nice 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for watching!
WOW nice video. I am surprised for the cost of it that active doesn't include one of there shorty guns instead of that cheaper lance
Thank you! I was surprised as well considering bigboi and the Adam’s pro pressure washers both come better equipped for only slightly more money. I would have preferred just buying the unit without all the extras
Is it a steel frame? Seems like it weighs a lot when you do the math frame vs no frame. Maybe if the upgrade it to aluminum they could cut it down to like 30~ pounds
I might consider getting this one. For one it doesn’t make that high pitched pressure washer noise and it looks like it rinses way better than my Ryobi pressure washer. Just waiting for more reviews before I consider actually buying it.
That’s a good idea. First impressions on this pressure washer are great for me so far. Only thing we don’t know is the longevity of this thing which for this much money, I hope is years
@@TheCarDetailingChannel True. Just looking for a good pressure washer that’ll work with 15amp. Anything you would recommend?
Wished for at least a quality bent lance. Stainless steel disconnects, a quality stubby and good foam cannon would have been a bonus. I wonder if that hose if anti-marring? Doesn’t look so.
I am expecting my 2.3 to arrive around Friday, I am pretty pumped.. a little irritated that they did not just include their own short gun and real foam cannon with this kit… when purchasing this.. I thought that was what it was coming with. As an experienced detailer I do already have all the mentioned accessories, but why wouldn’t they just include their newly made foam canon to help promote the sale of just their foam canons in general.
How did you get yours already? I pre ordered mine, I didn’t think they were being released until next month. Thanks for the video.
Carzilla Detailing Supplies and possibly TOC supplies have them in stock already in Canada.
Did you get a regular wand with yours. I preordered mine, but it sounds like your In Canada, but it said it comes with a stubby gun and foam cannon.. was really hoping they wouldn’t send the trash soap despenser.. I wanted their newly released foam canon for the price
Definitely no stubby nozzle with mine. Even though I already have everything I need at home, a small part of me was hoping that they would have included their accessory package with a premium unit like this especially for the people that preordered. Unfortunately, the accessory package including the nice foam cannon, is still listed as “coming soon” on the website. Hopefully they’ll see this feedback and change up how they equip the units for the USA. Also, I noticed that now the price on Actives own website shows $880 cdn while Carzilla still shows $850 cdn.
It'd be very interesting to see how this compares to the Big Boi WashR rated at 65db
The Bigboi WashR pro seems to be a more stout unit based on specs any way.
They should have an option that is just the unit without the hose and gun
I think this is going to be Kranzle performance at half the price. I ordered from Carzilla and awaiting it's arrival next week.
I think so too. It would be cool to see someone comparing a Kranzle and this pressure washer in the same video
@@TheCarDetailingChannelyeah I’m hoping someone eventually does as I’m trying to upgrade from my Ryboi but if I can get about the same performance as the Kranzle for less than I will get this one instead.
Nice, quite 👌
Thank you! It’s a much nicer sounding machine than anything else by Active. Cheers!
My big issue is the warranty. It’s two years just like my Active 2.0. At this price I want to make sure it lasts for 4-5 years.
I agree completely. At this price, I am definitely trusting the brand and their reputation more than anything. If you buy this with a credit card, you’ll likely get upto a year of additional warranty through the credit card depending on the CC
It's the exact same warranty as the much higher priced Kranzle.
@@don.newlon I don’t think Active will have to worry about people necessarily choosing a Kranzle over their product because the Kranzle buyers are totally different demographic in my opinion. I think Active will have to worry about the Big boi Wash R pro which is coming to North America at a similar price, similar specs, similar quality, better accessories, serviceable unit, and a 10 year warranty on the pump.
Not sure I agree that Kranzle buyers are a totally different demographic. What's the why behind that? Separating out actual professional detailers, what I see are a lot of car-guy-prosumers buying the Kranzle for their because they are convinced by OG "it's the best". From a product point of view, what made Kranzle the best was the performance, sound, great total-stop (which active's 2.0 also has), longer-life design, rebuild-ability. This 2.3 product needs some reviewers to confirm, but probably takes 4 of those 5 items off the table, leaving this buyer segment to decide if the rebuild-ability is worth the nearly 2x price. Of course, if someone is also some kind of Kranzle brand snob, then there is that motivation, but I'm a product guy.
@@don.newlon Interesting. Perhaps a valid option is just keep buying Active 2.0s and save money. I like Active so I hope the new product does well and hope it proves very reliable.
Considering on a new pressure washer for my home and car washing. I’m stuck between the Active 2.3 or the AR Blue Clean 675k which is $100 more.
For my situation, the Active made more sense because it puts out .8 gpm more and in my market, it’s almost $200 cheaper. The AR that you’re looking at comes cart mounted where as the Active does not so if you’re using it around your house, the AR will be the best bet
@@TheCarDetailingChannel thanks for the feedback! That’s definitely a great point! Now to cough up some funds, pay now cry later. 🤣
Does this unit have a total stop system, and is the motor serviceable or a closed unit like the 2.0? And yeah- that foam cannon is ridiculous. 😅
Yeah it does have the total stop system. The motor unfortunately appears to be a closed unit. They did mention that they will make parts readily available for this unit should you need them. I kind of wish they would have made it serviceable but not the big deal for a weekend warrior like me. Someone looking for a commercial grade unit will probably not consider this unit.
How did u get this so quick?!?
Does this have a knob to adjust the water pressure? If not it's still not a deal breaker just wanted to know thanks in advance
It does not have any sort of adjustments
So for the USA is getting it later?? Aren’t USA supposed to get first ?
These will start shipping to the USA on April 22nd. Since Active is a Canadian company out of Ontario, we got it first because the first shipment of the washers from China likely landed and will be wear-housed in Ontario
Its interesting that Active listens to their customer comments and are continually improves their pressure washer, but provides mediocre accessories. I don't want to spend $600 and then have to upgrade their stuff. Charge me $75 more and provide good quality accessories. Great video!
They almost did things correctly with the accessories. The 40ft hose is actually really good. What’s annoying is the fact that you can go on Amazon right now and get a cheap foam cannon and short gun for like a hundred bucks total. Those would work so much better than the factory accessories they include
At 600$ the accessories should already be high enough quality to last more than three uses before malfunction lol. Otherwise, great unit.
I actually completely agreed with this and then gave it some thought. It probably doesn’t make sense to sell it for x amount of money more when it’s more likely at least a semi experienced detailer buying this, who would already have the necessary accessories. So making it cheaper just makes it a better sell. Beginners on the other hand probably don’t mind too much about the accessories, and it’s on par with all the other brands. It would be nice though if they could sell a package that included better accessories, but as a consumer, I’d prefer to buy my accessories separately depending on what I want.
How about no accessories and lower the damn price...most buying this item already have the shorty, kobrajet, foam cannons, etc..
I disagree on that. I’d prefer they charge less and not include any accessories. Their gun isn’t going to be as good as an MTM, Mosmatic, etc. neither is their foam cannon, hose, wands, etc. and $75 extra won’t get the quality you’d expect either. The mega dollar Kranzle’s aren’t even as good. At this price point most people are going to upgrade to the good aftermarket stuff.
Bigboi pro is more robust and reliable. They have been testing the bigboi in Australia and its their number pressure washer.
Im debating between getting this or a kranzle 1322ts. Whats would you recommend?
I used to deal in industrial pressure washers & would always go for a Kranzle. I know they're expensive but the build quality is there. They are also fully repairable. My first one was 18 years old when it lost pressure, phoned kranzle here in the UK & they advised new water seals which they posted to me that day. They arrived next day. Unless you take a big hammer to it, a kranzle should be the last pressure washer you buy, they last forever. Hope this helps you, Jeff
No one ever regrets getting a Kranzle. Using one is like the first time you drive a Porsche and say: now I understand. The company is world renowned for its German engineering in its full line of pressure washers. Everything abouts says German quality. Do you need it? Hell no, but who needs a M3 or 911 or RS4? Using a Kranzle is like putting on a Swiss watch: it will bring a smile to your face.
Hows noise level compare to the 2.0? My 2.0 is pretty damn loud.
I don’t know how loud the 2.0 is but this one is pretty similar in decibles to the Active ve52 but with a much better sounding induction motor
the foam is trash . u need to use mjjc for really thick foam. and for the price ur better off with a comet. better quality snd lasts a long time. dope video tho. would like to see the results with different foam cannons
Agreed. Shame that they can’t include a better foam cannon at this price point. I considered the Comet unit as well but it would be slightly over a grand to get it to me from the US (that’s without any duty I might get charged at the border). I went with this one because it seems to have the highest GPM out of an Induction motor at this price. It’s a shame that it’s not serviceable.
IMHO, they should just lower the price of the pressure washer and let you get your own lance, stainless steel quick disconnects, flex hose, gun, etc.. I already have mine. I would never use the cheap accessories.
Don't forget to order a pack(s) of 1.1mm orfice for the foam cannon(s).
You’ll likely need a much bigger orfice size in the foam cannon for this pressure washer. I haven’t tried it yet but a 1.1 will most likely spike the amp draw to above 15 amps
Any issues with tripping your fuse on 15amp circuit?
While just using what it came with, None whatsoever. I haven’t tested it with my MJJC foam cannons yet but i suspect that it will be fine as long as I install a bigger orrifice size
@@TheCarDetailingChannel let me know how it goes with the mjjc and what orifice size you used. Thank you for the quick response!
Will do! Will be doing some more testing with this on the weekend
Did it trip your fuse with the foam cannon on with a 1.1mm orifice?
I didn’t try it with the 1.1 but I did try it with a 1.25 and it worked fine. Although, the lights in my garage that are connected to the same circuit, were flickering a lot when using the foam cannon. I don’t have an amp meter but I bet I was right on the limit of what the fuse can handle.
@@TheCarDetailingChannel ya I'm worried about having the same issues. So after using it for a bit do you recommend it over the active 2.0? It's one of those that I want.
How was the foam nice and thick? @@TheCarDetailingChannel
I looked at this but went with the 2.0 instead. My business llc is a side hustle and couldn't justify twice the price.
That’s perfectly fine. The 2.0 weighs less and costs half with almost the same GPM. Only real difference is that the 2.3 is rated to last longer than the 200 hours the 2.0 is rated for. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Bigboi washr pro sounds much quieter in the videos
Agreed
@@TheCarDetailingChanneldo you know how the gpm compare between big boi and active? It must be close. I saw a vid from big boi claiming 2.4 at 1000, but most sources say 2.2. I’m likely getting the big boi one cause I like their vac that I have, and the reel setup for the washr.
I’m not too sure about the big boi but their website, I think they list max gpm at 2.3. There’s a couple of guys on KZhead that will be doing direct comparisons between the two
How many hours is the machine rated for?
The 2.0 was rated for 200 so I’d imagine that this would be rated at significantly more. Especially with that induction motor. For an enthusiast/weekend warrior like me, I’d expect to get at least 5 years of problem free usage (used 2 to 3 times a week max)
@@TheCarDetailingChannel I spoke to Active and they told me that we can expect 500 hours and then they will have a replacement pump. No pricing on that right now. Seems that the AR 630TSS might be a better bet. Totally serviceable and only a few hundred more. Thoughts?
@kellyk7553 I'd recommend going for the AR630TSS to anyone. Built to last and serviceable. Had mine for 5+ years now and no issues. Just keep up with maintenance, by changing the oil.
If you have a 20amp circuit, AR630tss all day long. I wanted the AR but I didn’t want to pay hundreds to rewire my garage since I’ll be tearing rebuilding my house within the next 5 years
The video starts at: 13:37
Active 2.3 Only 13kg(29pounds), VS. Bigboi Pro is over 26kg (58 pounds), Can you change the oil?
The Bigboi washr pro has likely been built as a commercial grade unit. No, you can’t change the oil out on this unit. Does the WashR pro run on a 15 amp circuit?
@@TheCarDetailingChannel in Aust it runs on 240v 10amp, over the sea run on 110v 15 amp
I can’t wait for someone to compare this Active 2.3 to the big boi.
Active 2.3 is not 29 pounds. It's 45 pounds.
I’m stuck between getting the 2.3 and the big boi pro! I have the Active 2.0 but also tired of the universal motor noise. Any advice ?
220 Volts please please please.
Hopefully they get on that asap!
This or AR 680 ? Why not AR 680, it’s only a few dollars more.
Just hooked up my 100ft mtm hose and it runs beautifully!! No issues at all. Thanks Active Team for chiming in ! Two updates for you all since the making of this video: 1: Yesterday, I go to use the unit and so I fired up the pressure wash like normal and I ran for about 5 seconds before the TSS kicked in shut the unit off. (Currently trying to troubleshoot) 2: I connected my 50ft flexzilla hose and now I’m noticeing a slight ramp up to full pressure when pulling the trigger. I hoping it doesn’t get any worse when I hook my 100ft mtm hose. If you are interested in this unit, Carzilla has it in stock at the time of this video. Check it out here. carzilla.ca/products/active-2-3-electric-pressure-washer?ref=Tg5JZODH&variant=43408229630129
I’ve got to have it so I ordered one from there to see what happens. Now I have 3 coming. Active is sending me a review unit, I pre-ordered one from them as well and now this one. Hopefully it’s in stock and ships quick. It was cheaper through carzilla with free shipping as well.
@@JC-Z06 At first I thought it had something to do with my water supply but then yesterday, I connected the 40ft stock hose and it was perfectly fine again. Then back to the 50 ft Flexzilla and same thing again where it ran for a good 5 seconds on initial start up. I’ll try to make a video asap showing this but been so busy with work lately
Not good i just spent a crap load on 75ft smooth Kobrajet, mtm foam Canon, hose reel, quick connects, mtm guns etc... I really hope this dosent disappoint @TheCarDetailingChannel
@@TheCarDetailingChannel I have had longer ramp ups and ramp downs with my Active 2.0 product when using an Uberflex for some reason. If I run my 50ft 3/8 hose no problems. It will even surge until I spray one more time with the Uberflex. There has to be a difference in inner diameter somewhere between your 40ft and the Uberflex that is causing the pressure relief switch to freak out.
When will you be reviewing the 2.3 ?@@CarsWithKeav
Really could have used some editing on this one. Anyone reading comments while watching. Just skip to 12:00 mark.
You didn't run the hose full blast and clean the hard water and dirt out before installing it... you clogged your foam cannon
I’ll try to see if I can take it apart and unclog it. We’ll see if that works (not that I plan on using the foam cannon anyway)
@@TheCarDetailingChannel it happens to all my foam cannons and I have 150 dollar ones... best way to fix is blast an air compressor through each end (nozzle, intake and soap injection line). If that fails then you gotta take it apart and clean it. Annoying but not a big deal
@@TheCarDetailingChannel anyways was the 2.3 worth the 700 bucks?
OVERKILL...😂
Fta 👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you for tuning in. Excuse my ignorance but what is fta ? 😅
@@TheCarDetailingChannel for the algorithm my man 👌🏼
the motor a closed unit to bad, i prefer kranzle
If you have the budget for and a circuit that can handle it, Kranzle or AR all day
Bro plz rinse top to bottom. This is painful to watch.
some editing goes a long way. otherwise thanks for the video.
bro u keep talkin 20 min but only 4 min important
Sorry bro I’m a rambler. At least you can skip through all the talking
Cost way too much!
Too much $$$. If you are going to go for something High End then go with AR or Kranzel
Massive waste of money.
800$+ for that? F that, I'll get a big boi that blows us out of the water
With this price range, I will get a Kranzle with a few more hundred dollar