A flexible cordless pressure washer

Verdict

The Bosch Fontus 18V is a cordless, small and versatile cleansing gadget that makes use of 18-volt battery energy and a 15-litre tank for cleansing wherever. Easy to move and use, this strain washer lacks the ability for the hardest jobs however is a good companion for lighter work, corresponding to cleansing bikes and vehicles.

Introduction

The Fontus 18V is good for cleansing duties corresponding to washing your automobile, bike, patio and backyard furnishings.

Its cordless design means you possibly can take it wherever. Its variable strain modes will let you regulate the cleansing energy to go well with the duty at hand, whereas its multi-purpose brush system offers added versatility.

If you’re on the lookout for a handy and versatile option to preserve your outside areas clear, the Bosch Cordless Out of doors Stress Washer Fontus 18V could be price contemplating. Listed here are my ideas.

Design and options

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

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

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

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

After all, including water does make the strain washer heavier, however with its telescopic deal with and wheels, I discovered this machine simple 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 utilize a separate container to combine detergent with water and apply it utilizing the comb attachment.

Efficiency

• Nice for laundry vehicles and light-weight cleansing work
• Not likely meant for cleansing paving slabs or driveways
• Very moveable and light-weight for shifting round

The Bosch Cordless Out of doors Stress Washer Fontus 18V is a good choice for mild cleansing duties corresponding to washing vehicles and furnishings. Its variable strain modes will let you regulate the cleansing energy to go well with the duty at hand, so you should utilize a mild setting for delicate surfaces corresponding to paintwork or fragile wooden. This may also help stop harm to your possessions whereas nonetheless successfully eradicating grime and dirt.

Nevertheless, it is very important observe that the Fontus 18V, which has a most strain of 20bar, might not be as well-suited for heavier cleansing jobs corresponding to eradicating grime from driveways and paving slabs. I discovered that it struggled to essentially get the grime off my soiled pathway. For a majority of these duties, a extra highly effective strain washer with a better most strain 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 choice for cleansing giant areas.

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