Karcher K5 Pressure Washer - Assembly, Demo and Advice 

I realise you did this a little while ago, just bought a K5 today and found the "Instructions" useless! Came across your video and it was brilliant very clear and easy to follow so thank you very much for your time and effort in compiling it .

My husband and I would never have put the K5 Karcher together without your perfectly easy step by step instructions. Then to learn more how to use the machine correctly was a real bonus, can't wait to get out there to use it!! (Never thought I'd say that about using a pressure washer!). Thank you so much for your help

Thank you very much. I have problems with the instructions but you explained it all. Thank you once again.

Having just put together and used the K5 for the first time I can say with confidence that this is an excellent tutorial! 👍👍

brilliant demonstration, this gentleman deserves to be the brand ambassador for Karcher -

I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to produce this video. Don’t think I would ever have managed to assemble the machine using the instructions. Highly recommend watching your video before attempting to assemble. Thank you so much

Peter, I so thoroughly enjoy all of your presentations, and find myself sitting through entire episodes even when I'm not interested in the particular product or subject, simply because your delivery manner it's so pleasant and enjoyable. Never change.

Well done getting the full kit. I bought the K5 two years ago and I have since been back and bought the patio brush, the car kit and a drain cleaning kit. The drain cleaner is fun for the whole family!

I've got this machine, and I've had it for a few years, and whenever you make a video of something I have I always feel like I've been granted a visit from the all knowing teacher, which is brilliant. You always teach me something new I didn't know, and how to do things properly and get the most out of whatever equipment you're talking about. Very happy surprise to see this K5 video pop up, have a brilliant day Mr Parfit!

Yes indeed, "Absolutely Brilliant"; as only Peter Parfitt can attest. We are blessed to have a person that KNOWS what he's talking about and delivers it in a way that helps us to learn easily. Wow! Incidentally Peter, I bought the older "Karcher Pressure Washer"; after you told us about it 3 yrs ago. It did exactly what you said it would. Thank you so much kind Sir.

Absolutely fantastic review! I yesterday bought myself this machine and you save me a lot of time investigating. Thanks, you have a new subscriber :)

Thanks, friend! Like everyone else the instructions it comes with is rubbish. Your explanation is very clear but it's not just that, you give tips like lining yp the wheel holes as you insert them and how to line up the flat ends. I was excited about buying the machine but put off assembling it until I found your video. AMAZING WORK THANKS.❤❤❤😊

Brilliant thank you so much, just purchased a K5 and assembled it whilst watching your video, far more informative than the rubbish manual, Karcher should give you a free K7 for your effort. Your explanations are clear and concise with just enough tips to avoid making mistakes, looking forwards to your follow up videos.

I’m glad to see that in the latest version that the accessory components are screwed on rather than slotted, as the former keep falling off. Great video, very interesting.

Thank you so much !! This 70 year old woman could NOT have done this on her own without your help and very clear advice video 🙂

Thank you for showing me how to assemble it. Been staring at the instructions for a while 😆

Have to say the instructions with the K5 are soooo poor! Your commentary and explanation, especially around screws, dowels etc was excellent. Concise and easy to follow, well done and thanks again

I have just completed my first hour of jet washing, without this video I would have still be trying to out how to put it together. Well done and thanks.

Another brilliant review. You’re a natural and I really enjoy your videos whilst learning so much. Thank you again.

I have a K4 and have been thinking about buying this attachment for a while but I wasnt sure if it would be worth it. After watching this video I ordered one and Im so glad I did. It was easy to use and cut the time spent washing the paths hugely!

Thank you so much, very interesting video and insights ! The safety tips are highly appreciated, I didn’t know the pressure washing was powerful enough to cause potential injuries. I’m saving this video for future reference 🙏🏼❤️

An absolutely phenomenal review. A professional job. Congratulations !

Sir, you are amazing, brilliant video I don't know what I would have done without your clear well filmed advice, Karcher should pay you, so much better than their info, Big thank you from a rather elderly lady.

You’re video helped me tremendously and I thank you for the kindness coming through your comments. With best regards.

😎I think you may have been born to produce video tutorials sir. Great advice delivered in a no nonsense manner and overall extremely watchable. When I opened the box for my new Karcher K5 I was quite annoyed at the fact that "some assembly was required" and a glance at the instructions had me headed straight for the internet to see if there were any videos showing step by step, dreading the experience as so many videos are so hard to watch. Imagine my surprise and pleasure when I came across the three wonderful videos you produced on how to assemble and use the K5 properly. One would assume you work for the BBC on a professional production, so informative yet entertaining and done at a pace that was just perfect to follow, not rushed through or moving at a snails pace and frustrating me into skipping anything to get to the point. In addition to the task I bought the K5 for, I am now itching to try it out on my car and driveway too. Thankyou so much Peter.

Thank you for showing us how to assemble and how to use the machine.

Just bought a K7 premium and after watching this I will have absolutely no problem in using it. Great in depth video. Thank you for this. Just about to go watch your other videos on this machine.

Thank you Peter, I love your demonstrations and great advice.

What a wonderful gentleman this man is! Great video sir! Thank you.

Just bought it today. Many thanks for your help with assembling

Purchased one this week , set it up today with the help of this video. Thank you very much.

Excellent, thank you for showing this

Superb, thanks very much, I’d already used the wrong screws to hold the wheels on before I found your video. I hope that the Karcher fairies have bestowed countless gifts to you.

Super Peter. I was deciding to go for a K4 or the K5 with all the trimmings! Your brilliant demo has made the decision for me!

Sir thanks so much for this brilliant video otherwise its a nightmare shifting through the useless ones on here. So many others posting idiotic meaningless short videos showing nothing. Karchers instructions are completely disgraceful too

This video is a master class on making product videos.

Thanks Peter for the demo it looks like the machines have come a long way since I last used one. I used to end up soaked to the skin back in my apprentice days using a karcher lol

Crystal clear instructions Peter, I think Karcher should include a link to your demonstration to save any confusion re the various components. Excellent review as always. cheers.

What a well delivered demonstration thoroughly enjoyed watching.

Fantastic video. Thank you. Way better than the supplied instructions which are really hard to follow.

I subscribed to your channel after the first pressure washer video you did! Thanks for the in depth reviews. Really good work. Keep it up 🙌👍

Thanks for another Great Idea on how to avoid the COVID blues. Looks like the weather has lightened up on your side of the pond! Looking forward to seeing the car wash! Have a Great Day!

Really informative, I’m definitely looking at buying one of these. Great review.

A great demonstration video right there

Fantastic timing Peter, I have a K5 that’s just been delivered so this is a big help. The video also reminded me that I must buy some more Machine Wax, maybe from Axminster 🙂

Thank you soooo much for clear concise to the point detailed instructions - step by step guide indeed. Others so called unboxing to assembly RU-vidrs can learn a thing about two from your post. Cheers.

I couldn't agree more with your comments about ensuring the pressure washer is emptied and stored in non-freezing conditions. I had two Karcher pressure washers break beyond economic repair because I didn't know about this. Don't keep it in a non-insulated shed over winter!

Damn good review, best review on the Karcher K5 I have seen, thank you, mine is due on Wednesday.

Excellent instructions

Thank you, Sir, for the clear explanation.

What an amazing review! Great job, Sir!!

Thank you very much for your priceless help 👍

nice review. as a k5 and some older model (i think its a k620) owner with various adapters , i should say this: i think they they made things little better in the past, now if you want something reliably for little more substantial jobs, reach for their pro line (better pumps, better nozzles, thicker, stronger hoses etc). i'm not saying it's a bad product, it does the job very well, but in the end, now i have to use about 20+ year old nozzle from old model, since original from k5 cracked at the plastic tip and does not spray correctly (very low pressure). on my older model, i just replace the start capacitor and some o-rings, and it it runs almost as new (it was used heavily all this years with no bigger issues) and the best part: i can still use all new adapters with this, i really hope, karcher won't end this tradition. and by the way, that foam lance is not something to brag about, for true thick foam (which is whole point of getting one) get a proper one. other adapters are ok, i also have cable for cleaning gutters, pipes etc, expandable nozzle for cleaning house façades or some bigger things etc. i do have rotating brush for car cleaning, but i don't think it does job that much better then regular hand washing and brush tips get damaged quickly, i think, which could lead to scratches on the paint etc.

Brilliant demo.....Good man

Great video, very thorough

very good Peter, this karcher is an excellent machine, great explanation as always master !!!! health and peace friend!🙏👍

Wonderfully instructive video-thank you Sir

thank you very much, this was so helpful

Thank you so much for this brilliant video!

Thanks for an excellent presentation .. like you said, the instructions are not great and I usually need pictures and had no idea what a "Dowel" screw was

Fantastic, you explained it very well 👏

A great piece of equipment but I bet it's really expensive. Thanks for the demonstration.

Great video , specially where these screws going .. Have a nice day..

Perfect review, thanks!

Brilliant review sir. Thank You

Really helpful. Thank you

Great video. Very good review.

Perfect video. Thank you!

great presentation, thanks

Hi Peter, another informative video. Something to add to one, or both, of your forthcoming videos: Care should be taken not to kink the high pressure hose. The kink will remain, and there will be a tendency for a kink to form again in the same place. Over time this will weaken the "high pressure" hose. Not that I've experienced a failure, but something to bare in mind.

Excellent video! It’s like watching King Charles showing me how to clean my Patio!! Love it !

Thanks for your help!

Most helpful. Many thanks.

Thanks for the video I'm not handy at all and found your video very user friendly. Super.

Thank you

Amazing all around video...

Thank you for this found it useful in April 2024

Looks like a great upgrade on the K2. The place for the cable alone is worth it, I find it a real hassle. Although, it'd have been nice to be able to roll in both hose and electric cable (the electric cable should have something like they have on the pull along vacuum cleaners) to ensure they're as compact as can be. It looks like the hose might conform to a larger circle each time you put it away!

This vidéo is a life saver lol. Thanks a lot sir. 😊

Thanks Peter I have the K4 with the Home care disc, looking forward to your take on the block paving...bet you have not done the video before my missus gets me onto the block paving ..Cheers Paul

great video much much better than the instructions, cheers matey

16:41 swear my guy just said 'you watch' 🤣🤣

Awsome video the best one iw sean so far 👌🔝

Great review. Bang on 😉

Thank you Sir...help me a lot

awesome thank you

well presented video well done

Great Review!!! :)

Picking mine up tomorrow 8-)

what kind of hose can you use for it

Exelente products👍👍🙏🙏

Love your videos :) I’ve learned so much from them. Can I ask where would you recommend to store your Karcher? In video you mentioned about freezing temperatures which made me wonder if storing it in garage is actually a bad idea.

Just bought one k5 power control and just noticed the noise level is 92db instead of 91db what the hell? It says it's made in Italy. So I've got a pressure washer noisier than the k2 i had for 10 years.... Did i get a air cooled pump instead of a water cooled?

good job.. tqvm

Lovely

Mine is currently in bits attempting another repair. It started with the dreaded surging (no leaks), had valves replaced so now it works, problem is, it doesn't build up any pressure.

Great video! i have a question, the pump head in the machine, where the pressure hose connects, is made of metal? or plastic?

I got the machine today . What I like most about it is a long cable. I can easily go around a car with it without having to constantly carry it with myself like I had to with my K2 . But the display isn't working when cycling through the intensity settings. Is there some trick to get it working because I see no buttons or anything.

Hi Peter - Thanks to your demo I was able to figure out that the 2 long plastic dowels were NOT valves that somehow fitted into the hose connections. However, you may have used the only 2 machined screws for the wrong purpose 3:25 I used them to secure the handle to the two retractable metal rods that have threaded metal cores bored specifically to accommodate these screws. The screws for the wheels appear to be the longer, self-tapping ones listed on the manual's page 3 (illustrations B & C). Oddly enough, when you snap the wheels into place, even if you didn't use the 2 provided screws to secure them, the wheels would probably stay put without the this additional security. Love your wellies🖐😎

Great review, thank you! Were you demonstrating the T5 patio cleaner or was it another model?