The following was 3 years in the making, and six months of homing in on the specifics. I say 3 years because if I knew what I know now, I would have done a wall mount instead of a mobile unit when replacing my old Karcher K2. But I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about all this stuff and being creative with how I wanted it to look and function. (Yes, I know how something looks doesn't always have a lot to do with functional performance, but I'm a visual person and if you think about it, I wouldn't be detailing cars if I wasn't concerned about how something looks.)
Three years ago, I bought a Kranzle K1152 (K1122) and its been an absolute tank! I didn't want to go back on performance, so choosing another Kranzle was a natural one. This particular model is the KHD10/122, which actually flows more than the OG-only K1322, and the K1622. I also went with a Cox Reel, MTM hoses and fittings and a stainless steel shelf. I already had Mosmatic gun, wand and nozzles, so these transferred over.
The wall I chose already had a Mosmatic wand holder installed, so this was the natural location for the setup. First job was to paint the wall to provide a clean backdrop.
This is a solid pre-cast concrete wall, but I didn't want to install directly to this. I decided to use a stainless-steel kitchen backsplash panel I bought at the hardware store. I then laid out the setup, measuring and marking the location for the mounting holes. This sheet then became the template for drilling into the wall, but its obviously also there for aesthetic purposes.
Installation of shelf, machine and reel..........
I then drilled and secured the machine to the shelf using anti-vibration clamps, same for the whip line................
The braided stainless-steel hose was a bit of trial and error, but one of the more satisfying elements for some reason. I ended up ordering 3 different lengths to allow me some leeway in fitment. This is the longest 600mm version...............
Probably the hardest part of the project was getting tradesmen to turn up, I could have finished the install 4 months ago otherwise. I needed both water and power added to this location, the plumber came first and at least allowed me to start with the installation. After being di.ked around by the electrician, I ended up calling someone else. The 15-amp power point was installed just last week and was the final piece of the puzzle.
In my case, I don't need a DI system, so I saved some money and time in that regard. Having said that, I don't dare add up how much this all cost me.
As I mentioned, this was an enjoyable project that I'm super happy with the end result. Even just looking at it makes me smile, and the functionality is brilliant.
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