NEW Adams Pro 2.0 Pressure Washer | Is it any Good? | Worth the Money?
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Today we test and review the new Adams Pro 2.0 Pressure washer. We find out if its worth the money and if its any good. Watch to find out.
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Correction in the nozzle size it is 1.08 my 40 degree was missing part of the number, but the other nozzles are clearly stamped 1.08. This would be a 2.75 size nozzle. Also, several in the comments also are stating they don’t have these ramp up issues and JoshV did not as well. Could be a defect or my voltage, but 116/117 voltage is well within electrical code at the outlet so if it’s that then many could have this issue.
Thanks Keav. Another banger of an in depth overview of the pressure washer.
Appreciate that!
❤ your honest reviews! Nice pressure washer. But for that price ($600) at 1.7 gpm. NO WAY. I ❤ my active 2.3.
The price is crazy, but lots of discounts out there. Love my 2.3 as well.
@@CarsWithKeav thanks to you! I purchased the active 2.3.
got it for 399 on black friday, I feel pretty good about that price
@ that’s a great deal. Congratulations, enjoy the pressure washer
Great video. You are now my favorite car detailing guru.
Thanks so much!
Always enjoy a little pressure washer education from Keav!
Thanks Bruce!
It's cool not many bloopers. I still love the posing for a thumbnail! Thanks for the review on this. Im getting tired of my ryobi. You definitely are helping in my decisions. Or just build one? 🤔 Thank you Keav!!
If you are spending good money bang for the buck building one yourself I think is the way. Most all the parts would be warrantied.
@CarsWithKeav Thank you, Keav!!
Thank you Keav for another awesome review video. I think I'm going to wait until you'll come out with your own pressure washer before I update mine. 💯💪
Probably won’t ever have my own to sell just one for myself, but I’ll for sure show how to build it and list the parts in the description .
Thanks for your honest opinion Keav👍
You’re welcome
I bought one. Definitely a step up from last last pressure washer (that $150 Westinghouse model on Amazon that lasted a few years and didn't hold pressure after 1.5 years)
This isn't the best bang for the buck but just buy it at 25% off and it's definitely competitive. I like that it's an AVA "rebrand" because I trust their engineering and products more than most other manufacturers because...well...they are mostly just average or have common downfalls. It's super quiet and the package from Adam's is perfect to pick up and start using right away. Plus the wall mount is a huge plus for me.
With the discount it is for sure way better than the cheaper ones and it’s a good unit durability wise as well. Plus very quiet. I think mine might be defective a bit. Others are saying they don’t have the ramp up I did.
Love the look of disappointment when you’re waiting for it to ramp-up. Especially with the dribbling MJJot’s Boss Pro V2 foam cannon.
It was frustrating especially now that I hear in the comments others do not have the ramp up issues.
Good job
Thank you!
I bought one with the 25% off. Not a huge fan of Adams but not a hater either. I bought the full kit due to being all tuned to be used together. I’ll be using it for the first time tomorrow. The unit is a very heavy and seems like it’s going to last a long time. I’m really hoping there is no ramp up issue.
I think it will work fine with the Adam’s hose most said they didn’t have issues using it. At 25% off with no ramp issues it’s worth the money.
The carpet extractor that Adam’s has is from Sandia that’s re branded and painted red and black. And yes I Love the Bigboi Washr Duo
The duo does quite well.
I can't wait for AVA to bring over their other pressure washers. Also I wish Adams sold that little adapter separately so you could use it with the AVA.
I bet you could get one maybe calling customer service saying you lost yours. I know Active sells certain parts only via their support lines right now.
Nice to learn about it 👌
Thanks 🙏
I’ve had mine for a couple weeks.
3 vehicles done with it so far. I don’t have that a ramp-up issue.
Only thing it does do is every couple mins its like it kicks on then off if i am not using it. Not sure if thats normal or not.
I plan on getting the 3.5 and 4.0 nozzles 25 and 40 degree.
Are you running the Adam’s hose? If so I think it might be tuned for it. Have not seen anybody else review it with a different hose like I did.
@@CarsWithKeav yup. 60ft hose
I would try their steel braded hose and see if you still get that surging when you pull the trigger. might be a hose issue.
That would be another reason for me not to buy. I did try three different size hoses 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8 and they all did the same thing. All my hoses are steel braided or Kevlar. They sell it separate so they intend for you to use other products. JoshV didn’t have the issue, but he did use the Adam’s hose. Maybe I got a defective one. 🤷♂️
@@CarsWithKeav possible for sure. Josh did have good luck with the unit. true. so If i wish to use a flexible 40' house with good strength, which one would you recommend ? I'm currently using a 25' red uberflex. nice but slightly short. 40' would be nice.
@@talkingwithcars I do hear that the Adams hose is nice and it’s 40 feet. I like the Blushield hoses, but they come in 35 and 50 feet.
Great video Keav. Thanks for the review. I definitely feel it is over priced for the performance. For that price range, I’d rather get an Active 2.3. I’d sacrifice the noise to get a machine that performs much better.
I agree completely or get a 2.0 and kit it out with all the good stuff.
It’s holding its own… “cheesy grin.’ That had me chuckling.
The grin was my chuckle. 🤣
Adam’s may become the next Griot’s in Keav’s book 🙂
They both have white listing in common with their pressure washers so that’s on thing. 🤣 waiting for their battery foamer. 🤣
Another banger video. Footprint is interesting but is a downgrade in every other way, triplex to whatever frankenstein pump they have now and worse performance compared to the original. To their credit the price did go down by like $200-300 but I'd still take an active 2.0 over this.
It’s interesting for sure and for this price I prefer triplex or Active 2.3. With the 25% off I would prefer the Active 2.0 or Big Boi Duo axial pump in that price range.
Another great review! I’m using a basic ryobi pressure washer 1.2 gpm 1900 psi. I’ve noticed after watching many videos I seem to go through more product quicker mjjc pro v2 foam cannon than the people using better pressure washer s with a higher gpm. This seems backwards to me, but maybe 1.2 doesn’t give me the coverage so I use more covering the area? If so maybe I should upgrade.
It has a lot to do with the orifice nozzle used as well, but higher GPM machines create better foam which covers much quicker especially on a wider fan spray.
@@CarsWithKeav ok yea I’m using a 1.1 mm orifice. It making sense now.
Hey Keav. I bought one of these with the 25% off coupon and I don't have the strange ramp up issue that you are having. "Maybe" you got a bad machine OR the Voltage drop you are discussing is causing the issue? I get a solid 118V on my 20A circuit. I don't have the ramp up issue. I also get 970-1000 PSI with the 3.5 orifice nozzle with a 70-PSI water inlet pressure from the faucet. Anyway, great vid as usual!
I’m getting the same PSI with the 3.5. Could be voltage others have stated they don’t have the ramp issues as well. I’m at 116v to 117v so not that far off I would think unless the capacitor they used is at its limit just like the Big Boi Pro issue.
@@CarsWithKeav Maybe so. I wish I could give you a definite answer. I am just giving you what I have, I hope 10 other people can give you their results, maybe then there is an answer.
@@mundymulligan665 That’s what the comment section is for. It’s always a great way to see if something is common or not.
What black cabinets do you have? Sorry I am sure you said in another video.
They are Keter cabinets and I got at Home Depot.
In my testing there was no ramp up issue experienced. 1.67 gpm with MTM 3.0 at 1150 psi. Produces more cleaning units than my Active 2.0 at 1.95 gpm and 900 psi with 4.0 nozzle tip. Please make sense of that
There is for sure something different about my machine even Josh was pulling 14.6 amps with the 3.0 nozzle and I was getting low 13 amp. I myself don’t go by cleaning units I just want flow for the rinse. I only calculate cleaning units when it comes to pressure washing concrete and other things like that. I thought maybe it was my lower voltage, but that would cause a machine to do more amps and not less. Maybe it’s possessed. 🤣
13.8 amps on the Adams 3.0 nozzle and only 12.6 amps on the Active. Really like flow of Active for rinse but the Adam's PSI and quietness is better. Adam’s dialed it back way too much.
@@ChrisG22018 Agreed lots of potential still there.
I’m glad I bought the Kranzle, runs great and super quiet. I can’t buy anything made in China unless I have too( all led diodes are made in China)
You made a solid choice those things just work and last forever.
Can I hook up quick connect to water hose outlet ?
Yup, the outlet adapter they supply works with pressure washer quick connects.
@ thank you
I wonder if you can unlock that 6 piston pump somehow?
Yeh, cheat codes 😀
@@jcoul1sc Up up dn,dn,lft,lft,rt,rt?
I’m sure somebody could. It’s a smart board doing all the work telling the motor what to do and regulating voltage and amps probably.
@@jcoul1sc Up,Up,Dn,Dn.Lft,Rt,Lft,Rt,B,A,Start
Can I use 1.1mm orfice with my mtm with this pressure washer
I can’t say 100%, but based on a 1.25 being 12.8 amp it might be safe. I don’t think it’s needed unless that’s the only orifice you have.
@ thanks so mush I have 1.25 just didn’t know if it be safe don’t wanna out any strain it dose have decent foam with the 1.25 for me
Thx Keav! At 14:44 you say Active 2.0 is the way to go for $600. Did you mean Active 2.3 for $650?
Either one is a good choice. I was mentioning 2.0 because this unit is always on discount for 20% to 25% so it’s closer in price. It all depends if you want the whole package for $650 or just the pressure washer. You could not up a 2.0 very nicely for $300.
What psi meter do you test with?
This one. amzn.to/3Y5jhmD
Hey Keav, thx for the great video. Ive got a question for you. I picked up a cheap Karcher K5 compact last week. I also ordered a 1/4" uberflex hose and mtm short gun which came with 030 tips. I did a waterflow test into a sealed bucket. The specs say min flow 7.5 litres per min max 8.3. I got 6.4Litres using the supplied karcher hose and gun/wand. I then swapped to better hose and gun but got the same result. I posted on a FB group and someone said i should try 035 or 040 tips. As i cant test psi, which is supposed to be 2300psi which i highly doubt, i noticed the supplied hose states max 2300psi, so therefore i assume it wont be anywhere near that. How much flow increase should i get in theory using a 35 or 40 tip? Sorry for long spiel. Cheers mate. Also, whats the min waterflow that we should use for an effective pressure washer for cars?
I have not tried a Karcher before, but those types of machines usually gain a good bit going up a size. I’m just assuming this is in Europe? I know in the U.S. these machines can’t do those kind of numbers and a 3.0 is the highest nozzle size you want to use here. If in Europe on 230v a 3.5 should pickup a good bit of flow and a 4.0 would probably be near the number states on the machine. I am just unsure without knowing the PSI of the stock nozzle.
@@CarsWithKeavthx mate, Im in Australia. So 240volt. I just dont know if its worth buying different tips if im not going to get much of a bump in flow rate and drop the psi too far. I dont have a psi gauge to test that. Is 6.5LPM /1.7GPM sufficient for cars? Ive got really good water pressure at the house, so I know thats not a problem. Thx again mate
@@rooboy99 That’s more than sufficient, but to be safe the stock PSI will probably be too high. Going to a 3.5 will probably yield an even better result.
@@CarsWithKeavthx mate, youve been a great help. I'll grab a 3.5
Adam's puts out another Under Pressure'd Washer. Heard the hose is good though.
I hear good things about the hose and is why I bought the basic kit, but they forgot it.
@@CarsWithKeav no way… go figure, right? I have the Active 2.0 just for personal car use. At times I wish it had a little more pressure, but it gets a car done. Active just seems to va little bit disjointed as a company. The fact that you have to jump through hoops to get some small parts, is annoying. Still, I’m interested in that foam cannon, that still seems to be a unicorn.
@@waterhose4130 Parts store will be online soon they said. It’s on the website menus just isn’t ready yet I assume they are building up inventory.
Does the average person really care? No I mean WTH. Adam's products are excellent!!
@@edclaeys4749 They should care they are paying $600 for a pressure washer that is barely worth $400, but I know they don’t which is why Adam’s will continue to deliver rebranded hardware products over and over for 25+% more than they are worth. The average consumer is hurting their own wallet in the future and don’t even know it and like you said don’t care.
No pressure washer gets past Keav! Lol
Got to keep up with the trends.
That ramp issue should be a dealbreaker to everyone looking to buy this. unacceptable for something in this price range
Agreed, but many in the comments are saying they are not having ramp up issues so either mine is defective or you have to have that Adam’s hose. JoshV reviewed it and had no ramping and he used the Adam’s hose. Maybe I finally got the unlucky unit for once. 🤷♂️
Wow I am 3 mins in and this is all over the place.
Yeah, I was a bit out of order when I filmed.
Does the big boi duo stay under 15 amps ?
It does now after they corrected the nozzle sizing and the correct orifice in the foam cannon.
@@CarsWithKeav thanks
I would hope a $600 dollar machine beats out a $99 Ryobi pressure washer that when you switch to a 2.5 orifice gets 1050 psi and 1.42 gpm.
I would hope so too. It’s also about quality of materials and durability as well at this price point.
Between this pressure washer and the Sylvonette electric foamer your details would take twice as long lol 😅
For sure, not as bad as the Griot’s battery foamer though. 🤣
@@CarsWithKeav right! I’d take waiting a few seconds for it to start foaming properly rather than weak foam off the bat
@@BreezeMW Well we got the IK coming soon to slap the competition and I’m working on something that could be even better. Stay tuned.
Cool
Thx.
The issue you are experiencing with the ramp up may be because you are using bigger tips. 4.0 is way too big for this unit. Per the testing from Josh you sacrifice way too much PSI for little GPM gain. I think it is tuned very specifically for the stock 2.75 tips and doesn't adjust as well as other units when you change tip sizes.
....or your unit isn't performing as intended and you should contact Adam's....
The ramp up was with the stock nozzles and they are 3.0 tips based on the 1.09mm stamping on them. The 3.5 is the best tip I think 950 psi and 1.66 gpm. The ramp up is slightly more with that size though.
@@CarsWithKeav my tips say 1.08. Same with the unit that Josh received from his review video
@@nicholasborrelli7544 Mine say 1.09 which is exactly a 3.0 if it’s actually manufactured accurately which is a toss up as well. I got 1180, but it took a awhile to get there. Was more like 1080 to start, but just kept ramping up.
@@CarsWithKeavDifferent tips, odd readings and performance, issues with the AVA adapter for the hose, shipped without the gun & hose....
I don't think you got the right unit. Granted they could have just forgotten the extra box that has the hose and gun but that's too many things to be a coincidence. My crappy yamatic hose works just fine with the adapter. It should be universal without having to modify that clip....
@@nicholasborrelli7544 I got the machine that gives customer service nightmares I guess. 🤣
Maybe it's me, but I'm really not a fan of having the motor beneath the pump like this. I'm sure it's all sealed up nicely but fitting leaks happen. I'd rather it not leak directly onto my expensive new pump and risk damaging it.
Agreed on this take. The motor is dual insulated to protect against that, but I still not a fan of it.
Wow definitely white labeled
For sure, Griot’s white labels theirs as well, but at least they are AR brand.
First!
Here is your prize 🏆 🥇
That seems to be Adam's mo tbh. Take something that they found and rebrand it their own.
It’s much better profit wise to not waste R&D money and then charge as if you spent R&D money on it.
@CarsWithKeav I agree, but you loose the ability to quality control the item. Issues came to light very quickly from your tests.
I agree, won’t be buying! Thanks for the great review…..
You’re welcome some are stating they don’t have the ramp up issue I had so possibly mine is a defect I’m not sure.
Let me know if you want to sell it
I’ll keep that in mind. I usually keep them for future video comparisons or modifying.
nah. rather get the Ava P45 OR P50 over this for half the price n 10 yr warranty
Agreed and they are close to the same performance. Wish Adam’s would sell that adapter and make it easy to upgrade components for the AVA.
50 bucks more for the 2.3 is a no brainer throw this thing in the trash I’d take my Ryobi 1.2 1900 psi over this
It’s not for me, but many in the comments are saying they don’t have ramping issues so
Maybe mine is defective or it’s tuned specifically for their hose.
That delay to get any water pressure is a complete failure. Adams needs to rethink who makes their pressure washers.
Some in the comments say they never experience that with theirs. Maybe I got a defective unit.
@@CarsWithKeav It's still a big "DING" upstairs as the little angel on my left shoulder says "You might want to steer clear of that pressure washer", if you know what I mean. Thank you for taking your valuable time and money to present these informative detailing videos. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite UA-cam detailing channels! I really enjoy your technical details and vast knowledge of the products that you are reviewing, you can tell you really do your homework before you present your videos.
@@joevanseeters2873 Appreciate the kind words. Sometimes I feel like I give too much information and some click off because of it. 🤣
Not fan of adams. So many other brands out there with better quality and prices
Totally agree with you.
What brands
@@christophermorales3206 Active 2.0 would be the brand with better prices and performance. Big Boi Duo as well. AR630 or Active 2.3 is more, but the value is significantly better. Adam’s brings the quiet value though. Some of these others can be loud.
Dont think Adams like you very much :-) LOL
Griot’s doesn’t either. 🤣