Tool firm Makita has launched a new portable jet wash, said to be ideal for cleaning a bike wherever power and water are in short supply. It’s powered by an 18V Li-ion battery which can be swapped between a wide range of Makita power tools. A 5.0Ah battery will give a run time of up to 82 minutes.
Makita says that the DHW180 LXT is suitable for a wide range of cleaning jobs, with a lance providing five different spray modes and two power modes for pressure of up to 24 bar. It weighs just 2.2kg without battery, making it easily portable, and water can be provided either by a hose to the mains, a pipe into a bucket, or a water bottle that connects to the unit.
It comes with the five-in-one lance, and an angled brush for an SRP of £139.99. A battery and charger are extra, as are the optional foam nozzle and wheel-cleaning brush.
Makita UK; www.makitauk.com