Active 2.0 Custom Install Solution Obsessed Garage

Product Description

It still blows my mind that back in 2017, I had this crazy idea to create a wall mount solution I’d hope would change the game. We’ve certainly done that with the Kranzle K1322TS Custom Install Solution, and now we have an economic high-performing King in town, the Active 2.0 pressure washer. This freaking thing is next level and perfect if you want to experience quality at a lower cost. 

I’ve been thinking about doing this for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted a dedicated wash bay for over 20 years. I thought it would be the most fantastic thing in the world to be able to wash cars whenever I wanted and not have to drag out a hose every time to get the job done. That same year (2017), I started searching everywhere to find a solution that would not only be suitable but amazing. 

Here we are today, with what I’d consider the next best thing in the car detailing, pressure washing world. This pressure washer can do over 2.0 GPM (gallons per minute). That’s just insane. I’m not replacing this for my Kranzle, but I’m not opposed to using this as a backup if something happens to my Kranzle. I’d also say for those of you who are looking to buy a Kranzle and due to supply chain issues can’t get one right away from us, I’d suggest picking up one of these in the interim. 

What’s Different About the Active 2.0?

Outside of the design change, which is fantastic, the pump has been completely reengineered. The objective when these guys were building this thing was longevity. Most of these other cheap pressure washers on the market (Greenworks, Ryobi, SunJoes) have a lifespan of 100 hours; James and his team set out to increase that lifespan to 200-250 hours. This revamp required some upgrades of the internal components to achieve the outcome they set out to accomplish. 

Key Points:

• Twice the life than the VE52/56
• Better performance than the VE52/56 as a result of the longevity upgrades

Not Built To A Price Point

This pressure washer wasn’t built to a price point but instead permanence. If left up to me, I’m making a machine that’ll cost 3,000+ dollars, but I understand a pressure washer in that price range won’t appeal to the masses. Although I have zero interest in appealing to the masses, I believe in the progression philosophy where someone comes in the door at entry-level and works their way up to an ultimate level. This unit is exactly that; a worthy choice of a pressure washer but not one you’re going to have forever.

You’ll wind up keeping this unit for a few years or less, but then you’ll want to upgrade to an AR630 or a Kranzle at some point. The beauty of having an install solution is that you can transfer the parts and fittings to your new pressure washer. Simply take this one down and put your new one up. 

Performance, Oh Man!

When they built this machine, they didn’t make it with performance as the top priority; it was longevity. I’m repeating myself when I talk about longevity, but I want you to understand the vision and motivation behind this thing. The performance is/was a byproduct of the overall goal.

If there’s anything you’ll see me smile about when it comes to this unit, it’s the performance. We were able to get 2.0+ GPM with a 5.0 orifice nozzle. I’d say this is the sweet spot because that also put us around 700 PSI, which is plenty for car washing.

During our testing, we found that we don’t want to run this machine with a 1.1 orifice on the foam cannon; you’ll surely trip your circuit. I used a 1.5 orifice instead with my normal 150 mL of car soap and 600 mL of water dilution in the foam cannon, and we had great foam, but more importantly, we’re running the machine safer. If you have a dedicated 15 or 20-amp circuit, you’d want to run a 1.25. 

My recommendation:

• For maximum safety and guaranteed function, you want the 1.5 orifice on your foam cannon.
• For maximum foam and if you have a 15 or 20-amp circuit, you want the 1.25 orifice. I’d tell you to spend the few bucks and get the 15 or 20-amp, so you can use a 1.25.
• For car washing, I am going to use a 5.0 orifice nozzle. That is what I prefer. What I really like about the Active 2.0, however, is that you can use a variety of nozzles to tailor the pressure to the task you are doing. In our testing, we found that you can go down to a 3.5 orifice nozzle for high-pressure cleaning and up to a 7.0 for lower-pressure cleaning. If you want, grab the nozzle kit we have for the Active 2.0, so you can decide for yourself what nozzle you like.

The Design

I love the minimalistic look of this thing. It’s subtle and just clean, with no unnecessary bulk. Tommy (my Product Development Director) pointed out something that I think is good to know: the relationship between the inlet and the outlet. On the VE52, the inlet was on the back, making it difficult for people to mount that machine on the wall. This required extra adapters that didn’t make this setup a complete solution. Now, we have the Active 2.0 with the inlet and outlet on the front and side. I’m sure many people will appreciate this because they can now set their pressure washer up in a way that is efficient and looks good.

This unit has 5-plunger tech where it’s still radial-axial with a wobble plate. The wobble plate is connected to the drive shaft to push pistons back and forth, creating suction and then pushing water out—the amazingness in the Active 2.0 is that it delivers high pressure with a greater amount of water.  

Key Points:

• The unit is very small – great for wall mounting or storage
• The pressure switch is on the front
• Inlet/outlet is on the front and side (you can wall mount this puppy with ease)

This solution is designed for the obsessed, not regular people. I will save you a ton of money, trial and error, and waiting for parts to arrive and get you 90% of the way there. But, you are going to have to work for the result. Picking the parts and pieces is the hard part, but you may need to hire a plumber or electrician and make a few trips to the hardware store to get this to fit your particular garage. I did a video with Mike F. on how to install this solution; it may help you and them sort this out.  

Over the years, I’ve tested several pressure washers. This is the nicest unit I’ve used at this price point, by a long shot.

Do yourself a favor and have the best experience washing your car using this install solution.

What You Get

Active 2.0 Custom Install Solution
– Active 2.0 Pressure Washer
– 3’ Jumper Hose w/ Mosmatic T304 Stainless Steel ⅜” Female QD Coupler and M22 Female (14mm) to ⅜” QD Plug
– Coxreels Hand Crank Hose Reel w/ Stainless Steel Swivel
– 100’ High-Pressure Hose w/ Mosmatic T304 Stainless Steel ⅜” Female QD Coupler
– OG Spec Mosmatic Swiveling Sprayer w/ Mosmatic T304 Stainless Steel QDs
– OG Spec Mosmatic Wand w/ Mosmatic T304 Stainless Steel QDs
– Mosmatic Stainless Steel Nozzle Assembly w/ 5.0 Orifice – 40-degree and 25-degree
– Griot’s Garage The Boss Foam Cannon w/ 1.5mm Orifice and Mosmatic T304 Stainless Steel ¼” Male QD Plug
– CR Spotless DIW-20 High Output Wall Mounted System
– Prevost Piping Kit for CR Spotless
– Stainless Steel 18” x 8” Shelf w/ Hardware
– Mosmatic Wall Mounted Wand Holder

* Stainless Steel Coxreels Pressure Hose Reel Mount NOT Included

Options
Hose Reel Color:
– Blue
– Black
– Gray

Piping Color
– Blue
– Gray

Specifications
Active 2.0
– Tested Flow: 2.09 GPM
– Tested Pressure: 700 PSI
– Tested Current: 11.9 A with 5.0 Orifice Nozzle, 12.4 Amps with 1.5mm Orifice Foam Cannon
– 5 Piston Wobble Plate Pump
– Self-Priming
– Auto-start/stop
– 35’ Power Cord with GFCI
– Electrical Requirements: 110 V, 15 A
– Inlet: ¾” Female GHT
– Outlet: M22 Male (14mm)
– Dimensions: 18.75” W x 7” D x 12.5” H
– Weight: 23 LBS

Warranty Information

Warranty Information will be available as soon as this product begins shipping.

Prevost Piping Kit for CR Spotless
Warranty Information
This is an at-your-own-risk purchase. Although, I’m pretty sure aluminum will hold up to deionized water over time. We have zinc plated, brass valves and aluminum pipe, and fittings that aren’t rated or tested for water. But, if these can hold air, I figure why not water. I’m using it on my system and wanted to offer you the same option.

Prevost Pipe
– Internal Diameter: 1”
– Material: Aluminum

Prevost Fittings
– Material Zinc Plated Brass

Stainless Steel Inlet Hose for Prevost Piping Kit (3/4″ NPT Male to Female)
– Material: T316 Stainless Steel Braided
– Length: 24”
– Inside Diameter: ¾”
– Outside Diameter: 1 ¼”
– Inlet: ¾” Female NPT
– Outlet: ¾” Male NPT
– Female end swivels until tightened
– Max Pressure: 300 PSI

T-304 Stainless Steel 3/4″ NPT Street Elbow
– Material: T304 Stainless Steel
– Inlet: ¾” Female NPT
– Outlet: ¾” Female NPT

Stainless Steel 3/4″ Male NPT to 3/4″ Male GHT
– Material: Stainless Steel
– Inlet: ¾” Male NPT
– Outlet: ¾” Male GHT

Stainless Steel Garden Hose 3/4” Female QD Coupler
– Brand: MTM
– Material: Stainless Steel
– Inlet: ¾” Female GHT
– Outlet: ¾” QD Coupler

Stainless Steel Garden Hose 3/4” Male QD Plug
– Brand: MTM
– Material: Stainless Steel
– Inlet: ¾” Male GHT
– Outlet: ¾” QD Plug

CR Spotless DIW-20 High Output Wall Mounted System
– Provides approximately 300 gallons of mineral-free, deionized water
– 20” Canisters
– Replaceable or refillable cartridges
– Rust-resistant Wall Mounting Bracket
– Produces Type III water per ASTM Standards (More info: here)

Ultimate Wall Mount Hose and Reel Upgrade Kit
Mosmatic T304 SS M22 Female (14mm) to 3/8″ QD Plug
– Brand: Mosmatic
– Material: T304 Stainless Steel
– Inlet: M22 Female (14mm)
– Outlet: ⅜” QD Plug
– Warranty: 6 months, for manufacturing defects.

Mosmatic T304 SS 3/8″ Female QD Coupler
– Brand: Mosmatic
– Material: T304 Stainless Steel
– Inlet: ⅜” Male NPT
– Outlet: ⅜” QD Coupler
– Warranty: 6 months, for manufacturing defects (does not include o-rings).

Jumper Hose
– ⅜” Inside Diameter
– ⅝” Outside Diameter
– Ends terminated in ⅜” Male NPT
– Single Wire Construction
– Smooth Jacket in Non-marking Blue
– Rubber Bend Restrictors
– Max Pressure: 4000 PSI
– Max Temperature: 275 °F
– Warranty: 60 days, for manufacturing defects

Coxreels Hand Crank Hose Reel with Stainless Steel Swivel
– Model #: CCR-1070
– Capacity: 100’ of ⅝” Outside Diameter Hose
– Stainless Steel Full Flow 90° Swivel
– Adjustable Tension Brake
– U-Shaped Frame
– ⅜” Female NPT Inlet
– ⅜” Female NPT Outlet
– Made in the USA
– Max Working Pressure: 4,000 PSI
– Overall Dimensions: W = 18.25” | L = 12” | H = 13”
– Base Dimensions: X = 9.5” | Y = 6”
– Mounting Pattern: M = 5.5” | N = 3”

High-Pressure 3/8″ Pressure Washer Hose
– ⅜” Inside Diameter
– ⅝” Outside Diameter
– Ends terminated in ⅜” Male NPT
– Single Wire Construction
– Smooth Jacket in Non-marking Blue
– Rubber Bend Restrictors
– Max Pressure: 4000 PSI
– Max Temperature: 275 °F
– Warranty: 60 days, for manufacturing defects

Ultimate Sprayer/Wand/Foam Cannon Kit
OG Spec Mosmatic Swiveling Sprayer
– T304 Stainless Steel Quick Disconnects
– Mosmatic swivel integrated into the sprayer handle
– Low Trigger Force Trigger
– Custom blue faceplate with Obsessed Garage logo
– Max Tempurature: 300 °F (150 °C)
– Max Pressure: 5,000 PSI (350 BAR)
– Max Flow: 12 GPM (45 L/min)
– Warranty: 6 months, for manufacturing defects (does not include o-rings)

OG Spec Mosmatic Wand
– 20° Bend
– T304 Stainless Steel Quick Disconnects
– Max Temp: 300 °F (150 °C)
– Max Pressure: 5000 PSI (350 BAR)
– Max Flow: 12 GPM (45 L/min)
– Warranty: 6 months, for manufacturing defects (does not include o-rings)

OG Spec Mosmatic Nozzle Assembly
– T304 Stainless Steel
– ¼” QD Plug Connection
– Rubber Nozzle Guard
– Warranty: 6 months, for manufacturing defects

Griot’s Garage The Boss Foam Cannon
– Precision Machined Stainless Steel Manifold
– Wide-Mouth 1 Liter Bottle
– Patented Vented Cap
– EPDM Seals
– Flexible, Weighted Suction Tube made from Silicone
– Sure-Flow Metering Pick-Up Ball with Changeable Metering Tips
– Adjustable Nozzle (0° – 40°)
– Min Pressure: 1,100 PSI – Max Pressure: 5,000 PSI
– Min Flow: 1.8 GPM
– Warranty: Lifetime through Griot’s Garage *Exclusions apply

18”x8” Stainless Steel Shelf
– Width: 18”
– Depth: 8”
– Material: T304 Stainless Steel
– Mounting: Fixed

Stainless Steel Pressure Washer Shelf Hardware Kit
x2 ¾” Anti-Vibration Clamp
x2 ⅝” Anti-Vibration Clamp
x2 ⅜” Anti-Vibration Clamp
x6 ⅝” Hex Bolt
x6 Wing Nut
x1 Storage Plug

FAQ & Support

Installation Tips

“Custom” is the keyword. It really depends on your needs, the utilities that you’re working with, and how you’re going to have your end solution setup. You really want to get with a plumber if you need to because everything is going to be completely custom for your specific setup in regards to cut lengths and where everything is going to go. This package gets you about 90% of the way there, but that other 10% takes a bit of work to figure out. To give you a head start here are some dimensions for what we have on our wall here: 

• Our water outlet is 22.5″ off the ground and 13.5” to the left of the center line. I would recommend this as the absolute minimum distance from the center line. 
• The CR Spotless is mounted with the top of the bracket at 43”. 
• The top of the hose reel mounting bracket is at 61”. 
• The top of the back of the metal shelf is 68.5”.
• The power outlet should be about the same height as the shelf but to the right. Ours is lower than that because we didn’t move it. It’s not ideal. 
• The total width is roughly 30”. 

Support Articles

• What is the best pressure washer?
• How To: Proper Layout and Setup for Kranzle Custom Install Solution.
• Why Should I Upgrade My Sprayer and Which One Should I Get? – Upgrading Your Sprayer

• Pressure Washer Fittings 101: Fittings and QD Naming
• Pressure Washer Fittings 102: Applications and Usage
• Pressure Washer Fittings 103: Spray Nozzles

• Why is my gun or wand (1/4″ Coupler) leaking from the outlet?
• Why is my 3/8″ coupler leaking from the end?
• Why didn’t I receive all of my garden hose quick disconnects? I only received two garden hose fittings!
• Troubleshooting: Garden hose / inlet hose is leaking at the threads.

• How To: Set up your inlet hose or garden hose with quick disconnects