Aqua2Go Evo: Battery-powered high-pressure cleaner with large tank in the test

Pushing a completely dirty bike into the communal cellar is a real no-go. What's more, you are quickly exposed as the culprit because tyre tracks lead straight to the dirty finch. But what can you do if you don't have a water supply or electricity for the pressure washer on your doorstep? The simplest solution is a bucket of warm water, some bike cleaner and a set of brushes. However, it is more convenient to clean your bike with mobile low-pressure cleaners. Thanks to battery operation and integrated tanks, you can use them to remove dirt from your bike independently. If necessary, you can even clean your bike directly on site and before you put it in the car or on the luggage rack. Some devices can also be transported filled or suck water from streams and lakes. However, to prevent the contaminated water from seeping away uncontrolled into nature, you should look for a washing area with a suitable waste water drain.

Powerful cleaning while protecting materials and the environment - not all bike cleaners can do this. We have carried out extensive laboratory and practical tests to find out which of these 12 dirt removers are really worth the money.

Aqua2Go Evo in the test

The Dutch are old hands in the field of mobile cleaning devices. It all started with a fairly simple canister with a small battery and a 12V connection for the car. The 17 litres of wash water were blown out of the tank by the simple nozzle at a maximum of 9 bar. These values are exceeded by the new Aqua2Go Evo today many times over.

Equipment

The green wheeled container now holds 21 litres of water and has a 20-volt battery with 2,600 milliampere hours (mAh). This allows the Evo to build up a maximum pressure of 60 bar. At the highest setting, the battery should last for 30 minutes of continuous jetting, and at reduced pressure for around 50 minutes. In addition to the gun, the nozzle, an extension lance and the hose, the scope of delivery also includes a small attachment container for cleaning agent, which can be used to lather the bike properly.

Handling

The Aqua2Go is ready for use in just a few simple steps; the gun, lance and hose are easy to connect. Only the screw connection on the tank is sometimes a little difficult to loosen. Another drawback is the lack of a folding handle - which is available on the Muc-Off Pressure Washer, for example. This would allow the device to be conveniently pulled to the place of use even when full. However, you have to carry the heavy canister by the handle and, if things go badly, you end up soaking yourself with water sloshing out.

Simple operation but no battery indicator

You can get the Evo up and running at the touch of a button. The working pressure is built up quickly. You can switch between the different levels with a less defined button. However, only the strongest level is really suitable for working on the bike anyway. If you turn the front of the lance, the water jet can also be fanned out a little wider or narrower. Unfortunately, the device lacks a battery indicator, so you can only estimate the runtime. Our appliance also fell far short of the stated running time of approx. 30 minutes. After a quarter of an hour of operation on the highest setting, it was over.

Aqua2Go Evo - Info and conclusion

• Price 279 Euro >> available here
• Scope of deliveryBattery, charger, foam pot, lance with nozzle, lance extension, gun, hose
• OperationBattery / 20 V, 5200 mAh
• Running time (highest level)15 minutes and 30 seconds
• Tank / hose length: 21 litres / 5 metres
• Pressure / flow rate: 30; 40; 60 bar / 3.5 litres per minute

Conclusion

The frog-green power pack packs a lot of pressure and removes even nasty dirt with its infinitely adjustable nozzle. Handling is self-explanatory, you only need strong hands to unscrew the hose. The battery and tank are sufficient for at least two heavily soiled bikes. However, a water source is required on site as the tank does not seal tightly. The Aqua2Go has wheels but no folding handle to pull it behind you, which is not very practical. The stubborn hose worsens the handling, there is no battery indicator and the button for adjusting the pressure gives little feedback.

Advantages & disadvantages Aqua2Go Evo battery cleaner

+ high pressure; large tank; adjustable nozzle

- No battery indicator; stubborn hose; no pull handle; cannot be transported in the car when filled; sometimes cheap materials