KQ-1008S High Pressure Washer – 100 Bar, 480 L/h, 1400W Output
The KQ-1008S high pressure washer is a 220 V / 50 Hz single-phase machine with 2.0 kW input power, 1.4 kW output power, a 2800 r/min pump speed, 100 bar preset pressure, 120 bar peak pressure and a rated flow of 480 L/h.
480 L/h equals 8 L/min, so the rated hydraulic output is about 100 x 8 / 600 = 1.33 kW – consistent with the published 1.4 kW output figure. That makes this one of the few domestic-class washers in the catalogue with a complete, internally consistent specification, and a useful benchmark for models that publish only motor watts. The product URL contains the phrase 1100psi; 1100 psi converts to about 76 bar, so the 100 bar / 120 bar figures in the specification table are the ones to use for selection.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Model | KQ-1008S | Stated in the product title |
| Voltage / frequency | 220 V / 50 Hz | Published in the specification table |
| Input / output power | 2.0 kW / 1.4 kW | Published in the specification table |
| Rated speed | 2800 r/min | Published in the specification table |
| Preset pressure | 100 bar | Published; treat as the rated working pressure |
| Peak pressure | 120 bar | Published maximum, not the continuous rating |
| Flow | 480 L/h (8 L/min) | Published; L/min is a unit conversion |
| Estimated hydraulic power | About 1.33 kW at 100 bar / 8 L/min | Calculated as bar x L/min / 600 |
All electrical and hydraulic values above come from the published specification table. Hose length, nozzle set, weight, dimensions, ingress rating and duty cycle are not stated, so they are not invented. The 1100psi text in the URL is a legacy label and does not match the 100 bar preset rating; use the table values when comparing machines.
Applications for a Documented 100 Bar / 8 L/min Duty
Regular Car and Light Van Washing
100 bar at 8 L/min rinses a vehicle noticeably faster than a 70 bar / 5.5 L/min portable unit, while remaining manageable on paintwork when a fan nozzle is used at a sensible distance. The preset 100 bar figure is the rating to plan around; the 120 bar peak is a short-term maximum.
Patios, Driveways and Outdoor Furniture
Paving, block driveways, walls and garden furniture with algae or traffic film are cleaned with steady passes and, where needed, a suitable detergent. Keep the jet moving on porous concrete and avoid holding it over grout, timber or loose joints.
Small Workshops and Repeated Weekend Use
With a 2.0 kW input and a documented output, this washer suits a home or small workshop that cleans several vehicles or a larger yard each week. It still needs a protected 220 V / 50 Hz socket and should be treated as an intermittent-duty machine because no duty cycle is published.
Reading the Table Against the Rest of the Range
The table makes direct comparison possible. 1200W portable washer at 70 bar / 5.5 L/min delivers roughly 0.64 kW of hydraulic power; this KQ-1008S delivers roughly 1.33 kW, so rinse time per square metre is roughly halved. Models that publish only motor watts – the 850 W, 1800 W and 2200 W domestic washers – cannot be compared until their pump curves are obtained.
A closely related machine, 2.5 kW industrial surface cleaner with the same 100 bar / 480 L/h hydraulic rating, publishes a higher electrical input (2.5 kW / 2.0 kW output) with the same pressure and flow. For the hydraulic duty the two are similar; the difference is in the motor reserve and the intended enclosure or application.
For off-grid work 5.5 HP petrol washer at 150 bar removes the need for a socket. For hull preparation or coating removal, neither is appropriate: those jobs belong to the 1000-2800 bar water blasting class.
| Duty | Power / pressure class | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional light rinsing | 850 W class | 850W domestic car washer |
| Portable, dual-voltage use | 70 bar / 5.5 L/min | portable pressure washer |
| Documented 100 bar / 8 L/min duty | 1.4 kW output | This machine; also the 2.5 kW surface cleaner |
| Off-grid machinery cleaning | 150 bar petrol | gasoline pressure washer |
Operating and Maintenance Notes
- Supply the unit from a protected 220 V / 50 Hz circuit; a 2.0 kW input is a substantial single-phase load.
- Use 100 bar as the working rating. The 120 bar peak is not a continuous operating point.
- Keep the inlet filter clean and the suction line unrestricted; never throttle the inlet to control pressure.
- Release trigger pressure before changing nozzles and drain pump, hose and gun before frost.
- Confirm the supplied hose, gun and nozzle sizes, which are not listed in the published table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a 1100 psi or a 100 bar machine?
The published specification table states 100 bar preset and 120 bar peak. 100 bar is about 1450 psi. The 1100psi text appears only in the legacy product URL and should not be used as a rating.
What is the flow in litres per minute?
480 L/h equals 8 L/min. That is a single-gun duty for car and yard washing.
Does the 120 bar peak mean it cleans at 120 bar?
No. 120 bar is the published maximum. Continuous cleaning is planned around the 100 bar preset with 8 L/min of flow.
Can it be used commercially all day?
No duty cycle is published. For continuous commercial operation choose a machine with a documented continuous rating and service interval.
Related Cleaning Equipment
the 2.5 kW industrial surface cleaner with the same 100 bar / 480 L/h table and 1200W portable washer with 70 bar and 5.5 L/min and 1800W car washer with a 75 bar maximum and 5.5 HP petrol washer at 150 bar and Annovi Reverberi KQ-388A 3000W washer.
