Karcher Clip Connect Trigger Gun for Pre 2011 K Series Pressure Washers

The Karcher Clip Connect Trigger Gun for Pre 2011 K Series Pressure Washers replaces a worn or cracked gun on an older machine. It suits Karcher K2 to K7 domestic washers built before 2011. It will not fit the newer Quick Connect models. Check that first.

Karcher lists it for several K2 variants. These include the K2 Compact, K2 Compact Car, K2 Compact Home, K2 Home and K2 Premium Home. The key test is the fitting. If your washer uses the old clip connect system this gun is the match.

The clip connect design gives a secure mechanical link to the hose. It is made for regular use. Fit it in place of the damaged gun and the machine is back to full working order. No new washer needed.

Who is it for? Home owners keeping an older Karcher going. It also suits tradespeople who still use these machines for valeting or general cleaning. A straight swap part from the maker keeps the job simple.

A trigger gun is the valve you squeeze to release water from the hose to the lance. Karcher changed its fitting in 2011 from clip connect to Quick Connect. The two do not swap. This part keeps the older clip connect system, which holds the gun on with a mechanical clip. In real use that means a firm joint under the washer's working pressure. Always check the age and fitting of your machine before buying, as a wrong match simply will not click on.

Switch off and unplug the washer before fitting the gun. Release the pressure by squeezing the trigger. Check the clip has locked before you start. Never point the jet at people or pets. Keep the trigger lock on when you put the gun down. Replace any gun that cracks or leaks.