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Active 2.0, 2.3 and 3.0 pressure washers

Active Premium Pressure Washer Snow Foam Cannon with its four spare nozzles and mesh filter on a black display plinth

Active 2.0. The compact machine, made for DIY detailers and hobbyists: a patented 5-piston pump and a Universal 9650 motor give 2 GPM of flow, and at 431 x 203 x 228mm it wall mounts, sits on a detailing cart or packs into a van, with a 2 year residential warranty. It comes as the machine only, the Standard Kit with a wall-mountable cage, 20 ft hose, metal gun and lance and four nozzles, or the Premium Kit with Active's own accessories.

Active 2.3. The high flow machine for the professional consumer: a brass endplate 5-piston pump and a 128 induction motor give 2.3 GPM, and it is serviceable and rebuildable. Choose the machine only, the Standard Pro Kit with a 50 ft 1/4 inch hose, swivel gun, 20 degree lance and nozzles, or the Premium Kit.

Active 3.0. The flagship, for car detailing as well as driveways and patios: 3.0 GPM at 1000 PSI working pressure from a patented 5-piston pump and a low-speed induction motor, so it rinses quickly, feeds a foam cannon well and runs fairly quietly. The machine only comes with four spray nozzles and a 1.65mm foam cannon orifice, and the Premium Kit adds the full accessory set.

The Premium Kits. Each adds a 50 ft 5/16 inch hose, a swivel gun, a bent lance, a 1000ml foam cannon and an outlet adaptor, all with fully machined 304 stainless steel fittings. All Active machines run on corded mains power.

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About Active

Active is the pressure washer brand of Active Products Inc., a Canadian company led by its founder and president, James Hou. It builds compact electric pressure washers around car enthusiasts and their feedback. Its own timeline runs from the development and patent of its 5-piston pump in 2018, through direct sales of the VE52 and VE51 washers in North America from 2020 and the launch of the Active 2.0 in 2022, to the swivel gun in spring 2024, the foam cannon, lance and hose later that year, and the Active 2.3 Compact and reels and storage in 2025. Active sets its washers at about 1000 PSI with as much water flow as possible, which it sees as the ideal balance for washing cars safely.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Active online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include the Active 2.0 Premium Kit, the Active 3.0 machine and the Active Premium Snow Foam Cannon.

Active Premium Snow Foam Cannon on a pressure washer gun covering the side of a blue car in thick snow foam

Active foam cannon, hoses and storage

Snow foam. The Active Premium Snow Foam Cannon has brass and stainless steel internals, an adjustable spray pattern and dilution control for thick or light foam, and a wide-mouth 1 litre bottle that is easy to fill and hard to tip over.

Upgrade kit. The Active Premium Accessory Kit turns another machine into an Active setup: an M22-14mm to 3/8 inch adapter, a 50 ft 5/16 inch steel braided rubber hose with 304 stainless steel quick connects at both ends, and the Active swivel gun, whose internal swivel stops the hose tangling.

Reach and storage. The 15 Metre Extension Hose gives more reach round the car without moving the machine, and the Active Wall Mount holds the washer off the floor in powder-coated steel, with an open frame for the hose and cable.

Using it safely. Keep the nozzle at least 12 inches from the paint, as Active advises, rinse from the top down and let snow foam do the loosening before any contact wash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes Active pressure washers?

Active Products Inc., a Canadian company whose founder and president is James Hou. It launched the Active 2.0 in 2022 and the Active 2.3 Compact in 2025.

What is the difference between the Active 2.0, 2.3 and 3.0?

Flow: the 2.0 gives 2 GPM, the 2.3 gives 2.3 GPM from a brass endplate pump and induction motor, and the 3.0 gives 3.0 GPM at 1000 PSI working pressure.

Can an Active pressure washer damage car paint?

Active sets its washers at about 1000 PSI with high flow for washing cars safely. Keep the nozzle at least 12 inches from the surface.

What comes with an Active Premium Kit?

A 50 ft 5/16 inch hose, a swivel gun, a bent lance, a 1000ml foam cannon and an outlet adaptor, with 304 stainless steel fittings.

Can I wall mount an Active pressure washer?

Yes. The Active 2.0 is compact enough to wall mount, the 2.0 Standard Kit comes in a wall-mountable cage, and the Active Wall Mount holds the machine off the floor.

Where can I buy Active pressure washers in the UK?

The Drivers HQ stocks Active online with UK delivery by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders over £100, and in our shop in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with free Click & Collect.

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