WHAT PRESSURE CLEANER

[MIW615]

Need to replace my old Karcher - Any recommendations - basically I need a pressure washer that is capable of cleaning cars, one patio and a small drive

Thanks in advance

Malcolm

 

[C16RKC]

I have a Nilfisk - much cheaper than a Karcher and as far as I can tell just as good!

Think this is my one:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...5|rnd:4739109106034061091|dvc:c|adp:1o2|bku:1

 

[JBell]

I have a Bosch one, very good

 

[MIW615]

I have a Nilfisk - much cheaper than a Karcher and as far as I can tell just as good!

Think this is my one:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...5|rnd:4739109106034061091|dvc:c|adp:1o2|bku:1

Cheers - looks okay, will see what other members recommend

 

[MIW615]

I have a Bosch one, very good

What is the model number?

 

[television]

Is there that much difference, I mean that 110lb pressure is 110lb.

Look at the difference in the prices of the extra's, the rotating lance is the only way to clean the patio quickly, look at the extension lead price as well.

I have 3 kärcher washers, the bits mentioned can cost more than the machine.

 

[JBell]

What is the model number?

No idea, it is about 6 years old and still going strong, came with 3 lance ends. I know it's an Aquatak like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Aquat...539757&sr=8-15&keywords=bosch+pressure+washer

 

[kimbos1961]

i just got a kercher k2 with attachments for car and patio
kim

 

[Chrishazle]

I'm on my second Lavor Tiger after the first one got nicked. The plastic connectors etc on the lances weren't up to much, but I found a bloke on Ebay selling proper metal lances (jet and turbo) which are now about 8 years old and still going strong. Our patio takes 4 hours to pressure wash, and I have to do it 3-4 times a year, so it gets plenty of use!

 

[EmilysDad]

.... Our patio takes 4 hours to pressure wash, ....

Christ! How big's your patio?

 

[survey]

I use a Nilfisk. Unfortunately many parts have failed but all credit to Nilfisk they have replaced items for me at no cost.

 

[C350Carl]

The thing to remember with pressure washers is not the absolute pressure. You need to look at flow rate in litres per hour. The higher the better and the better at cleaning. 420lph or higher is ample for home use.

I have a Nilfisk E140 which is very good and has been my workhorse PW for the past few years. Cleaning everything from the car to the patio. 140bar but crucially 500lph flow.

https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=4626

It has been superseded by the E145 now which gives a better flow rate.

https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=13384

 

[Chrishazle]

Christ! How big's your patio?

I'm a bit slower these days - due to age! Partly it's an awkward shape, partly it's the amount of crap that accumulates from the rather large oak tree that overhangs a lot of it - leading to too much bird crap, along with the bat crap we also get (sticks worse than the proverbial to a hairy blanket!).

 

[C350Carl]

I'm a bit slower these days - due to age! Partly it's an awkward shape, partly it's the amount of crap that accumulates from the rather large oak tree that overhangs a lot of it - leading to too much bird crap, along with the bat crap we also get (sticks worse than the proverbial to a hairy blanket!).

We used to get the Bat deposits in a previous house. I found Jeyes Fluid helped to shift it a lot easier after leaving it to soak for a few minutes.

 

[Rotorhead500]

We used to get the Bat deposits in a previous house. I found Jeyes Fluid helped to shift it a lot easier after leaving it to soak for a few minutes.

I know bats are protected, but are you allowed to pressure wash them???

 

[C350Carl]

I know bats are protected, but are you allowed to pressure wash them???

Only on Tuesday evenings whilst wearing a Mankini.

 

[Boxbrownie]

Only on Tuesday evenings whilst wearing a Mankini.

Phew, thank heaven....for a minute I thought I had broken the law!

 

[turbopete]

dad has had a karcher pressure washer for about 15 years. the switch failed (in the 'on' position so no big deal) and it has been more than adequate for our needs, although its not that heavily used now due to failing health, it still tackles bigger jobs (when its most needed) without issue

 

[Boxbrownie]

I had a Karcher I bought in France back in the 80's, it worked brilliantly for about 30 years (as long as it was topped up with oil each year), unfortunately it expired recently and upon taking into a Karcher agent for repairs he suggested I donate it to the British Museum, funny guy!
I replaced it with a cheap and cheerful PW next time there was one in Aldi, absolutely brilliant, loads of toys with it and even came with an adapter to enable the use of Karcher accessories (clever these chaps).
It cost probably a tenth in real terms what the Karcher did, and works just as well.

 

[Rappey69]

I bought a small karcher off an ebay seller who refurbishes them (officially).
this thing has been to hell and back and still working.. plus all the old pressure washers parts fit the small cheaper one !