Recommend me a power washer
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Do not fall into the Karcher trap! I know so many people who buy them and get no more than 2 years out of them before their internals fail and non replaceable parts too!
I have a nilfisk core 125, absolute base of their range but with the powerful nozzle attachment it'll still cut holes in render (as I found out to my detriment!) But with the standard nozzle attachment it's great on my cars and I have a brass snow foam lance that gives good coverage. I've had mine around 5 years now.
They go up to 200 bar on some models but that'd just take the paint off!
I have a nilfisk core 125, absolute base of their range but with the powerful nozzle attachment it'll still cut holes in render (as I found out to my detriment!) But with the standard nozzle attachment it's great on my cars and I have a brass snow foam lance that gives good coverage. I've had mine around 5 years now.
They go up to 200 bar on some models but that'd just take the paint off!
I bought an AVA P60 yesterday
https://www.diy.com/departments/ava-master-2-0-p60...
Very impressive bit of kit if a bit on the heavy side but certainly performed well on first use washing my car. Feels built to last and well designed
https://www.diy.com/departments/ava-master-2-0-p60...
Very impressive bit of kit if a bit on the heavy side but certainly performed well on first use washing my car. Feels built to last and well designed
QuattroDave said:
Do not fall into the Karcher trap! I know so many people who buy them and get no more than 2 years out of them before their internals fail and non replaceable parts too!
I have a nilfisk core 125, absolute base of their range but with the powerful nozzle attachment it'll still cut holes in render (as I found out to my detriment!) But with the standard nozzle attachment it's great on my cars and I have a brass snow foam lance that gives good coverage. I've had mine around 5 years now.
They go up to 200 bar on some models but that'd just take the paint off!
My experience exactly...I have a nilfisk core 125, absolute base of their range but with the powerful nozzle attachment it'll still cut holes in render (as I found out to my detriment!) But with the standard nozzle attachment it's great on my cars and I have a brass snow foam lance that gives good coverage. I've had mine around 5 years now.
They go up to 200 bar on some models but that'd just take the paint off!
Like a lemming over a 5 year period bought 3No Karchers, each time a more expensive version in the hope that would mean better quality. Each one periodically and without warning just started leaking profusely from the internals.
Finally had enough and bothered to do some research (read reviews), and bought a Nilfisk Core 140. Only had a couple of months but better in every conceivable way. Retractable hose worth it for that alone. Between the 2 nozzles (rough/gentle) that came with it, car cleaning, paving slab and driveway cleaning all handled with aplomb.
Highly recommended!
I use Direct Hoses and haven’t had any issues whatsoever despite using it commercially so its gets a daily battering.
https://www.directhoses.net/
Good value for money and a range of products to suit your personal needs.
https://www.directhoses.net/
Good value for money and a range of products to suit your personal needs.
Our original baby Karcher is now 18 years old and just starting to leak a bit. I'm sure a new set of o-rings will sort it. I know plenty of other people who own Karchers and swear by them.
But if you're going to do power washing, do it properly. We bought one of these last year. Absolutely incredible on block paving but i haven't had the nerve to use it on the car yet!
https://www.craigmoreonline.ie/karcher-hds-6-12-c-...
But if you're going to do power washing, do it properly. We bought one of these last year. Absolutely incredible on block paving but i haven't had the nerve to use it on the car yet!
https://www.craigmoreonline.ie/karcher-hds-6-12-c-...
2172cc said:
I bought an AVA P60 yesterday
https://www.diy.com/departments/ava-master-2-0-p60...
Very impressive bit of kit if a bit on the heavy side but certainly performed well on first use washing my car. Feels built to last and well designed
This. I've had mine for almost 18 months, it's an excellent product, and the long hose is a game-changer.https://www.diy.com/departments/ava-master-2-0-p60...
Very impressive bit of kit if a bit on the heavy side but certainly performed well on first use washing my car. Feels built to last and well designed
Deranged Rover said:
Our original baby Karcher is now 18 years old and just starting to leak a bit. I'm sure a new set of o-rings will sort it. I know plenty of other people who own Karchers and swear by them.
We have an old K2 (compact?) that has lasted well, but I think it has metal internals, unlike the newer models with plastic pumps.Dermot O'Logical said:
2172cc said:
I bought an AVA P60 yesterday
https://www.diy.com/departments/ava-master-2-0-p60...
Very impressive bit of kit if a bit on the heavy side but certainly performed well on first use washing my car. Feels built to last and well designed
This. I've had mine for almost 18 months, it's an excellent product, and the long hose is a game-changer.https://www.diy.com/departments/ava-master-2-0-p60...
Very impressive bit of kit if a bit on the heavy side but certainly performed well on first use washing my car. Feels built to last and well designed
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