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Which power washer?
David-H.
 

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Which power washer?

Hi all.

I'm looking to get a power washer but I'm not sure what type to get, Karcher or Nilfisk. Budget is up to £150.

Your help and advice greatly appreciated.

David.

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04-03-2012 02:50pm
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doug
 

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RE: Which power washer?

(04-03-2012 02:50pm)David-H. Wrote:  Hi all.

I'm looking to get a power washer but I'm not sure what type to get, Karcher or Nilfisk. Budget is up to £150.

Your help and advice greatly appreciated.

David.

Hi David,
Both are much the same. For me i have a Karcher, only as you can get spares & new lances at most hardware stores.
If your needing a Snow lance, I would all so opt for the Karcher as it's easier to find one with the "K" fitment.

Have a look at the Karcher T2.385 T50. Tesco direct sell it for £89.97 (should be £198.00).
You all so get the patio washer for this price.

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RE: Which power washer?

+1 for Karcher - you can get great deals on their online outlet too.
04-03-2012 03:39pm
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RE: Which power washer?

Also keep an eye out on special offers at your local Aldi, they sometimes have Karcher's on the special one day offer.

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04-03-2012 04:51pm
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3V0QU3
 

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Which power washer?

Get the most powerful one you can, lower power jet washers are a waste of time and money, might as well just use a hosepipe. Worth waiting if you can't afford a more powerful one, I made the mistake and just ended up replacing a cheap one, so cost me more in the end.

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04-03-2012 04:58pm
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The Valeter
 

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This post kind of contradicts the one above lol but we must have written at the same time hense the edit!

If you buy a Karcher as I did (never again) be extreemly carefull in the winter & wrap it up in cotton wool as the slightest chill B*****s it up. This happened to my £300 machine that was only used for 3 months then Karcher refused to repair it as I was being honest (never again either) & told them I was using it to valet cars.

Back in the Summer 0f 2008 I bought an RAC mini pressure washer from Woolworths for £19.99 & guess what it works in rain, sun, snow, frost & all sorts, this was supposed to be a back up machine but I now use it all the time . the actual pressure means it takes longer to clean a filthy 4x4 but at least it works!

As much as I liked the Karcher as it had the wind in cable reel but I have come to the conclusion that in the case of pressure washers the cheaper the better!

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David-H.
 

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RE: Which power washer?

Hi all.

Well I went for the Karcher T2.385 T5. Our local Tesco Home had it for sale at £88.37, but as a bonus when I scanned it, it went through at £84.50.
Next purchase will be a snow foam lance.

Cheers - David.

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RacingSnake
 

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Is this thread only here to rub it in the noses of us in the south with the hosepipe ban? Laughing

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IKM
 

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RE: Which power washer?

Try the Karcher online outlet. I've seen some good reviews on service and cost.

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15-03-2012 02:21pm
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lesdon499
 

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RE: Which power washer?

I bought a refurb from karcher online outlet and it has been fantastic. I saved over £200 so was delighted. I use it at least 4 times a week between our 2 cars so its had loads of use. Agree with the post re getting the most powerful within budget. I got a 5.85 and didn't need the patio cleaner nor other lances as I had them already. I use an Autobrite snow foam lance which was £45 or so and its excellent fun! Above all I love cleaning my new pride and joy Smile

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