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Offline Makaveli

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Pressure washers...
« on: August 15, 2010, 08:55:25 pm »
I am looking to get a new pressure washer, anybody got any recommendations? Budget is £100-150, do most pressure washers came will foam lace accessories?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2010, 09:40:52 pm »
Karcher. All you need to know :happy2:

EDIT 17/08/2010 after a bit of review homework it seems that many folk find that Karcher are failing after mild use & are very expensive to repair:

http://www.reviewcentre.com/fi556-brand-K%25E4rcher.html

So I'm going Nilfisk
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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2010, 10:16:34 pm »
Well I got a real good quite high spec Karcher on eBay. It was a recon washer but still comes with 1yr warranty  :happy2: Retails at £279, got mine for £89.

Regard the foam lance attachments, this is where you need to spend a bit more  :wink: The ones that come with the washers are pants mate.

This is what you want....

http://www.autoperfection.com/shop/Autoperfection-Snow-Foam-Lance-Various-Fitments.html

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2010, 03:36:02 pm »
Nilfisk pressure washers are rated more highly over karcher at detailingworld.

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2010, 04:21:32 pm »
+1 Nilfisk, its what i have and can be had for a good price if you look around, had mine a while now with no issues what so ever and think its a good unit
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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2010, 10:55:30 pm »
I am looking to get a new pressure washer, anybody got any recommendations? Budget is £100-150, do most pressure washers came will foam lace accessories?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Just had this one delivered from Screwfix which a few people recommended on Detailing world. Absolute bargain.  :happy2:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/53725/Cleaning/Pressure-Washers/Nilfisk-C110-3-5-PC-X-tra-110bar-Pressure-Washer-230V

Going to order the snow foam lance from Autobright.
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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2010, 07:08:09 am »
Here's what I've gone for:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-Accessory-Pressure-Washer-1700W/dp/B003M8H6U4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1282025217&sr=8-2

Our own forumite Keith from Washshop is supplying a lance & snow foam

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2010, 10:53:20 am »
I am looking to get a new pressure washer, anybody got any recommendations? Budget is £100-150, do most pressure washers came will foam lace accessories?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Just had this one delivered from Screwfix which a few people recommended on Detailing world. Absolute bargain.  :happy2:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/53725/Cleaning/Pressure-Washers/Nilfisk-C110-3-5-PC-X-tra-110bar-Pressure-Washer-230V

Going to order the snow foam lance from Autobright.


I have the same model as well, works great for the car and the bike and from what my parents tell me the patio thing isnt bad either. Cant really go wrong for the price
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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2010, 12:50:11 pm »
Is anyone using a Nilfisk pressure washer with a foam lance? If so, what fitment do you get?

EDIT: Sorry, looks like those two links come with foam attachments. How would this one differ from the ones Auto Perfection sell?
« Last Edit: August 17, 2010, 12:57:24 pm by andrewparker »

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2010, 02:08:37 pm »
Is anyone using a Nilfisk pressure washer with a foam lance? If so, what fitment do you get?

EDIT: Sorry, looks like those two links come with foam attachments. How would this one differ from the ones Auto Perfection sell?
The supplied ones are nowhere near as good as aftermarket lances
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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2010, 02:34:40 pm »
Cool, and it's a Kew/Alto fitment you need?

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2010, 02:50:26 pm »

Ryobi pressure washers

Something like this http://www.ryobi-direct.com/acatalog/Ryobi_RPW140HS_140_Bar_Hydro_Surge.html

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2010, 07:23:15 pm »
Try this link for a quick guide on pressure washers.
http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Information/Articles-and-Guides/1528-/Ultimate-guide-to-buying-a-car-pressure-washer
If anyones interested in a Foam Lance drop me a pm as I am ordering some in.

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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2010, 01:35:27 pm »
Is anyone using a Nilfisk pressure washer with a foam lance? If so, what fitment do you get?

EDIT: Sorry, looks like those two links come with foam attachments. How would this one differ from the ones Auto Perfection sell?

I will be ordering today the below with the 'Kew/Alto/Nilfisk Bayonet (Push & Twist)' connector. This one seemed to also get good feedback on detailing world.

http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/foam-lance-by-autobrite-various-connections-305-p.asp
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Re: Pressure washers...
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2010, 04:31:06 pm »
It should do for that price :surprised: