BroadAmbition Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I need to replace our 240v jet / power washer Any recommendations? Thanks Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Aldi spécial buy at the moment 150bar and a great price https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-pressure-washer-2-2kw/p/097326247882800 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 A mate local here is saying a Karcher K4 ? Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I had a Karcher, that didn’t last very long. Now have a Nilfisk that I believe is a better machine. Plenty of choice on Amazon, depends on your budget and what features you’re looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 My one at home is an older Karcher model it’s about 15 years old and still going strong , the K4 is £175 ish so dearer than the Aldi offering and about the same power (Aldi slightly more powerful according to the descriptions) . I guess it’s a matter of tried and trusted for £175 or budget unproven offering at £80 edited to add , was posted prior to seeing the negative posting re Karcher above , if it was me I’d risk the Aldi offering and save the £95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddybear Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Bear in mind a pressure washer is probably used fairly infrequently and then just chucked back in the garage without another thought, So probably better to go for the cheaper option with a similar specification, reminds me of what my mother used to say when asked how she was, she used to say I feel as though I have been ridden hard and put away wet, Not that I'm comparing my dear old mum to a pressure washer but you see what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 The best thing you can do when buying yourself a Jet washer is to get yourself a compatible hose extension as the few feet of high pressure hose you usually get included are not really enough. I have an old basic Karcher i leave handy at the front of my garage with about 15metres of hose on the lance. It makes it much easier and more enjoyable to use than having to shift the whole unit round whatever your cleaning and my neighbours cant see that Im using a cheap jet washer that must be over 10 years old, the hose extension probably cost me more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrumpyCheddar Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 When my power washer packed up I replaced it with four Eastern Europeans The car looks Fab 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, ScrumpyCheddar said: When my power washer packed up I replaced it with four Eastern Europeans The car looks Fab Only problem is they cost £8 a go!! (but it is worth it!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 https://www.evolutionpowertools.com/videos/evosystem_video.html can't beat this imho, love mine. Initial outlay is a bit high, about 220 for the engine unit and another 120 for the pressure washer but offers a really good generator option as well and a powerfuk dirty water pump which i don't have. It's more powerful than your average electric, and not as expensive as many other petrol units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Just reading this on the patio and looked up, The trusty K4 is out ready for cleaning a 90m2 patio tomorrow. It has been in use yesterday for the boat, It will happily run all day without without a problem. After 5 years the pressure is as good as new. Buy cheap, buy twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fair point. A popular and often true statement but at £80 that cheapo unit from Aldi comes with a THREE year guarantee all for £80:00. As has been stated, it won't get used that often either. During the summer time maybe once a month, but at least once a week when the game shooting season is in full swing Decisions, Decisions Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 10 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: As has been stated, it won't get used that often either. Maybe I should get one. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 We have a Karcher K4 that gets used most weekends for both cars, had just over 12 months and can't fault it so far, proper boys toy Mark loves it so I sit back and let him crack on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 If you decide to go for a Karcher look for Karcher Outlet, you can often get good deals from them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I have a Kartcher K4 and it gets used a lot, the last 2 weeks it has done the boat, rear slabs and the cars. I had the last one 8 years then give it to my boy who still uses it. Can recommend 100% i can see the £80 one very tempting though knowing the Yorkie blood😂 John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Sadly one of our owners used a jet washer on the boat not long after it was polished for the 2018 Season, we ended up having it re polished because the jet washer took off most of the polish. They are OK for some jobs but not for all. Regards Alan 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 I’m working in Thorne today. Thorne has an Aldi. One new Wirkzone pressure washer now in back of t van. At least three years of operation for £80. We’ll see. Tks for rorumites advice once again Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: I’m working in Thorne today. Thorne has an Aldi. One new Wirkzone pressure washer now in back of t van. At least three years of operation for £80. We’ll see. Tks for rorumites advice once again Griff Thorne Griff? Nip round to Marine Cafe for a butty my daughter owns it over canal bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Seagypsy said: Thorne Griff? Nip round to Marine Cafe for a butty my daughter owns it over canal bridge Sorry closed today has to take grandson for hospital appointment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 It’s just round corner from me too. I’m at Marina view Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 My Dad bought an Aldi(or possibly Lidl)pressure washer a number of years ago now and it turned out to be made by Karcher anyway! Still going strong too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said: Sadly one of our owners used a jet washer on the boat not long after it was polished for the 2018 Season, we ended up having it re polished because the jet washer took off most of the polish. They are OK for some jobs but not for all. Regards Alan I agree, also Jet washing concrete or concrete made paving slabs over time will totally ruin the surface on them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Fear not boat all re polished and I use the Kartcher round patio cleaner attachment that came with the washer on the Indian stone slabs. John 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1986 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Screwfix have Karcher K2’s for £58.33 at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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