Pressure Washers
Discussion
mikeswagon said:
Deviation said:
I bought an Ava Evolution.
10 year warranty I think.
It’s VERY nice, with some real nice creature comforts.
Remember to service it for the 10yr warranty.10 year warranty I think.
It’s VERY nice, with some real nice creature comforts.
I was eyeing up an AVA Go but they're hard to come by.
I have ended up with a Karcher hot pressure washer, a hds 601c. I had spotted it on eBay and it was local-ish, listed as non working. Apparently it was tripping out the consumer unit when turned on, a quick google suggested it could be something as easy as a £10 capacitor swap. The machine looked clean and un abused and the seller seemed decent.
Won the auction for £313, collected this morning, got it home, plugged it in and it fired straight up!
Now it doesn’t trip the power but it does smoke more than Dot Cotton, more googling says it could be a few things but a full burner service kit is only £35 so I will try this.
Pretty happy with the outcome, hopefully it doesn’t come back to bite me. Just need to find a space for it now because it’s massive.
Won the auction for £313, collected this morning, got it home, plugged it in and it fired straight up!
Now it doesn’t trip the power but it does smoke more than Dot Cotton, more googling says it could be a few things but a full burner service kit is only £35 so I will try this.
Pretty happy with the outcome, hopefully it doesn’t come back to bite me. Just need to find a space for it now because it’s massive.
Edited by Gtom on Sunday 5th May 08:06
ujio said:
Just to follow up on this, has anyone used the Parkside pressure washer jobbies from Lidl?
They're up for grabs (130bar) for £70, but I'm not sure if this power is adequate enough to blast the patio. Maybe something with more squirt?
Should be fine. My old Nilfisk was 120bar and did a decent job on the patio, with the turbo nozzle or the patio attachmentThey're up for grabs (130bar) for £70, but I'm not sure if this power is adequate enough to blast the patio. Maybe something with more squirt?
So I finally got one. Destructions have been barely deciphered and unit assembled. But I have no stuff to put in it. Chemicals/detergent/schmoo or whatever it is.
So what’s the general consensus regarding detergent for a muddy mossy drive and path? Then if I want to clean the car do I have to buy something else? Or is it better to clean car normally then use pressure washer to rinse it off?
So what’s the general consensus regarding detergent for a muddy mossy drive and path? Then if I want to clean the car do I have to buy something else? Or is it better to clean car normally then use pressure washer to rinse it off?
nuyorican said:
So I finally got one. Destructions have been barely deciphered and unit assembled. But I have no stuff to put in it. Chemicals/detergent/schmoo or whatever it is.
So what’s the general consensus regarding detergent for a muddy mossy drive and path? Then if I want to clean the car do I have to buy something else? Or is it better to clean car normally then use pressure washer to rinse it off?
I use a patio attachment for patios and driveways, no chemicals.So what’s the general consensus regarding detergent for a muddy mossy drive and path? Then if I want to clean the car do I have to buy something else? Or is it better to clean car normally then use pressure washer to rinse it off?
As for car cleaning you risk opening a whole new specialists subject. I suggest you look at some detailing forums. If you want to wash your car properly you need more than just a pressure washer. My basic kit is:
Pressure washer
Stubby gun
Wide nozzle
Snowfoam cannon (do your research) mine is MJC
2 buckets
Grit guards
Snowfoam (do your research)
Lambswool wash mit
PH neutral car shampoo (bilt hamber is good)
Soft wheel brushes
Soft detailing brush
Microfibre cloths and drying towels
Ceramic detailing spray (sometimes i use Gyeon wetcoat instead) or a wax
Wheel cleaner the sort that removes fallout
Blowdryer that blows hot air
Gummipfledger (it treats rubber seals)
Occasional use
Citrus pre wash
Very mild abrasive polish for light scratches (care needed)
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