Pressure Washer - Karcher or Nilfisk?
Discussion
Hi,
I currently have a Karcher K5 premium which is around 4-5 years old, im looking to replace with a similar machine or maybe a Nilfisk.
It will be used mainly for the weekly car wash and the odd patio clean, any advice welcomed.
https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?...
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I currently have a Karcher K5 premium which is around 4-5 years old, im looking to replace with a similar machine or maybe a Nilfisk.
It will be used mainly for the weekly car wash and the odd patio clean, any advice welcomed.
https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?...
https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?...
Nilfisk over Karcher. I believe until you get to the more premium versions Karcher only feature plastic internals which can go brittle and break over a cold winter. I've had nothing but positive experience from my £60 C110 bought in May 2018. My neighbour wanted one after seeing me snowfoam my car then my parents followed suit. My Amazon history shows me buying three over the course of a week!
I've since upgraded the hose to a much longer rubber one with QR fittings, upgraded to a short gun instead of using the lance and a few other bits and bobs. Probably into this trusty machine for £110-£120 now and very happy.
I've since upgraded the hose to a much longer rubber one with QR fittings, upgraded to a short gun instead of using the lance and a few other bits and bobs. Probably into this trusty machine for £110-£120 now and very happy.
Nilfisk for me
I've got a C120 and had it for nearly 10 years now; been faultless
Both father & father in. law have been through various Karchers; lots of issues and all ended up in the bin.
Now both with Nilfisk and zero issues
For every day car washing and power washing of drives/garden flagged areas etc, the C120 IMO is more than enough
I've got a C120 and had it for nearly 10 years now; been faultless
Both father & father in. law have been through various Karchers; lots of issues and all ended up in the bin.
Now both with Nilfisk and zero issues
For every day car washing and power washing of drives/garden flagged areas etc, the C120 IMO is more than enough
Buy whichever has the longest warranty for your budget. The difference in quality and longevity is much over muchness with them designed to last a few years before going in the bin, much like lawn mowers and other moderately priced domestic appliances that aren't made for the commercial market. This doesn't mean you won't get 10+ years of use from a £50 pressure washer (I did), but if you get 1 then don't be surprised, warranty is king.
If you can justify it the Kranzle recommended by markiii will last forever, is 100% serviceable and offers 50% more flow rate than the best of the domestic brands.
If you can justify it the Kranzle recommended by markiii will last forever, is 100% serviceable and offers 50% more flow rate than the best of the domestic brands.
Mikebentley said:
fking K4 Karcher died last week. Really pissed with buy, rinse, break repeat cycle. Is the fitting the same shape for attaching my snow foam attachment on a Nilfisk? I really fancy a Nilfisk this time and want to avoid buying new snow foam equipment.
No; unfortunately not.But; if the attachments are screw on; that's easy enough to solve
I’ve had both and the Nilfisk is far better - more reliable and lasts longer. My mid-range Karcher failed 10 days out warranty and they weren’t interested; they were actually quite rude when I called them to express my disappointment and ask whether they’d consider some goodwill on a new one.
Replaced with a Nilfisk 180 which has been brilliant over the last few years.
Replaced with a Nilfisk 180 which has been brilliant over the last few years.
Edited by Escort3500 on Monday 22 February 06:34
Edited by Escort3500 on Monday 22 February 06:35
Mikebentley said:
fking K4 Karcher died last week. Really pissed with buy, rinse, break repeat cycle. Is the fitting the same shape for attaching my snow foam attachment on a Nilfisk? I really fancy a Nilfisk this time and want to avoid buying new snow foam equipment.
Nifisk connector available here -https://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product/kew-alto-ni...
Cheers,
Chris
My K7 died yesterday (leaking from inside) and had resigned to getting a new machine, needed to be a Karcher as have other accessories.
£500 to £600....how f@#king much?
Any way decided to open it up and found a split casing, £16.45 incl postage to replace.
I did get recommended a brand called AVA, made in Norway and uses the same fitting for accessories as Karcher (except the hose).... Looked OK when I did some research.
£500 to £600....how f@#king much?
Any way decided to open it up and found a split casing, £16.45 incl postage to replace.
I did get recommended a brand called AVA, made in Norway and uses the same fitting for accessories as Karcher (except the hose).... Looked OK when I did some research.
After a frustrating Sunday clean where more water pissed out of the bottom of my Karcher than out of the gun it was upgrade time. with the induction motor and at £163 from Amazon not far from my £100ish budget. I have foam and a lance coming too, so just over £200 paid for a guarantee it’ll rain all weekend
Nilfisk washer is still going strong, had it a good few years. Originally had a Karcher but had 2 fail within a couple weeks of recieving and went over to Nilfisk
I looked into upgrading it to a quick release handle but the realised it would be an arse to change back for patio cleaner, and found this instead, just need to get my snow foam lance adapted (or a new one) to make that quick release too https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nilfisk-1-4-Quick-Relea...
I looked into upgrading it to a quick release handle but the realised it would be an arse to change back for patio cleaner, and found this instead, just need to get my snow foam lance adapted (or a new one) to make that quick release too https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nilfisk-1-4-Quick-Relea...
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