Which pressure washer?!
Which pressure washer?!
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Fun Bus

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17,911 posts

239 months

Sunday 27th February 2011
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I'm slowly getting a nice detailing kit together and, having just moved into a new house I now have a driveway and outside tap which means a pressure washer is a must for weekend cleaning!

Karcher is the first name most people think of but I think Nilfisk are better based on what I've read on here? In time I'd like a foam lance for it. I also plan though to use it on other things such as keeping the decking and pathways clean. So, what do I look for? What are the features I need or don't need? Budget is up to £100 if this will allow me something decent.

As always, thanks in advance.

PJ S

10,842 posts

248 months

Monday 28th February 2011
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Aside from no foam lance connector, I'd strongly urge you to up the budget for a Makita HW130.
£100 for a PW won't get you anything worth talking about, and lucky to see 12 months weekly use of.
Buy once use often with confidence, rather than vice versa, even if it means saving for another couple of months to afford it.

Sonic

4,008 posts

228 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Fun Bus said:
I'm slowly getting a nice detailing kit together and, having just moved into a new house I now have a driveway and outside tap which means a pressure washer is a must for weekend cleaning!

Karcher is the first name most people think of but I think Nilfisk are better based on what I've read on here? In time I'd like a foam lance for it. I also plan though to use it on other things such as keeping the decking and pathways clean. So, what do I look for? What are the features I need or don't need? Budget is up to £100 if this will allow me something decent.

As always, thanks in advance.
I bought the Nilfisk c120 for ~£120 a year or so back, been brilliant every since and could recommend it.

trv8

311 posts

228 months

Thursday 3rd March 2011
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I got the Nilfisc C110 nearly 2 years ago and it's still workng fine. Cheap too.
Go on, I'll help you spend your £100...

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?rlz=1T4AD...

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/HD_Snow_Foam...

Edited by trv8 on Thursday 3rd March 17:35