Dano190485 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 hi all im looking at getting a presure washer for cleaning my car. ive found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KARCHER-K214B-PRE ... 5ada4b7649 just wondered if anyone had one or if anyone knows of anything better to get. i dont want to spend any more than £100, cheers look forward to the advice Quote
ChrisS Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I'm on my second Karcher.Both still working. (long story) If you can, check out Costco as I think they have an offer on them at the moment. You can't check online though,you need a card or someone who has one and then visit a store. Quote
Dano190485 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 cheers mate what things should i look to be included or do the brushes do more hard than good Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 i was always warned off karcher; so i bought a bosh; just a little one, but its been great. i might upgrade to a bigger one just as i need it for other jobs, but the baby bosch i have has been brilliant. never fails. had it 3 years, use it once a month at least no problems at all. Quote
ChrisS Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 First one I bought is 16 year old I think and the only problem is a plastic spline on the cooling fan. It made so much noise I cut it off. So in the summer it only works for 10 mins then overheats. Leave for 30 mins and fine again. I got fed up and bought another,the old one spends its life outside to clean the dog kennel. They state 'protect from frost' that one has been outside for 3 years,the hose freezes but when thawed works fine. Quote
clarkie34 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 That's the problem with Karcher.Most people leave them in the garage over winter,frost sets in and bursts the pump. Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 If you are near the SE you can have a free pressure washer, its an own brand halfords one I think. I am moving soon and nowhere to pressure wash Quote
Dano190485 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 where are u buddy any where near newbury Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 where are u buddy any where near newbury Unfortunately not fella, SE London or Essex (Work) Quote
sparky370z Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Dave can i have dibs on that? I am doing the opposite. Moving to a place where i can wash! Can pick up from you. Cheers Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Dave can i have dibs on that? I am doing the opposite. Moving to a place where i can wash! Can pick up from you. Cheers You most certainly can Drop me a PM, as long as you can pick it up in the next 2/3 weeks its yours Quote
Ricey Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 cheers mate what things should i look to be included or do the brushes do more hard than good Please for the love of all that is holy tell my that your not intending to apply the brush to your paintwork? You dirty, evil, paint wreacking dirt weasel!!! Karcher and keep a decent distance from the car - the brush goes in the wheel arch and no where else! Quote
Cookbot Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I used to use the pressure washer, but find I get the same results with a hozelock spray gun thing and it takes less time as you don't have to arse about setting it up. Save the money and spunk it on two buckets, a sheep wool mitt thing and the worlds allocation of maguires waxey cleaney stuff. Then bask in the shininess! Quote
Dblock Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Ive heard nilfisk is the best but I have a karcher purely for the amount of attachments that are readily available. Quote
clarkie34 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Kranzle are the best pressure washers but are expensive.That will be my next purchase once my Karcher decides to give up. Quote
martinmac Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Kranzle are the best pressure washers but are expensive.That will be my next purchase once my Karcher decides to give up. I got one from Tim at Envy and its great. Quote
martinmac Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 If you are near the SE you can have a free pressure washer, its an own brand halfords one I think. I am moving soon and nowhere to pressure wash If you are moving to where I think you are I can offer you a unique service. Quote
Peter10 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I have a little 100 bar Makita washer. Perfect for use on a car and I would never need one capable of huge pressures as all I would end up doing is taking the paint off the car . I did take off the original Makita handle and swapped it for a Karcher one, simply because almost everything you need will 9/10 be available in a Karcher attachment. Although, all I need for the car is a variable lance (switch between a fan of water and a high power jet) and my Snowfoam Lance. I got everything off eBay for about £55 total . Quote
Dano190485 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 Well to be completly honest I want a pressure washer with a snow foam lance and wanna spend no more then £100 so if any one knows any where I could get this would be forever greatful lol Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Well to be completly honest I want a pressure washer with a snow foam lance and wanna spend no more then £100 so if any one knows any where I could get this would be forever greatful lol my basby bosh was brand new from B&Q and cost about £75 i think, i have a snow foam lance as well which fits bosh, and i got that off i4detailing.co.uk bith work brilliant together. Quote
Dblock Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 What makes a kranzle better than a karcher or the likes? bar the power. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 What makes a kranzle better than a karcher or the likes? bar the power. it doesnt fall to bits as quickly Quote
deank93 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 If you are near the SE you can have a free pressure washer, its an own brand halfords one I think. I am moving soon and nowhere to pressure wash I just bought one of the own brand one from halfords...it was only £50 and does a decent job on the car....not sure it'd be up to cleaning patios and the like but it's spot on for the car without breaking the bank. Quote
Dblock Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 What makes a kranzle better than a karcher or the likes? bar the power. it doesnt fall to bits as quickly True ive heard that the pumps are weak as they are made of plastic but unsure on that. Quote
Dicky Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Bought a 3bar one about three years ago from B&Q it had a three year guarantee and its still going strong, about £100 as I recall. Be carefull not to use a them too close to the paint work as they'll wip a lump of paint off if youve a chip in it Quote
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