[teaston]

Originally Posted by Chris The Manx

All appreciate your thoughts on the Karcher K4 v K5. K5 looks to be twice the price, will it be a better system over time?




EDIT: Dear god there are sites for everything!

http://pressurewasherreviewer.co.uk/karcher-k4-vs-k5/

K5 has a hose reel though, I wouldn't want one without a reel tbh.

[JustChris]

Nilfisk E145 ordered £199 with metal 10m hose and metal pump internals. Lovely Jubly.

Xmas sorted for Mrs Chris The Manx.arrived at the weekend so have it a spin today, testing on the mini and the driveway side slabs before the real deal arrives.

AWESOME bit if kit. What a waste that Halfords low power version was!

Snow foaming a car is very therapeutic too.

Cheers for the recommendations.

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Originally Posted by Chris The Manx

Nilfisk E145 ordered £199 with metal 10m hose and metal pump internals. Lovely Jubly.

Xmas sorted for Mrs Chris The Manx.

That's a great Christmas pressie for a wife / partner.

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Deal on Amazon at moment.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...rd_p=762977227

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Deal on Amazon at moment.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...rd_p=762977227

Incredible deal that.

Well so far I've been led to an LeD torch and pressure washer.

What's next..?!

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Originally Posted by Chris The Manx

Incredible deal that.

Well so far I've been led to an LeD torch and pressure washer.

What's next..?!

Japanese style chefs knife set, where would a kitchen be without a set

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Japanese style chefs knife set, where would a kitchen be without a set

Yes yes I see where this is going..

[Paular]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Deal on Amazon at moment.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...rd_p=762977227

Reckon this a better unit than the K2?

Was going to pull my K2 to bits to see if its fixable but if this is a better unit then might be worth just getting this.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Paular

Reckon this a better unit than the K2?

Was going to pull my K2 to bits to see if its fixable but if this is a better unit then might be worth just getting this.

That price is amazing. My 0.003 bar 300ml/hr halfords job cost that a few years back.

Worth a punt I'd say. Black Friday deals all over the inerwebs is great!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Paular

Reckon this a better unit than the K2?

Was going to pull my K2 to bits to see if its fixable but if this is a better unit then might be worth just getting this.

I'd probably spend just £30 more on this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-X-Tr...ywords=Nilfisk

[SkyJawa]

Originally Posted by Paular

Reckon this a better unit than the K2?

Was going to pull my K2 to bits to see if its fixable but if this is a better unit then might be worth just getting this.

I have a similar one, bloody great, five years on still faultless.

[Watsey]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes I highly recommend this, they are much better, mainly because they don't stay in coils, also longer so you don't need to move the unit around the car.

I bought one from this seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/170552136580

Wish I'd thought of this before I bought a Karcher extension hose for my K4, which is utter crap - it just won't lie flat on the ground.

Thanks for the link - am now getting an end-to-end replacement rubber hose.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Watsey

Wish I'd thought of this before I bought a Karcher extension hose for my K4, which is utter crap - it just won't lie flat on the ground.

Thanks for the link - am now getting an end-to-end replacement rubber hose.

You won't regret it mate, they're great!

[Paular]

Originally Posted by teaston

I'd probably spend just £30 more on this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-X-Tr...ywords=Nilfisk

Cheers matey. Is that a snow foam bottle with it that I can see?

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Originally Posted by Paular

Cheers matey. Is that a snow foam bottle with it that I can see?

Get an autobrite snow foam lance, miles better.

Had mine about 4 years now, works brilliantly.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Paular

Cheers matey. Is that a snow foam bottle with it that I can see?

Yea but it doesn't work very well, as Brig says get an autobrite one, they're worth it.

[Zippeh]

I've just bought this:

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/static/...-washer-445034

I thought it looked like a good deal?

[goodbyalfa]

Originally Posted by Zippeh

I've just bought this:

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/static/...-washer-445034

I thought it looked like a good deal?

If you want the patio washer them yeah, this looks OK. Otherwise the b and q deal is better, providing you can find stock.

[phaseolin]

Have had both karcher and nilfisk. Currently using a nilfisk 130 which I have had for a few years. Really solid washer but definitely worth investing in a decent rubber hose. Standard plastic type ones with them are awful. Will vouch for Autobrite lance, works great.

[Russbmw]

I've forgotten which Karcher I've got. Think it's a full control K4?

I mean, it's fine - but really, honestly and truly, I very rarely use it for washing the car. Mainly because I just can't be fucked having to get the extension leads out, the washer out along with the hose, lances, and everything else. Not to mention having to pack wet cables/leads and hoses away afterwards. It's just too much faff.

If all you want is something to do the car with (incl. snow foam), why not have a look at this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07822J5...977&th=1&psc=1

I'm thinking of getting one because it's less ballache.

The Karcher is a cleaning the patio/pathway tool for me really - you don't need or want the mega pressure for washing a car anyway.

[aquazi]

Originally Posted by Russbmw

I've forgotten which Karcher I've got. Think it's a full control K4?

I mean, it's fine - but really, honestly and truly, I very rarely use it for washing the car. Mainly because I just can't be fucked having to get the extension leads out, the washer out along with the hose, lances, and everything else. Not to mention having to pack wet cables/leads and hoses away afterwards. It's just too much faff.

If all you want is something to do the car with (incl. snow foam), why not have a look at this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07822J5...977&th=1&psc=1

I'm thinking of getting one because it's less ballache.

The Karcher is a cleaning the patio/pathway tool for me really - you don't need or want the mega pressure for washing a car anyway.

Thats an interesting concept - never realised you could get something like that.

I have a Nilfisk - hooked to my garage wall - with a 10m hose with the lance attached... so the only ball ache for me is getting the hose to the front of the garage to connect it up.. the unit doesnt even come off the wall - just unwind the lance and turn the plug on!

[C320]

Originally Posted by Russbmw

If all you want is something to do the car with (incl. snow foam), why not have a look at this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07822J5...977&th=1&psc=1

I'm thinking of getting one because it's less ballache.

Never seen these before either. Certainly looks like an interesting option. As you say you don't necessarily need /want mega pressure to wash the car. If you do get one I'd be keen to hear how you get on.