Lidl Power washer

BillJ

Lidl have their power washer coming up shortly, not a bad piece of kit for anyone interested.


Only gripe with it is the hose isn't as flexible as I would like it but it's workable.
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/SID-DED3CE6B-D7EC32C1/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=2873

Is there a karcher or Nilfisk that come close in price to thiss?

This also looks handy for when you might be doing wheels etc

Knee pad:
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/SID-DED3CE6B-D7EC32C1/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=2911

colm_mcm

Nilfisk c110 would be similarly priced and goes through more litres per hour so might perform better?
I like the idea of the metal pump in the nilfisks. Mine is still working as new

Hose reel is a great idea, the hp hose is 1m longer than the nilfisk too but the power cable is much shorter.

Going Forward

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nilfisk c110 would be similarly priced and goes through more litres per hour so might perform better?
I like the idea of the metal pump in the nilfisks. Mine is still working as new

Hose reel is a great idea, the hp hose is 1m longer than the nilfisk too but the power cable is much shorter.

I never use the reels!

Keep them indoors when not in use, frost does awful damage to them.

Have the Nilfisk, its a good un.
Have had Aldi/Lidl ones too they're all pretty good.
Probably better warranty with them?

stimpson

I had one and sold it to buy a Nilfisk C120. The Nilfisk is a far better machine in every way.

BillJ

The c120 is considerably more expensive though so not a fair comparison. C110 is similarily priced.

stimpson

BillJ wrote: »

The c120 is considerably more expensive though so not a fair comparison. C110 is similarily priced.

I paid the grand total of £79.19 plus Parcel Motel. It came with a patio cleaner and pipe unblocker. I had a camelcamelcamel price watch set up. Admittedly that's close to the cheapest it's been, but it was regularly on sale at £100:

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Nilfisk-C120-3-6-Pressure-Cleaner/product/B003UTUTQS


Edit: The same pack is available on Amazon now for £115 with free Super Saver delivery:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-X-Tra-Accessory-Pressure-Washer/dp/B00AGD5IFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393409370&sr=8-1&keywords=c120

BillJ

stimpson wrote: »

I paid the grand total of £79.19 plus Parcel Motel. It came with a patio cleaner and pipe unblocker. I had a camelcamelcamel price watch set up. Admittedly that's close to the cheapest it's been, but it was regularly on sale at £100:

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Nilfisk-C120-3-6-Pressure-Cleaner/product/B003UTUTQS


Edit: The same pack is available on Amazon now for £115 with free Super Saver delivery:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-X-Tra-Accessory-Pressure-Washer/dp/B00AGD5IFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393409370&sr=8-1&keywords=c120

would this be as good as the c120 for much the same price?
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7420449/Trail/searchtext%3ENILFISK.htm

it has better litres per hour and a longer hose. I may purchase this if it's as good as the 120

stimpson

BillJ wrote: »

would this be as good as the c120 for much the same price?
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7420449/Trail/searchtext%3ENILFISK.htm

it has better litres per hour and a longer hose. I may purchase this if it's as good as the 120

It's the C120.3 apparently as opposed to the C120.6 above. Mine is actually the C120.3, but with the extra attachments. If you don't need the extras (I don't really use them TBH) then I'd say go for it - cracking washer.

BillJ

just reserved it there

fletch

BillJ wrote: »

just reserved it there

FYI, I bought that Argos one before but returned it the same day as the hose reel is completely useless. I ended up paying a (good) bit extra for this but it was worth it, fantastic piece of kit

BillJ

fletch wrote: »

FYI, I bought that Argos one before but returned it the same day as the hose reel is completely useless. I ended up paying a (good) bit extra for this but it was worth it, fantastic piece of kit

Do you mean the nilfisk in the link above? in what way was the hose reel useless?

Would love that one you got but way way out of my budget

stimpson

I had a reel on my old Lidl one and never used it as it was a pain in the arse. The hose is too stiff to go on easily.

With the Nilfisk I just gather it up into 4 or 5 loops and hang it over the top of the machine. Much easier to get a straight hose from 5 big loops than multiple tight loops.

pudzey101

would u guys reccomend this ? been on the lookout for washing the car and cleaning down the back , would it have the power/pressure to cope ?

stimpson

pudzey101 wrote: »

would u guys reccomend this ? been on the lookout for washing the car and cleaning down the back , would it have the power/pressure to cope ?

You don't need much pressure to wash a car. The Nilfisk patio cleaner is a godsend.

pudzey101

stimpson wrote: »

You don't need much pressure to wash a car. The Nilfisk patio cleaner is a godsend.

would it be much good for washing down backs , moss,grime etc

stimpson

The Nilfisk would. Especially with the patio cleaner. Dunno about the Lidl one.

pudzey101

stimpson wrote: »

The Nilfisk would. Especially with the patio cleaner. Dunno about the Lidl one.

have u a link to the nilfisk one bud

stimpson

pudzey101 wrote: »

have u a link to the nilfisk one bud

Seriously? Have you even attempted to read the whole thread?

pudzey101

stimpson wrote: »

Seriously? Have you even attempted to read the whole thread?

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7420449/Trail/searchtext%3ENILFISK.htm


I Did but the lidl one seems to be much more stronger and cheaper with a longer warranty ... and cheaper :cool:

colm_mcm

You really need to powerhose away any debris like gravel or moss before using the patio cleaner. Its more for getting a uniform finish on concrete with no lines, works very well.