Nilfisk E140 pressure washer

PaulKK

For those that are looking for a decent pressure washer you won't go too far wrong with the Nilfisk E140. Its 140 bar or over 2k psi.

Currently on Amazon at £189 with free delivery to Ireland.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00H5W3WZG

This has been regularly at £270 and retails in Ireland at a lot higher price also. E.g. Argos at €320 https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1969102/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CGarden+and+DIY%7C14418702/c_2/3%7C19285823%7CPressure+washers%7C14418805/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418805%7CElectric+pressure+washers%7C14418806.htm?_$ja=tsid%3A30390%7Cprd%3A8296416

This is not to be confused with the lower end models, the 'E' range is for heavier usage with induction motors and have upgraded hoses.

I have an old C110 for approx 8 years which still operates fine apart from a burst hose.

I have bought this and its arriving tomorrow.

Well worth it at this price and seems to be the lowest price in a long time on this model.

shooter69

PaulKK wrote: »

For those that are looking for a decent pressure washer you won't go too far wrong with the Nilfisk E140. Its 140 bar or over 2k psi.

Currently on Amazon at £189 with free delivery to Ireland.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00H5W3WZG

This has been regularly at £270 and retails in Ireland at a lot higher price also. E.g. Argos at €320 https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1969102/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CGarden+and+DIY%7C14418702/c_2/3%7C19285823%7CPressure+washers%7C14418805/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418805%7CElectric+pressure+washers%7C14418806.htm?_$ja=tsid%3A30390%7Cprd%3A8296416

This is not to be confused with the lower end models, the 'E' range is for heavier usage with induction motors and have upgraded hoses.

I have an old C110 for approx 8 years which still operates fine apart from a burst hose.

I have bought this and its arriving tomorrow.

Well worth it at this price and seems to be the lowest price in a long time on this model.

Nilfisk are a great machine much better than karcher and that’s a great price - good spot op !

tedpan

shooter69 wrote:

Nilfisk are a great machine much better than karcher and that’s a great price - good spot op !

How are they much better than karcher? That's a very strange statement

frozenfrozen

tedpan wrote: »

How are they much better than karcher? That's a very strange statement

how is that a strange statement? they are competing products similarly priced but nilfisks have metal impellers throughout the range AFAIK whereas the lower end karchers can be very hit and miss

PaulKK

tedpan wrote: »

How are they much better than karcher? That's a very strange statement

Karcher are known to use plastic pumps and Nilfisk use aluminum ones on all of their machines.

From research and ownership Nilfisk are generally regarded as being superior to karcher for quite a while now.

tedpan

frozenfrozen wrote:

how is that a strange statement? they are competing products similarly priced but nilfisks have metal impellers throughout the range AFAIK whereas the lower end karchers can be very hit and miss

PaulKK wrote:

Karcher are known to use plastic pumps and Nilfisk use aluminum ones on all of their machines.

PaulKK wrote:

From research and ownership Nilfisk are generally regarded as being superior to karcher for quite a while now.

It depends if you're comparing like for like. Low end Karcher units are pretty basic. But high end Karcher units are superior.

Maybe if you were comparing a specific model you could make that statement.

frozenfrozen

tedpan wrote: »

It depends if you're comparing like for like. Low end Karcher units are pretty basic. But high end Karcher units are superior.

Maybe if you were comparing a specific model you could make that statement.

let me guess, you have a karcher?

tedpan

frozenfrozen wrote:

let me guess, you have a karcher?

Lol, yes I've got a high end professional unit. Maybe certain models are better than others within each brand at the same price level.

Anyway, I don't doubt the nilfisk is a great unit and is a bargain at this price.

PaulKK

tedpan wrote: »

Lol, yes I've got a high end professional unit. Maybe certain models are better than others within each brand at the same price level.

Anyway, I don't doubt the nilfisk is a great unit and is a bargain at this price.

Agreed. I should have clarified that also. The high end units in both are definitely comparable.

keano25

tedpan wrote: »

How are they much better than karcher? That's a very strange statement

I agree with Shooter, I've dealt with both brands and Nilfisk are a far superior machine.

Sasso

I can anticipate the answer to this from you guys already, but there appears to be not far off same spec power washer in aldi for much less.
Before I pull trigger on this, is it worth the extra cash in long run ?
Ill just use for regular household patios etc.

Rows Grower

Thanks PaulKK, I've been on the lookout for a decent pressure washer for the last couple of weeks and was going to chance a secondhand one for a few hundred euro until I read the reviews on this. Looks like a serious piece of equipment.
Had a look at the Warehouse deals and got it for 164 sterling including the 2 year warranty, an excellent start to the bank holiday!
Many thanks again.

Sasso

Rows Grower wrote: »

Thanks PaulKK, I've been on the lookout for a decent pressure washer for the last couple of weeks and was going to chance a secondhand one for a few hundred euro until I read the reviews on this. Looks like a serious piece of equipment.
Had a look at the Warehouse deals and got it for 164 sterling including the 2 year warranty, an excellent start to the bank holiday!
Many thanks again.

Are they used in warehouse deals ? Or shop soiled type thing ?

Rows Grower

Sasso wrote: »

Are they used in warehouse deals ? Or shop soiled type thing ?

Usually sent back to Amazon after a change of mind by the original buyer and then cannot be sold legally as brand new.
Worse thing I ever had with a warehouse purchase was slight damage to packaging which doesn't bother me but is enough for some people to return without accepting from the courier.
Everything sold from the warehouse has same warranty as new.

PaulKK

Rows Grower wrote: »

Thanks PaulKK, I've been on the lookout for a decent pressure washer for the last couple of weeks and was going to chance a secondhand one for a few hundred euro until I read the reviews on this. Looks like a serious piece of equipment.
Had a look at the Warehouse deals and got it for 164 sterling including the 2 year warranty, an excellent start to the bank holiday!
Many thanks again.

Nice one. Looking forward to getting mine tomorrow, I already have a snow foam lance so the cars are going to get some going over to test it out!

PaulKK

Sasso wrote: »

I can anticipate the answer to this from you guys already, but there appears to be not far off same spec power washer in aldi for much less.
Before I pull trigger on this, is it worth the extra cash in long run ?
Ill just use for regular household patios etc.

I think I read before that the aldi washer had a max output of the advertised pressure but that was not it's average output.

Main advantage of Nilfisk is availability of parts and accessory's. Plus as mentioned I've owned one for 8 years and been very happy with it. I'd also hazard a guess that the aldi one wouldn't match the build quality of this.

DaraDali

Does it draw from a static water source or water butt?

PaulKK

DaraDali wrote: »

Does it draw from a static water source or water butt?

Not being rude but these questions were asked on amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ask/questions/asin/B00H5W3WZG/ref=ask_mdp_dpmw_ql_hza?isAnswered=true

Q: will it work from a water butt or barrel?

A: The manual says it can but not tried it. This was one reason for the choice...just in case…

PaulKK

Received this today but haven't had a chance to use it. Just assembled it there now.

Very pleased with it, the hose seems much better than the c110 in that it is a more soft feel type which doesn't seem like it will kink/damage easily. It is also a good length compared to my c110. Be aware that it is not a full rubber hose like on high end or petrol washers, but it certainly seems to be more than up to the job.

Build quality is top notch as usual and assembly was very simple.

Its a heavy machine (>18kg) but it has a telescopic handle which makes it easy to move around.

I think its definitely a bargain at this price, to get something similar in the K brand will cost you a lot more for this kind of spec locally:

http://www.woodies.ie/garden-and-outdoor/garden-powertools/pressure-washers/karcher-k5-premium-full-control-plus-home-pressure-washer-1135023

dodzy

tedpan wrote: »

How are they much better than karcher? That's a very strange statement

A comparable karcher would be the K5 premium. Retails well in excess of £300. The nilfisk is a no brainer at that price.

Sasso, the Aldi units pack a very decent punch indeed for usually around €100, so basically half price of the nilfisk. I’ve no doubt the build quality of the nilfisk would be superior but for general, non demanding infrequent use, And with an excellent no quibble 3yr warranty, the Aldi unit represents great value and is more than up to most tasks that you could throw at it. Again, I’m not taking away from the OP; it’s a very good deal.

Sasso

Mine still not even dispatched yet. Other people the same I suppose ?

yannakis

Sasso wrote: »

Mine still not even dispatched yet. Other people the same I suppose ?

I only purchased mine from Amazon Warehouse on Fri, and no progress since.

PaulKK

Mine took a couple of days to dispatch then it came through Germany.

Was probably 10 days until it arrived from ordering.

Used it Friday on the cars. Very impressed its a great machine.

Rows Grower

Ordered mine from the warehouse on the 30th, it was dispatched on the 2nd and should be delivered tomorrow.

Looking forward to doing the footpaths around the house and the cars badly need a clean too.

Rows Grower

Waited all day Tuesday for delivery, no sign of it and tracking wasn't updated in a week.

Contacted Amazon yesterday evening when it still hadn't arrived and was assured it would arrive today and was offered first 5 then 10 pounds credit as compensation for waiting in all day.

Contacted Amazon today after checking tracking (which said I was contacted about delivery this morning which I wasn't), they assured me there was no problem it will be delivered today. My previous complaint and "an investigation" was mentioned.

Just finished complaining on the chat feature they have after waiting in all day again. Was offered £7, then £16.47 (10%) refund and am waiting for a manager to email me.

If he's anything like the bloody courier I could be in for a long wait.

Sasso

EVENTUALLY arrived today and frankly disappointed with delivery and state of arrival. Haven't even opened it and I've emailed a complaint to Amazon. I ordered the new full price at 189 and not the mentioned warehouse deal delivery.
I got warehouse obviously cos this box has been opened more often than Fifi's. There is more sellotape than box and it looks like a sad deflated collapsed version of its old original packaging.
Got straight on to email complaint as there was a 25 uk pound differential.
Not impressed. Waiting on response before I even open, and that's disappointing for a large parcel sitting in hall.

yannakis

Got mine delivered on Wed (warehouse deal), and from the outside you could see more duct tape than box! @Sasso's box description sounds very similar, they must have messed it up somehow!

Device condition is perfect nevertheless, all accessories were in, and will also test it one of these days to tick the last box.


Can I ask - do we need to feed this through a bucket of some sort, or is it ok to hook it up to the outside tap? My outside tap comes through the pressure pump that's inside the house if that makes a difference.

Rows Grower

yannakis wrote: »

Got mine delivered on Wed (warehouse deal), and from the outside you could see more duct tape than box! @Sasso's box description sounds very similar, they must have messed it up somehow!

Device condition is perfect nevertheless, all accessories were in, and will also test it one of these days to tick the last box.


Can I ask - do we need to feed this through a bucket of some sort, or is it ok to hook it up to the outside tap? My outside tap comes through the pressure pump that's inside the house if that makes a difference.

Can I ask what company delivered it yannakis?

Still waiting on mine here, it's very frustrating. I would have thought a courier would jump through hoops for a big contract like Amazon deliveries, starting to think there's a very clean courier van driving around somewhere and mine is gone missing.

You can hook it up to the outside tap and belt away, I think it also works from a barrel.

yannakis

Not sure how it's journey started (didn't check that part), but it was delivered by AnPost.

PaulKK

That's strange lads. Mine was delivered in perfect condition. It was sealed with sellotape which I thought unusual but it was definitely brand new.

Sasso

Emailed Amazon late last night to complain. In fairness email response within few hours. Immediate resolution of replacement dispatched. I've to return first one. I was hinting at just getting the differential of 25 pounds refund as im sure contents are ok just was disappointed in state of parcel when first arrived as paid dearer price. We'll see how quick second replacement one takes to arrive.

PaulKK

Hopefully they don't start refusing to deliver these to Ireland anymore. There are few enough models that they do deliver here as it is. I was originally looking at the E130 but its not available for delivery to Ireland and would be way too big for parcel motel etc.

fm

Ordered this also, delivery was supposed to be Wednesday with ups but then Wednesday morning got an email from Amazon saying there was a delay, finally arrived Friday{13 days} and there is a big crack about 30cm down one side, package was perfect apart from looking like it was opened and cello taped up again. Emailed amazon this morning and they rang me back 2 hours later to offer a replacement refund or 10% off

Old Jim

Mine arrived with some slight damage to the box. There is a couple of plastic bits broken from the machine itself. Not critical pieces and nothing some super glue won't fix. Haven't tried it out yet but assume it works ok. Got it from the marketplace.

Rows Grower

Still waiting on delivery and email contact from a manager.

If Amazon were a new company I would advise everyone to avoid them like the plague based on my experience so far with this purchase.

I must of had at least 6 or 7 different people contact me by email, usually in the middle of the night, usually varying little from an auto response and none a manager.

Respond to one and another responds back, then 12 hours later the original person responds back seemingly oblivious to previous email sent.

I still have no idea when to expect delivery.

One of the people assured me "from my mouth to Gods ears I hope you get the parcel soon".

The way I feel now I'd like to ensure his mouth is very close to his Gods ear sooner than he'd like.

PaulKK

This is back at £169:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-140-3-9-Pressure-Washer-Induction/dp/B00H5W3WZG?psc=1

frozenfrozen

thanks going to order one now, what snow foam lance would people recommend to buy with it or should I get one separately? Maybe a better question for detailing forum

yannakis

frozenfrozen wrote: »

thanks going to order one now, what snow foam lance would people recommend to buy with it or should I get one separately? Maybe a better question for detailing forum

Mine came with one but I haven't tried it yet.

bazz26

frozenfrozen wrote: »

thanks going to order one now, what snow foam lance would people recommend to buy with it or should I get one separately? Maybe a better question for detailing forum

I bought this one earlier this year for my Nilfisk:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Heavy-Duty-Nilfisk-Alto-Kew-Gerni-Pressure-Washer-Snow-Foam-Lance-With-1L-Bottle-/231404993231?hash=item35e0cffacf

frozenfrozen

ordered the e140 just now and I'll get one of those thanks bazz

Ewan Hoosarmi

Pity it doesn't pull from a water butt.

frozenfrozen

Ewan Hoosarmi wrote: »

Pity it doesn't pull from a water butt.

it says it does, half the reason I went for this over a cheaper one

Ewan Hoosarmi

frozenfrozen wrote: »

it says it does, half the reason I went for this over a cheaper one

Not how I read it. It will work from a water butt tap. I understood from the wording, which was a bit vague, that it also needs a head of at least .5m.

Pulling from a butt means just tossing the input hose into the butt without the need for a head.

frozenfrozen

Ewan Hoosarmi wrote: »

Not how I read it. It will work from a water butt tap. I understood from the wording, which was a bit vague, that it also needs a head of at least .5m.

Pulling from a butt means just tossing the input hose into the butt without the need for a head.

ah right ok. I'm going to be pulling from water butt taps not from a pond etc I see what you mean and that is a big difference

blade1

Any danger of grit or something in a butt damaging paintwork?

frozenfrozen

blade1 wrote: »

Any danger of grit or something in a butt damaging paintwork?

Saw there's a screw on 60 micron filter you put on the spout not sure if it comes with it or not

blade1

My 130 arrived about an hour ago.
2 things.... One of the wheels was broke and is there supposed to be a little filter supplied for where your garden hose connects????


Gave car a quick wash.
Happy with washer car came out well seeing as it was only a quick blast.
Wheels even came out well even by just using the gun on them.



I used the adjustable nozzle as the other one seemed too powerful(came to this conclusion when I put my finger in front of it :rolleyes:)

Rows Grower

blade1 wrote: »

My 130 arrived about an hour ago.
2 things.... One of the wheels was broke and is there supposed to be a little filter supplied for where your garden hose connects????


Gave car a quick wash.
Happy with washer car came out well seeing as it was only a quick blast.
Wheels even came out well even by just using the gun on them.



I used the adjustable nozzle as the other one seemed too powerful(came to this conclusion when I put my finger in front of it :rolleyes:)

Nice car and nice shed, fair play!

s7ryf3925pivug

I got a karcher k4. It's very good. The rotating zero degree jet has cleaned anything I've pointed it at. [Mainly algae crusted concrete and a mossy driveway.]

Wouldn't use it on a car without a brush head specifically for that purpose. It might damage the paintwork.

frozenfrozen

Aria Ugly Overlord wrote: »

I got a karcher k4. It's very good. The rotating zero degree jet has cleaned anything I've pointed it at. [Mainly algae crusted concrete and a mossy driveway.]

Wouldn't use it on a car without a brush head specifically for that purpose. It might damage the paintwork.

Hahaha no ooooooo ooo! Have a look at the detailing forum before you think about cleaning a car with a brush

PaulKK

frozenfrozen wrote: »

thanks going to order one now, what snow foam lance would people recommend to buy with it or should I get one separately? Maybe a better question for detailing forum

I had an autobrite snowfoam Lance which was great until the bottle cracked.

I now have one off Ali Express which is basically as good. Just make sure you get a decent looking one with brass fittings.