Power washer deals?

worlds goodest teecher · 27-02-2021 6:37pm #1

Looking to get a power washer to wash down the house, wash the car, etc. Any good offers going? Not looking to spend big money.

davegilly · 27-02-2021 6:44pm

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

Looking to get a power washer to wash down the house, wash the car, etc. Any good offers going? Not looking to spend big money.

I just bought this - https://www.homeland.ie/hardware/power-tools-accessories/84703/ar-twin-nozzle-150-bar-pressure-washer - got it for 246, bit more expensive now. Do a search for cheaper offers.

Reviews seem good, haven't received it yet though - will update when I get it next week.

punisher5112 · 27-02-2021 6:46pm

Not sure on offers but nilfisk would be a great buy.
I'm very disappointed with marcher these days, bought a K4 everything etc and used it 3 times.

Was sitting in garage 6 months, went to use and nope it's done.....

worlds goodest teecher · 27-02-2021 6:56pm

Powerful enough for general cleaning?

https://www.kaercher.com/ie/home-garden/pressure-washers/k-2-compact-16735010.html

I live on the coast in a house that is dry dashed. Want to paint the dash so looking to clean down the walls first.

LenWoods · 27-02-2021 7:03pm

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

Powerful enough for general cleaning?

https://www.kaercher.com/ie/home-garden/pressure-washers/k-2-compact-16735010.html

I live on the coast in a house that is dry dashed. Want to paint the dash so looking to clean down the walls first.

Are you near a Halfords store atall?

I have a membership card which gets 15% off all car and 10% off all bike,
I've gotten 15% off power washer,

I can send you a picture of the card, you could tell them you left the house without the card but someone at home has sent you a picture of the barcode, they can then either scan the barcode from your phone or scan the one which they keep under the checkout after they have saw the card.

Not alot of people have these cards, can return without receipt for full refund, be like Mike brewer trading up;
Start off with a H7 headlight bulb and exchange without receipt for wipers etc. Lol eventually get a power washer...
Anyway PM me if you want the picture to try it

27-02-2021 7:28pm

Following this, I got an electric power washer from Argos. It lasted for about 5 washes. Now some seal is gone, its banjaxed. It leaks. I wonder would it be better to purchase a diesel/2 stoke. Spend a bit more money for a better product?

punisher5112 · 27-02-2021 7:30pm

6541 wrote: »

Following this, I got an electric power washer from Argos. It lasted for about 5 washes. Now some seal in banjaxed. It leaks. I wonder would it be better to purchase a diesel/2 stoke. Spend a bit more money for a better product?

Not unless you're on a farm or industrial work....

Nilfisk has a huge following on here. Seem to be extremely reliable.

ratracer · 27-02-2021 7:36pm

Here ya go...... great warranty if anything happens it, will be spot on for general use.

2400W High Pressure Cleaner https://www.lidl.ie/p/p7996?productId=7996&countryCode=IE

Cerco · 27-02-2021 11:51pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Not sure on offers but nilfisk would be a great buy.
I'm very disappointed with marcher these days, bought a K4 everything etc and used it 3 times.

Was sitting in garage 6 months, went to use and nope it's done.....

Done.....do you mean unresponsive?

Did you try disconnecting the Lance and allow the water to run through it with the power off. Let it run for about 3 mins. Known issue with Karcher K4. I think it is caused by an airlock.g

worlds goodest teecher · 28-02-2021 12:29am

ratracer wrote: »

Here ya go...... great warranty if anything happens it, will be spot on for general use.

2400W High Pressure Cleaner https://www.lidl.ie/p/p7996?productId=7996&countryCode=IE

For all the use it will get I think this will do the job, thanks all

Dr_Colossus · 28-02-2021 11:48am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Not sure on offers but nilfisk would be a great buy.
I'm very disappointed with marcher these days, bought a K4 everything etc and used it 3 times.

Was sitting in garage 6 months, went to use and nope it's done.....

Worrying, any idea what's wrong with it. Does water flow through it if not powered on, a weak jet via the pressure from the connected hose. Still under warranty I presume if only 6 months old.

I've a Karcher K4 for over 4 years and never had an issue with it and it's done a good bit of work with some prolonged periods of use and wasn't susceptible to overheating. Bad limescale in our water but so far hasn't been a problem.
Got it at the time for just under €240 and there was a separate offer directly from Karcher for additional attachments and cleaning fluids so have all those such as foaming gun etc.

LenWoods · 28-02-2021 12:17pm

6541 wrote: »

. I wonder would it be better to purchase a diesel/2 stoke. Spend a bit more money for a better product?

I've used a diesel model in work a few times,
One where the heads are different colours on a row along the top of the unit and are interchangeable,
I found the fuel tank aren't big enough as the engine consumes alot when in full operation, got around 35 mins per tank of fuel
The pressure wasn't as good as a K4 and the wheels fell off after a few months due to vibrations from the diesel engine,
It wasn't used daily neither; I work in the pharmaceutical industry and used it to clean out bunded areas underneath holding tanks on the odd weekend overtime.
Quite therapeutic blasting away Algae and leaves to reveal a laqured concrete surface,
Overall though I wouldn't recommend a diesel, stinking aswell

serox_21 · 02-03-2021 2:44pm

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

For all the use it will get I think this will do the job, thanks all

bought this one the other day, tried on back garden patio and cleans really nice. Hope it will last long enough, if not back to lidl for a refund.

worlds goodest teecher · 02-03-2021 2:49pm

serox_21 wrote: »

bought this one the other day, tried on back garden patio and cleans really nice. Hope it will last long enough, if not back to lidl for a refund.

I got mine from lidl yesterday. Going to wait until weekend before testing, don't want to overexcite myself during the week.

serox_21 · 02-03-2021 2:59pm

Couldn't wait that long, for the weekend I have plans to clean the driveway and side footpath

alex_r · 02-03-2021 4:20pm

Check Lidl's one, that should have been put out on the shelves https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/pressure-wash/c59/w1
I have it and happy with it for its price

03-03-2021 10:44am

Whilst we are talking about power washers. Does anyone know where I can get cheap Nilfisk c120 O rings ? I need to fix a leak on the lancet (Gun) of mine.

worlds goodest teecher · 03-03-2021 2:17pm

From lidl power washer info on Lidl website:
"Requires suction hose with filter - not included - available separately"

Regular hose?

ratracer · 03-03-2021 2:39pm

worlds goodest teecher wrote: »

From lidl power washer info on Lidl website:
"Requires suction hose with filter - not included - available separately"

Regular hose?

That’s only if you want to use water from say a tank or a stream where you need to ‘suck in’ the water. If you are just using a normal pressure fed water supply ( eg normal tap) you don’t need this.

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