Pressure washer recommendations

[A2BDriver]

This when its in stock. https://www.directhoses.net/collect...asher-upgraded-wire-reinforced-hose-quick-fit

 

[MadMouse101]

+ 1 for Nilfisk

 

[sigma]

Try a Titan

 

[Terminal_Boy]

Picked up a Nilfisk Core150 PowerControl today and it makes my K2 Compact look like an old man with prostate trouble having a wee.

Tested it using the Rough nozzle at full power on an aged white plastic garden chair and it was removing the dirt and at least a millimetre of plastic.

Will start at 1 and work up on things I don’t want trashed.

 

[robj20]

The patio cleaner that came with my Nilfisk is a piece of crap. The pressure washer itself is great but the plastic patio cleaner is good for nowt, just leaves swirly marks all over the patio. I found it better and quicker to just use one of the nozzles and clean it methodically.

That's weird the nilfisk patio cleaner for me does a brilliant job, so much faster.

 

[dazzerd]

Stilly question... just purchased a nilfisk 125: Nilfisk 125 Do I need to buy a sperate hose to connect it the external tap?

 

[Terminal_Boy]

Stilly question... just purchased a nilfisk 125: Nilfisk 125 Do I need to buy a sperate hose to connect it the external tap?

Yes.

 

[dazzerd]

Thanks silly question number 2. Which hose the manual isn't specifically clear and what is required

 

[ChrisD.]

Nilfisk. My last one is ten years old and still going. The plastic patio cleaner works perfectly.

 

[robj20]

Thanks silly question number 2. Which hose the manual isn't specifically clear and what is required

Normal garden hose with normal hose connectors.

 

[Bickaxe]

Thanks silly question number 2. Which hose the manual isn't specifically clear and what is required

Normal hose as above, just make sure its connected fully. Mine is a really tight fit and a bit of a pain to get on

 

[Haze]

+ 1 for the patio cleaner, does great job, clearly user error

 

[jpaul]

Tested it using the Rough nozzle at full power on an aged white plastic garden chair and it was removing the dirt and at least a millimetre of plastic.

+1

you really don't need one that is too powerful -
On the compressed concrete patio stones it(K6) will remove the surface whereas a bleach solution sprayed on will eradicate black mold stains more efficiently without the electricity & water consumption the karcher costs.
equally it & UV contributed to car clearcoat degradation I think - one new bonnet later.

 

[WJA96]

Assuming we are talking about cold water pressure washers

<£180 - Nilfisk or Clarke
£180 - £350 - Clarke, Nilfisk or Kaercher
>£350 - Kraenzle

 

[413x]

Thread bump..

What's a good pressure washer for slabs?
Same as previous? Any new models?

 

[IvanDobskey]

Been pretty pleased with my nilfisk core 130 since I bought it. I use it to clean my block paved drive a couple of times a year. It does a great job of that

 

[Terminal_Boy]

The trick with slabs is spraying a 10% bleach solution on first and letting it work for 15-20 minutes.

My Nilfisk Core150 PowerControl then brings them up a treat with the standard “gentle” nozzle on the highest pressure setting.

I‘m pretty sure any other decent washer would do the same though.

 

[IvanDobskey]

I used the nilfisk to do the in-laws patio slabs too. Good results.

 

[Minstadave]

Thread bump..

What's a good pressure washer for slabs?
Same as previous? Any new models?

I find the Karcher patio washer is excellent.

 

[IvanDobskey]

Just watch out for the cheaper low end karchers, the plastic motors aren't too durable.