Rob350 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) Iv never owned a pressure washer before so have no idea.. Seen this karcher k2 basic on black Friday emails... thought I might get it because It saves me using the pay as you go car wash pressure washers (don't worry I take 2 buckets and my own cleaning gear, I use the hot shampoo then high pressure rinse, then wash my car by hand and rinse off again) https://www.tesco.com/direct/karcher-k2-basic-exclusive-pressure-washer-with-accessories/207-5954.prd?source=others b&q have the same for the same price but without all the accessories. Just wondering what peoples thoughts are?? I'm not after anything fancy, literally just somthing to rinse soap off. Budget of about 50 to £70 max, I just want somthing I can use once a week to rinse soap off my car with a decent bit of pressure. Any reccomendations??? Edited November 23, 2017 by Rob350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Kranzle ftw, but a touch out of your budget Karcher are okay, but expect to be replacing the gun in short order as they're made of chocolate. That said, for £50-£70 I'd be happy enough recommending them as aside from the guns I've never had an issue with the ones I've owned over the years. But I do love my Kranzle very very much now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, Ekona said: Kranzle ftw, but a touch out of your budget Haha just googled Kranzer washer and your right... just a little over budget, I'll start small and work my way up maybe. What is it on the gun that breaks?? The trigger, or seals or somthing?? It's covered with 2 year warranty. my main concerns were is the actual pressure machine going to last a while and also is 110 bar pressure and 360 L/H good enough?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Those numbers will be just fine, no fear there Exactly what model is it you're looking at? IIRC it's something plasticky that actually snaps off, but I've not used one for a while so exactly which bit I'm unsure. Who knows, they may have improved them by now in fairness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsky Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I think it might be part of how it locks the other parts in, the gun has attachments and to put them on you push them in twist and then it sits behind this plastic lock type thing, could be that but ive had no issues so far. Im not sure mine is the K2 might be the K3 or 4.....i forget xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Ekona said: Exactly what model is it you're looking at? Karcher k2 basic https://www.tesco.com/direct/karcher-k2-basic-exclusive-pressure-washer-with-accessories/207-5954.prd?source=others I its had plenty of good reveiws, next one up is £130 with pressure control and things, I think this will do my needs though tbh, and I'm quite good at repairing things lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teejay Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 one thing with Karcher don't let frost get to it/kills them stone dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Rob350 said: Karcher k2 basic https://www.tesco.com/direct/karcher-k2-basic-exclusive-pressure-washer-with-accessories/207-5954.prd?source=others That's actually not a bad deal there for that, tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro_al Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Nilfisks are the best budget pw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Not disagreeing with you, but why? And is there one available in the OP's budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 20 hours ago, Ekona said: Not disagreeing with you, but why? And is there one available in the OP's budget? Because it's true, that's why. Karcher still use plastic internals whereas Nilfisk use brass, as a result Karchers tend to be less hard wearing. The basic Nilfisk should come in at that budget (C110, I think it is) but unless there's a deal on it won't come with many accessories for that. On a like-for-like basis I'd chose the Nilfisk everytime, however the Karcher will suffice for light use... albeit for a shorter amount of time than the equivalent Nilfisk would last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 On Amazon at the moment for £69.99 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I’ve got the nikfisk shown above. Works really well, with a couple of notable additions 1/ a decent foam cannon. The one that comes with it is for garden fertiliser!! 2/ get a longer pressure hose. It comes with a 6m hose. I got a 8m one from amazon and the extra length means I can get round the Zed without moving the pressure washer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 On 23/11/2017 at 16:29, Rob350 said: Haha just googled Kranzer washer and your right... just a little over budget, I'll start small and work my way up maybe. What is it on the gun that breaks?? The trigger, or seals or somthing?? It's covered with 2 year warranty. my main concerns were is the actual pressure machine going to last a while and also is 110 bar pressure and 360 L/H good enough?? Under consumer law, youre covered for 6 years providing youve not misused the product you have purchased. This means should you encounter a defect within this time you are entitled to a replacement model or free repair. Its basically covers items that 'should' be expected to last for this amount of time. The sale of goods act/fit for purpose. So, knowing this, go buy your Karcher, safely in the knowledge that should it go wrong, youre entitled to a replacement or free repair!! Hope this puts your mind at rest! https://www.inbrief.co.uk/consumer-law/warranties/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 SOGA hasn’t been relevant for consumers for the last two years, so I’m not sure I’d put much faith in that website. It’s the CRA now. That said, there’s still some good points on there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yup you're right but the process is still pretty similar although the onus is more on you after 6 months i think to provide proof as to the cause of the fault, ie you would need to take the product in question to an independent 'repairer' and then submit their findings to the shop where you bought it from...thats assuming its a manufacturer defect. Still worth knowing though eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thanks for all the info guys, looks like ive started abit of a debate haha. Think im gunna go cheap and cheerful karcher and see how long it lasts, iv heard people have had them for years just for washing their car once a week and there still going strong, I'll definitely be buying a longer hose though as it only comes with a 3 meter one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I have had my K4 now for around four years with no problems, washing 2 cars and a bike a couple of times a month along with patio cleaning etc. A 10 mtr hose will be around £25. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyardbear Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 24/11/2017 at 18:34, Lexx said: On Amazon at the moment for £69.99 I've got this one had 3 years works like new I highly recommend it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipwahh Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I've had various Karchers, all work fine for me. Don't worry about not having the most powerful one, you want a jet wash to remove lose contaminants not remove paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Just bought this Nilfisk With discount 258 euros with couple of extras 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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