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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #15 on: 06 March 2021, 10:59:01 »

We have a Karcher  seems to do the job okay , son in law has used it more than me , had it a few years now without any problems.
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #16 on: 06 March 2021, 10:59:12 »

We soldiered on for years with woolworth ( remember them ?) washer. Bought a Karcher K4 this last year.

Have a lookout for offers. We got an extra hosepipe and some other gizmos, free packs of detergent and free delivery  oh and a free cover for the same price as the K4 from local diy shed.

I thought the lance hose wasnt going to be long enough but it is for us. You can buy longer ones. Lance adjustable  in power but I dont feel brave enough tto use on a car. It cleans patios very well for us.
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #17 on: 06 March 2021, 14:13:06 »

My Karcher is great (15 years old and lots of use) but, I searched one with an induction motor and not a crappy universal motor.....I would advise doing similar
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #18 on: 09 March 2021, 16:28:32 »

K3.91, no pressure adjustment in lance.  :-\
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #19 on: 09 March 2021, 18:31:53 »

K3.91 is supposed to have a Variance with it?
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #20 on: 09 March 2021, 22:03:55 »

Slight adjustment at nozzle end, but I would not chance it with rubber seals. Although I’m relying on my memory from when it last worked. I know I never dared use it in dodgy areas.
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #21 on: 10 March 2021, 07:36:28 »

The Varilance works well, it increases the nozzle size and consequently the pressure drops.......and it can drop a lot, have a play with it.  :y

To put it into perspective, I rarely drop the pressure on mine and use it in anger, no issues at all

These variable speed ones tend to have the inferior universal motors and still only do the same thing.
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #22 on: 10 March 2021, 13:07:00 »

wanting a new power washer but undecided on which model . any suggestions please  :y
followed Which,s recommendation & bought the Bosch 135 . not used it yet but initial find is it all packs away nice & neat. no reels that tend to put kinks in the machine to lance hose.  :y
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #23 on: 10 March 2021, 13:11:29 »

How did we manage before pressure washers,,,  :o :o
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #24 on: 10 March 2021, 13:25:32 »

wanting a new power washer but undecided on which model . any suggestions please  :y
followed Which,s recommendation & bought the Bosch 135 . not used it yet but initial find is it all packs away nice & neat. no reels that tend to put kinks in the machine to lance hose.  :y

Sadly a universal motor  :-[
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #25 on: 20 March 2021, 16:04:01 »

Used my new Nilfisk today.

WOW.
Never heard such a quiet pressure washer and massively more powerful than the old K2 too.
Did a very good job on everything I pointed it at.  Seems well designed, long cable and long hose and plenty of attachments too.
Very heavy too, feels a quality bit of kit.

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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #26 on: 20 March 2021, 23:12:42 »

I'm thinking about getting one for drive, car & gutters.
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Universal motors and whatever, just what the hell are you all talking about?
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #27 on: 20 March 2021, 23:18:33 »

I'm thinking about getting one for drive, car & gutters.
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Universal motors and whatever, just what the hell are you all talking about?

https://pressurewashr.com/induction-vs-universal-motor-pros-cons/
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #28 on: 21 March 2021, 09:50:33 »

I'm thinking about getting one for drive, car & gutters.
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Universal motors and whatever, just what the hell are you all talking about?


It doesn't matter if all you want is to pull a trigger and get a stream of high pressure water. All that's necessary is to head to B&Q(or wherever), and take the one that meets your price to the checkout.
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Re: wanted - power washers recommendations
« Reply #29 on: 21 March 2021, 23:39:53 »

I'm thinking about getting one for drive, car & gutters.
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Universal motors and whatever, just what the hell are you all talking about?


It doesn't matter if all you want is to pull a trigger and get a stream of high pressure water. All that's necessary is to head to B&Q(or wherever), and take the one that meets your price to the checkout.

That's nice to hear. Thanks. I get fed up with excessive technobabble.
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