Recommend me a jet wash

[Berin]

After getting through a couple of cheap Karchers, I bought a Stihl RE108, which I thought would last. It's been back for repair once under warranty, but is now out and has packed in again. I'm thinking of one of the nilfisk range, any other ideas?

It's used for washing my bikes and cars including dirt bikes, and the occasional bit of brick work cleaning.


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[stonehenge]

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I have a Lavor and recommend these, they also manufacture Wickes own brand - which is good.

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

I too have a Lavor and it's excellent!

Beware of karcher bought from large chains such as B&Q or home base, they're visually identical but with inferior built to price components.

Whatever you buy, try to go for something with a brass pump head ..... It'll run and run!

 

[phooey]

Nilfisk P150 2-10 X-TRA Pressure Washer

 

[clivetaylor]

Plenty of selection here. If you give them a call they will advise of the best washer for your usage: http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/

Very good customer support.

 

[Schtum]

I have a Lavor and recommend these, they also manufacture Wickes own brand - which is good.

I'm genuinely surprised at this. I have a Lavor Cobra Special which I've almost written off as a useless piece of junk. I think a 90 year old with BPH could probably produce a higher pressure flow than my washer....

 

[doyle]

I'm genuinely surprised at this. I have a Lavor Cobra Special which I've almost written off as a useless piece of junk. I think a 90 year old with BPH could probably produce a higher pressure flow than my washer....

Not working properly???

 

[Schtum]

Not working properly???

As far as I remember, it's never been very good.

 

[JASONBC]

My Karcher is over 15years old and is faultless. My mate nextdoor has been through 3 new karchers in nearly as many months all with electrical problems. I'm hearing the nilfisk ones seem to be the one to beat at the moment by people

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Buy commercial grade, from a specialist supplier and expect to pay £200-£300

My KEW cost £300, £15 years ago and has been first class

 

[Berin]

Thanks for all the help, guys. I went for a Karcher HD 6/13CX from www.pressurewashersalesandservice.

Pricey, but it's got the brass pump head etc etc, nice cable reel, reasonable flow and pressure.