Jet wash recommendations

[alastairb]

The new ones are all plastic, they get left over winter in a shed, if it freezes with water in that's it knackered

If you want one to last a lifetime buy a Kranzle but if you only use it occasionally buy a cheap one then replace it when it breaks

Agree.
Always pump the water out ,
don't use hozelock aquastop connectors ,
don't run it on a massive extension lead (although that might be tricky)
And accept that most low to mid range PW have a max life <100 hours.

Mine is static in the garage, 20m wall mounted reel. I also use a larger orifice tip so likely pushing 1000 psi rather than 1600+ , less stress on the machine etc.

 

[Wack61]

I had pulsing when I got my latest Karcher. Turned out that we needed to replace the connection from the main in the street to our house which was causing low pressure!
Replaced that (at a cost of many ££££'s) and all was good.

That sounds expensive, might've been cheaper to get a firm in for jet washing and valeting, so you could watch with a pint on the go

 

[jasst]

Nilfisk Alto for me, def step up from karcher

 

[dickygrace]

I have a Nilfisk too, my detailer swears by them; mine’s excellent and obviously gets used 4-5 times every week. Kranzle also good but they’re dear.

 

[gb-gta]

I use a bucket and sponge.
My bucket handle broke last weekend though, I’ll have to ask someone to get me another one for Christmas.

 

[lifes2short]

I use a bucket and sponge.
My bucket handle broke last weekend though, I’ll have to ask someone to get me another one for Christmas.

for some reason your post reminded me of this classic sketch

 

[Scaf]

Well having tried a replacement lance, my K4 is still
down on pressure for no obvious reason.

So this afternoon I have ordered K7 180bar direct from Karcher with 5 year warranty.

Should make winter cleaning a little easer and in the spring the extra power should make short work of the the patio.

 

[CatmanV2]

Well having tried a replacement lance, my K4 is still
down on pressure for no obvious reason.

So this afternoon I have ordered K7 180bar direct from Karcher with 5 year warranty.

Should make winter cleaning a little easer and in the spring the extra power should make short work of the the patio.

Been meaning to say: Whoever recommended 'Wet and Forget' It's good stuff. Ta

C

 

[MarkMas]

Been meaning to say: Whoever recommended 'Wet and Forget' It's good stuff. Ta

C

Seems really expensive....

 

[CatmanV2]

Seems really expensive....
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Yeah it does. Then you use it.......

C

 

[DLax69]

 

[MarkMas]

Yeah it does. Then you use it.......

C

Oh, so like the suspension bushes on my QPV...

 

[conaero]

We use a Karcher K4 or 5 and it gets hammered every day. Nothing lasts for ever but they last us 3 years on average so we will continue with them.

 

[DLax69]

Seems really expensive....
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Buy a window regulator for a 2003 Spyder...

 

[alastairb]

Finished off the wash corner of the garage today

Nice having everything to hand