NILFISK C130

[davo172]

Whos got one and whats the verdict ?

 

[Jack!]

It'll be more than adequate for cleaning cars and a bit more, pretty much. I've got a C100 (I think) - it's very similar, but the C130 has the winding thing for the hose, which is something I'd like to have, as the hose is quite inconvenient when packing it away.

 

[Yellow Dave]

It should be that 130 relates to max pressure, meaning it's fairly decent. My 120 is more than adequate for my needs

 

[davo172]

More reliable than karchers then ref pumps ?

 

[Yellow Dave]

metal impellors whereas only available on the more expensive karchers IIRC.

I've only used Nilfisk but a lot of it comes down to how you use and look after them. lower end of the market I would recommend Nilfisk

 

[Clart]

I've got a C120 and its pretty powerful. Can't see why you would ever need more than that.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I've had a Nilfisk Centennial (1650w) for a good few months now and it's a great bit of kit for the money (£99.99 in Argos).

It's MORE than powerful enough for your car and it comes with a high pressure nozzle which brought my patio up like new.

I cannot see any point whatsoever buying a more powerful one than this.

 

[Mr R.]

I've had a Nilfisk Centennial (1650w) for a good few months now and it's a great bit of kit for the money (£99.99 in Argos).

It's MORE than powerful enough for your car and it comes with a high pressure nozzle which brought my patio up like new.

I cannot see any point whatsoever buying a more powerful one than this.

I have this to, more than happy with it.

Anymore powerful and it will cause damage.

 

[davo172]

I've had a Nilfisk Centennial (1650w) for a good few months now and it's a great bit of kit for the money (£99.99 in Argos).

It's MORE than powerful enough for your car and it comes with a high pressure nozzle which brought my patio up like new.

I cannot see any point whatsoever buying a more powerful one than this.

Looks like a good deal may invest in one , is the snowfoam lance with it ? and is it any good ?

 

[JD]

metal impellors whereas only available on the more expensive karchers IIRC.

I've only used Nilfisk but a lot of it comes down to how you use and look after them. lower end of the market I would recommend Nilfisk

Correct.

Looks like a good deal may invest in one , is the snowfoam lance with it ? and is it any good ?

The supplied lance is not a lance as such - more of a bottle attachment. It creates bubbles, not foam. If you want to snow foam, you need a lance attachment such as;

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/HD_Snow_Foam_Kit_Karcher_KEWNA_1.html

That's the correct connector as well (Karcher, Kew, Halfrauds etc all have different connectors, so be aware of that when you're ordering if you don't decide to order from the linked page).

 

[Flat Eric]

I got a Nilfisk pressure washer last year Dave from screw fix after my 2nd karcher broke. Think it was 80 quid and came with a couple of attachments and a snow foam thing, I doubt the snow foam lance will work the same as the proper ones though

I wouldn't go back to karcher again to be honest

EDIT: think this is mine,
http://m.screwfix.com/p/nilfisk-alto-c110-3-5-pca-x-tra-110bar-pressure-washer-1-4kw-230v/61462

Looks like they've added another attachment to it too.

 

[Jack!]

I doubt the snow foam lance will work the same as the proper ones though

I can confirm it won't - but after a bit of research, consensus seems to suggest a pre-wash like Citrus Power or RDS is more effective than snowfoam anyway; I used RDS to clean my car the other day and was very happy with the results - saves paying out for a decent lance.

 

[JD]

I can confirm it won't - but after a bit of research, consensus seems to suggest a pre-wash like Citrus Power or RDS is more effective than snowfoam anyway; I used RDS to clean my car the other day and was very happy with the results - saves paying out for a decent lance.

Yarp to all.

 

[Coby.]

I really want a Snow Foam Lance but as I now use CP it seems I would be wasting my money

​I just wanted to play around with the foam

 

[JD]

Novelty wears off, Andy. Trust me.

 

[Yellow Dave]

I really want a Snow Foam Lance but as I now use CP it seems I would be wasting my money

​I just wanted to play around with the foam

rinse normally, spray with citrus power and leave to dwell, then pressure rinse off and there will be very little grime in your 2 bucket wash

 

[davo172]

Cheers for replys I use citrus pre wash now and find it very good , so snow foam not any better then ? Any one used Candy fluff snowfoam ? heard it is VERY good compared to other sorts ?


http://www.clbcarcare.co.uk/clb-candy-fluff-snow-foam-concentrate-5l-579-p.asp

 

[yellowbelly]

I disagree with JD, (yes, there i said it!!!) novelty hasn't worn off for me.

 

[Gally]

Also... snowfoam twice... second time start washing the car with the mitt, et voila even slicker wash method. Bit like they do at cheap carwashes.

Of course put shampoo in your bucket as normal if you wish aslong as 2 bucket method still applied.

 

[jamier27]

Anyone point me in the right direction to get a rubber hose for my nilfisk c130?

i am wanting to stop the standard plastic hose curling back up once unreeled off machine.. I am pressuming the rubber one solves this issue?

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[yellowbelly]

If you need a lance adaptor for it give me a shout, got a brand new one received in error. £5 posted

 

[davo172]

Got a nilfisk centinal £85 on offer from homebase well impressed with it for the money :approve:

 

[Yellow Dave]

That's what I paid for mine, they regularly have it with the 15% off. Use your nectar points also and I got it for £42 in the end.

 

[MarkCup]

Got a nilfisk centinal £85 on offer from homebase well impressed with it for the money :approve:

I was just thinking as I scrolled down, "I seem to have got a right bargain...£99 in Argos but I picked it up for £85 at Homebase...I'd better update the thread"...LOL...