Pressure washer advice

[Tom1600]

Hi guys,

There seem to be so many types out there, with varying specs and prices. Anyone have and recommendations? Cheers.

 

[Fred@BTM]

anything from Karcher (spelling?)

 

[TomS]

Yeah Karcher jet washes are really good

 

[benji&eka]

yup, karcher are excellent, i can get remanufactured ones at a discount too

 

[V1NNY]

Karcher are excellent

 

[biojo]

prices and best place to buy from n e one?

 

[Rich]

Saw this on another forum, may help you.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1089&highlight=Homebase

They like there Karchers so may be able to advise you on which model.

 

[biojo]

im thinkin of buying one but dont wanna be spending too much, what pressure rating is a good standard

 

[Tucks]

Do you have any agricultural merchants near you? If so have a look at the sort of ones they sell.Compared to halfords/DiY shop pressure washers you will find you get a much more powerfull and robust washer for your money-but it just wont look as pretty.
I found this guide too:
The following examples list common tasks for pressure washers and the pressure needed to do them:


Car wash: 700 to 1,000 PSI


Cleaning decks / house sidings: 1,000 to 1,500 PSI


Heavy duty equipment and agricultural uses: 2,000 to 3,000 PSI


Concrete surfaces and heavy industrial uses: 3,000 + PSI

 

[biojo]

so 100bar is good enough

 

[MattyH16v]

Bought one from Argos for pretty cheap,lol and its got plenty of power. No point getting one thats gonna strip the paint off!