Calypso-E34 1,157 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) I have a little Karcher K2.36 thing I've had for a few years. It's OK, but it's very light and pulls around very easily, and the hose is too short at 4 metres. I had a longer hose, but it went bang. I don't need anything fancy, but a decent hose length would be a priority. Gadget wise, I just need a decent lance - it's just for the car. I had another Karcher years ago that was better - still small, but a good weight with a long hose. I had that thing for a good 13 years before it went bang. Edited January 8, 2016 by Calypso-E34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cableguy 1,188 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Nilfisk as they use brass/metal fittings whereas Karcher tend to use plastic. I have a Nilfisk which is 6+ years old now and was used previously with a Detailing Business and still works like a dream. C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_ran 499 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 I have a Karcher and bought a decent longer hose. Works a treat I would say if yours is still fine, then a new longer hose would be a cheaper option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond 1,192 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Same as Andy really. Why spend more than you have to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickRatson 268 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Nilfisk is sure the way forwadd these days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigpow 233 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Nilfisk have metal pumps so less chance of splitting...Look on hot uk deals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p3tchy 256 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Nilfisk from argos or homebase, brought it with the nectar points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUFFY 442 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 I've got a kartcher k4 at the moment and have always had kartcher but haven't had one last longer than three years tops. I'm going to give Nilfisk a go when this fails in about twelve months three days and twelve seconds. 2 p3tchy and phil520d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
528i-FAN 264 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 My Nilfisk is 5 years old, still works perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p3tchy 256 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Mines 3.5 yrs old and going strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_a_n1979 1,425 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Nilfisk here as wellBought in 2009, works faultlessly Highly recommended! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamMubarak 27 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Got to agree, nilfisk, was used heavily when i was self employed valeter/detailer for years, and at least twice a week at home nowadays. All i bought for it was a better and longer hose, sam Sent from my LG-V500 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomis 717 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 I had a karcher which only lasted a year then bought a nilfisk about 3 years ago expecting the same because it was cheap but it's still going strong. That has a reasonably long hose too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDave 396 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 Bosch has done 12 years, still excellent.After 6 years to plastic pipe went popFound a company online you could sent off to and replaced hose with decent rubberised twice as long - do that and you're all set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristan 496 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 I've been looking at gettin a new washer too and been checking out the nilfisks online. But their model numbers are confusing! What's a decent one to get for general car / patio washing etc without goin ott? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamMubarak 27 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 C110/120 are decent enough for general home use, and cheap, Sam Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p3tchy 256 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 C130 is what I have. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-C130-X-Tra-Pressure-Washer/dp/B006UCKWAA/ref=sr_1_7?s=outdoors&ie=UTF8&qid=1452428945&sr=1-7 Only advantage of a higher end karchers is the ability to take a feed from a water butt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calypso-E34 1,157 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 C130 is what I have. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-C130-X-Tra-Pressure-Washer/dp/B006UCKWAA/ref=sr_1_7?s=outdoors&ie=UTF8&qid=1452428945&sr=1-7Only advantage of a higher end karchers is the ability to take a feed from a water butt.Thanks for all the advice chaps - very helpful as always. I went for this one - seemed to tick all the boxes for a whisker under £150. 6 metre hose is long enough. 1 p3tchy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p3tchy 256 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 I have found the hose to be a little short, but only by a few feet so just moving the washer closer solved that, Alternatively you can get a 15m one on ebay for about £30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristan 496 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 Cheers lads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pidgeonpost 639 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Our Stihl is well over 10 years old and works a treat. Quality fittings too.Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Edited January 10, 2016 by pidgeonpost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamMubarak 27 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 I'm sure most nilfisks will take feed from a water butt, can't remember where I read it, Sam Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pidgeonpost 639 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 I'm sure most nilfisks will take feed from a water butt, can't remember where I read it, Sam Sent from my HTC One M9 using TapatalkThink you're right, some Karchers too I believe.Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristan 496 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 Just ordered a c120 with all the attachments for £78 delivered. 1 pidgeonpost reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cableguy 1,188 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 SamMubarak, on 10 Jan 2016 - 7:21 PM, said:I'm sure most nilfisks will take feed from a water butt, can't remember where I read it, SamSent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Correct, my Nilfisk used to draw from a baffled water tank in the back of a van. C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
