Decent Pressure Washer

[kevindb880]

It's time for a new pressure washer, have got a Stihl at the moment but it's been nothing but trouble blowing fuses ect.
What's everyone using bearing in mind it's only used occasionally to wash machinery down?

 

[nick...]

I’ve had several nilfisk and all been ok.normally around the £5/600 mark,I can then swap parts about when they die
nick...

 

[kevindb880]

I’ve had several nilfisk and all been ok.normally around the £5/600 mark,I can then swap parts about when they die
nick...

That's a lot of money for occasional use!

 

[Ffermer Bach]

I got one of these, for use as a drain jetter, but I have used it far more as a pressure washer, and I must admit I think it is great,

P.T.O mounted Drain Jetter and Pressure Washer

This model is set up to run as a drain jetter and a pressure washer. The drain jetting hose is mounted on a hose reel as standard and is available with a hose reel for high pressure washing hose.

www.landypressurewashers.com

 

[john432]

Really like my engine driven pressure washer, can use anywhere ,and more power than is available from a 13 amp supply.

 

[snarling bee]

If you have 3 phase then use it. If not we got on with Ehrl (spelling?), replaced 2 Kranzle which both lasted less than 2 years. We now have a Cleanwell steam cleaner 3 phase, really good.
The best thing I did is plumb it permanently in with a retractable reel for the hose. Easy to turn on just to do windows or wellies, rather than a 5 minute job to set up and put away.

 

[Dave W]

That's a lot of money for occasional use!

You'll have to pay that for something decent.
i suspect you're stihl is blowing fuses because the power supply isn't up to it. You need to address that before you start spending

 

[Steevo]

It's time for a new pressure washer, have got a Stihl at the moment but it's been nothing but trouble blowing fuses ect.
What's everyone using bearing in mind it's only used occasionally to wash machinery down?

I’ve had several nilfisk and all been ok.normally around the £5/600 mark,I can then swap parts about when they die
nick...

Pretty sure Stihl now is just rebadged Nilfisk. Should be a good machine. Pleased with the Nilfisk P2.150 I bought a year ago.

 

[Rs chunk]

A lot of the cheap single phase washers need the trigger pulled before you switch it on. 3 phase is definitely the best but not everyone has it. Spend some money and buy once

 

[Northeastfarmer]

I’ve been thinking of getting a hot steam cleaner...would it damage the paint work on the machines or not?

 

[Rs chunk]

I’ve been thinking of getting a hot steam cleaner...would it damage the paint work on the machines or not?

Just got too be sensible with it adjust the thermostat dependant on what your washing so just use high heat for heavy soiled things and oily stuff and have it cooler on good paint work

 

[Hilly]

I’ve been thinking of getting a hot steam cleaner...would it damage the paint work on the machines or not?

Depends on what make john Deere or girly man ?

 

[kevindb880]

You'll have to pay that for something decent.
i suspect you're stihl is blowing fuses because the power supply isn't up to it. You need to address that before you start spending

It blows fuses when you let go of the trigger for or than ten seconds!

 

[Mur Huwcun]

It blows fuses when you let go of the trigger for or than ten seconds!

Then it has an unloader valve or switch issue. Had a karcher doing similar, it was dirty contacts on the micro switch in the pressure switch. Been fine since. Have a look at them, if you’re not sure what they are or where pop up a few photos with cover off, someone on here will be able to guide you

 

[snarling bee]

Our Ehrl was the biggest single phase washer you can get. It kept blowing fuses until we had a separate supply put in and part of a 6" nail for the fuse (there were other pcb/fuses in the circuit), it worked fine then. The Ehrl could be for sale, it was going to be demoted to the pig unit but has never got there. If you are interested pm me and we might be able to do a deal.

 

[Courier]

Single Phase Cold Water Pressure Washer - 1800PSI / 3.5HP

www.briannixonltd.com

Worth considering - Just change the electric outlet you use to a 16 amp industrial ...on a 20 amp fused spur.

 

[icanshootwell]

Bought a petrol Clarke, it was around 350 ISH, ok for what I want, starts well on pressure.

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Our Ehrl was the biggest single phase washer you can get. It kept blowing fuses until we had a separate supply put in and part of a 6" nail for the fuse (there were other pcb/fuses in the circuit), it worked fine then. The Ehrl could be for sale, it was going to be demoted to the pig unit but has never got there. If you are interested pm me and we might be able to do a deal.

Would be much easier to run it on a blue 16amp plug protected by a 16amp mcb or rcbo depending os installation

 

[snarling bee]

Probably
But now on 3 phase steam cleaner.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Depends on what make john Deere or girly man ?

You’ll have to be patient