Reliable Hot pressure washer?

[Midlands Farmer]

Hi all
I’m looking for a reliable hot pressure washer single or 3 phase, want something that you can get parts for in the future. We don’t have big usage, probably 2hrs a week on average, but want something that will last!
What are peoples thoughts on good ones and ones to avoid! Obviously don’t want to spend a fortune…
Thanks

 

[Steevo]

Nixon are reasonably priced, well built and simple to fix if needed.

 

[daveydiesel1]

^^^^^

 

[Gerbert]

Don't buy a Nilfisk then. Just had mine 1 1/2 year and it's seen more of the mechanic then the previous alto ( predecessor of nilfisk) in 20 or so years. Granted the old one was only cold water.

 

[Finn farmer]

Kränzle is all the rage here. It's often argued that they're the only manufacturer that shows their heating coil because it isn't sh!t like in the others.

 

[s~~t shoveller]

Local manufacturer here in Lincolnshire ,phillard ,phillips animal health make and sell excellent stuff…think they stopped manufacture of there own branded ones but they know washers inside out…speak to mark for advice

 

[Adam@Rumen]

We are looking too... Ehrle has been suggested... anyone any thoughts on them?

 

[Spudie]

Cleanwell

 

[Steevo]

Don't buy a Nilfisk then. Just had mine 1 1/2 year and it's seen more of the mechanic then the previous alto ( predecessor of nilfisk) in 20 or so years. Granted the old one was only cold water.

I've got a simple Nilfisk cold washer and it's been brilliant in the couple of years I have had it. Chap I know has one for cleaning cars and uses is constantly (non-commercial version) and he seems happy with his too.

 

[Rs chunk]

Clean well and go for 3 phase more oomph

 

[Netherfield]

Whatever you get, put a water filter on the inlet side, like the top one here

HF10BB 10in High Flow Jumbo Filter Housing with 1in BSP Ports

A range of Water Softeners, Filters, Drinking Water Systems and UV Disinfection for Public and Private Water Supplies.

www.wrekinwatersofteners.co.uk

 

[bkg]

We are looking too... Ehrle has been suggested... anyone any thoughts on them?

Just bought one after much thought and talking to other people that's the one to go for my god is it good but needs to be new or very new buy once cry once

 

[Bobthebuilder]

Another vote for Nixon, simple metal box on decent wheels and easy to get parts for

 

[Curt]

Had a 3 phase nixon for about 15 years. Been a good washer and have replaced the original Pump, motor and heating coil over the past 18 months, was impressed we could still get the parts off them and next day too

 

[Banana Bar]

We are looking too... Ehrle has been suggested... anyone any thoughts on them?

I have an Ehrle. In all honesty I would rather use a bucket and brush! It has been the most unreliable tool I’ve bought in a long time and the supplier T Workshop in Suffolk seem to be incapable of fixing it for more than a fortnight . I won’t have either back again.

BB

 

[Party Pete]

Nixon all day long

 

[fendtfiasco]

Have an Alto Nilfisk Neptune 4 probably superseded by now think there is a few more professional level ones above this, does a good job. Only problem with Alto or Karcher as far as i am aware they make all their own parts and you can only get parts from their dealers whereas some of the other makes just buy in parts from more generic manufacturers, wider availability and usually lower prices.

 

[Gerbert]

I've got a simple Nilfisk cold washer and it's been brilliant in the couple of years I have had it. Chap I know has one for cleaning cars and uses is constantly (non-commercial version) and he seems happy with his too.

Yeah my old one did days on end and never a problem. Popped a seal a while ago and since I liked a hot washer I figured I cut my losses after 20 or so years and buy a brand new spanker.
To be fair there was nothing big wrong with the new one but it was fairly dissapointing. Let's hope the next 20 years prove me wrong.

 

[Andrew K]

Nixon, if you like simplicity and relability at a fair price...

 

[ajd132]

We have a big karcher which is okay, but we do get it serviced by a local specialist every year.