pressure washer

[incisor]

am well and truly over my karcher 2.91 and it never wanting to kick in

whats a decent home duty pressure washer that is reliable?

[Tombie]

Replace the pressure switch :cool:

Usually a good solid unit...

Or just grab a Gerni equivalent...

[NobbyTD5]

Not sure on the models
I have an old (15y) Karcher HD model that is still great
Bought a small one for home new Karcher last year

1 yr later it failed
Bought a Stihl mid range - very happy, good build quality, reasonable price
Can buy spares etc
Cheers
Nobby

[incisor]

Replace the pressure switch :cool:

Usually a good solid unit...

Or just grab a Gerni equivalent...

you've had a better run than me then

i'm on my 3rd switch and it's gone again..

PIA

[DoubleChevron]

I have the smallest karcher you can buy .... There is two models. They look almost the same, but one is chinese crap, the one I bought it made in germany from memory. It comes with the really high pressure wand with a rotating ball type head which is nothing short of brilliant. It will strip the paint from any surface .... :wasntme:

People are always borrowing it, and it's never failed to come back in working condition, which is highly unusual. Usually everything I lend out comes back stuffed. So it can't be too bad :)

seeya,
Shane L.

[incisor]

bought a little gernie that was on special...

model 120.4

yet to try it... will let you know

[ozscott]

I have had a big Ryobi unit for about 10 yrs...heaps of grunt and it gets used weekly sometimes non stop for hours cleaning cement. Its a re badged Italian jobbie with stainless pistons. Wand and hose and fittings are very heavy duty.

Cheers

[ozscott]

To keep them going keep the trigger pressed and turn off at the machine and to turn on operate trigger first...stops pressure switch assembly seizing.

Cheers

[Blinky]

I bought one of these, model 10-100 quite a few years ago and it is brilliant. Simple, no fancy coloured plastic covers, powerful, never needs a break.
The hoses and fittings are high quality and do not kink.
I concur with ozscott (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/ozscott.html) in that I try to remember to have my hand on the trigger when I start the motor and always drain the pump uf pressure when I turn it off.
Cold Water Electric - Commercial (http://spitwatersa.com.au/pressure/commerce.htm)
Not the cheapest purchase but been value for money.
They make cheaper and more expensive models and in petrol also.

[Scouse]

bought a little gernie that was on special...

model 120.4

yet to try it... will let you knowHow's the new one travelling?
After working for Karcher years ago I was all set on buying one of their upper end domestic models but after some research I'm not so sure now.

[rar110]

I've had two of the 2nd largest (1600w?) Karchers both failed and returned under warranty. I replaced it with a 1800w AR Blue Clean. It failed. Masters replaced it under warranty. Now waiting for this one to fail outside of warranty. All have been good performers when they worked. I only use it about fortnightly.

[incisor]

How's the new one travelling?
After working for Karcher years ago I was all set on buying one of their upper end domestic models but after some research I'm not so sure now.
Works great and had no problems touch wood

[inside]

I bought one of these https://www.masters.com.au/product/100755101/duropro-fatty-139cc-keystart-high-pressure-washer-wpftty

Big, loud but plenty of power. Haven't tried all the nozzles and I'm far from an experienced pressure washer user but for $325 it seemed like good value at the time.

[Bushie]

I have a Karcher that wont kick in, and a Gerni that I spent a good few hours with yesterday doing paths - so far it hasn't failed to go.

The Gerni was 2nd hand, the Karcher I bought new. :mad:

Martyn

[LandyAndy]

Leaving these units idle whilst not using them stuffs them,any brand!!! They will boil the water in the pump if left to cycle too long without use.We just had our depot machine re-built,its a 3 phase machine.The pump man fitted a thermal relief valve as part of the rebuild,it should bleed off pressure before overheating Im told.
Andrew

[loneranger]

I've got an old Karcher that predates y2k still going strong. I was contemplating an upgrade to a new one but reading this I think I'll wait until it dies.

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[Tombie]

My Karcher is going fine - about 11 years old now.

[Scouse]

My current pressure washer is a Karcher that I picked up when I was working there in the mid 1980s. It's only a little carry around petrol jobbie that has done well for the last 30 years that I've had it but it started to lose a bit of pressure when I was prepping my shed floor recently. It seems Karcher has lost a bit of quality trying to get into the domestic market so I might investigate a pump rebuild instead of a new unit.

[p38arover]

I have a cheap Karcher. My Gerni failed just out of warranty (earth leakage problems).

[Dinty]

I have a small 'Stihl' it's 28 years old and still performs like new, I was made aware at the time of purchase to keep the trigger open when starting/stopping, never let it idle with pressure on, I have followed these simple rules religiously and it has not failed, I even turn the pump over after use to clear any residual water left in there, also drain the water from the hose as well, cheers Dennis

[Pedro_The_Swift]

"I have followed these simple rules religiously and it has not failed"


why am I not surprised:angel:

[VladTepes]

So looking at buying one myself. The petrol ones sound good BUT I can anticipate them being a bit heavy / awkward for getting up on the tile roof to clean it!
On the other hand there's something about electricity + water that freaks me out.

Suggestions?

Looking around the $500 or less mark if possible.

Heard the modern domestic Karcher's are a bit ordinary....

[ozscott]

I have a Ryobi electric. Rebranded Italian jobbie made in Italy by a brand i dont now recall. Used it a lot over 10 years. Stainless steel pistons. Next model up had ceramic. About 5 years as ago it wouldnt turn on. Opened it up and cleaned the valving for the auto start. ...pump triggered by presure drop at the wand ie when you leave the unit turned on and pull trigger. Then followed advice of a former serviceman of water cleaners and never used that runction again. From that point on i have the off button on the machine pressed down. I pull the trigger and press the on button on the machine to start the pump and never had any more problems. Its been great with long collercial pipe and wand. I rarely drain mine....i know i should. Powerful unit that stands to waist height.

Cheers

[rar110]

I don't know if this helps. I've had two large electric Karcher pressure cleaners replaced/returned under warranty. I've had one large electric AR Blue Clean replaced under warranty, currently on number 2. I've had the current cleaner about 18 mths. The spray gun on the current cleaner was replaced after it developed a small crack/leak. The motor on the first three units just stopped working.

I only use a pressure cleaner once a week to wash the cars and occasionally for other jobs. So they're not worked very hard.

I now drain the cleaner after every use.

[AndyG]

So looking at buying one myself. The petrol ones sound good BUT I can anticipate them being a bit heavy / awkward for getting up on the tile roof to clean it!
On the other hand there's something about electricity + water that freaks me out.

Suggestions?

Looking around the $500 or less mark if possible.

Heard the modern domestic Karcher's are a bit ordinary....

ALDI have them this week if you want a cheapie

[Tins]

So looking at buying one myself. The petrol ones sound good BUT I can anticipate them being a bit heavy / awkward for getting up on the tile roof to clean it!
On the other hand there's something about electricity + water that freaks me out.

Suggestions?

Looking around the $500 or less mark if possible.

Heard the modern domestic Karcher's are a bit ordinary....

I bought a mid range Karcher for around $250. Never again. I have a borrowed petrol one, cheap thing that's a bugger to start ( nothing a tune wouldn't fix ), and it is awesome. You can get one that runs on a bbq gas bottle. And, you can get hose extensions for cleaning the roof.
Personally, I'm not keen on taking the Karcher up on my roof on the end of an extension cord.

[Mick_Marsh]

I've got a Karcher K2.180. It's been great for hosing down the cars and trailers. I'm surprised how well the drive flange oil leak over the wheel came up with a bit of cheap degreaser and the pressure washer.

I do want a Spitwater hot wash for other greasy jobs though.