Pressure washers.

[Portal Pat]

I currently have a K'Archer K1 entry level unit-next to useless. Wish to upgrade but not spend a million! Thinking of a K3 with vari-angle head for under the Deefer. Big enough for the job? Open to suggestions. Cheers.

[Vern]

I've had 3 karchers in my time, all failed at end of warranty, never again. My Gerni is still going strong though

[Tombie]

Or Bosch.

[Gav 110]

Same with the K brand
My brother had had 1 G compared to the 3 Ks
At the moment I have 2 cheapies from another K (Kogan I think)
Cost me $60 each 2 years ago

A hot water blast will be the next one i buy
Even if it can only handle the HWS system on the house
Hot water cleans so much better

[emoji481][emoji481]
Gav

[karlz]

When I researched pressure washers in 2011 (just looked up the receipt 4/9 2011), I ended up buying a Gerni instead of a Karcher.
At that time, the Gerni had metal pumps vs plastic.

In the last 10 years, the Gerni itself has not had an issue.
Ive had a few problems with the handles. The handles are plastic, and the shaft splits (ow).
But when you contact Gerni, they send you a pro version handle (metal) at no charge, so this is obviously a known issue.

Some years later, my pro-shaft had a leak./
New O rings fixed it.

Cant recommend enough the Gerni.

If I were to upgrade, I'd want a hot water pressure washer, but cant justify the expense.

[Tombie]

When buying a unit…

Metal body pump
Check pressure rating meets/exceeds your intended use.

Lower pressure units can’t run some accessories.

Regardless - do NOT blast seals or joints.

[gromit]

I've had my Karcher for over 20 years.

Went to a Karcher supplier for a drain cleaning HP hose and their feedback was 'if you have a problem with it then repair it, they don't last as long nowadays'.

Colin

[Tote]

I've got a 2010 era Gerni and bought it for the metal pump as well. Hasn't failed yet, although I am careful to get all the water out of it when I'm finished with it.

Regards,
Tote

[disco gazza]

Been reading up on getting a pressure washer.
Are the Stihl washers any good?
Or do I go for a Gerni brand(they seem to be OK, they have more attachments than the stihl)
Will be using it around the house cleaning the gunk from pathways/stairways that dont get any sun from late autumn to summer and general duties around the house that I cant reach by hand/broom.
Thats the only bummer about living in Tassie.
TIA DG

[Tombie]

Gerni like all others does domestic and higher spec.

Key points in any unit / brand.

Metal pump [emoji41]
Hose length
Accessories
Pressure delivery - some won’t power certain items or even run a foam cannon.

[towe0609]

I'm having a good run with one of these (https://www.ablesales.com.au/pressure-washers-water-pumps-and-engines/pressure-cleaners/petrol-pressure-washer-3000-psi.html) ... the $300 Gerni with metal pump I had before failed and ended up in landfill

[disco gazza]

That petrol washer looks good,but I,ll go for electric.
Looks like it will be a Bosch 135 model as thats the only Bosch one they stock down here.
Plus you can use Karcher accessories for it( not sure which ones) apparently from reading the Bosch website.

DG

[Gravy]

Check out the "Hose Link" unit. Only issue in 8 years has been the On-Off Switch which is now bi passed.

[karlz]

That petrol washer looks good,but I,ll go for electric.
Looks like it will be a Bosch 135 model as thats the only Bosch one they stock down here.
Plus you can use Karcher accessories for it( not sure which ones) apparently from reading the Bosch website.

DG

Dont you have Bunnings in Tas? They sell G and K

[karlz]

I'm having a good run with one of these (https://www.ablesales.com.au/pressure-washers-water-pumps-and-engines/pressure-cleaners/petrol-pressure-washer-3000-psi.html) .

Am over any tool that is fossil fuel driven.
Too much maintenance, stink, weight etc..

If you can find a hot water electric heater for under $800 then I might be keen.

[disco gazza]

Yes we do have buntings down here,but I dont want a G or K.
We also have mitre 10 where I shall buy the Bosch 135 from. [biggrin]

cheers DG

[Tombie]

Am over any tool that is fossil fuel driven.
Too much maintenance, stink, weight etc..

If you can find a hot water electric heater for under $800 then I might be keen.

I have a 40v Pressure washer here too.
Portable [emoji41] is pretty handy.
Can connect to hose or a container of water.

[TimFitzsimmons]

Pat,
You get what you pay for.
Just make sure you get a brass pump no matter which brand.
I have a Kerrick which is professional series but I've had it for 20 years and use it often and some family and selected friends use too.
I researched it in depth before I bought it.
I live in the bush and any delay can put me out a day or more.
Karcher will let you down, right when you need it, many of my friends had them (not any more).
Also most pressure washers have a duty cycle as they get hot.
That means eg. in a Karcher you can use it for 5 mins then rest it for 55 mins as they have a plastic pump and it will deform and become useless,
they don't mention this when you buy.
Others can go for 30 -40 mins straight.
I got mine from The Tool Shop in Kirrawee (Sydney).
They hire tools and I find out which ones last.
Matt is a good guy and is free with his information.
Good luck

Tim
1980 S3 Trayback.

[Tombie]

Just to be fair. The base level Karcher have plastic. Pumps. These are the ones commonly found at your favourite sales shed.

K4 goes alloy head
K5 and K7 are all metal

Never seen a problem in either of those last 2 units.

Having said that, hard water will kill anything.

[Gordie]

I bought a Gerni ex bunnings Aus, about 4yrs ago. Only had occasional use, but the other day it did about 4hrs solid of deck cleaning, with it's little deck cleaner head, and never missed a beat, and didn't have any duty cycle.