Stephen wrote:
On Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:40:45 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

The old Aldi one was a Karcher with induction motor; it's a shame
the new one isn't.

I doubt that, more likely a Lavour.

I recently borrowed a cheap (non-induction) Karcher and cleaned the
patio with it. I had never used a pressure washer before so I was
really impressed how much grime it cleared off.

If you ever try a 'real' one it will blow your socks off. 200 bar @
20 litres/min is a thing to behold.

Sorry for the late replies, I've been painting (see other thread). By
now has anyone bought a pressure washer from Aldi and what did you
think?

I have not seen any of the previous Aldi pressure washers but I
believe they were made in Karcher yellow and even said on the box
"made by Karcher for Aldi" and they were induction motors.

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2867_5585.htm

It's a shame but like you say, I guess their latest batch have been
made by someone else and built to a certain price.

I'll certainly look at the Screwfix models though.

I know you have an industrial one, what make and spec is that?

It was made by the now defunct Gerni who were swallowed up by Nilfisk Alto.
They also bought out KEW & WAP.

Its 150 bar @ 550 litres/hour. About 2.9kw IIRC.


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