On 6 Aug 2003 12:27:25 -0700, (David)
wrote:

I'm in the market for a new low-end pressure washer and have decided
to go for Karcher; but am somewhat bewildered by the plethora of
models available; furthermore every supplier I look at seems to carry
a different set of model numbers! And cross-checking them against
www.karcher.co.uk doesn't help, as the vast majority aren't listed in
the product ranges on their site. Eg, look at B&Q at
http://tinyurl.com/j7an and they show the KB102 and KB203 at 79 and
119 squids, but they don't appear at Karcher.... furthermore I came
across a site called worthaglance.com at http://tinyurl.com/j77j where
they are flogging a K300 for 65, and a K420 for 80 GBP - which look
like good value - I think??

Can anyone comment on any of these models - are they old stock or
something? Any other advice on suitability of which models?

I need the machine initially for blasting flaking paint off my
pebbledashed houes prior to repainting; occasional patio-cleaning
duties etc only, thereafter.

Many thanks
David


The KB ones that B&Q sell are special models for them. Halfords have
a similar arrangement. It is to prevent you from being able to price
compare elsewhere.

The K300 and K420 models are older ones that are no longer made but
are perfectly fine. It looks as though these prices are somewhat
less than the current 300 and 400 series equivalent models.

The main comparison points are the motor power, the construction of
the motor and pump and what comes with the unit.

I've found Kaercher products very good and the prices you have found
are pretty good as well. The higher pressure models will typically
allow you to work faster so you can judge based on that as well.


..andy

To email, substitute .nospam with .gl