The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:32:15 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The only Karcher I've dealt with is the one I'm in the process of
repairing for a friend so can't really comment on them outside that.

However, when daughter was looking for a PW she bought a Nilfisk and
really loves it (I can get the model number if you are interested).

https://consumer.nilfisk.co.uk/en/products/Pages/default.aspx?CategoryId=30605

Cheers, T i m

T i m expressed precisely :
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:32:15 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The only Karcher I've dealt with is the one I'm in the process of
repairing for a friend so can't really comment on them outside that.

However, when daughter was looking for a PW she bought a Nilfisk and
really loves it (I can get the model number if you are interested).

https://consumer.nilfisk.co.uk/en/products/Pages/default.aspx?CategoryId=30605

Cheers, T i m

Thanks Tim but it seems that not all pressure washer hoses are the same
so I'm not sure if I could attach the snow foam gubbins to a Nilfisk
but I know it will go on a Karcher, so I think I prefer to stick with
that if possible.

On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:25:01 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

T i m expressed precisely :
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:32:15 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The only Karcher I've dealt with is the one I'm in the process of
repairing for a friend so can't really comment on them outside that.

However, when daughter was looking for a PW she bought a Nilfisk and
really loves it (I can get the model number if you are interested).

https://consumer.nilfisk.co.uk/en/products/Pages/default.aspx?CategoryId=30605

Cheers, T i m

Thanks Tim but it seems that not all pressure washer hoses are the same
so I'm not sure if I could attach the snow foam gubbins to a Nilfisk
but I know it will go on a Karcher, so I think I prefer to stick with
that if possible.

I think some of the connectors are interchangeable and if you aren't
in a rush and were interested in getting something that could be
considered 'better' than a Karcher (better VFM if not as cheap etc)
then having access to both, I could compare them for you.

If you are happy with the Karcher offerings then sticking with that
makes sense. ;-)

I've only owned one PW myself, a little Kew Hobby and as it's still
going I've not had to consider a replacement. ;-)

Cheers, T i m

p.s. Are you looking to buy another Karcher because the previous one
failed somehow? Buy cheap, buy twice or would you have worn out any
make / model?

T i m was thinking very hard :
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:25:01 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

T i m expressed precisely :
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:32:15 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The only Karcher I've dealt with is the one I'm in the process of
repairing for a friend so can't really comment on them outside that.

However, when daughter was looking for a PW she bought a Nilfisk and
really loves it (I can get the model number if you are interested).

https://consumer.nilfisk.co.uk/en/products/Pages/default.aspx?CategoryId=30605

Cheers, T i m

Thanks Tim but it seems that not all pressure washer hoses are the same
so I'm not sure if I could attach the snow foam gubbins to a Nilfisk
but I know it will go on a Karcher, so I think I prefer to stick with
that if possible.

I think some of the connectors are interchangeable and if you aren't
in a rush and were interested in getting something that could be
considered 'better' than a Karcher (better VFM if not as cheap etc)
then having access to both, I could compare them for you.

If you are happy with the Karcher offerings then sticking with that
makes sense. ;-)

I've only owned one PW myself, a little Kew Hobby and as it's still
going I've not had to consider a replacement. ;-)

Cheers, T i m

p.s. Are you looking to buy another Karcher because the previous one
failed somehow? Buy cheap, buy twice or would you have worn out any
make / model?

No, literally the only reason to go Karcher is because of the snow foam
lance/resevoir thingy. We had a cheapo pressure washer from either B&Q,
Machine Mart or Aldi, can't remember which, but it's just died after
about eight years service.

Coincidentally, we've never spent more than about five grand on a car
in our lives, but we've just treated ourselves to our 'retirement' car
and paid about five times that amount. Up to now I've always been happy
going through an auto car wash, but given what we've just spent, and
the fact that I'm now retired and can spend more time, I thought I'd
better treat this car with a bit more respect and start hand
washing/detailing, so I've just spent about £120 on various polishes,
waxes and other stuff, amongst which is a snow foam setup that is
guaranteed to connect to a Karcher K Series washer, but I'm not sure
it'll fit any other type.

I think the Karcher I linked to is good value (not that I know anything
about these things) but don't know how long it'll be at that price. I
think I'm talking myself into it and I'll probably go for it, given
that it'll only ever do light duty work - I'm sure it'll be fine for my
requirements.

Thanks for your input though Tim, much appreciated.

On 08/04/2018 11:32, Pete Zahut wrote:
The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is currently
available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

Might be worth having a look at:

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Pressure_washer_FAQ



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On 08/04/2018 11:32, Pete Zahut wrote:
The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is currently
available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The full control is an utterly worthless sales gimmick that will
probably break in 5 minutes.

See here for the full SP on pressure washers.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Pressure_washer_FAQ




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The Medway Handyman

John Rumm formulated the question :
On 08/04/2018 11:32, Pete Zahut wrote:
The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is currently
available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

Might be worth having a look at:

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Pressure_washer_FAQ

Thanks John. After reading that, I've decided to go for the Karcher K4
as it has the induction motor and greater flow and pressure rates. It's
got excellent reviews on Screwfix (where I've just ordered it), Amazon
and other places so I'm sure it'll cope with my modest needs for quite
some time to come. Cheers.

On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:33:57 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

snip

p.s. Are you looking to buy another Karcher because the previous one
failed somehow? Buy cheap, buy twice or would you have worn out any
make / model?

No, literally the only reason to go Karcher is because of the snow foam
lance/resevoir thingy. We had a cheapo pressure washer from either B&Q,
Machine Mart or Aldi, can't remember which, but it's just died after
about eight years service.

8 years isn't too bad for a cheapy, depending on how often you used it. ;-
)

Coincidentally, we've never spent more than about five grand on a car in
our lives, but we've just treated ourselves to our 'retirement' car and
paid about five times that amount.

Ouch. I've never paid more than 2 grand for a car and that was the kitcar
(as a kit)! All the others have cost less than 500. ;-)

Up to now I've always been happy
going through an auto car wash, but given what we've just spent, and the
fact that I'm now retired and can spend more time, I thought I'd better
treat this car with a bit more respect and start hand washing/detailing,

If I'm not washing them myself (rarely) I have always stuck my cars
though the car wash and will even go out of my way to find one, often
driving past many hand washes while I do so.

so I've just spent about £120 on various polishes, waxes and other
stuff, amongst which is a snow foam setup that is guaranteed to connect
to a Karcher K Series washer, but I'm not sure it'll fit any other type.

Ah, understood.

I think the Karcher I linked to is good value (not that I know anything
about these things) but don't know how long it'll be at that price.

I think Karchers are like Dysons in that they might not be perfect but
they generally work ok and at least you can get spares for them. ;-)

I
think I'm talking myself into it and I'll probably go for it, given that
it'll only ever do light duty work - I'm sure it'll be fine for my
requirements.

Sure, especially if you aren't using it for it's 'pressure' features etc.

Thanks for your input though Tim, much appreciated.

You are welcome and good luck with whatever you end up with. ;-)

Cheers, T i m

On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:48:16 +0100, TMH wrote:

On 08/04/2018 11:32, Pete Zahut wrote:
The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The full control is an utterly worthless sales gimmick that will
probably break in 5 minutes.

See here for the full SP on pressure washers.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Pressure_washer_FAQ

Good to see you, Dave!

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Pete Zahut wrote:
John Rumm formulated the question :
On 08/04/2018 11:32, Pete Zahut wrote:
The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is currently
available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

Might be worth having a look at:

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Pressure_washer_FAQ

Thanks John. After reading that, I've decided to go for the Karcher K4
as it has the induction motor and greater flow and pressure rates. It's
got excellent reviews on Screwfix (where I've just ordered it), Amazon
and other places so I'm sure it'll cope with my modest needs for quite
some time to come. Cheers.


FWIW I dropped my Karcher about 20 feet on to block paving whilst pressure
washing my house from a small cherry picker. The case lost a big chunk from
one corner but its continued to soldier on stoically despite this for many
years.

Tim

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On Sunday, 8 April 2018 14:34:01 UTC+1, Pete Zahut wrote:
T i m was thinking very hard :
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:25:01 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

T i m expressed precisely :
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:32:15 +0100, Pete Zahut wrote:

The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is
currently available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

The only Karcher I've dealt with is the one I'm in the process of
repairing for a friend so can't really comment on them outside that.

However, when daughter was looking for a PW she bought a Nilfisk and
really loves it (I can get the model number if you are interested).

https://consumer.nilfisk.co.uk/en/products/Pages/default.aspx?CategoryId=30605

Cheers, T i m

Thanks Tim but it seems that not all pressure washer hoses are the same
so I'm not sure if I could attach the snow foam gubbins to a Nilfisk
but I know it will go on a Karcher, so I think I prefer to stick with
that if possible.

I think some of the connectors are interchangeable and if you aren't
in a rush and were interested in getting something that could be
considered 'better' than a Karcher (better VFM if not as cheap etc)
then having access to both, I could compare them for you.

If you are happy with the Karcher offerings then sticking with that
makes sense. ;-)

I've only owned one PW myself, a little Kew Hobby and as it's still
going I've not had to consider a replacement. ;-)

Cheers, T i m

p.s. Are you looking to buy another Karcher because the previous one
failed somehow? Buy cheap, buy twice or would you have worn out any
make / model?

No, literally the only reason to go Karcher is because of the snow foam
lance/resevoir thingy. We had a cheapo pressure washer from either B&Q,
Machine Mart or Aldi, can't remember which, but it's just died after
about eight years service.

Coincidentally, we've never spent more than about five grand on a car
in our lives, but we've just treated ourselves to our 'retirement' car
and paid about five times that amount. Up to now I've always been happy
going through an auto car wash, but given what we've just spent, and
the fact that I'm now retired and can spend more time, I thought I'd
better treat this car with a bit more respect and start hand
washing/detailing, so I've just spent about £120 on various polishes,
waxes and other stuff, amongst which is a snow foam setup that is
guaranteed to connect to a Karcher K Series washer, but I'm not sure
it'll fit any other type.

I think the Karcher I linked to is good value (not that I know anything
about these things) but don't know how long it'll be at that price. I
think I'm talking myself into it and I'll probably go for it, given
that it'll only ever do light duty work - I'm sure it'll be fine for my
requirements.

Thanks for your input though Tim, much appreciated.

If you value the paintwork, keep pressure washers away from cars.
"Snow foaming"? Sounds like snake oil to me.

Can one of these be used to clean a massive moss infestation from a patio
and path, this year seems to have been ideal for this growth, and the
questions I have are.
If I get this done, is it likely to break up the concrete its growing on
How can one get the moss dislodged out of harms way and kill anything left
so its not a yearly issue?
How do these devices connect to a water source, I do not have a garden tap,
the only feeds from the mains are a kitchen tap or a gate valve protected
washing machine feed.

Brian

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"Pete Zahut" wrote in message news
The Karcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer, 1400W, 110 Bar is currently
available for £99.99 at Argos eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332069834811

But is it a decent machine? I know you can spend ten times that if you
want to but all I'll be using it for will be to snow foam the car and
clean the patio, so is it OK for that?

Yes, they will clean moss off patio and path paving. How well they do it
depends on what pressure and type of head you use. Whether or not it
will break up the concrete depends on what state it is in. In any case,
it will only dislodge already loose bits, and not damage a solid
concrete surface.

In the past I used an ordinary head with a fan-type spray with a
Karcher. This worked very well, but made a hell of a mess and used a
fair amount of water. You really also need to wear good waterproof
overalls. Last year I changed to one of those rotating covered heads
with a new Bosch pressure washer. It used less water in my opinion, and
made far less of a mess, but did not clean as well as a straight fan
spray. Also, waterproof clothing is not necessary.This year I will try
a few litres of patio stone cleaner first to see if that cuts down on
the time the pressure washer needs to clean the paving.

As to water usage, it's a lot less than you might think. Most domestic
pressure washers use around 8 to 10 litres a minute. To give you some
comparison, an ordinary garden hose at mains pressure will use several
times that amount.

A pressure washer will work without problem off a kitchen tap.

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On 09/04/18 09:42, Brian Gaff wrote:
Can one of these be used to clean a massive moss infestation from a patio
and path, this year seems to have been ideal for this growth, and the
questions I have are.
If I get this done, is it likely to break up the concrete its growing on
How can one get the moss dislodged out of harms way and kill anything left
so its not a yearly issue?
How do these devices connect to a water source, I do not have a garden tap,
the only feeds from the mains are a kitchen tap or a gate valve protected
washing machine feed.

Brian

On 09/04/2018 08:07, harry wrote:
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If you value the paintwork, keep pressure washers away from cars.


Utter nonsense.


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On 09/04/18 17:34, TMH wrote:
On 09/04/2018 08:07, harry wrote:
.

If you value the paintwork, keep pressure washers away from cars.


Utter nonsense.


well it can strip paint if the paint is already flaking off..

Or you have sand in your water supply


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