Buying a hi-pressure washer unit
 

Need to get one to clean gunk off concrete and general washing around the house. Know nothing about them so if anyone has any ideas on what to get let me know.

Drink a couple of the giant Australian beers we have heard so much about, you will find one between your legs a few hours later... :03:

I think it's more about the Nozzle than, about the Hose. :haha:

Seriously here...http://www.amazon.com/Bon-Aire-Origi.../dp/B0001L0DFA

LOL I've tried that and unfortunately the time it takes to refill is the problem. The aim also gets worse the more I drink.

The nozzle is an interesting idea but I doubt our water pressure is going to do the job even with that on.
I'm thinking more along these lines. http://www.karcher.com.au/aus/Produc...ntry_class.htm

http://www.gerni.com.au/Products/Pre...reWashers.aspx

OK. :yep: You want a pressure washer. I bought one simular 3500 psi with steam option. They work good and come in handy for alot of jobs around the homestead. :DL

Wise purchase :up:

Yep but there is a huge array of them and what works best for what?

I went kinda overkill with the 3500 psi. 1500-2500 psi is fine for home use..

I would recommend one with the steam option.

I'm not familiar with the brands on your link. I bought a Craftmans at Sears.

A well built one in the $200.00 range should have a 2-3 yr warranty.

we have a pressure washer around the house, cant imagine cleaning the car without it... oh wait, I can, it broke down during the summer. Buy it, it's usefull

I know its useful that's why I want to buy one. Which one do I buy?:06:

I bought a relatively cheap one and instantly wished I'd spent the extra on a Karcher - you do pay for the quality.

What is the difference between the Karcher models?

This one is what I've used for a couple of years now and is used to wash the concrete patio, timber decking, car etc:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-0853.aspx

I guess the bigger the numbers the more pressure? (and the more expensive!)

Nah....just wait for the regular sales at B&Q etc.

The more expensive models don't tend to sell and benefit from bigger reductions :DL

I picked mine up for £110

They don't look like they do that model over here and this is the closest one I can find to that spec in the local catalogue: http://www.karcher.com.au/aus/Produc...s/16364230.htm

I'll price it up and see what they are charging for them.