Buying a hi-pressure cleaning hose

TarJak · 10-13-10, 08:42 PM

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.

TLAM Strike · 10-13-10, 09:02 PM

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...

FIREWALL · 10-13-10, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

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...

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

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

TarJak · 10-13-10, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

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...

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.

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

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

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

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

FIREWALL · 10-13-10, 10:41 PM

OK.

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.

Wise purchase

TarJak · 10-13-10, 10:47 PM

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

FIREWALL · 10-13-10, 10:56 PM

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.

Betonov · 10-14-10, 04:08 AM

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

TarJak · 10-14-10, 04:11 AM

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

Herr-Berbunch · 10-14-10, 04:25 AM

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

TarJak · 10-14-10, 04:27 AM

What is the difference between the Karcher models?

Jimbuna · 10-14-10, 05:35 AM

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

Herr-Berbunch · 10-14-10, 05:55 AM

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

Jimbuna · 10-14-10, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

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

I picked mine up for £110

TarJak · 10-14-10, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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

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.

10-13-10, 08:42 PM	#1
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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	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... __________________

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	OK. 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. Wise purchase __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I bought a relatively cheap one and instantly wished I'd spent the extra on a Karcher - you do pay for the quality. __________________

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Yep but there is a huge array of them and what works best for what?

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	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

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I know its useful that's why I want to buy one. Which one do I buy?

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	What is the difference between the Karcher models?

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I guess the bigger the numbers the more pressure? (and the more expensive!) __________________