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  • milanbenes
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    I was thinking of buying one at the weekend, if I got one it would be a big karcher, but still, when the car wash costs 3 quid, I cannot justify to buy a jet washer

    Milan.

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  • Tingles
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    http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.205-9151.aspx

    Karcher half price....

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  • Diver
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    I have a Homebase own brand special that I bought 8 years ago, and it's still going strong. I think it cost £49.99

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  • Pondlife
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    Karcher owner here too.

    Need to be careful which nozzle you use when doing the car otherwise you'll need new number plates

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  • bobhope
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    Originally posted by Clippy View Post

    P.S. I believe Halfords currently have their own brand presure washers reduced to half price.
    Buying own-brand from Halfords is not a good idea in my experience.

    p.s. I have a Karcher 3.2 - good for scaring the cats away.

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  • Clippy
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    Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post
    Thinking of one of these, supposed to be better than the equivalent karcher machines.

    Anyone got experience of them?

    http://www.bosch-pt.co.uk/boptocs2-u...object_id=9299
    Yes.

    I have a Bosch Aquatak 120i which I've had for about 5 years.

    When new, it cost about £200 and seems like it could be an older version of the one you have quoted.

    I use it a couple of times a year to clean the patio in Spring and sometimes the car.

    It's very powerful and, so far, reliable.

    The only real issue I have had with it was actually a few months ago when the hose developed a hole. Upon inspection, it had gradually worn away in one area due to rubbing against the ground when in use. Luckily, I had a replacement hose from an faulty pressure washer which upon fitting to the Bosch, resulted in the pressure increasing signficantly.

    The other point to note is it is quite a heavy machine and the wheels are not the best (they are not multi-directional) when moving it but, I suspect, this is the same for most presure washers.

    (Just noticed the eBay link I have quoted is for a new unit which at £50 is a steal).

    P.S. I believe Halfords currently have their own brand presure washers reduced to half price.
    Last edited by Clippy; 1 September 2009, 01:31.

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  • BolshieBastard
    started a topic Power washers

    Power washers

    Thinking of one of these, supposed to be better than the equivalent karcher machines.

    Anyone got experience of them?

    http://www.bosch-pt.co.uk/boptocs2-u...object_id=9299

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