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D240V



Member Since: 31 Aug 2018
Location: Canterbury
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Jet washer recommendations
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a jetwasher for around £100? I don't need anything too fancy as I'll probably only use it a few times a year (i.e. blasting the patio or for washing the Landy).

The Karcher K2 initially sounded perfect, but almost every review I've read has people saying that the motors burn out (or some other component fails) very early on.

Maybe some B&Q £80 special will do the job? Or a second-hand unit from eBay?

Cheers in advance!
Post #765790 28th Mar 2019 1:27pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
If there any left then the Aldi washer is very good and at £79.99 with three years warranty can't be beat.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-pressure-w...lsrc=aw.ds For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #765793 28th Mar 2019 1:47pm
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Scotm



Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
I have a Nilfisk one that replaced a Karcher. Came with much more accessories for the same money and just as good
Post #765795 28th Mar 2019 1:49pm
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Chopperone



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IF you can find a good 2nd hand kranzle you will not be disappointed
They are the dogs wotsits.
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.
Post #765894 29th Mar 2019 7:19am
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bankz5152



Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
K2 is utter shi te. They over heat in seconds being "aircooled" can just about wash a wheel before it cut out.

The K4 however is fantastic, had mine 3 hears now cleans everything perfectly. Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent
Post #765897 29th Mar 2019 7:26am
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Alex1976



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I used to have Karcher and didn’t really rate it, then it died. Replaced it with a Nilfisk and it was a world of difference. I would rather have a second hand Nilfisk than a new Karcher.
Post #766016 29th Mar 2019 9:15pm
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G4V JW



Member Since: 24 Sep 2018
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Nilfisk ?

Mines on 4 years and takes some abuse

Edit, alex has already mentioned Thumbs Up Instagram; @gavin_walding
Post #766017 29th Mar 2019 9:27pm
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zippo87



Member Since: 29 Mar 2019
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Scotland 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
I’ve been running a K4 for 2 few years after the last Karcher died and was too costly in parts to warrant rebuilding it. Good to have the pressure feature, and built in washer fluid. My only regret is not getting the patio cleaner, it does a great job of blasting all the grime off the floor (onto my legs and everywhere else)!
Post #766039 30th Mar 2019 8:39am
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
I just got a Kranzle

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Post #781633 15th Jul 2019 9:15pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Replaced my karcher with a nilfisk too. Karcher has a plastic pump that splits, nilfisk has a metal pump. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #781706 16th Jul 2019 3:08pm
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Nadine90



Member Since: 07 Jan 2018
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Wales 1986 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Fuji White
i got a Turkish one, as where we live there seems to be a car wash every 5 miles with 10 Turks ready to go. cheaper less hassle too Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #781714 16th Jul 2019 4:04pm
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AMBxx



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I have a Bosch something or other. Makes a horrible noise and the connection to the hose is really awkward.
Sadly, it's not broken yet, so I have no excuse to replace it.
Post #781825 17th Jul 2019 6:16am
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andydef90



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
I have a k2 never missed a beat Smile
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Clemmo



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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I have a K2.
Used almost every weekend for over 5 years. Sometimes for 3/4 hrs continuously. Never had a problem 👍 Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
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Post #781891 17th Jul 2019 3:52pm
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