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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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I need to get a new power washer and was looking for some ideas, I want to spend about £100-£130 on one. I know the karchers are a decent brand, but is there an alternative?

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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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i have been told by several people to not go over 120-30 bar when it comes to cleaning cars with a power washer

oh and get yourself a snow foam lance too

much fun
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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just bought a cheapo kärcher....fookin thing broke down on the 4th time i used it.....

now ordered an industry size gasoline 1 on wheels that i can hook onto my little tractor and pull it about on the property, job done
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I hear these things are quite reliable. Not sure about the 120-130 bar limit though
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Cheers for the help lads, I have seen this bad boy, I take it this would be suitable/

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...WER+WASHER.htm
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Tony ive the KARCHER K297MB and its spot on, IMO you will be fine with the one your looking at.
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I got a macallister one from b and q a few months ago, £99 works very well and does have the auto start/stop feature

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