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From various previous conversations I have come to the conclusion that all brands have a following. Nilfisk came up repeatedly as a brand to considder due to its construction and parts used. I have had a B&Q brand machine for over 10 years that I really liked. Taken all the abuse it deserved being used for 8 hrs a day, three days a year and loads inbetween over the years. The lance has stopped its circular motion last year as well as the hose to trigger and lance connection failing. Spec as per photo below. I am 1.83m tall and need a decent length lance. Mostly used on concrete and paving but also greasy car parts. What is the current 2021 opinions on them? Anyone got a deal/dealer/code/weblink to save me any cash compared to RRP ? I am not loyal. Thanks. 93db noise. .HEIC) |
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That looks looks like they offer good value for money.
I would look at the £120.00 model, at 2200W and 150bar.
The same spec from Karcher is £280.00
Anyone else got experience of TITAN products?
As long as they last the brand means nothing.
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Hey Rian, I have had a number of Titan tools over the years, grinders, shop vac and a Sawzall - not the greatest quality but they have lasted for years and continue to work year after year. The grinder I was particularly impressed with as it has stood up to years of abuse, recently changed the brushes and away it goes. Not sure on the pressure washer stuff but why not have a look on marketplace for a petrol one? I got a really good one for £55 a few months back, spent £17 on a new set of nozzles and a circular cleaner thing. Have to say best money I have spent - really powerful and nicely portable. P.  |
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Hey Rian, I have had a number of Titan tools over the years, grinders, shop vac and a Sawzall - not the greatest quality but they have lasted for years and continue to work year after year. The grinder I was particularly impressed with as it has stood up to years of abuse, recently changed the brushes and away it goes. Not sure on the pressure washer stuff but why not have a look on marketplace for a petrol one? I got a really good one for £55 a few months back, spent £17 on a new set of nozzles and a circular cleaner thing. Have to say best money I have spent - really powerful and nicely portable. P. How nicely portable is a petrol one vs a 14kg item? (Serious question) Also, I think you need to be in the right place to buy a petrol one, for the right money, that is not from a local tarmac or paving specialists pile of scrap. |
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Because it is on a proper set of wheels rather than the rubbish little plastic ones (or none at all) that the Karcher etc ones come with it is a matter of grabbing the handle and wheeling it where you want to go! Doesn't tip over and because it has a proper pressure pipe rather than the plastic ones the electric versions come with it is much more manoeuvrable. Forgot to add that I changed over the hose as I wanted extra length, that was another £30, so I am all in for £103. I have seen a few recently between 50-70 that looked good but, as you say, it is a bit of pot luck. P. |
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Done. .jpg) £168.00 If it lasts as well as its predecessor, all good. |
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I run a vintage Karcher HD820 it is from 1985. I bought it from an autojumble 15 years ago for 30 quid. It lives outdoors all year round. Enormous motor and brass pump, built to last forever. I have replaced the hose a couple of times and stripped the pump down after it inhaled a piece of gravel but the thing still runs great and the amount of water this thing puts out enables you do cover wide areas, which is something all these cheapo £200 machines with their spindly little pipes won't do. Having something boast 1500psi or whatever is meaningless if it puts out about the same amount as a water pistol, it is like those 200psi tyre inflators. Those nasty little things that scream away for 10 minutes putting in a gnat's guff of air in your tyre. So that's my take, buy something old, solid and good.   |
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I run a vintage Karcher HD820 it is from 1985. I bought it from an autojumble 15 years ago for 30 quid. It lives outdoors all year round. Enormous motor and brass pump, built to last forever. I have replaced the hose a couple of times and stripped the pump down after it inhaled a piece of gravel but the thing still runs great and the amount of water this thing puts out enables you do cover wide areas, which is something all these cheapo £200 machines with their spindly little pipes won't do. Having something boast 1500psi or whatever is meaningless if it puts out about the same amount as a water pistol, it is like those 200psi tyre inflators. Those nasty little things that scream away for 10 minutes putting in a gnat's guff of air in your tyre. So that's my take, buy something old, solid and good. I like that. Spec sheet shows very clearly it is a powerful machine 2750W and about 750 liters per hour. I suspect the Bar pressure is a British bar, rather than a Chinese rating. But now my money is spent till the next time. If I was able to find a machine for cheap, that worked really well, and stripped flesh and fungus with equal enthusiasm, of course I would have bought it. Generally I am 100% into saving money by using perfectly functional tools, you got lucky and a bit of maintenance and service parts has seen that £30.00 increase to a value beyond £300.00 by displacing all the replacement costs other machines may have presented. |
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Last Edit: Jul 5, 2021 11:29:02 GMT by grizz
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