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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Human Joist on February 11, 2014, 09:38:43 am

Title: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: Human Joist on February 11, 2014, 09:38:43 am

Hi all. I know the thread has been done loads. I am happy that I want a nilfisk pressure washer. I don't want to spend loads and am looking to max £100. I have found this one and have a few questions.

1). There are loads of similar priced nilfisks available. Are some old stock and what do I look for.

2). Is the low pressure detergent bottle that this one comes with a snow foam lance. I am new to this as I always used buckets and hoses but thought I would have a go. So an expert advice on snow foaming would be good too please.

Anyway this is the one I found and it APPEARS to be a new model?

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/1577941/c_1/1|category_root|Home+and+garden|33005908/c_2/2|33005908|Lawnmowers+and+garden+power+tools|33007285/c_3/3|cat_33007285|Pressure+washers+and+accessories|33011579/c_4/4|cat_33011579|Pressure+washers|33018850.htm

Not sure the link is working so here it is

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Any help appreciated as I don't want to buy the wrong item as I look after my stuff will probably have it for a few years.

Found this one too. Seems the same with a different name but £15 cheaper. Help

http://m.homebase.co.uk/mt/www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&partNumber=021534

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: brookesb32 on February 11, 2014, 12:41:01 pm

I have had a nilfisk for the last couple of years, and I believe try still make it just a little different shape. Just go for one on your price range that has good power a like the 1400 in your pic.

Think mine is the c110 if that helps

In regards to snow foam the answer is nope, that bottle is a detergent bottle so will push that on the car but a proper show foam lance has a metal section on top and mixtures air in too - they are about £60. I also have a snow foam lance (eBay) with a nilfisk/alto connector - different to other brands so buy the right one. I use PH Neutral snow foam and think it works well, plus great to use  :grin:

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: Human Joist on February 11, 2014, 02:54:43 pm

Cheers buddy

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: sean76 on February 15, 2014, 10:22:19 am

Try Autobrite direct or Mainz car care for your snow foam lance mate.

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: Redemption on February 23, 2014, 09:50:15 am

I bought a Nilfisk C110.3-5 from Argos a couple of years ago. Great little powerwasher and does the job nicely. At the time it was about £65/£70.

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: Andy on February 23, 2014, 10:19:40 am

also got a nilfisk and its a good piece of kit

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: Santaslonecruzer on February 23, 2014, 09:18:08 pm

This will sort you and all for less than £60!!

http://m.screwfix.com/p/nilfisk-compact-c110-4-5-x-tra-110bar-pressure-washer-1-4kw-240v/13575?filtered=true

Title: Re: Help with equipment. Nilfisk pressure washer question.
Post by: Human Joist on February 24, 2014, 08:03:40 am

That's great. I need the patio cleaner though too. Will keep an eye on their website incase that offer the next one up