Looking to buy pressure washer & foam lance

joncowling · 27-08-2008, 10:56 AM

I'm looking to buy a Karcher pressure washer with foam lance. A steer as to what model and which lance would be a great help. Haven't a clue what flow rate or Bar I need. I have a water supply form a hose and that's it!

ahaydock · 31-08-2008, 08:35 PM

With regards to the PW go for something like the 3 or 4 series. Assuming it is just the usual weekly/bi-weekly wash then that will be fine however if you plan to do it more often then you may want to look at a Kranzle or similar.

As for Foam Lance look at one that a Car Cleaning Prodcuts supplier may sell such as Alex at Elite or Tim at Clean You Car. Autobrite also offer a very good one.

HTHs

joncowling · 05-09-2008, 10:45 AM

Thanks for replying, AH; much appreciated.

slol · 05-09-2008, 05:06 PM

Noticed this one at screwfix, seems a reasonable price.
Karcher K399M Pressure Washer 120Bar 1.7kW 240V - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Tarmac_Terrorist · 05-09-2008, 07:19 PM

The Autobrite HD foam lance is a proper weapon

Definitely worth the money in my opinion and I mainly only really use my foam lance in Oct to April -ish too

I use a Karcher 4.99M unit which works fine for my requirements - car cleaning and patio & drive cleaning

27-08-2008, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
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31-08-2008, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
ahaydock Audi S3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dorset Posts: 1,252	With regards to the PW go for something like the 3 or 4 series. Assuming it is just the usual weekly/bi-weekly wash then that will be fine however if you plan to do it more often then you may want to look at a Kranzle or similar. As for Foam Lance look at one that a Car Cleaning Prodcuts supplier may sell such as Alex at Elite or Tim at Clean You Car. Autobrite also offer a very good one. HTHs __________________ A3 2.0TDi Sport (Re-Mapped to 185BHP), Mauritius Blue, Xenons, Black Leather/Alcantara, BOSE, Heated Seats, Parking Sensors, Light/Rain Sensor Pack, Interior Light Pack, Armrests.

05-09-2008, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
joncowling Saab 9-3 Aero Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 918	Thanks for replying, AH; much appreciated. __________________ *Fully loaded* (all options except sunroof & sensors) Revo Stage 1, Milltek, BMC, Eibach ProKit, colour coded Ed30 rear valance & front splitter - MY07 Metallic Steel Grey MKV GTI DSG

05-09-2008, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
slol Citroen C1 GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk midlands Posts: 174	Noticed this one at screwfix, seems a reasonable price. Karcher K399M Pressure Washer 120Bar 1.7kW 240V - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys __________________ 52 silver R32 3dr. (Now sold)

05-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tarmac_Terrorist Nissan GTR Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 3,567	The Autobrite HD foam lance is a proper weapon Definitely worth the money in my opinion and I mainly only really use my foam lance in Oct to April -ish too I use a Karcher 4.99M unit which works fine for my requirements - car cleaning and patio & drive cleaning __________________ MY06 MKV Golf GTI MY07 BMW 318i SE Last edited by Tarmac_Terrorist; 05-09-2008 at 07:36 PM.