Pressure washer, is the Karcher K2 any good?

[sliced]

hi all

Im looking at getting a pressure washer so I can wash the car more often and use snow foam.

I've been looking around, and theres so many mixed reviews about what to get. A few posts have directed me to the Karcher K2, which apparently is good bang for buck. Does anyone have any experience with them? are they any good? Do they provide good pressure?

 

[SamFishlock]

I've had the K2 for a year or so now. I use it regularly on the car, with a foam lance and on heavier cleaning jobs like the driveway, patio, conservatory, etc. Each time it's been brilliant, although I do have very good mains pressure.

 

[Dtwm1]

If your after a Karcher look at their website they sell ex demo models and returns that are given a once over and come will a full warranty but much cheaper

 

[mancdan]

This seems a good buy: https://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=5178

 

[CMC81]

Had a K2 for a few years now and it hasn't let me down, been a great piece of kit. As above we use it for the drive and paving etc aswell

 

[Jake 61]

My K2 gets hammered every week.
When it packs in, I won't be moaning about it.

 

[cmdllbA4]

You can see for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLggwzEmFfbH3wiWMXcNkL1kswFBXK3MwP

I rate it quite highly. I've used a friend's inferior Bosch and this is much better in comparison.

Hope this helps.

 

[Hanny]

As above - I used my K2 for a couple of years and had no problems

 

[Forbzeeee]

I've also got a K2 and it is good at what it does for the price.

 

[thesaint08]

This seems a good buy: https://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=5178

For anyone interested, this was out of stock, but I got an e-mail to say it's back in.

 

[RMJ891]

Looking at this site, the prices are amazing. Does anyone have any experience buying from here, and if so are the items scuffed to pieces, broken, dirty and so on?

I know it says they're given a once over etc. but surely they can't be that cheap if they're in mind condition?!

 

[Jake 61]

It probably looks brand new.
Factory re-furbs are usually very good.
It might only have been used a couple of times and broke down under warranty.
I would.

 

[RMJ891]

Yeah I am sorely tempted. £89 for a K4 compact with all the bits and bobs is pretty awesome.

Does anyone know, can a built-in detergent bottle (where a pressure washer comes with one) do the job of a snow foam lance, i.e. delivering foam through the vario lance? Or do you have to not use that buy buy separately?

 

[Jake 61]

Karcher kits usually come with a spray bottle, I got one with the K2.

 

[RMJ891]

Different kits come with different things. If you buy the 'car' version, it comes with the foam attachment, whereas the ordinary and the 'home' versions do not. Where they do not come with a foam lance, but do have a detergent tank (e.g. K4 non-car version), does this still work with snow foaming?

 

[thesaint08]

My K4(as per earlier link)is due to be delivered between 1 & 2pm today.
I will let you know what it comes with.

I am new to all this, but I expect that even if it comes with a detergent tank/spray bottle, it won't be suitable for snow foaming.

 

[Jake 61]

I am new to all this, but I expect that even if it comes with a detergent tank/spray bottle, it won't be suitable for snow foaming.

Although the foam isn't as thick as it could be, the Karcher spray bottle is perfectly adequate.
I use my one every week and it always makes a good job of cleaning the car.

 

[RMJ891]

Are you talking about the foam nozzle (https://www.kaercher.com/uk/accessory/foam-nozzle-fj-6-26431470.html) or the built-in detergent tank?

 

[thesaint08]

Got to say I am disappointed.

Half the bits are missing. I can't upload pics from work, but there is a lance missing, and the handle/shaft for the T250 racer.
There's quite a few scratches, and it hasn't had a good clean.

 

[RMJ891]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. They definitely make out (and their pictures represent) that these are effectively new items.

The curse can turn into a blessing, though: if you complain in the right way and tell them how disappointed you are, you may end up being sent a brand new one...

Alternatively, B&Q are doing the K4 compact for £125 at the moment with a few different lances etc. Could be worth a look. (www.diy.com)

 

[thesaint08]

The one at B&Q for £125 is exactly the same(but new) what I should have got from Karcher outlet.
Knowing what I know now, I would have preferred to spend the extra £30 and got a brand new one with full warranty.

 

[Jake 61]

Are you talking about the foam nozzle (https://www.kaercher.com/uk/accessory/foam-nozzle-fj-6-26431470.html) or the built-in detergent tank?

Yes, I am talking about the spray bottle.

 

[thesaint08]

Got to say I am disappointed.

Half the bits are missing. I can't upload pics from work, but there is a lance missing, and the handle/shaft for the T250 racer.
There's quite a few scratches, and it hasn't had a good clean.

Just a quick update:

I contacted Karcher outlet the same day by raising a ticket, they replied quite promptly:

Please accept our apologies for the missing items.

We have requested you be sent a replacement directly.

Please allow 3 to 5 days for delivery.

They will be delivered today.

 

[euan_f]

ive used the nilfisk C120.6 and cant fault it over the last couple of years. my dads had a few pressure washers and seems to like blowing them up, hes went through 3 Karchers each barely lasting a year. his nilfisk i told him to get is 2years old and going strong.

current one im using. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nilfisk-A...777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item58c52e2919

 

[Point_Audi]

I purchased my Karcher new about two years ago and its still going strong. I went for the K4 Premium Eco Logic Washer and its the best one I have ever owned. Can't go wrong with any Karcher in my opinion. I also ordered the Karcher extension hose, its great as the washer can stay in the garage! ..
http://www.diy.com/rooms/karcher-k4-premium-ecologic-home-pressure-washer-130-bar/173907_BQ.prd

 

[Sukhy]

We got a K5 Home Premium for £205 from B&Q just a couple of weeks back, yet to be opened!