Alma Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hi, I would really like to buy a power washer for cleaning my eglu, as I can see that so many people recommend them, but where do I start? There seem to be so many different types on the market and a huge range of prices. I would like it to be able to really blast the patio too. Does anyone have any advice please? Alma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have a Karcher. Bog standard. £99 from B&Q on a wheely thing. It is fine for the job. I used to have a Bosch, which was so heavy that I never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I would like to know the answer..i bought a cheapie that was brill but when that broke i bought another instead of going for Kercher?? (supposed to b good but i really dont know how good) the second cheapie i got is rubbish so really i should have gone for a better one. The only thing i didnt like on either is the hose that runs to the jet on both it always ended up twisted on itself(I think u can get spirally hoses??) Someone more knowledgeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have a Karcher. Bog standard. £99 from B&Q on a wheely thing. It is fine for the job. I used to have a Bosch, which was so heavy that I never used it. Eglutine is the hose good or does it get twisted on yours?? thanks indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have a cheap Karcher from b and q to although my missus shut the lead in the door and cut right through it so just dont do that. Otherwise its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 We use a Karcher too and it's great. The chickens are on the patio and we just blast that too - cleans everything off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have a mini Karcher which is fine for cleanign the eglu - you can carry it about too and it's cheaper than the bigger one (obviously! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have a mini Karcher which is fine for cleanign the eglu - you can carry it about too and it's cheaper than the bigger one (obviously! ) I have one of these too, mine was £29.99 in the Homebase sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 does the hose tubing get tangled up(the cheaper ones get twisted and the plastic tubing is so blooming hard to un twist?? ) The Karcher ones do seem to have a good reputation..as u all seem to have that manufacturer indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I started a thread on just this topic not long ago . I ended up getting a mid-range Karcher (it was just under £60 from B&Q). I'm really pleased with it and although I haven't used it a lot yet, it seems to work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I got a small Karcher, it's light enough for me to carry around. I chose Karcher partly because so many people on here seem to have them, and also because I thought it would be easy to get accessories to fit it. Mine was about £40 on special offer at Homebase (sorry ANH! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I started a thread on just this topic not long ago . I ended up getting a mid-range Karcher (it was just under £60 from B&Q). I'm really pleased with it and although I haven't used it a lot yet, it seems to work pretty well. ANH thought i remember someone starting a thread anyone have the tubing twisting on the Karchers?? my cheapies have done in past... I think that karcher will b a next purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The chickens are on the patio and we just blast that too - cleans everything off. Your poor chickens, do you give them time to get off the patio first ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Only if they're quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I bought the "Lidl version" of Karchers last summer. Cost £60.00 with all the extra's, Brushes, High Pressure, etc - Really good piece of kit. I noticed that Lidl have been stocking it again over the last couple of weeks. Highly Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alma Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 That's great. Thanks everyone for all your advice. Alma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well today we went to argos and collected a Karcher real £50 jobby and they are out cleaning the patio as I write and its doing a brill job..no hose tangling etc..so v pleased with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I used my £60ish Karcher yesterday to clean the eglu - it's fab (although I must watch where I'm pointing the sprayer - a small wall meant I got completely soaked with the splashback ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I used my £60ish Karcher yesterday to clean the eglu - it's fab (although I must watch where I'm pointing the sprayer - a small wall meant I got completely soaked with the splashback ). know what u mean..my husband and son were splattered and as my husband got called to work i took over the last bit and got splattered too...we were drenched..the new chickens took off to the other end of their run incase we decided to get them too..but for such a small Karcher it was a proper little work horse and only has the motor of a hairdryer! v impressed with it...did a big area.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
