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Old 31-10-2012, 12:59 PM
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Looking to get a high pressure cleaner for home, anyone got any advice here?

Was looking at one of these, seems like a good deal? Cheap and nasty?

NEW 3200W 3500PSI HIGH PRESSURE WATER WASHER WITH DECK CLEANER AND TURBO HEAD | eBay
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Old 31-10-2012, 01:43 PM
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Fuck it I've gone through 3 karchers now they all only seem to last a few uses then they die.

Looks like a good deal to me
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I have a karcher which is in its 5th year now and it is still going strong.
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+1 with Dave
Love my Karcher!
Parts available at Karcher in Malaga and they sell factory seconds (ie cover cracked on transit) and refurbished.
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The extra long hose & decent quality fittings look the goods.
I've got an El Cheapo that has lasted 6 years, but that was only after the first one was replaced under warranty. Burnt out after only 6 hours continuous use cleaning the boat!
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We have used various Karcher's - Have only had one fail one month after warranty period.
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Our cheap (bottom of the range) Karcher is still going strong after 7 years or so, has cleaned thick mud off Khanacross, recci, and Rally cars over 80 times. It goes like a champ! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one.
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are you throwing your Karcher away because it's pulsing, because that's usually a flow of water issue. I had a cheap Motorpro high pressure cleaner that I've used for years, and have just scored a Karcher for $50. Haven't used the Karcher that many times yet, but the Motorpro one that I have now passed on to a mate still works a treat after over 60-70 uses
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Old 31-10-2012, 03:17 PM
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NEW JetUSA 3500PSI 3200W High Pressure Washer Electric Water Cleaner Gurney Pump | eBay

Karcher are like the Dyson of high pressure cleaners? .. But are they actually expensive for a reason? Anything super good about them?

That above unit looks pretty sweet for the price.
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