Rich Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I have been after one for a long time and been looking for any good deals, didn't want to pay much. I was browsing HUKD yesterday and Amazon were doing a lightening deal for one with a patio cleaner. It was reduced to £50 delivered and was 98% claimed when I saw it, luckily I got one and it got delivered today! Since I've moved into the house and I have become very lazy and hardly wash the cars, I just don't have the time or when I do have a spare hour I can't be bothered! I'm hoping it will make things abit easier now and I can clean both cars at the same time. It will also help clean the underneath and around the suspension/arches, which I can't get clean with a hose pipe and brush. This is the one I bought - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-C110-4-5-PC-Pressure/dp/B00AZKE2HC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409066578&sr=8-1&keywords=nilfisk+c110+4-5+pc+xtra+compact+high+pressure+washer+with+patio+cleaner Does anyone have this model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well I knew it was a compact model but I didn't realise just how small this is! On the plus side it will make it easier for storing indoors during the winter months to protect it from the frost. Some of the reviews say the hose is abit short and quite hard so some have upgraded it to a better longer one but I'll see how it goes first cos they're £35! I'm hoping to test it out tomorrow on the patio see if it cleans it up anymore and then give the cars a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Nice pressure 110bar and a bargain at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 This is one of their entry level pressure washers as well, the others increase in pressure. The majority of the reviews say it's an awesome machine and does all the jobs needed perfectly. A couple say it doesn't have enough pressure but I think they are expecting too much from it! The good thing about the Nilfisk ones are the pumps on all their models are metal, Karcher use plastic and they seem to get alot of failures, which is why I opted for this brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 When you do the patio get some before/ after pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 When you do the patio get some before/ after pictures. I have already given it a good clean by hand with a brush and some patio cleaner, which made a massive difference. There are still some areas that look dirty so I want to see if this will shift them so I don't think the before/after photos will be that impressive. This is the attachment that came with it, it's not shown in the link above - http://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=7422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 My brother has that attachment and wasn't too impressed with it - particularly if you're trying to remove stubborn stains that won't do much. Does it have a rotating lance? That's what you'll need for the really stubborn stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yeah the reviews aren't great, I wouldn't of paid extra for it after reading them. Yes I think it has a rotating lance, has like a ball bearing in it or something that rattles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yeah the reviews aren't great, I wouldn't of paid extra for it after reading them. Yes I think it has a rotating lance, has like a ball bearing in it or something that rattles? Yep I think that's the one, that's what you'll need to shift the really stubborn stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I have a Nisfisk but its an earlier model , had it 5 years of so , great bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well first impression is really good. Did the patio today and the cleaner is actually good but only for light grime, it's not going to remove the stubborn stains they need more direct pressure. Next job is the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 For effective patio cleaning etc. it's not so much the pressure you need. You really need more water flow rate and then the pressure is more effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's good but i expected more in truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's good but i expected more in truth. Expected more of what? Like I said I had already done the patio by hand with a brush and patio cleaner, it was just a little dirty so there won't be much difference. This is what it was like before: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Oh right so you haven't jet washed it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Yes I have I did it yesterday as per the first lot of photos but I had only finished doing it by hand a few months ago so the difference is minimal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Oh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Did you read the whole thread? The stubborn areas I wanted to remove were the size of a 5p or 10p coin and some cleaned up but others are just too ground in I think or need harsh chemicals. I don't think that patio had been cleaned for years, before I did it by hand whenever it got wet it was very slippery!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Isn't there an acid you can use to burn off the top layer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Yes I used that with a brush when doing it by hand but even after 2 hits some of it wouldn't budge. I was on my knees with a dish brush removing some of them! I might try it again with the pressure washer but it can also stain the slabs as well and make them look worse. I'm happy with how it looks now anyway, it's a damn sight better than before, I just can't believe how some people neglect their homes, whether they own or rent them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I don't think it's neglect because the deterioration happens over time and you just don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 When it's so slippery to the point you could fall over and break your back I think it's time for a clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Well yeah i suppose..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Slippery? Jeyes fluid sorts that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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