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On Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:47:51 +0000, Janet wrote:
I wouldn't use bleach. When our concrete back steps get slippery with algae I use Jeyes fluid, elbow greas, a scrubbing brush, and rince with hose. you might try the very useful paving website belonging to professional paver and ex-urgler Tony http://www.pavingexpert.com/maintain_02.htm But this does recommend the use of bleach! Ermin |
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Ermin Trude wrote:
On Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:02:55 +0000, Chris J Dixon wrote: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/nilf...ad-x-tra-cold- water-pre/ This was more powerful, the parts click together much more easily, and the hose reel is handy. Yes, I can see the advantage of the reel - hoses can be awkward things. Is it a 'flow through' or do you have to completely unreel it before use? Flow through, and quite flexible IME. Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK Plant amazing Acers. |
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Ermin Trude wrote:
overall is/was the Nilfisk good? Overall yes, a solid machine, I don't have a patio head for it though as the reviews for the Nilfisk one weren't really glowing |
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On 27/02/2017 12:12, Ermin Trude wrote:
On Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:02:55 +0000, Chris J Dixon wrote: Ermin Trude wrote: On Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:43:29 +0000, Jeff Layman wrote: On 26/02/17 13:11, Ermin Trude wrote: It is getting to the time of year when the flagstones will be washed of the winter grime and slime. In the past I've used n ordinary pressure washer with a 'fanned' jet to go over the paving (taking care to avoid the pointing between). As there is c85sq m of paving to front, sides and rear I'm toying with the idea of getting a washer with a 'patio' attachment (basically two spinning jets enclosed within a bowl). I had a small Karcher which was OK, but a bit underpowered.When it aged I replaced it with a Nilfisk I was disappointed with the Karchers I'd had - reliability was a bit questionable and I'm now put off by the price. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/nilf...ad-x-tra-cold- water-pre/ This was more powerful, the parts click together much more easily, and the hose reel is handy. Yes, I can see the advantage of the reel - hoses can be awkward things. Is it a 'flow through' or do you have to completely unreel it before use? Useful advice on the power/click together. Thankyou. The biggest problem with a patio brush is sand or grit getting into the pivot and affecting rotation of the spray arm. Something I'll watch out for. Have a read of the pressure washer FAQ for a bit more to consider: http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Pressure_washer_FAQ -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On 26/02/2017 13:11, Ermin Trude wrote:
It is getting to the time of year when the flagstones will be washed of the winter grime and slime. In the past I've used n ordinary pressure washer with a 'fanned' jet to go over the paving (taking care to avoid the pointing between). As there is c85sq m of paving to front, sides and rear I'm toying with the idea of getting a washer with a 'patio' attachment (basically two spinning jets enclosed within a bowl). They *seem* to be more efficient in giving a more uniform clean and also *seem* to offer a quicker option to clean such larger areas. Can anyone offer any views on them from practical experience please? Also any preference on makes/models from practical experience. I've had Karcher in the past but had not been too happy with them so I'm wondering about Nilfisk? Google may be my friend but it does get very confusing! TIA Ermin I use a washer attachment, I originally got it to clean my tunnel covers but now use it on the bricked paths and slabs, does a good job and is less messy -- Charlie Pridham Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
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On Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:17:17 +0000, Charlie Pridham wrote:
On 26/02/2017 13:11, Ermin Trude wrote: It is getting to the time of year when the flagstones will be washed of the winter grime and slime. idea of getting a washer with a 'patio' attachment (basically two spinning jets enclosed within a bowl). They *seem* to be more efficient in giving a more uniform clean and also *seem* to offer a quicker option to clean such larger areas. Can anyone offer any views on them from practical experience please? Also any preference on makes/models from practical experience. I've had Karcher in the past but had not been too happy with them so I'm wondering about Nilfisk? I use a washer attachment, I originally got it to clean my tunnel covers but now use it on the bricked paths and slabs, does a good job and is less messy Thanks Charlie - which washer do you use? Karcher, Nilfisk or another? I'm torn between Karcher and Nilfisk. N are a bit cheaper but K are more generally available with a greater opportunity for spares. Ermin |
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