Pressure washer, is it safe?

[Lee]

I've got a Nilfisk pressure washer, just about to unbox it, hadn't got it to clean the van but wondered if it might be a goer, I think I can adjust the power of it.

The model I have is 'Nilfisk C-PG 130.2-8 Xtra 130 Bar Compact'

Cheers
Lee

 

[Amped]

just stand further back and don't use it point blank your be fine

 

[Lee]

Gotcha, will give it a go.

 

[former member]

I have the more powerful E140; no problems.
The paint on the T6 is better than the T5.1 IMO.

 

[Lee]

Good to know, thanks.

 

[Pauly]

As above, stand back a bit just be careful if its a work van with sign writing

 

[Pedro]

It is safe..... Just not around scousers !!!!!

 

[HHO]

My pressure washer is 130bar. Agree with all the posts above. I've always found that an effective (and safe) detergent mix is of equal importance to jet wash pressure. (i.e. Let the detergent do the work rather than blasting dirt off at a close distance if you see what I mean). Plenty of best practice tutorials on YouTube etc.

 

[former member]

A snowfoam lance is well worth getting; really loosens the dirt.

130 bar should get most stuff off but you'll still need to use a mitt to wash off the grime.

 

[Lee]

Silly question but does anyone spray the underside of the van, or is that a no-no?

 

[shylock]

Wait till you've driven on salty /gritted roads then spray under, shouldn't need much spraying underside at the mo. How old is the van?

 

[Lee]

Van is a year old, I bought it second hand last week.

 

[Teejay1]

Thread resurrection ! I've just bought one these, collect tomorrow.

Nilfisk Dynamic D 130.4-9 PAD X-TRA 130bar Pressure Washer 2.1kW 230V with and extra 15% off !

At the rate I've been visiting jet washes I reckon it will pay for itself in about 12 months

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[former member]

Thread resurrection ! I've just bought one these, collect tomorrow.

Nilfisk Dynamic D 130.4-9 PAD X-TRA 130bar Pressure Washer 2.1kW 230V with and extra 15% off !

At the rate I've been visiting jet washes I reckon it will pay for itself in about 12 months

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I've had the similar E140 for ages now; brilliant machine. You have to go to the really expensive Kranzls to get any better.