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Very tempted by this £189 petrol pressure washer

  • 25-02-2019 11:12AM
    #1
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭


    Anyone got any experience of this Lidl petrol power washer?

    https://www.lidl-ni.co.uk/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=12455

    My electric one is small and I was looking for something more powerful.
    Very tempted at the price.

    3yr warranty too. I have heard Lidl are very good at honouring the warranty too should anything happen to it.


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  • #2
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,179 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    two crucial piece of info missing
    Noise level e.g. dB
    pressure level

    In addition, the petrol motor will have a limited life/run hours/so check the glee

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  • #3
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Yeah I was reading through the details and noticed the lack of pressure level.
    Surely a very important thing to state.

    I'm sure it'll be on the box when they go on sale?

    And I would guess its one of the Chinese generic washers that are for sale on DD, Gumtree etc, so I'd say the pressure would be roughly equivalent to those.


  • #4
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,531 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Looks like this one ...

    https://www.lidl-service.com/cps/rde/SID-87432819-4548F66E/lsp/hs.xsl/product.html?id=3005027117&rdeLocaleAttr=en&title=Petrol%20Pressure%20Washer%20PHDB%204%20C3

    Working pressure 180 bar, max pressure 220 bar according to the manual.


  • #5
    JimFin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭JimFin


    For the same price the Aldi version below seems like a higher spec. Also gets good reviews on their feedback:

    https://www.aldi.co.uk/petrol-power-pressure-washer/p/085513245520400


  • #6
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    JimFin wrote: »
    For the same price the Aldi version below seems like a higher spec. Also gets good reviews on their feedback:

    https://www.aldi.co.uk/petrol-power-pressure-washer/p/085513245520400

    They look like a similar layout in fairness, if you ignore the plastic livery around the main components. Maybe made in the same factory!

    The video in the Aldi one says it doesnt come with the attachment to suck water from a butt. But description states its included. Think the Lidl one has it included?

    Over 107db....noisy.


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  • #7
    alan partridge aha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭alan partridge aha


    https://www.woodies.ie/garden-and-outdoor/garden-powertools/pressure-washers/rok-173cc-high-petrol-pressure-washer-1132866 One in Woodies €229


  • #8
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    The engine on both the Aldi and Lidl machines is probably a Honda copy the copies are so exact nowadays you can actually use Honda spare parts on them.


  • #9
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,212 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Question is why do you want a petrol one, Is it because petrol automatically means power ?

    In this case it doesnt.

    I wouldnt waste my money, if you want to replace the electric just get a more powerful electric. Less hastle and reliable.


  • #10
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,679 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Same **** pump that all those copies use, if they fitted a decent Annovi Reverberi brass one they would be fine.


  • #11
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,179 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    a real petrol head washer
    https://www.joemckenna.ie/index.php?route=product/search&search=washer#/power-washers-petrol-c474/sort=p.sort_order/order=ASC/limit=15

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  • #12
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,991 ✭✭✭jimf


    as well as pressure its also important to check the flowrate as in how many litres per hour


  • #13
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    a real petrol head washer
    https://www.joemckenna.ie/index.php?route=product/search&search=washer#/power-washers-petrol-c474/sort=p.sort_order/order=ASC/limit=15

    I'm not spending a grand on a pressure washer.:eek:


  • #14
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    listermint wrote: »
    Question is why do you want a petrol one, Is it because petrol automatically means power ?

    In this case it doesnt.

    I wouldnt waste my money, if you want to replace the electric just get a more powerful electric. Less hastle and reliable.

    Mainly so it doesn't have to be plugged in.
    Handy to have it standing alone.

    Plus, looking at bar, pressure, flowrate, I'd have to spend about €400 to get one with as much power as this petrol one.


  • #15
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Use the f^&k out of it and get it repaired or replaced under the 3 year warranty just make sure you hang on that all important receipt.


  • #16
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,212 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Mainly so it doesn't have to be plugged in.
    Handy to have it standing alone.

    Plus, looking at bar, pressure, flowrate, I'd have to spend about €400 to get one with as much power as this petrol one.

    Petrol mix. Oil top ups. Filter cleaning.

    Zero crack.


  • #17
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    Got one of those in Lidl last time they were there, February 2018.
    Have to say I found it pretty good, although seriously loud, but bearable, only just.
    However, I've a problem with it since Feb 3Rd this year and it's been an absolute nightmare trying to get any satisfaction from Lidl.

    I've been passed from pillar to post, put through to Dublin, Germany... And then I'm told they can't supply the spare part I require (thermal relief valve), and that I should call back in a month or two.
    Oh and the part is not covered by warranty either, so last time I called, I said right I'll pay for the part, I just need the washer to be working, it cost me €250 so it's no good sitting there now!
    They said they'd call back in the afternoon to confirm that would be ok. That was last Wednesday, nothing yet.
    So much for that 3 year warranty.
    Its a joke.
    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!!!

    Very disappointed with Lidl, and I've learnt my lesson.

    The woodies one mentioned above is better, and I've seen it in action - it's nearly as powerful, theres plenty in it, and it's much quieter and a neater size too. This comes with a 2 year warranty. I would recommend this.


  • #18
    dhaughton99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭dhaughton99


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Mainly so it doesn't have to be plugged in.
    Handy to have it standing alone.

    Plus, looking at bar, pressure, flowrate, I'd have to spend about €400 to get one with as much power as this petrol one.

    But it still has to have a hose attached


  • #19
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,212 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    turbostan wrote: »
    Got one of those in Lidl last time they were there, February 2018.
    Have to say I found it pretty good, although seriously loud, but bearable, only just.
    However, I've a problem with it since Feb 3Rd this year and it's been an absolute nightmare trying to get any satisfaction from Lidl.

    I've been passed from pillar to post, put through to Dublin, Germany... And then I'm told they can't supply the spare part I require (thermal relief valve), and that I should call back in a month or two.
    Oh and the part is not covered by warranty either, so last time I called, I said right I'll pay for the part, I just need the washer to be working, it cost me €250 so it's no good sitting there now!
    They said they'd call back in the afternoon to confirm that would be ok. That was last Wednesday, nothing yet.
    So much for that 3 year warranty.
    Its a joke.
    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!!!

    Very disappointed with Lidl, and I've learnt my lesson.

    The woodies one mentioned above is better, and I've seen it in action - it's nearly as powerful, theres plenty in it, and it's much quieter and a neater size too. This comes with a 2 year warranty. I would recommend this.

    Why would you recommend it ? You've seen it in action but don't know about the woodies warranty over the lidl one.

    No offense but woodies have a tendency to buy in some crap tools. No different than youd get in the discount stores with no different warranty.

    I'd just go get a good nilfisk off Amazon I've had mine 6 years and it's the same as the day it came out of the box. And believe me it gets a hammering


  • #20
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    turbostan wrote: »
    Got one of those in Lidl last time they were there, February 2018.
    Have to say I found it pretty good, although seriously loud, but bearable, only just.
    However, I've a problem with it since Feb 3Rd this year and it's been an absolute nightmare trying to get any satisfaction from Lidl.

    I've been passed from pillar to post, put through to Dublin, Germany... And then I'm told they can't supply the spare part I require (thermal relief valve), and that I should call back in a month or two.
    Oh and the part is not covered by warranty either, so last time I called, I said right I'll pay for the part, I just need the washer to be working, it cost me €250 so it's no good sitting there now!
    They said they'd call back in the afternoon to confirm that would be ok. That was last Wednesday, nothing yet.
    So much for that 3 year warranty.
    Its a joke.
    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!!!

    Very disappointed with Lidl, and I've learnt my lesson.

    The woodies one mentioned above is better, and I've seen it in action - it's nearly as powerful, theres plenty in it, and it's much quieter and a neater size too. This comes with a 2 year warranty. I would recommend this.

    I don't see the problem. I've had that sort of crap from Lidl myself. I just keep pushing back on them, forget all the other companies.

    I had them give me the run around over a miter saw about 6 months ago and just kept asking them what they were going to do about it pointing out that the 3 year warranty was with them not some service company. The supplier just did nothing to start with.

    If its in the instructions stating that some parts aren't covered then fair enough but if not just keep getting on to them until they do something. They often arrange for the supplier to do something and then the supplier gets all funny about it, in which case just say sorry I'll have to get back to Lidl and if they don't play ball get back on to Lidl saying that their supplier refuses to honour the 3 year warranty.

    I know it can be difficult but I won't let them get away with it. tbh it wouldn't surprise me if my name was on a black list the number of times I've used the 3 year warranty.

    I have t


  • #21
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    listermint wrote: »
    Why would you recommend it ? You've seen it in action but don't know about the woodies warranty over the lidl one.

    No offense but woodies have a tendency to buy in some crap tools. No different than youd get in the discount stores with no different warranty.

    I'd just go get a good nilfisk off Amazon I've had mine 6 years and it's the same as the day it came out of the box. And believe me it gets a hammering

    I said why I'd recommend it:
    "it's nearly as powerful, theres plenty in it, and it's much quieter and a neater size too"
    This is my opinion on the washer.


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  • #22
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    my3cents wrote: »
    I don't see the problem. I've had that sort of crap from Lidl myself. I just keep pushing back on them, forget all the other companies.

    I had them give me the run around over a miter saw about 6 months ago and just kept asking them what they were going to do about it pointing out that the 3 year warranty was with them not some service company. The supplier just did nothing to start with.

    If its in the instructions stating that some parts aren't covered then fair enough but if not just keep getting on to them until they do something. They often arrange for the supplier to do something and then the supplier gets all funny about it, in which case just say sorry I'll have to get back to Lidl and if they don't play ball get back on to Lidl saying that their supplier refuses to honour the 3 year warranty.

    I know it can be difficult but I won't let them get away with it. tbh it wouldn't surprise me if my name was on a black list the number of times I've used the 3 year warranty.

    I have t

    The problem is the hassle.
    But no, I won't let it go.
    The above is just the update so far.
    I'm not finished yet!!

    But thanks for your advice.
    I'll call them again tomorrow.


  • #23
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    turbostan wrote: »
    The problem is the hassle.
    But no, I won't let it go.
    The above is just the update so far.
    I'm not finished yet!!

    But thanks for your advice.
    I'll call them again tomorrow.

    They seem to have got worse. In the past it was a one phone call process. Then two calls now it takes several calls and a few emails to get anything done. Does depend on the product. Wife had an electric tooth brush that gave up after 23 months and one email to Lidl got me a number to call which resulted in a new unit being sent out. Only problem is the new one packed up after a week and I noticed that Lidl didn't get any in stock this time around even thought they were in the weekly catalog. I gave up on that one btw.


  • #24
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    I had a £50 Nilfisk one which lasted about 6 years or so, and the cable just sprung a leak.

    So I might consider going for a bigger Nilfisk one.


  • #25
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    my3cents wrote: »
    They seem to have got worse. In the past it was a one phone call process. Then two calls now it takes several calls and a few emails to get anything done. Does depend on the product. Wife had an electric tooth brush that gave up after 23 months and one email to Lidl got me a number to call which resulted in a new unit being sent out. Only problem is the new one packed up after a week and I noticed that Lidl didn't get any in stock this time around even thought they were in the weekly catalog. I gave up on that one btw.


    This is getting worse than I thought it would.
    3 calls today already.
    They're not playing ball at all.
    I'm cracking up here.


  • #26
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,266 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Not trying to sidetrack the thread, but does anyone know if Nilfisk and Parkside (Lidl's brand) are compatible?

    I have a nilfisk washer (love it) but want to get a cheap and cheerful patio attachment. Lidl's Parkside one looks decent, but not sure it'll fit.


  • #27
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,179 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Not trying to sidetrack the thread, but does anyone know if Nilfisk and Parkside (Lidl's brand) are compatible?

    I have a nilfisk washer (love it) but want to get a cheap and cheerful patio attachment. Lidl's Parkside one looks decent, but not sure it'll fit.

    Have u ever used one, they are crap IMHO
    I have one if you want it, actually two, one lidl and one aldi IIRC: both ex- Nenagh.
    ps did I say they were crap:D

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  • #28
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Agree.

    My Nilfisk washer came with one, and I used it once. Its quicker to use the straight jet of water than that contraption.


  • #29
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,266 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Does the straight jet from the washer not blow the grouting stuff away though? (have never tried it, yet, as paving was only laid last year, but theres a bit of green mossy type stuff appearing on the slabs now from over the winter that id like to clear off, without wrecking the slabs or grout).


  • #30
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,179 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Does the straight jet from the washer not blow the grouting stuff away though? (have never tried it, yet, as paving was only laid last year, but theres a bit of green mossy type stuff appearing on the slabs now from over the winter that id like to clear off, without wrecking the slabs or grout).
    Post some pictures

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057944723&page=2

    I used the bio powder from aldi, left it for two weeks and then went at it with the power washer high pressure jet: its like new

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  • #31
    [Deleted User]
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    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    Post some pictures

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057944723&page=2

    I used the bio powder from aldi, left it for two weeks and then went at it with the power washer high pressure jet: its like new




    Believe it or not, HomestoreandMore have a water-fed brush that clips onto your hose, as part of their March offers. Supposed to be for washing a car (which I'd never do with a brush) but it worked a treat on the paving (well, what I've done of it so far, only got it today and gave it a quick spin before the rain).


  • #32
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Believe it or not, HomestoreandMore have a water-fed brush that clips onto your hose, as part of their March offers. Supposed to be for washing a car (which I'd never do with a brush) but it worked a treat on the paving (well, what I've done of it so far, only got it today and gave it a quick spin before the rain).


    That must be one rough brush!!!
    I always use a brush on the cars here, great job.
    Mind you it has to be a good one, with the softest bristles, you won't get that for €10, more like €35 with the handle, replacement heads usually cost me €12.

    Still no reply from Lidl on my washer situation.
    I asked to speak to a manager on Wednesday at 13:30, nobody there to take my call, the nice girl said he'd call me back within 24hrs (don't know how it can take that long) but anyway, no call yet, 70hrs and counting....


  • #33
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,266 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Not so much that it's a rough brush; it's not too bad. However, it is still effectively plastic spaghetti on a pole, and I just don't really love the thoughts of pressing against the car with it.


  • #34
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Not sure this offer went down very well. Still 16 left in my local Lidl they came 9 to a pallet and so if they got two pallet loads they have sold 2 so far.


  • #35
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    my3cents wrote: »
    Not sure this offer went down very well. Still 16 left in my local Lidl they came 9 to a pallet and so if they got two pallet loads they have sold 2 so far.

    They must have read this thread !

    I didn't buy one yet either. Still undecided.

    I got a lend of a Nilfisk E140 and it was very impressive. I liked the fact that its relatively quiet in operation, its something like 84db. The Lidl petrol is closer to 109db. That might get hard to listen to if using for a couple of hours straight.


  • #36
    Big Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Big Words


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Same **** pump that all those copies use, if they fitted a decent Annovi Reverberi brass one they would be fine.

    Like your Annovi Reverberi standard of shirts.

    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/haughey-s-shirt-of-choice-charvet-pair-at-knockdown-charity-prices-1.546811


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  • #37
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Finally decided against buying one.

    Done a lot of reading online and some real scare stories from UK forums about them breaking down.


  • #38
    Big Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Big Words


    Have you a link to these scare stories?


  • #39
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Finally decided against buying one.

    Done a lot of reading online and some real scare stories from UK forums about them breaking down.

    Good move, and the fact that Lidl are so impossible to deal with when it comes to the "3 year warranty", well that's just nonexistent


  • #40
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,276 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Big Words wrote: »
    Have you a link to these scare stories?

    No, I googled for it and plenty came up.

    They are there if you want to go looking for them.

    I did and won't be buying one.


  • #41
    Big Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Big Words


    turbostan wrote: »
    Good move, and the fact that Lidl are so impossible to deal with when it comes to the "3 year warranty", well that's just nonexistent

    This is defamation.


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  • #42
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    Big Words wrote: »
    This is defamation.

    Hahahaha you must work for Lidl!!!!!
    They're not honoring the warranty for me.
    They won't return my calls.
    I have a power washer that isn't working since February 3Rd..
    It is advertised as having a 3year warranty.
    This is all factual.


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