Pressure Washers

[jackthehat]

I am considering buying a pressure washer and have been looking on-line.

It is not immediately apparent whether any, or all of them, need to be connected to a water-source during operation. 

We want to use it at the front of the house but the garden-tap is at the rear and the kitchen-taps, etc. are not suitable for hose fitting.

Do they have a fillable tank? This would make life a lot easier and be far more practical.

Many thanks.

[bhg481]

None that I have come across have a tank; all need a supply hose and use quite a lot of water. A long hose from the garden is your only solution.

[bhg481]

Are you sure the kitchen taps will not take a hosepipe? There is an amazing variety of fittings for hose-to-tap available.

[jackthehat]

Thanks for the information.

We had to have the garden-tap fitted because of our kitchen taps.

I really didn't want to have to have the hose snaking all the way through the house. 😞

[DDIL]

Flymo EasiClean Li Plus Portable Pressure Cleaner - 18V Battery with Charger, 200l/h Flow Rate, 6m Hose Length, 3 Nozzle Attachments, Foam Dispenser, 20L Collapsible Water Tank : Amazon.co.uk: Garden

 

[DDIL]

Apologies Jack - but I can't do links anymore but that was from Amazon

 

[Old_Geezer]

Can't say I know of any with a tank, it'd have to be a ginormous one ! Maybe you need to move into a detached or semi-detached place, then the hose can go around the house rather than through it.

[DDIL]

amazon have a variety of pressure washers with tanks

[Old_Geezer]

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I reckon you'd be having to fill it often, but maybe worth a try ?

[Old_Geezer]

Hmmm... so everything after the 'ref' is superfluous and needs removing ?

[davebro3]

A friend with mountain bike has a pressure washer he takes out with him so he can wash it off before putting it back in his car, that must have a tank for water. Probably limited use though - might not do a whole car.

[nicebloke1]

There are no end of ways a plumber can break into a coldwater feed, back or front of the house and fit an outside tap. Its not that expensive. A washer you buy will need a decent water pressure to begin with from the tap.

[jackthehat]

Thankyou, DDIL!!
That looks just like it will fit the bill.

I'll run it passed Mrs JtH but I think you may have found what we are looking for.

Thanks to everyone for their input.

[DDIL]

Your welcome, plus side when you are our tromping the hills of Blackpool you can wash off your muddy boots before getting back in the car 😁

[nicebloke1]

Well depending on what you want to clean 24bar pressure will have a job knocking the skin off a rice pudding. Thats very weak.

[bhg481]

I'd forgotten I'd bought this from Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQDXKF85?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

I bought it to replace my very high pressure mains Karcher because the battery power and lack of a very stiff pressure hose makes it more convenient. I use it with a hosepipe but it can be used with a bucket etc. The pressure is just adequate for cleaning patios, obviously not as good as a mains-powered one but easier to use.

[Maydup]

Before you buy one, just check on the cost of hiring one. You might be able to get a more powerful pressure washer that you probably only need once or twice a year tbh. 
I have one in the shed I've used twice and now it's collecting dust!