Waterblasters....

D1HARD · Post by **D1HARD** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:56 am

Ok I am in the market for a good reasonably powerful waterblaster for giving the trucks a blast down after a good day out....

Anybody know of any good deals,or reccomend something...?

Thanks in advance guys...

Steve_t647 · Post by **Steve_t647** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:25 am

I got mine from Kmart of all places goes fine. At its price I thought I may be replacing it after a year but still going strong.

I have seen one of these just depends on how clean you want it

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Good may be redefined tho :roll:

but you can buy 3 for the price of a better unit and they have a warranty.

D1HARD · Post by **D1HARD** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:54 pm

At $90 thats almost too good to be true,but I assume the pressure isnt as good as the more expensive Karcher units...

Goose · Post by **Goose** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:06 pm

I bought a cheapy from of all places woolworths about a year ago for $120, and yes, it's hasn't got the grunt of the bigger blasters like we have at work, it does get all of the heavy crap off, but it does leave a "haze" of dirt that you need to wash off normally (ie, soap and water and a brush) when you're done blasting...

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:29 pm

I use a good quality one at work, and even with the soap on, I still need to use the brush/sponge method to get it cleaned properly

I have found that you also need to look at the water output. There is a big difference between blasters with high pressure with lower water output, and ones with lower pressure, but higher water.
I prefer the latter.

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:54 pm

I own one like this:

KARCHER WATERBLASTER, K498MD
6.5 Litres per minute. Dirtblaster attachment. 6 Metre hose. 1740 psi (max 1885 psi). 24 Month Guarantee.

$498.00 incl GST

Unfortunately it's in england... is great though, gets rid of tough stuck in Clay and blows off all the mud no problem, just dont get it too close or it takes the paint with it...

Steve_t647 · Post by **Steve_t647** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:11 pm

You can always do a river crossing or two, that gets quite a bit off :twisted:

In an eco friendly way of course :shock:

I use the Waterblaster to get the big stuff off and under the 4x4 and the soap and bucket that way you can see all your new dings up close.

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:27 pm

Steve_t647 wrote:and the soap and bucket that way you can see all your new dings up close.

Thats why I dont bother cleaning mine too often! :wink:

Cloggy_NZ · Post by **Cloggy_NZ** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:24 pm

Does anyone know if you can get 90 degree nozzles for these cheap waterblasters?
I have been looking too. The 90 degree nozzle and lance alone for a Karcher costs more than this $90 waterblaster.

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:44 pm

maybe make one? i use my dads 5hp honda with a karcher pump :twisted:

...and i have a 44gallon drum of heavy duty truck wash to wash my truck i too just use the blaster for the hard bits and then brush and soap for finishing off

Daz · Post by **Daz** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:11 pm

There's these on Trademe, not sure how good they are but they've got 2200psi

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-farmi ... 827347.htm

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:06 am

When my truck gets real muddy i just do this

Works a treat :wink:

sure gets the mud out of those hard to reach places :roll:

Goose · Post by **Goose** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:25 am

well, maybe on the outside H2O...I seem to remember there was more mud on the inside than what you got off the outside...... :lol:

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:32 am

Goose wrote:well, maybe on the outside H2O...I seem to remember there was more mud on the inside than what you got off the outside......

No mud Goose.......a little bit of shingle though :wink:

Cloggy_NZ · Post by **Cloggy_NZ** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:01 pm

I ended up buying an Alto blaster from Mitre 10 Mega. Decided to go for a reasonably priced one and give the cheapies a miss.
Tossed up between the Karcher and Alto. Alto won because the accesoires are cheaper by far. Got a 90 degree fitting for $49.00 which in the Karcher range cost $150.00.
Also the Alto is on wheels while most of the Karcher's in the same price range were just sitting on the ground.
Blasted half the back yard last weekend. What a blast

Yet to try it on the truck.

safari_mulisha · Post by **safari_mulisha** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:19 pm

comig from an ex hosedocter (me)
if you want your water blaster hose to last longer tie the on/off lever on with a zip tie
the jolting of on/off on/off is what cains your hose
and on a $90 waterblaster you may aswell get a new blaster cos the hose will cost more than that to replace

dixie · Post by **dixie** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:54 pm

Funny you should say that Steve,washed my truck today after yesterdays efforts up Thompsons,came home mrs says "you got another dent yesterday"but no just washed it with a brush and it shows every imperfection.2nd time a brush has made contact in about 2-3 months.

The Alto or the Karcher are both good machines,we run Alto for hire at work and in the hire industry it must be tough and a good performer.

Even after 3000psi and 120 degrees of hot water a brush is still required to get rid of the dirt mark on paintwork.Its also a great way to remove paint of plastic and stickers of glass.

Hey safari mulisha who did youuse to hose doctor for?.

safari_mulisha · Post by **safari_mulisha** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:34 pm

pirtek

then mega fluid but had to leave because i couldnt work or even concentrate with the bosses son abusing me every second i was at work

now i hunt and get paid to do it
im looking for a more stable job tho

dixie · Post by **dixie** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:44 pm

pirtek

then mega fluid but had to leave because i couldnt work or even concentrate with the bosses son abusing me every second i was at work

Are we talking about Todd?

How long ago did you work for Laurie?

Your new job sounds good(lucky Bastard!!)

what kind of work you looking for?

safari_mulisha · Post by **safari_mulisha** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:48 pm

yeah i hate todd seams like all he ever did was make life hard for me
i would be working under a hot oil coverd truck and he would be on his cell phone talking to his missus or something

ahh something like an aprenticship
im looking into one right now

edit: couple months ago i was there for about 6 months

xj · Post by xj » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:13 pm

Dixie, sunday arvos we could hire some bikini clad lasses and have them on the wash bay at work, one with the high pressure hose, one applying the cleaning agent and one blasting it off..........

Of course as far as our respective better halves are concerned we would be making bars or fixing springs/fuel tanks/panels etc... :wink:

It would save you fullas some money.

dixie · Post by **dixie** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:58 pm

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yeah i hate todd seams like all he ever did was make life hard for me
i would be working under a hot oil coverd truck and he would be on his cell phone talking to his missus or something

ok,thought as much ,i have heard similar veiws against his work ethics but dont know first hand.I use to employ Megas services when we were Ready Hire,but now Hydraulink is preffered supplier.dont think we have met in the short time you were there.
Im sure we shall meet up on the track or workshop somewhere along the way.

What kind of apprenticeship are you looking at?

dixie · Post by **dixie** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:05 pm

Markus we have enough gals at work tryin to get there kit off,dont know about you but im there to work(he he)and you know my mrs I wouldnt trade her for some skank in a piece of string especially the way she looks after the chaps.

xj · Post by xj » Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:26 pm

true indded amigo, there's alot to be said for a hot cuppa tea and ginger crunch at 10:30pm in the frost.

As for the other topic, I'd rather cut me cock off.