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  • Gardener7

    been power washing the patio and was shocked to discover there
    are pink and yellow paving slab, I'd assumed they were all one colour - 1st world problems etc

    • Wow!monospaced
    • Did you rent a unit, or own one? Or just hire someone? I need to get some power washing done ASAP and want to know what you recommend.monospaced
    • Karcher action?
      I have to do the decking this year.
      How'd your legs fare in spray levels?
      PhanLo
    • yeah that's an aldi karcher removing the paint what was meant to cover that slab. i hope you were careful with that at the edges
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    • because it sticks to the white wall with the water and creates gray spots.
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    • Username Checks Oututopian
    • @mono, Washer MUST be over 2500PSI or you’ll be cleaning an inch at a time. The GPM should also be 2.4 minimum, better to be 3gpm or moreGnash
    • If you are comparing models, multiply the PSI by the GPM, and use that figure to compare. Higher is betterGnash
    • it was a friend who lent it to me, it just uses water but boy what a difference - will show before/afters but this may take a week!Gardener
    • gotta wear goggles/wellies it's messy and there is splashbackGardener
    • ^ that’s what she saidGnash
    • and yes it is a KarcherGardener
    • I hope you didn't draw a big willie with it as people who make that mistake end up with that shape on their slabs forever hehe.PhanLo
    • Sooo tempting! I resistedGardener
    • @mono: I purchased this last year for my sister, works great.
      https://www.homedepo…
      utopian
    • we really wanted a video of thisBennn
    • on itGardener

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