Thanks to their concentrated water jets, pressure washers will save you valuable hours on the most heavy-duty tasks, as well as being incredibly satisfying to use on dirt and grime. Unlike your standard garden hose, pressure washers deliver serious power. They use a strong, concentrated jet of water to obliterate dirt in no time.

If you have a larger budget or are looking for something more powerful than the entry models then the new full control Karcher pressure washers are certainly worth considering. They are not cheap but good all-rounders. Useful articles Basic machines come with one lance – a long tube with a nozzle at the end. A fixed lance can’t be adjusted, though you can move it nearer or further away from the area you’re trying to clean. You can also buy models with a variable pressure lance, where you can twist the nozzle at the end to alter the power of the spray – rather like a hosepipe attachment. This lets you create either a powerful narrow jet of water or a gentler, broad spray. If you’ve ever tried to take on a muddy patio with just a brush and some elbow grease, you’ll know that some garden jobs just need a little extra investment.For fences, dirty cars and cleaning grime off paving slabs, look for a model with 120 bars of pressure. Anything above this is best reserved for complete garden overhauls and other industrial outdoor tasks. Flow rate

Depending on the model a Bosch pressure washer is generally better than the equivalent Karcher model. Which model from which brand you go for depends on several things when it comes to making your choice: bar is a lot of pressure, and you will be able to perform some deep cleaning with it. Yet, the power limits the applications to the basic cleaning of cars. And because of the lower power, it is unlikely that you will be able to do any damage to the paint. Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 Pressure Washer Video

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The Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 is a compact and portable Pressure Washer that has a maximum pressure of 125 bar and is supplied with an 3-in-1 adjustable nozzle spray lance. It has a trolley like design with wheels and a folding central handle for easy transportation and storage, complete with a handy detergent bottle. The Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 has a 1500W motor, and is supplied with a 5 metre pressure hose. Whichever model you look at, the specification is close and similar. When it comes to value the Bosch pressure washers do have a little bit more, either they are slightly higher in pressure compared to the similar Karcher model, or they also tend to have a longer hose or an extra attachment thrown in too. Karcher models such as the K4, K5 and K7 all have a well built and designed water-cooled motor, which the Bosch models do not. They also now have a LED trigger gun in their ‘Full Control’ range which is new for 2016. You would not want to use the Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 to clean a large driveway, with a flow rate of 318 litres per hour. For some applications, such as cleaning garden tools, you may want to keep the flow rate low, to avoid flooding your garden. Noise

The Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 is not heavy, and most people are going to be able to lift it with ease. But it does come with a tall trolley handle and wheels for those that prefer to pull it along. There is also a large lifting handle set into the main case. Power / Bar Pressure When buying a pressure washer no matter what the budget you want something that is well built, reliable and that will last. For both makes it doesn’t matter if you have an entry-level model or the most expensive in the range, the general build and quality of parts reminds the same from what we can tell. So in terms of price, the more expensive doesn’t mean better quality and longer-lasting pressure washer in parts. More manuals of Pressure Washers Frequently Asked Questions about Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 Pressure WasherThat’s where power washers come in. These efficient machines make light work of a deep clean, whether you’re sprucing up your patio and grill for BBQ season, giving your bike a much-needed wash after your latest cycling adventure, or giving your car a shiny new facelift. Our in-house experts at the GHI assessed the pressure washers' performance on common outdoor cleaning tasks, using their high-power jet sprays to take on muddy patios, windows and cars. The testers noted how easy the pressure washer was to set up, use, manoeuvre and, of course, the time it took to get the job done. The Bosch UniversalAquatak 125 makes 77 decibels, at the point of the operator. This is low for a pressure washer – and for the limited time you would be using it, there is little chance of hearing damage. Accessories and Use Both companies include 2-3 year warranty on their pressure washers and with Karcher premium models the warranty included can be up to 5 years which is worth the extra investment. The first thing you need to consider when investing in a pressure washer is which area or outdoor items you’re looking to clean. This will determine how much pressure – measured in bars – you need your washer to have.