Which Pressure Washer for 2.8kva Generator??

[richy_B]

I've got a Lidl 2.8kva generator.
Can someone tell me if this would be powerful enough to work
a Nilfisk C120 pressure washer.
Thanks for any info

Rich

 

[brightspark]

I've got a Lidl 2.8kva generator.
Can someone tell me if this would be powerful enough to work
a Nilfisk C120 pressure washer.
Thanks for any info

Rich

look at the id plate on the power washer it will tell u its input power requirments

 

[richy_B]

I have not got it yet.
I will call in Machine Mart tomorrow
And have a look
Thanks

 

[madkayaker]

if you haven't got one yet have you considered a petrol pressure washer? there about £200 for a simple one with copy honda engine. very powerful jet better than electric unit and no worry about sizing etc

 

[grandads_shed]

Specifications:
230V. 1.7kW universal motor. Max. pressure 120bar. Max. flow rate 520Ltr/hr. Max. water inlet temperature 40°C. L x W x H: 280 x 250 x 858mm. Weight 8.9kg. 'Click & Clean' compatible.

 

[KemppiFrog]

Suspect it will struggle to start that. Single phase motors need multiples of the stated amps to start. Big old gensets will carry a bigger tempory overload, while little ones (like yours) will not.
KF

 

[richy_B]

I've got a Lidl 2.8kva generator.
Can someone tell me if this would be powerful enough to work
a Nilfisk C120 pressure washer.
Thanks for any info

Rich

And the answer is ... Yes.
I only did a trial run 3 wheelie bins.
I will have to do a comparison with the mains another day
I need to get an IBC first because it sucks the water out of the neighbour's plumbing.


Thanks for all the comments

Rich