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Karcher Window Vacuum - are they really any good - advice?
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/ka...ies-321351
Seems good and will be -15% this weekend on top of offer price of £54.29 if the piece of paper that came through the door is true.
But are they really any good or is it just another gadget that I could live without?
Any practical advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
31st Mar 2015 6:33 am
Russell
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We have one and use it on windows and shower cubicle and it is good, removes the water/condensation and leaves a clean window. Think they are over priced and do not take much water before the collection tank is full.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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31st Mar 2015 6:44 am
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31st Mar 2015 6:48 am
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They're pretty good actually,doing a good job with normal stuff when scraping from top to bottom or side-to-side......but It struggles with heavy condensation......
It would be good if you could use it from bottom to top,but the water sprays out the air vent when it's upside down.Wife takes the worst of heavy condensation off first with a microfibre,which seems to me to be defeating the object of the excercise
That one comes with the interchangeable smaller scraper head,which we don't have and would be useful.
Good battery life though,and all-in-all probably worth having....."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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But get the very lowest price you can get & forget the more expensive one that has two attachments, the spray bottle etc
You'll use just the narrower squeegee in reality.
The do work well on domestic windows & shower cubicles etc.
Use on your vehicles is a distinct bonus.....easier than drying towels or chamois leathers & save a whole bunch of time say if you are washing & waxing.
I find mine useful in sucking dirty water off the soft top of the Jag...it work better than rinsing & rinsing for this worth buying on its own as it gets the soft top vey clean & gets rid of tree sap etc (the worst that can get onto a soft top)
If here are any faults:
1) the battery doesn't last that long - if you have a lot of windows to do it may conk out & they don't charge that fast at all opportunity charging ( a few mins her & a few mins there doesn't seem to work & the batteries are sealed in.
2) when the tank is getting full - the vac does suffer if you don't have it anything other than vertical- cured by letting water out regularly
Initially when launched they were well overpriced - so shop around - ASDA often undercuts everybody, Amazon are cute in pitching price at the same or fractionally lower. Shop around. currys are usually the most costly.
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31st Mar 2015 6:59 am
JDB
Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
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Thanks- all sound advice.
The model above is saying it is "revised" spec:
Karcher have listened to their customer feedback and have re-styled the ever popular window Vac to make it more Lightweight and compact in use.
The WV 2 now offers a 25 minute runtime allowing you to clean up to 75 square metres per charge.The WV 2 leaves surfaces completely dry and streak free making it ever easier to achieve crystal clear windows in an instant. It is also perfect for removing liquids from Mirrors, Shower screens, tiles, window condensation and even spills from floors and worktops.
Features and Benefits
Lightweight and compact - 10 % shorter than the original window vac
Fast and efficient cleaning and drying of windows
Streak free cleaning results
No drips of dirty water thanks to powerful vacuum
25 Minute Run time per charge
Cleans up to 75 m2 per charge
31st Mar 2015 7:06 am
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I treated SWMBO tyo one last year, sort of a half hearted joke, and she loves it. As the other have said, its great for shower cubicles, windows etc. I went for the basic model, the one without all the extras. It gives her more time to pamper me......Man with no D3 anymore, but cant leave the forum....how sad.
31st Mar 2015 7:19 am
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Yes another ++ they work well don't bother with the spray
31st Mar 2015 9:16 am
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31st Mar 2015 9:18 am
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dieseldodge wrote:
Yes another ++ they work well don't bother with the spray
+ 1 - spray unit is carp.
Better off with just a wet, soapy toweling cloth. You can get the windows done in no time and streak free !!
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31st Mar 2015 9:25 am
ianb4310
Member Since: 22 Feb 2015
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Another vote for them great piece of kit
31st Mar 2015 9:26 am
JDB
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Thanks all - looks like the windows will be cleaned at the w/e then!
31st Mar 2015 9:38 am
DaveC
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Lidl occasionally have their own version for about £20 and it is brilliant.
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