I thought this might be a good deal at just under a tenner for a Nilfisk for those of you who haven't already been 'sucked in' by the similar, more expensive Karcher Window Vac.
IMHO Nilfisk is comparable quality to Karcher, certainly in my experience with pressure washers. This also has a Lithium battery too whilst some of the cheaper Karchers haven't.
I haven't been able to find on the Maplin eBay store just yet btw (for those looking for free shipping) but it may yet come up.
(From Maplin Website)
Specification
Colour:
Blue
Battery voltage:
3.6V
Battery capacity:
1600mAh
Charging time:
2.5 hours
Running time:
25 minutes
Working/suction width:
280mm
Tank capacity:
100ml
Dimensions L x W x H:
310 x 120 x 120mm
Weight w/batteries:
0.5kg
Ergonomic handle:
Yes
Lithium battery:
Yes
Delivered ready to use (full package):
Yes
Belt clip:
Yes
Sprayer with cloth:
No
Top comments
ding
31 Mar 176#26
I had a vax one but the water ingress rendered it knackered so i got a karcher one and its great, i must admit i couldnt understand the point to these at first but i am now a convert it was great for condensation on the windows after a newly plastered canservatory and its great for washing the windows, for all thoes tight **** that say " oh its cheaper to use a pound shop rubber blade " its cheaper to walk but i bet you have a car. Things move on, get with it
geriatrix
31 Mar 174#13
If you need to make up £10.00 for delivery, the Maplin 8 Part Folding Aluminium Star Key Set is only 46p. Thanks to OP, by the way.
alexc100 to ws007
31 Mar 174#12
If you lived in a house with more windows than brickwork like I do you'd understand why straight away.
SCOUSEKEVIN to paulgazzard
31 Mar 173#11
You have to clean first then you can use this to remove moisture, or use a rubber/blade LOL Im sticking to the Pro method which is a lot cheaper and doesn't require any electricity.
Latest comments (37)
tascheman
3 Apr 17#37
Mine turned up today - with no charger in the box :disappointed:
lindabuchan
1 Apr 17#36
Coming up saying nearest store 359 miles lol but only c&c oh and it's only 40 miles away lol
ToOn7
1 Apr 17#35
Surprised there are still some left in Cambridge.
ssc1
1 Apr 17#34
only 4 in cambridge.
fizz
1 Apr 17#33
sold out - wont let me pay for the ones in cambridge
BigDaveH
1 Apr 17#32
None for 80 miles, not available to order
Aeschylus
1 Apr 17#31
4 in stock at Cambridge store
SuffolkLad222
1 Apr 17#30
Rubbish analogy.
GazMc99
1 Apr 17#29
typical of maplins, low stock around the country, nice price if u can find one...nearest one for me is in cambridge 269 miles away, somehow i dont think its worth me driving that far hehe
amour3k
1 Apr 17#28
Never heard of this Brand before, are they any good?. :-)
Daisychainstar
1 Apr 171#27
Now says discontinued. Must all be gone.
ding
31 Mar 176#26
I had a vax one but the water ingress rendered it knackered so i got a karcher one and its great, i must admit i couldnt understand the point to these at first but i am now a convert it was great for condensation on the windows after a newly plastered canservatory and its great for washing the windows, for all thoes tight **** that say " oh its cheaper to use a pound shop rubber blade " its cheaper to walk but i bet you have a car. Things move on, get with it
londongeeza
31 Mar 17#23
Can I use this to dry the dog?
ding to londongeeza
31 Mar 17#25
Im going out on a limb here but i think not
graham
31 Mar 17#24
nearest availability to us is 190 miles away !!
Gavin01
31 Mar 17#22
yep use it for condensation !
throwawaysociety
31 Mar 172#21
I use my Karcher for drying myself after a shower!
geriatrix
31 Mar 172#14
I might add, these are great for removing condensation from house and car windows.
ysdevil to geriatrix
31 Mar 17#18
That's what I use my karcher for. A god send to those with condensation prone houses.
Curlynob to geriatrix
31 Mar 17#20
I've had a Karcher vac for years and I'd go out on a limb and say that removing condensation is actually what they're best for.
StonedSte
31 Mar 171#19
Nilfisk products are brilliant and this should be good for clearing the overnight condensation on my camper van windows :smiley:
technomouse
31 Mar 17#17
These are better than the Karcher version as the shape of them allows you to get to the bottom of any window with a window ledge without having to turn the device sideways.
Window ledges stop Karcher vacs so you end up having to turn them sideways which eventually allows water to leak out of the collection container and get into the electronics then it's game over for your £50 bit of yellow plastic!
chasolo
31 Mar 17#16
these kind of comments are always helpful and welcome.
chasolo
31 Mar 17#15
worth a pop
geriatrix
31 Mar 174#13
If you need to make up £10.00 for delivery, the Maplin 8 Part Folding Aluminium Star Key Set is only 46p. Thanks to OP, by the way.
ws007
31 Mar 171#8
please just explain why?
alexc100 to ws007
31 Mar 174#12
If you lived in a house with more windows than brickwork like I do you'd understand why straight away.
paulgazzard
31 Mar 171#9
What I'm really unclear on here is; does the product itself clean the window or just wipe away pre-applied water?
The Asda one comes with a spray bottle and a cloth which suggests you have to do that bit first and "then" use the wiper to suck away the water; in which case if the Maplin one doesn't come with this you still have to actually wash the window first and "then" use the product to suck away the water.
In which case it seems a very expensive way to do it? The alternative being to buy a blade from the pound shop then wipe the water away as a professional window cleaner would using just a cloth to mop it up once wiped to the bottom of the window.
I could understand it, and indeed would buy it, if it was an "all-in-one clean the window and dry it afterwards" product but if I still need to wash the window with an alternative product it sounds like more of a faff.
Or have I completely misunderstood it!
SCOUSEKEVIN to paulgazzard
31 Mar 173#11
You have to clean first then you can use this to remove moisture, or use a rubber/blade LOL Im sticking to the Pro method which is a lot cheaper and doesn't require any electricity.
Opening post
IMHO Nilfisk is comparable quality to Karcher, certainly in my experience with pressure washers. This also has a Lithium battery too whilst some of the cheaper Karchers haven't.
I haven't been able to find on the Maplin eBay store just yet btw (for those looking for free shipping) but it may yet come up.
(From Maplin Website)
Specification
Colour:
Blue
Battery voltage:
3.6V
Battery capacity:
1600mAh
Charging time:
2.5 hours
Running time:
25 minutes
Working/suction width:
280mm
Tank capacity:
100ml
Dimensions L x W x H:
310 x 120 x 120mm
Weight w/batteries:
0.5kg
Ergonomic handle:
Yes
Lithium battery:
Yes
Delivered ready to use (full package):
Yes
Belt clip:
Yes
Sprayer with cloth:
No
Top comments
Latest comments (37)
Window ledges stop Karcher vacs so you end up having to turn them sideways which eventually allows water to leak out of the collection container and get into the electronics then it's game over for your £50 bit of yellow plastic!
The Asda one comes with a spray bottle and a cloth which suggests you have to do that bit first and "then" use the wiper to suck away the water; in which case if the Maplin one doesn't come with this you still have to actually wash the window first and "then" use the product to suck away the water.
In which case it seems a very expensive way to do it? The alternative being to buy a blade from the pound shop then wipe the water away as a professional window cleaner would using just a cloth to mop it up once wiped to the bottom of the window.
I could understand it, and indeed would buy it, if it was an "all-in-one clean the window and dry it afterwards" product but if I still need to wash the window with an alternative product it sounds like more of a faff.
Or have I completely misunderstood it!
https://www.box.co.uk/Nilfisk_Smart_Window_Vacuum_12_W_1857750.html
£9.99 is a steal for this alone anyways