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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    edited May 2021
    I'm not anti-cyclist, only anti cyclists, and motorists, pedestrians, horse riders, carriage drivers, mobility scooter riders and anyone who I've missed out (anyone still got a Sinclair C5?) who break the rules and in doing so endanger others. But I'll leave it there now.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Obelixx said:
    I then have to wait for it to cool down enough to remove the stopper, a bit longer so I don't get spat at when I refill and then another 9 minutes till it's back up to steam. 
    With my Karcher you just hold the trigger down and that releases the pressure valve on the stopper. Use a cloth to open it but there's no pressure to scald your hand as it's being released through the gun. Have the kettle boiled ready to refill and it'll heat up in half the time while you use the rest of the kettle water for a cup of tea. Tips from a busy person who doesn't have time to wait ;)

    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Good tips @wild edges.  I use distilled water in ours so it never occurred to me to heat it first.   It's at least 10 years old now.   
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I've got a VAX steam cleaner and it's pretty straightforward
    Devon.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I think my next one might be too @Hostafan1 but this model was the only one with a decent reservoir available at the time.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    @Obelixx. It sounds like you're generating enough yourself😤
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    edited May 2021
    Not enough to clean floors @B3.  I normally use a simple Belgian technique of a damp cloth and a raclette for a daily swipe at the kitchen and pantry floors but for a proper clean of all the floors I need the steamer.

    OH has just come back form not getting into the bank to pick up cash to pay for some work this weekend.  Seems they have new opening times and it's only by appointment after lunch.  He's put the TV on to watch a recorded F1 race.   I asked if we could have some interesting TV, like maybe watching paint dry and he thinks I'm funny.  Ha!
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Well, the debate was getting quite "steamed up,hah.csnt fathom what c*TS is!!
  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    Please save me from yappy d*gs that bark at fresh air !
    AB Still learning

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited May 2021
    F*lin*s cause more rows than cy*****s.   I am mortified that I started  it😔
    @Nanny Beach
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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