Wickes power tools

[Kyle87]

My wet vac is a wickes one and it does the job.

I was in there this morning and just had a little look at their power tools. I wouldn't personally buy any but I was wondering if they are any better or worse than other cheap branded tools?

 

[Gas]

My wet vac is a wickes one and it does the job.

Hello Kyle, the 40 quid Wickes vac is for apprentices, the airflow is really carp, good for poo pipe and pub sinks. I don't think any one here would recommend one to another plumber for domestic works

 

[Kyle87]

Read a few threads mate. That's why I bought it. Recommendation from this forum. Yes there's a few people who have since said that the wickes one has blown but under warranty so can be replaced.

I use mine for emptying toilets and cisterns to save me getting shirty water everywhere. Also use it to clear water out of a pipe before soldering.

I'm not spending a shed load of money on a bit of kit that doesn't get used that much. I'd rather put the money towards something I use more often

 

[zzzjim]

10 years ago ,red angle grinder did well , have not bought recent own brand though.
(Love Wickes/Earlex , not posh enough to get stolen/ or worry about damaging)

 

[Gas]

Didn't mean to demean you mate, if it is rated and it obviously does the job, then fair enough

 

[mountainman]

Make you right Kyle.
I've got a wickes wet vac and it does all I want.
Top brand tools are delicious but I've had too many stolen over the years to be fussed anymore.

 

[Kyle87]

Id go ape if one of my tools got stolen. I'm really conscious of where I leave them. Don't keep them in their boxes. Just use a spanner bag to carry my makitas.

Had a Bosch drill burn out on me earlier. Wasn't bothered as it was a green Bosch DIY drill I've had for years. Using it to mix tile adhesive.

But if that same tool got stolen I'd be punching the walls!!

Can't stand thieves!!

 

[Phil]

I had a Wickes 18V combi drill ages ago which didn't last too long and an SDS drill that also died after moderate use, spares were available through Draper who make them.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Sealey Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner Stainless Steel Bin 20L 1250w 240v : Tooled-Up.com

i have had my for 3 years now , still just s good as new

 

[PlumbBobBob]

lidl are having a wet and dry vac coming up soon Our Offers - Thursday, 04.07. - Wet & Dry Cleaner - Lidl UK

this thurs actually

 

[supper plumb]

there beefy sds drill is ok