Beating the hose pipe ban

l_harris121 · 4th May 2012, 16:29

Well Tom decided yesterday that it is taking us too long to wash both of our cars properly using the two bucket method during this hosepipe ban so back to one bucket it is...
http://videobam.com/siqLG (you may need to scroll down the page if on PC)

shaunwistow · 4th May 2012, 16:32

Good idea, is that meant to be a video clip? if it is, it does not work

okehciv · 4th May 2012, 17:04

No, won't work for me either

robbo51 · 4th May 2012, 17:32

or me

l_harris121 · 4th May 2012, 17:49

Oh dear, works on my pc but not my phone...

*edit* link now working on phone and pc - you need to scroll down the page on the pc

Tom8126 · 4th May 2012, 18:03

Works on my phone, damn I look good jetwashing in joggers lol

Sent by me

shaunwistow · 4th May 2012, 18:09

That's better, great idea. Assume this is ok re current ban? ie still got a hosepipe albeit it small. No such probs here so don't know the ins & outs of it.

l_harris121 · 4th May 2012, 18:26

Constant connection to mains water supply is the issue with the hose pipe ban I believe... May be wrong...there's a small hose connecting my shower head to the mains supply after all

RobertUtley · 4th May 2012, 18:57

Karcher UK | Hosepipe Ban

Scroll down there is the legislation

robbo51 · 4th May 2012, 19:08

Yes..Correct
But dont draw it from a bucket filled with mains water

RobertUtley · 4th May 2012, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Yes..Correct
But dont draw it from a bucket filled with mains water

Of course i wont

never would i breach the ban in a way no one would know

i promise thames water i will use it from the water butt even if it takes me an extra few minutes

shaunwistow · 4th May 2012, 19:13

Surely Rob your buckets are already full as you caught rainwater during the recent bad rain

robbo51 · 4th May 2012, 19:13

Stick the pipe in the Thames

Tom8126 · 4th May 2012, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Stick the pipe in the Thames

Lol good idea, for the record I actually do keep all my buckets outside the back door and they were all full of rain water so I thought it a good opportunity to test the new pressure washer

Sent by me

furio101 · 4th May 2012, 19:27

Just take mine to Tesco and jet wash it there......

l_harris121 · 4th May 2012, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom8126

Lol good, for the record I actually do keep all my buckets outside the back door and they were all full of rain water so I thought it a good opportunity to test the new pressure washer

Sent by me

Indeedy...those buckets are filling up as we speak

....

Syx · 4th May 2012, 21:17

Wait, so if I can't use my pressure washer from a bucket filled from the mains supply... why am I allowed to fill said bucket and use it to just wash with? Surely that's exactly the same problem?

Tom8126 · 4th May 2012, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syx

Wait, so if I can't use my pressure washer from a bucket filled from the mains supply... why am I allowed to fill said bucket and use it to just wash with? Surely that's exactly the same problem?

I couldn't agree more, the law says you can't use one bucket to pressure wash a whole car, but its ok to throw 10 buckets at it to wash rinse 12 liter buckets to.

Makes sense to me.....

"Q. I need to clean my car, is there a way I can get around the ban?

A. Kärcher wouldn’t advocate looking to get around the ban and would encourage you to only look for options that comply with the restrictions. You are allowed to wash your car using a bucket only or with a pressure washer that draws water from an alternative source like a water butt or pond."

If you put the suction hose of your pressure washer in said bucket you are breaking the law, what a joke....

Syx · 4th May 2012, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom8126

I couldn't agree more, the law says you can't use one bucket to pressure wash a whole car, but its ok to throw 10 buckets at it to wash rinse 12 liter buckets to.

Makes sense to me.....

"Q. I need to clean my car, is there a way I can get around the ban?

A. Kärcher wouldn’t advocate looking to get around the ban and would encourage you to only look for options that comply with the restrictions. You are allowed to wash your car using a bucket only or with a pressure washer that draws water from an alternative source like a water butt or pond."

If you put the suction hose of your pressure washer in said bucket you are breaking the law, what a joke....

Glad I'm not the only one who can't see the logic.

chrispee · 4th May 2012, 22:58

Can you get any similar suction pump thingys for Nilfisk washers? The ban is such a pain i miss snowfoam......

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