Karcher AD2 Ash Vacuum Cleaner Unboxing & Demonstration

In this video I unbox and demonstrate the Karcher AD2 Ash vacuum cleaner.
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About this item
Integrated Filter Cleaning - Integrated filter cleaning at the push of a button. For high and long-lasting suction power.
Maximum Filtration - Consisting of flat pleated, metal and coarse dirt filter. Maximum comfort thanks to simple filter removal and container cleaning without contact with dirt.
Maximum Safety - Flame-resistant material, metal container, jacketed metal hose and handle with electrostatic protection For maximum safety while vacuuming ash - even when used incorrectly.
Pull and Push Locking System - The container can be quickly and easily opened, closed and emptied.
1.2 m suction hose made of jacketed metal - For safe working. High degree of pliability and flexibility.
Technical data
Motor rating (W) 600
Container capacity (l) 14
Container material Metal
Cable length (m) 4
Standard accessory (mm) 35
Current type (V/Hz) 220 - 240 / 50 - 60
Weight without accessories (kg) 4.4
Weight incl. packaging (kg) 7.4
Dimensions (L × W × H) (mm) 345 x 330 x 440

[@robdavis5711]

Very interesting vacuum, great video, thanks!

[@pandboy1]

Interesting to see one in action, thanks for that! I just sweep mine out with a dustpan and brush leaving an inch layer of ash inside as my old chimney sweep told me that wood likes to burn on its own ashes.

[@huskyvacs]

The ashes act as an insulator to keep the fire hot, yes, and the little bits of wood in the ash make kindling. Just don't leave so much or you will make a fire hazard. Remember to keep your chimney clean from creosote too.

[@megatronskneecap]

There are so many of these little utility vacs and Karcher seems to be the only people that can make a decent reliable one.

[@djkarcher1896]

Looks like a quite useful machine actually. I had one of those glorified 10l food cans with a filter in it where you'd have to connect your hoover for suction. It kept clogging after only 30 seconds of use, and eventually, the suction led the can to bend inwards due to a blocked hose. The one you tested looks way different and more thought through, I might give that another try.

[@wiegerarensman7652]

Thanx nice review

[@AlexElevators-ll6qn]

Can you film the quick wash full programme on your W1

[@corryprewitt7788]

Very interesting vaccum

[@ZachsGadgets]

I’m. New to your channel and I subscribed

[@robdavis5711]

I think the filter cleaning mechanism is called Tact and diverts airflow over the filter to blow the dust/ashes off it, which it can do as you insert the hose into top aperture at the same time, keeping everything contained. Real fires/log burners are lovely but very messy, and you wouldn’t want the muck into your daily vacuum. This is a great idea!

[@huskyvacs]

Wood ash will absolutely destroy a vacuum cleaner in less than a few days. It is very abrasive, sticky, smelly, and also flammable. This is why there are special vacuums for ash debris.

[@charlottewilson3772]

Please can you get a karcher WD 2

[@vacuumtests9225]

Only way to keep the filter from clogging is to add Dust Deputy Deluxe Cyclone Separator Kit. It comes with tall cyclone, hose and bin. Just make sure you get the version with the bin. 99% of the ash goes to the cyclone bin.

[@Boodieman72]

I have to say I do miss having a log fire.

[@samuelfellows6923]

The self-cleaning thing/button sounds like a gimmick 😠; the vacuum cleaner is being suffocated by putting the nozzle in the hole in the lid [the hole being a cap = effectively sealing the nozzle] same effect as blocking it with your hand, the grey button is linked to a damper/valve that when opened, causes the air to short-circuit back through the vacuum fan & motor while blowing against the rear of the filter trying to pulse the dust off the filter. Despite what the instructions said, I assume the button has to be rapidly pushed to pulse the air flow “banging” the dust off the filter ~ if you do it for too long you risk overheating the motor. My friend has a workshop version of this karcher and I have tried using the self-clean button, but I think there is enough turbulence in the bin to kick-up the dust and re-coat the filter when you next use it

[@jeroentabor4760]

Ehm the filter cleaning has to be quicker pushing it fast about 10 times in few seconds by short amounts of air blasting through it to shake it clean this is too long so it doesnt shake it of

[@ibaisaic]

Not according to the instructions. Insert the handle of the suction hose into the filter cleaning system connection on the device head. Press the filter cleaning button three times with the device switched on, waiting 4 seconds between the individual actuations.

[@andrewschannel3635]

@@ibaisaicthe instructions are wrong, I have a nilfisk attix with the same filter clean system, you only get a short blast of air as the press the button, it’s the number of times you hit the button not how long you hold it down for.

[@Lintahlo]

Pretty sure Roger knows his way around a vacuum cleaner and how to read instructions.

[@jeroentabor4760]

Just cause someone unboxes and reviews a certain prodruct group doesnt mean they are always right dude

[@ibaisaic]

But I learned to read many years ago and I tend to follow the instructions printed by the manufacturer of the product. I also know that Nilfisk and Karcher are different brands and produce different machines.

[@stevejones1972]

No matter how many times I show my mother how to clean the filters on her bagless vacuums, she never bothers and just keeps using the vacuum even when its all clogged up, so I end up having to clean the filters when I go over there. If your mother is anything like mine, I bet she uses it and uses it, and only relies on that useless "filter cleaning" system, and then wonders why it wont pick anything much up after a couple of uses. She will probably use it a few times till it clogs up and loses airflow, then put it away somewhere and forget about it, going back to the old fashioned way of cleaning the fire out. That filter is useless to be honest, a very bad design, and the faff involved to clean it out every single time the machine is used will end up putting your mother off using it.

[@cameramah]

helo

[@lukeshepherd9529]

Please do not promote Kärcher. They still operate inside Russia business as usual.

[@ibaisaic]

I expect hundreds if not thousands of foreign companies do business in and with Russia. You are also wrong regarding Kärcher as the website I’ve looked at states that they have suspended exports to Russia and have halted investments. som.yale.edu/story/2022/over-1000-companies-have-curtailed-operations-russia-some-remain

[@lukeshepherd9529]

@@ibaisaic I don't really understand why you'd delete a respectful reply responding to what you've said so I guess we will leave the discussion as that.

[@ibaisaic]

I haven’t deleted your reply because I didn’t see it.

[@Mr_D2_1004N]

Too much effort I don’t get the point of having an ash vac I have an old nv250 that does it perfectly if not better

[@huskyvacs]

Because if you would look at how much your Henry is ruined you would see what ashes and heavy debris does to the vacuum's filters, motor, hose, and everything else.

[@Mr_D2_1004N]

@@huskyvacs nah my nv250 is fully capable Numatic’s brochures actually shown them being used as ash vacs