My son has a few neighbours who have got together to form a kind of diy club. They have bought a second hand mixer and whacker plate between them and when they've finished they'll sell them on. Sharing the cost with even just one other person makes the price comparison even more favourable for the "buy" side
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Now that's a very good idea!
@philcrockford55343 жыл бұрын
I have the same whacker, laid a new patio base this summer and it did an excellent job. Only annoyance was the wheels kept unhooking from the handle while it was in use and falling down, so needed a bungee cord to just strap them out of the way. Very pleased with it.
@normancoutts3 жыл бұрын
Well, I watched for the entertainment value as I have no intention of ever buying or indeed hiring one, but still enjoyed it. You tell stories well. Cheers.
@nickwalton88643 жыл бұрын
Great video again Stuart. I bought a belle petrol concrete mixer with a Honda engine second hand for £70. Engine ran like a treat. Used for mixing driveway haunching and several other jobs plus any others I could make up 😊. Was going to keep it but they take up a lot of room so it went on an auction site. £200 later I was a happy bunny after 2 years of ownership.
@davidhale80344 ай бұрын
I love that you check the video back to see the nut being loose. 👏👏Top work.
@LTFC19643 жыл бұрын
Your justification was spot on. I did exactly the same when I did a 100 SQ M lawn renovation. I bought a heavy duty rotavator to turn over and level the area which, taking into account the time I needed it, and the eventual resale once I was finished with it, worked out cheaper than hiring it. I had to go through the justification with the wife up front though 😂 I sold it within 24HRS of advertising it. 👍
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nice one! It's definitely worth looking at the options. Since I did the video, more potential paving has come up so if I had gone down the hire route I would now be kicking myself.
@welshrambler18933 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video Stuart and liked the buy/hire comparison at the start. Should help a lot of blokes aiming to increase their tool arsenal LOL. Impressed it started first time and good practical advice about compacting in layers. Look forward to seeing you do block paving. Can't go wrong with that price plus a 3 year warranty. Regards Keith
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Blocks/type1/sand turning up Tuesday so out in a couple of weeks!
@Nitroblackcar3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one, after seeing this review. Have been looking around for ages for a second hand one to complete some "projects". No brainer at this money, and it works a treat.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@stevencoates27033 жыл бұрын
I just did this very thing. The flexibility of having it around when I need it Is a real bonus. Also just lent it to my neighbour, so he’s happy too
@felixreali71013 жыл бұрын
what are neighbours for, hey?! 😂
@nialstewart82633 жыл бұрын
Great new excuse for buying tools "Don't worry dear, I'd get half of it back in a couple of years if I decided to sell it"! :-)
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
You got it!
@offcuts41463 жыл бұрын
I said the exact same thing to my mrs when i got my evolution wacka plate ha
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@andymerrett Yes I think so
@nialstewart82633 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY I've just thought, build a seat for the wife on it and she won't want you to sell it 🤣
@nialstewart82633 жыл бұрын
@@andymerrett You'd never get her off it. 😳
@adzthewise5 ай бұрын
Finally got to this video, I got one too, it's still in the box!! But soon time to get to work! Great vid years later ❤
@caskwith3 жыл бұрын
I think your buy/hire decision is very sensible and is generally the way I think about things. Buying 2nd hand is another way to do it and keep costs even lower. A friend bought a 2nd hand cement mixer, used it for a few months to do the job (no need to rush when you aren't hiring), cleaned it up really well and actually sold it for more than he paid for it.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nice one! I do tend to buy new as I don't want the agro of something not working but definitely can be a good move
@caskwith3 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY Yeah depends on what you are up to. If the project isn't critical and you can afford down time or are able to repair things then 2nd hand will save a lot of money. If you need to get on, it's a paid job or you are making vis for instance then new is probably wise. When I buy "work" tools, I buy new, when I buy DIY/Toys tools then I am happy to buy second hand, some of the fun is fixing or restoring a nice tool you got for a bargain price.
@nigellambert5113 жыл бұрын
Like you I also brought one of these earlier this year, so far very impressed. I will just say check the 2 bolts either side that hold the engine assembly to the base plate, 2 came loose on mine resulting on the engine sitting at a slight angle, easily fixed.
@Rolandpgbrooks3 жыл бұрын
I've bought one of these too, the transport wheels spin when you are usining it but they go in oposite dirrections. I agree with the depth75mm is as much as you want to go. I love mine and it will easily pay for its self. Only coment I would raise is ear protection, these are not quiet machines. Great review on a good bit of kit.
@Dazzlar73 жыл бұрын
Done the same and bought same one over a year ago. Worked out cheaper to buy for what I needed it for. Couple little things I dislike on the wacker plate but all in all I happy I bought one
@1955DocBrown3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I have a petrol lawnmower at home and I had trouble with it cutting out and eventually not starting. The cause was me using unleaded petrol. Unleaded petrol contains ethanol and this was the problem. In a car it is fine, all of the fuel gets regularly burnt off and fresh fuel is always added. But in things like lawnmowers, fuel is often left in the tank for a long time. Ethanol attracts moisture, which then turns acidic, which then causes oxidation (apparently, I am far from an expert!). That was the problem I was having, me leaving the fuel in the machine. In the end I had to have a costly new carb fitted and give it a good service. I had no idea not to use unleaded in it. I now use a fuel from a company called Aspen (google Aspen fuel, they make a two stroke and a four stroke fuel), which you can leave in the machine forever and it won’t cause a problem, it does not contain any of the nasty additives. Please look after your shiny new metallic baby (I’m very jealous) please drain the fuel when not in use or maybe look in to a fuel like Aspen, I hope this is of some help. I look forward to seeing the upcoming projects 👍
@cartyharley3 жыл бұрын
Good point i use Aspen four stroke in my lawnmowers and Stihl 2 stroke Motomix for my chainsaws. Had no problem leaving them fuelled up and starts/run great every time. They seem to run better and no “gumming up” with old fuel.
@somewhereelse38133 жыл бұрын
Be careful polishing that excitor heaven forbid!..... Another great review, enjoying these.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TK421383 жыл бұрын
I ended up buying a non-working plate compactor from eBay and all it needed was a carburettor gasket set and a service. Worked out cheaper than hiring especially as my garden project (patio, path, raised block planter and drainage ended up taking six weeks due to bad weather and trying to fit it around a normal day job.
@oldandbroken3 жыл бұрын
Same here in OZ, wife sends you to Aldi for milk and bread and you come home with a lawn mower, chainsaw and a MIG welder. Where the milk? Sorry dear they just look so good and the price was right. Well done on another great video. Look forward to seeing how it goes on the job.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nice one! Best and funniest comment so far because it's so close to the truth!
@nickboggon3 жыл бұрын
Well I’ve been eyeing these up for a while with out any real need for owning one, and this video is all the justification I need to recklessly spend money I don’t have. Off the Aldi website I go P.S. the Lidl ad I was served before the video started was advertising algorithm at its best.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Go for it. YT is very clever at advertising!
@cartyharley3 жыл бұрын
As i fellow diy’r i caught “Walt’s syndrome” several years ago where i cannot resist anything in bright yellow that my battery pack fits on. I don’t bother with the return on investment calculation as apparently from a WS perspective it is classed as common sense. If you want it buy it and if you need it that’s a bonus. Great content as always and great to see all the feedback
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker95243 жыл бұрын
Yup!! Me too!!!!
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Well said! Thanks for the comments.
@thorlo12783 жыл бұрын
Although I live in the USA South, I love your videos. I guess I have always loved Great Britain ever since I found out when I was a kid, that my family comes from Nottingham originally, Robin of Locksley specifically. But how Fisher comes from him is a mystery to me since I don't know all the family tree. But back to your video, it was great like all that I have seen! 👍👍
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are enjoying them - welcome
@MiniLuv-19843 жыл бұрын
Hmm, keep an eye open for such an offer from Aldi here in Australia. Thanks, informative video.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker95243 жыл бұрын
You've persuaded me...... Love man maths. Get into all kinds of trouble this way!!! PS Nice focus pull from the wacker to the dust extractor.... Very slick!
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'm glad you noticed.
@donkey10073 жыл бұрын
Great video Stuart. Well worth the money providing you can get a few jobs out of it. Don't sell it, just get a BIGGER workshop. You can never have enough toys, err tools mean, big or small.
@ziggaruk2 жыл бұрын
just managed to snag one of these [possibly the last one available] for £200. K'in bargain......... for that price you'd be daft not to buy one. its just been delivered, a week after ordering, and after putting it all together, after putting in oil and petrol, it started on first pull !!!! Outstanding. and i only have one job for it and will hopefully sell it next year at the begginning of the summer. when everyone is thinking of doing summer projects. hopefully make a nice little profit on it :D
@KneelBeforeZod.2 жыл бұрын
Picked one up today for £199 from Aldi.
@oldthumper802 Жыл бұрын
Great channel, I always use it when I have a DIY job in fact I go back over previous videos just like using a library 👍
@mickwilson1273 жыл бұрын
Scheppach is top end hobbyist IMO, we have a lot of their woodwork tools and they are difficult to calibrate for square, and definitely showing their age.
@Quaker5213 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Can't see that I would ever need one of these but I still watched the video all of the way through!
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@highgatehandyman64799 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of buying one. Great for what they do when you are busy doing blockwork
@sgf13 Жыл бұрын
I ordered a cheap model today. Where I live in the USA it cost $93.00 to rent for a day. For very occasional home use I think it was the right call.
@johannes.f.r.3 жыл бұрын
I actually have several relatively cheap specialty tools that have brought in several cases of beer after loaning it to a friend or friend of a friend. Don't forget to factor that in, I reckon a compactor might be in quite good demand if people know you own one.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
I didn't think of that - cases of beer didn't feature in my calculation but is definitely currency!
@TrueBrit1 Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these in January 2022 for £299 from Aldi. It was for projects for my new house, but it turned out I wasn't going to move in until late 2022 and didn't want the hassle of transporting it when I wouldn't be using it until this year, so I decided to sell it brand new and unopened in July 2022 for £300, which was probably less than I COULD have got for it, but I just wanted to offload asap as I had more important things to deal with. So despite fleabay fees, I essentially got my money back. Then at the end of February this year, 2023, Aldi were selling it again for £249, which was a bargain. So I bought another one and am now looking at this video to see how to get it working. As with many things nowadays, the instructions were pretty poor, but I got there in the end - most of it comes pre-built, but you just have to assemble the wheels and handle. So now just needed to know how to put in the oil, and get it started. From what I have seen, it seems like a very well made piece of kit.
@samrix57933 жыл бұрын
Although not related any issue with sealing a garage floor with pva? Have you thought about using duratiles in your garage?
@harryinhuahin12723 жыл бұрын
I was wondering what the black panel was... Thanks for including at the end.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
No problem. You'll see it being used on the next video
@shuvadey42942 жыл бұрын
I love it...the unboxing of a whacker plate! Excellent videos.
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@cr-ew8od3 жыл бұрын
Was the first 5 mins meant for us or Mrs PD?
@jeffyoung321 Жыл бұрын
Hi , just wondering if you considered the electric Evolution compactor before deciding on the one you purchased?
@jamiegleave76203 жыл бұрын
I got a Wacker about 3 years ago for my driveway job. Used it loads since.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
I somehow think I will do the same and never sell it
@18bagabooo Жыл бұрын
video uploaded 2 years ago - now in Essex the hire rate seems to be £30 for first day, and around £10 to £20 for each day after.... Done the same thing today, bough this aldi special at £250 used (bought by owner in july, now december). my hire rate for 1 week came out to £110. now i have it and will be used in the summer for a patio project too. can still see selling it at £200 come 2025
@momalik593410 ай бұрын
Iv had mine for a few years now but cannot find a service video anywhere
@jonathandansem2 жыл бұрын
10/10 video. Humorous as well.
@billytheghillie2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one on the back of this video, hope its good. Bought 1 litre of oil from Home Bargains for £5.97, cheaper than Halfrauds.
@Gman46332 жыл бұрын
Just watched again as have just bought the same machine which second hand was selling at the same or higher than a new one. Nearly missed that loose nut too 😀. Cheers
@bscott772 жыл бұрын
just bought one of these so thanks for the useful video - really helpful
@latitudeash2 жыл бұрын
I’m excited to see it run
@alanpervin3 жыл бұрын
Any money says once you sell It you will need it again mate 😅😅. Great little watch, can't wait to see what projects you have lined up for it.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Um sure you are right!
@colingoode37023 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit of tool hoarder myself & I do like to justify buying new tools when needed for jobs, many of which have only been used once! I have managed to assemble a fairly extensive collection of tools over the years to the point where my single 8 x 18ft garage is looking rather full with only a small walk way down the middle. I would love to have workshop the size of yours. Like you I would love a decent table saw but for now I'll have to make do with my very small cheap & cheerful 10" Red Devil. Currently I'm eyeing up 28m reach Gutter Vacuum systems to avoid having to use my two stage 13ft ladders to clean out my house gutters. I was never a fan of working at height & now I'm retired the thought of manhandling my ladders up the side of the house to get to 1st floor gutters does not inspire me one bit. Problem is that new gutter vacuum kits are very pricey starting at a minimum of £700. Add clamped carbon instead of ali poles, extra poles, a wireless camera to see what you are doing from the ground & the price of these kits quickly climb to a minimum of £1,200 or more, & that's for the cheaper models! These costs are easily justifiable for professional cleaning companies but not for the the home DIYer. As a result I might have a go at making my own gutter vac system from a 3,000 watt commercial wet & dry vac, a cyclone inlet modification kit, some 51mm ali flag poles, quick release clamps, flexi hose, some other fittings. With a bit of luck it shouldn't cost much more than £350-£450. Most domestic house gutters need cleaning at least once or twice a year or more if you have any trees nearby. So, compared to hiring a cleaning company at £80-£100 a visit, a homemade gutter vac system should pay for itself in 3-4 years or less. Plus, the vacuum could be used around the house for other jobs or could be loaned out to neighbours for a small liquid fee - you see how I try to sell it to myself (& the wife). Now there's a project idea for you to consider adding to your list as well. Keep the vids coming Stuart, every one so far has been excellent. cleaning
@maocori Жыл бұрын
Amazing vid. Cheers from northeast rust belt Italy (veneto)
@eatevos11 ай бұрын
I’ve got picked up the same unit but came with zero instructions, did you have to add oil to the exciter also ?
@MarshBryan3 жыл бұрын
You recommended "ITS" in one of your videos! They do an electric by évolution for 180£ did you consider this as an option? Good vid as usual, keep it up, (or flat in this case)!
@offcuts41463 жыл бұрын
Ive got the electric evolution one it isnt bad to be fair you do notice it hasnt got as much power but i just put my hardcore down at a lower level used the wacka then did the process again and was fine. It is a lot lighter so can see why not as powerful at compressing
@alancraigie79513 жыл бұрын
Another great video, can you help? Can you wire a key switch garage door opener to a fob opener? How would you do that? Thanks Alan.
@TheBarnacleBlimp3 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that this is the way I think, is it cheaper to hire or buy. I have noticed locally , North West UK, that hire prices have increased substantially. Also the way second hand stuff is selling on the Bay of Fools, Bumtree or Bacefuck Marketplace, I would see that, as you say, it selling in a heartbeat for more than the £150. Excellent vide btw. :-)
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@andrewrobinson77973 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart. Spotted the Qatar plate on the wall. As an engineer I guess you were building roads and bridges in Doha? Spent nine years there myself with RasGas. Don't miss the driving!
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Well spotted! I did 2 stints there - 7 years in total, building then extending NDIA/HIA. I don't miss the driving either but sometimes I could do with my Landcruiser back!
@thomasbrown50813 жыл бұрын
Great video stu cracking wacker plate cant wait for the next one mate 👍
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying them
@terry41442 жыл бұрын
is E10 ok to use or should I use E5?
@rawlandlondon276 Жыл бұрын
excellent video so helpful Big thank you, i bought this Wacker and this video will help me to put together this machine so great help A+++
@lunavx3 жыл бұрын
For smaller jobs, would the electric evolution hulk be a better buy at 200 ? Just for shed bases etc.
@george-19613 жыл бұрын
I need one of those as my block paving needs to be lifted and re levelled 👌🏻
@tomc64072 жыл бұрын
Great vid many thanks. Followed everything and made my light of assembly task. The biggest problem was fixing the throttle lever to the handle; I found it impossible to line up the holes so the bolt could enter the keeper straight which made it likely to strip the thread. Any tips on how to do this?
@BentoNintendo Жыл бұрын
Had that problem today. Squeeze the two lugs together with a pipe wrench so the holes then align.
@mickfeely5582 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Aldi currently have it for £249! but it's the 110s not the 1100s that you said. Do you know if it's the same one. Thanks.
@garethpayne74713 жыл бұрын
Are electric compactors any good and if so what one would you recommend
@AB-C13 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks been thinking about one if these for about 4 years lol 😅
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@AB-C13 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY money permitting I will! Need to level my whole 65foot garden after I've broken up what was a 150-200 wheel barrow tailings pile 10 years ago, got the weed roots out/rotavator the lot and spread it all over rest of garden (aside from the 5x6m patio I laid! Lol.. Could do with a petrol rotavator that's only problem and out of work, but probably could also do with compacting the Cotswold chippings I laid 3 years ago on front ready to use to park on so that will pay for itself.. decisions decisions!! (And money money!!) 🙄🤦🏻 Think Wacker plate/compactor while its cheap! Then Worry about the rotavator after buy or rent second hand one!? Bad back so can't dig by hand now.. rotavator always handy and two big/long jobs worth it.. plus if I need to save then add to the Cotswold chippings after it's been Wacked I can take my time! Then just sell it on after £150-200 not end of the world..
@NeonXXP Жыл бұрын
Currently prices range from £350 from OneBuy to £650 from B&Q. Slight variation in model number but almost same spec as far as I can see 1100s (530x350) vs 1300N (540x420). Second hand price £200+. Local rental price £60/wk. I have a 15m x 4m annex oversite to do this month and the entire drive way and back garden to do over the next year. Looks like I'm spending £350 and selling it after.
@DeCopeland2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video ... helped to convince me to buy!
@stevenjones10093 жыл бұрын
Got to love the middle isle in Aldi there is always some good stuff there😎😎👍👍
@jp69753 жыл бұрын
Yep. Went to aldi today as the Mrs said they had some exterior paint for 5.99. While there i saw some work trousers and shorts. 7.99 for the shorts and 9.99 for trousers. OK for a diy'er like me.. There were 2 pairs of shorts and 1 pair of trousers with unstiched belt loops. I asked the manager if they would reduce them and he said all 3 for a tenner! All 3 went in the basket! Don't ask you don't get. Gotta love the middle aisle!
@stevenjones10093 жыл бұрын
Yeah it always surprises me with the variety coz got kids toy, women’s pj next to a petrol generator or welder 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@nic.o36323 жыл бұрын
I was looking at this and was tempted to buy lol
@GeeTheBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Checkout the “Evolution Hulk” too. See my main comment. Pros and cons for each. This unit looks nice. UPDATE: my main comment has been deleted for some reason ? Why is this ?
@nic.o36323 жыл бұрын
@@GeeTheBuilder I saw the evolution one. It's between that and this. I have the evolution paddle mixer never had a problem with their gear
@GeeTheBuilder3 жыл бұрын
@@nic.o3632 I’m more worried my main comment where I merely mention this other Evolution as a possible alternative has been DELETED This is not good for this channel. 🤬
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nothing deleted by me. I'm not involved with any if these companies so no problem mentioning anyone
@MrGlenfraser2 жыл бұрын
Just brought one today. £199.00 from Aldi what a great price! No wonder they are out of stock now.
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@KneelBeforeZod.2 жыл бұрын
Also just bought one today for £199. Had purchased it for £249 reduced from £299 (still a bargain) but being a cheap and cheeky bugger I returned it after almost 60 days and repurchased it for the lower price of £199.
@MrGlenfraser2 жыл бұрын
@@KneelBeforeZod. Good man....well 50 quid is 50 quid.....great price tho
@tonydalton6756 Жыл бұрын
I've just ordered one last week on special offer for £250. Rental locally is £45 a day, so a no brainer really. I've two 20ft x 20ft drives to do.
@samrix57933 жыл бұрын
Is one of the projects putting carpet down?
@IgnatiusZaaijmanАй бұрын
Here I am, on a Friday night, watching a man compact his lawn...
@woodworks35853 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. It actually makes sense at the end of the day. Thank you for another great video. Be safe out there..
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@DeafMaker3 жыл бұрын
hi, what was in the bag that you compacted? the auto captions came up as "grano", is that correct?
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yes granno (granite dust from the crushing process)
@DeafMaker3 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY thank you, not seen this before cheers
@Kristianyoung283 жыл бұрын
Love the math justification, (I'm using a similar tactic for an sds drill) but why not buy one that's 2 years old for £150, then you've saved before you started.
@harryinhuahin12723 жыл бұрын
Excellent logic... I live in SEAsia and have noticed many people hate buying secondhand...
@manwong27122 жыл бұрын
Exciter do not need to add oil??
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Already in there
@billytheghillie2 жыл бұрын
Just looked at Aldi website, £149 now reduced from £199. That sucks, ordered mine on 6/12/2022 at £199, not received yet.
@nigeltoon18483 жыл бұрын
I’ve justified far too many tool purchases using that kind of maths! Nice bit of kit there.
@marksmith71473 жыл бұрын
Great video. Didn’t cut the grass too well though 🤣 Will it work with E10 fuel 🤓 I have a 230V post hole auger for the same reason (thanks to eBay) 😀
@andyxox41683 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, just buy E5 fuel of see of your local Esso station is selling Ethanol Free …..
@angelarogers49163 жыл бұрын
What should stop a lawnmower from backfiring Stuart ?
@andy_rb3 жыл бұрын
Adjusting the valve tappet clearances on my Briggs and Stratton stopped it backfiring.
@jcoul1sc3 жыл бұрын
Upgrade to a Bosch spark plug after 20 or 30 hours of use. Use Shell V-Power fuel and it will start easier and work smoother, less knock.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions - I'll try that
@jcoul1sc3 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY my mower has the same spark plug as a lamborghini countach, Bosch compatible:)
@andrewarcher8803 жыл бұрын
How much was the funnel?
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
3 for £1
@barrywall33333 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Stuart, semi professional builder at this stage? 🤣
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. No, I like being a DIY amateur!
@nickc30532 жыл бұрын
Bought mine from Aldi a couple weeks ago for £150 special buy. Up to £250 now though
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
£150 is a very good price for that
@mrgari1893 жыл бұрын
Bought the Aldi/Scheppach cement mixer for similar reasons. Assembly instructions were terrible
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Interesting you should say that - I've just completed my video on my new Scheppach cement mixer and I mention in it that the instructions are totally different than the plate compactor. Video out next week
@mrgari1893 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY there is an unboxing/assembly video on YT which I found helpful. I going to keep the motor in the garage and the drum etc is kept outside under a bbq cover. Had to order a replacement ring spring from EBay as original went pinging off into the grass.
@AC_Milan189910 ай бұрын
Amazing price. Damn that is cheap for the level of power
@handle1196 Жыл бұрын
These claim to whack down 200mm at a time. Would they be any good to compress 400mm of clay and then type 1 around a house build to bring up the outside ground level if it was done in layers
@scottmclean42373 жыл бұрын
Great video and knowledge.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@freshfruit232 жыл бұрын
They're doing them for 200 quid now, even better. I've just bought one.
@EmptyGlass99 Жыл бұрын
You spent a lot more time justifying it to yourself than I would have!
@homewurks12 жыл бұрын
Just been on the Aldi site after watching this and the Wacker Plate is still £300. Saved that info for later when I have a job to do, but still spent £60 on other things. Not got a happy wife!
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Oh - I know the feeling!
@awantamta3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you, and a great review.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MAGAMAN3 жыл бұрын
Weird that the brits don't have a word for Rent. Do you hire a house to live in too?
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
No, rent a house, hire a car - or equipment. In the UK the phrase 'Plant Hire' refers to all hiring of equipment and plant (machines etc)
@grahamehopper63202 жыл бұрын
It's £249.99 today at Aldi
@bernieroy30922 жыл бұрын
Took the yellow version of the same packer apart to replace bearing’s after 5 uses. Replaced bearing’s after 6 uses same problem as original Again dismantled, after close inspection found the machining of the bearing fits were less than professional. Bearing fits were too tight putting too much pressure on the balls in the bearing this I’m sure caused the premature failure of the machine. If you happen to be wondering about, qualifications to dismantle and inspect this machine, I am a retired millwright with35+ years of experience. I sincerely hope the manufacturer of these packers corrected the problem. The are a nice sized machine for home use and for small contractors.
@luochi1465 Жыл бұрын
After I just got a new plate yesterday, this clip came up on my recommendation, do you think youtube is watching me?
@deanwellerassociates3 жыл бұрын
Good deal, well spotted. Cheers.
@ProperDIY3 жыл бұрын
I think so
@latitudeash2 жыл бұрын
Did the wife believe that explanation of buy or hire? 😛 I will use the same logic for my MacBook laptop. Will let you know if the wife approves 😝