Money well spent

Discussion in 'Clothing & Gadgets' started by Tomo, May 6, 2016.

  1. Tomo

    Tomo Active Member

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    Just got myself a dryer for the bike, one of those high velocity blower types off Amazon.
    Hurricane force air flow for blowing water away after washing, with change out of fifty quid, but only if you search for a PET DRYER!
    Searching for motorcycle dryers turns up similar machines (the exact same if the truth be known) but for considerably more wedge.
    The same applies on the evilbay - bike dryers can fetch up to £150, but pet dryers are around the £50 mark.
    I can thoroughly recommend them, especially at knock down prices.
     
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  2. anthony gothard

    anthony gothard Well-Known Member

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    good shout Tommo,
    just ordered one myself
     
  3. Reggie

    Reggie Senior Member

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    Yes nice one Tomo, just bought one too thanx :D
     
  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Great idea - I was just discussing the merits of blow drying with crispey earlier this week. (Nothing to do with bikes though - just before anybody else says it!)
     
  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    I can't find it can u put a link up, cherrs
     
  6. anthony gothard

    anthony gothard Well-Known Member

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  7. Tomo

    Tomo Active Member

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  8. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

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    I just use my Makita petrol leaf blower, works a treat.
     
  9. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Here you go boys! Press here then disappear to the toilet for 4 mins
     
  10. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    bought one for the wife
     
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  11. #11 DeletedUser002, May 11, 2016
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    I've used a compressor for this for years, as you say, much more efficient than hand drying.

    If you go for a compressor instead of a pet dryer it will have more pressure that (on a decent one) is adjustable plus it has loads of other uses too. A little more cost, but I think the benefits justify it.

    I have an Aldi one with twin outlets, adjustable pressure and a really high flow rate for a 25l. I also have a blow gun, wax oil gun, tyre inflator and a small spray gun (£20 total) and obviously there’s loads of other stuff including media blasters and grinders etc.

    The compressor itself was £90. I also have their retractable 10m hose reel (£30) as well as the standard 10m hose, meaning I can get it to pretty much anywhere in or out the house I need it without ever having to move the compressor.

    You never know how much you need compressed air until you have it, I use it pretty much every week from cleaning out the Dyson to re-pressurising the water system. If you every end up with a properly flat tyre you can inflate it, at home and with enough pressure to get you to the local tyre fitter without having to touch a wheel brace. Proper handy.
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  12. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    We do like a gadget for every job on here Oscar
     
  13. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    I'm still looking for the badger coloured one :rolleyes:
     
  14. I think I should fit in then...:rolleyes:
     
  15. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    That compressor and reel cover is a nice colour is it crispey blue ??
     
  16. No, but it could be for the right price ;)
     
  17. Rooster

    Rooster Grumpy Member
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    image.jpeg I've got a dog blaster for my dog. It also does a great job on the bike.
     
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    Rocker Elite Member

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  19. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    Used air compressor on dog and dog did not like it one bit:eek:
     
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  20. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    I guess it's down to which attachment you used and where you placed it! Inflator?!?.......
     
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