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“Do Not Under Any Circumstances Buy this Load of Junk”

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written by Deborah455 on 21/11/2017

Used twice started to leek at hose joint found that the rubber o-ring had failed. Can't buy replacements so had to buy complete new hose, same thing happened with new hose. B&Q are a waste of space did not want to know. Another company who will bev wondering why they went out of business in a few years?

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“mcallister pressure washer”

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written by Laney74 on 05/08/2017

an unbelievable piece of equipment bought from bq, was used not more than twice on a small area and the exhaust guard blew off, ok i took that as a one off small fault, to my mesmerise after about six times of use the whole carrying handles and wheels just dropped apart, the small welds had just broken, i was left with a engine spinning round and round in my garden, the good thing that has made me more wiser out of it, is dont deal with bq, they deal in piles of cr,,p,, lol

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“no backup service”

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written by jmos345 on 21/04/2015

on electrical goods no backup service after one year on MacAllister machines.

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“Terrible machine”

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written by SalvadorTurner338 on 23/07/2014

This is a really bad purchase. Had water putting out of the gun so replaced it at expense to me. Same thing happened. Couldn't get another as store had stopped supplying. I wonder why. Tried a universal gun and lance but had to buy the hose. No. 3 now broken as water pours out the connection. So that's 5 guns and lances I've had. Think I've spent well over £100 on replacement parts and still can't use pressure washer. Giving up

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“Rubbish”

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written by on 01/02/2014

This has been the worst purchase I have ever had. Its 3 years old had two lance's taken out to today lance once again covered me with water Bought from B&Q will not by any of their products again nor go to B&Q as there service was terrable

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Joanneknight's Comment

Written on: 18/03/2014

Bought one yearand one month ago used about 5 times trigger now leaking water. B anq were not interested

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“non pressure washer”

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written by on 09/04/2013

bought this from b+Q. took it home conected water and plugged it in. It ran for less than three seconds then stopped.took it straight back not impressed at all. Will not buy any MacAllister product again.

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“Waste of Money”

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written by on 16/03/2013

We saw the Mcallister 1700watt 130bar Pressure Washer at B

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Peterhutchinson's Comment

Written on: 30/03/2013

Don't ever buy one of these units.
Worst thing I ever purchased and no help whatsoever from MR B & Q.

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“Macallister pressure washer model MAC 360 pwa”

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written by RICHARDPOMERY on 21/10/2012

bought this washer in 2006 and has been used very heavily to clean my JCB digger, about 250 square meters of slabs 3 times a year taking 3days each time running about 6 hours each day continuous, used for cleaning 28 foot swimming pool, plus son uses it for his car bussiness, only just today adjustable lance end has broke ( i have all the bad luck ) And no i dont work for B&Q . BUT IF YOUR READING THIS I WOULD APPRECIATE A FREE LANCE HA HA

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“B &Q the Mac Allister Pressure Washer DONT BUT”

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written by on 12/09/2011

We should have known better than to buy the Mac allister pressure washer, never again and to all those that may think about buying it .. DON'T Purchased 2009 used 3 times to clean patios , so not an item used regulary, only ocassional usage. The trigger mechanisum packs up water going everywhere that was early 2010, but as out of the 12 month warrenty got in touch with spares and purchased a new trigger unit (june 2010) cost £47, guess what used 2/3 times trigger unit packs up again with water going everywhere a couple of days ago Sept 10 2011 to be precise Awaiting B&Q resonse; if no joy then I will refer to Trading standards as without doubt this product is not fit for purpose

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Guest's Comment

Written on: 14/12/2011

Hi, did you get any further with this? I have exactly the same issue. I thought it may be the 'O' rings in the valve section, I have replaced these and there is no change - same fault as your handle(s), mine is also unusable. Any information on how far you get with B&Q will be of assistance to me and others who may require bullets…

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Stokebruce's Comment

Written on: 27/04/2013

I had the exact same issue with my MAC3. replaced every O ring in the gun, but I still ended up wetter then what it should have been spraying!! Complete waste of money! It wasn't cheap either!

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Nms2247's Comment

Written on: 14/12/2011

Hi, did you get any further with this? I have exactly the same issue. I thought it may be the 'O' rings in the valve section, I have replaced these and there is no change - same fault as your handle(s), mine is also unusable. Any information on how far you get with B7Q will be of assistance to me and others who may require bullets…

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“I bought this pressure washer last year, I used it on...”

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written by on 27/04/2011

I bought this pressure washer last year, I used it on my decking and cleaned the car, I put it away for the winter took it out the following summer and discovered that it would only work for a few minutes.
Basically the motor keeps cutting out, it runs for about three minutes then cuts out and then restarts after about two more minutes.
I found that bouncing it off a wall can help, doesn't help the pressure washer but made me feel a bit better.

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“I bought a mac 3 and used it about 3 times. Very...”

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written by on 17/04/2011

I bought a mac 3 and used it about 3 times. Very powerful but guess what, water stated to gush out of the handle. It is clearly a design fault and if i had read these reviews first i wouldnt have bought one. However some good news. Thanks to someone else on here i was able to buy a new handle for it from 'Spares Giant'tel. 01772329568. They were very helpful and understood the problem. They sell a replacement gun/lance (about £32) and it fits easily onto your existing pipe.They sell a lot as you can imagine. Rather than throw your machine away get one of these, ive been very satisfied. A very big thankyou to the person who posted the review telling me what to do.
Chris

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Guest's Comment

Written on: 30/05/2011

guess what i have the same problem thanks for the tip

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“The Mac2 pressure washer was guaranteed for 3 years....”

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written by VincentT on 14/01/2011

The Mac2 pressure washer was guaranteed for 3 years. The lance leaked very badly. B&Q refused to replace it (said the lance was an "accessory"). So I sued them in the small claims court and got my purchase price refunded.
My advice - never buy any B&Q own brand electrical products. But if you have, and its still under guarantee, SUE.

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Andyhun's Response to VincentT's Review

Written on: 07/04/2013

THANK YOU FOR THE INPUT. I BOUGHT A MACALLISTER COD2300PG GENERATOR LAST YEAR AND PETROL LEAKED EVERYWHERE INCLUDING IN MY CAMPERVAN WHEN TRANSPORTING IT AND WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE STORE TODAY (SUNDAY 7/4/13) WITH IT THEY JUST TOLD ME TO RING AN 0845 NUMBER AT MY COST ON THE NEXT WORKING DAY........ GRRRRRRR !!!

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“THIS IS A MACC 3 BOUGHT FROM B,Q 11 MONTHS AGO WHAT A...”

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written by on 11/12/2010

THIS IS A MACC 3 BOUGHT FROM B,Q 11 MONTHS AGO WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH BQ DONT WANT TO KNOW THEY DONT SUPPORT THEM ANYMORE, NO WONDER. THIS COST MY PARTNER OVER £199.00 IT WAS FOR MY BIRTHDAY IT IS NOT SOMTHING YOU USE EVERYDAY, I TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX TO WASH THE CAR AND IT JUST PUSHED WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR I HOPE THAT YOU READ THIS MACALLISTER.
WHY DO YOU TURN OUT MACHINES LIKE THIS LOAD OF cr@p ALL THAT MONEY AND FOR WHAT BQ DONT WANT TO KNOW YOU OR THE RUBBISH THAT YOU TURN OUT.
YOUR NOT WORTH LEAVING STARS FOR THIS IS RUBBISH.
ITA ABOUT TIME YOU LOT STARTED READING THIS FEEDBACK AND DID SOMETHING
ABOUT IT

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“I completely endorse what everyone else has written....”

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written by on 28/09/2010

I completely endorse what everyone else has written. This machine is the biggest pile of cr@p ever. I've used it no more than 6 times but the trigger is f$cked, it p!sses water out everywhere and the motor sppeds up and slows down like some demented duracell rabbit. A dreadful piece of equipment that B&Q should be ashamed of. Clearly produced with the sole intention of making something cheap that promised the earth and delivers nothing.

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“Bought this product around 6 months ago. Used it...”

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written by on 13/09/2010

Bought this product around 6 months ago. Used it around a dozen times until the handle started p...ing out water and water leaking from base. Took it back to B&Q for an exchange product but as I had lost my receipt they wanted nothing to do with it. What a joke especially when its obvious the product is a complete piece of cr.p. They OBVIOUSLY KNOW ITS CR.P because they have withdrew it from their shelves. Will not be back to B&Q EVER!!!!

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“This product (Mac 2) is absolute kenk! - Used three...”

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written by on 06/09/2010

This product (Mac 2) is absolute kenk! - Used three times and then handgun piping perished losing pressure making it now as useful as a trap door in a canoe!
Given the reviews I have read I presume that product testing prior to its introduction was none existant. Tried to get spare lead without success but having read the reviews it would probably be a waste of time - B & Q were about as helpful as a thunderstorm at a picnic and their staff are as thick as mince.
To be honest this product should have never gone on sale as it is quite simply the worst item I have ever purchased by a country mile! (including a gold chain I bought in tenerife)

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“the machineis rubbish. After using is 4 times the...”

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written by on 25/07/2010

the machineis rubbish. After using is 4 times the water was gushing out of the handle. If you look inside the handle it is so badly made it's no wonder it fails. Here's what to do. Write to B & Q and tell them that the machine is not fit for purpose and what are they going to do about it as it's an own brand product. They should write back and tell you to return it for a refund. I did, despite being 2 years old and 'hey presto' they gave me my money back!

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“After using the Mac1 for so long and it breaking then...”

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written by on 11/06/2010

After using the Mac1 for so long and it breaking then upgrading to a Mac 2, we had this product for 11 months. We bought it brand new in March 2009 and used it twice to clean the paving front and back. Earlier last month, just a few weeks out of warranty, pulled it out to clean the patio again and the handle leaks like a broken gutter in a storm. No replacement handle available and can't see many details for contacting MacAllister ..LOS!

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“I bought the Macallister Mach 1 in Summer 2008 and...”

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written by Phantomjet41 on 22/05/2010

I bought the Macallister Mach 1 in Summer 2008 and cleaned a small Patio and a short pathway. I took it back last Summer 2009 as the motor would not switch on, and exchanged for a Mach 2 at just under £90 for which I paid the difference in price. It too was used to do the same cleaning job and then it was stored away until today. When I tried to use it, water simply gushed out of the handle and so we had another trip to B&Q. My treatment was appalling, waiting one and a half hours to see a Manager since I did not have my receipt. I left with a "Credit Note" for £49 against a product that was as new as "just out of the box". Macallister are to be avoided as are B&Q, and their Customer Service just stinks.

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“Macalister Mac 3 - very powerful but one week out of...”

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written by on 02/05/2010

Macalister Mac 3 - very powerful but one week out of warranty and water came spewing out of the trigger handle. B&Q are a waste of space, they no longer stock or support this product. The best they could do was to reccommend an Expand It replacement trigger and hose at £30, which they didn't have in stock and they couldn't tell me if my existing attackments would fit.

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hoselock connector does not fit snuggly on to my pressure washer and therefore there is no pressure what can I do?

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