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Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 5:19 pm
by sy76uk
I've just been looking at kit and I came across this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm....2&rt=nc
What are your thoughts?
I'm looking at cutters and a block cart too but they will have to be probst.
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 5:35 pm
by lemoncurd1702
Looks like a toy.
All that money you're earning 
get a tidy one from one of the well known's and personally I'd go for a 500mm wide plate if using on blocks.
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 6:20 pm
by Carberry
not powerful enough for professional use. Wouldn't trust that to compact 150mm of type 1
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 6:47 pm
by GB_Groundworks
the plates we use are around the 90kg mark
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 6:49 pm
by mickg
the best vibrating plate compactor has been discussed a few times
vibrating plate compactor
vibrating plate compactor
wacker plate
there are a few more threads if you do a search
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 7:29 pm
by lutonlagerlout
like the titan breaker looks not bad for the money
it weighs 82kg which is a good start
would like to see some reviews first though
LLL
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 8:08 pm
by msh paving
Just to ad my bit,if anyone needs hand saws i have spear and jackson 8tpi £4 each can post needed at cost, eastwing 20 and 24 oz claw hammers £27 each, irwin 5m tapes £4 ,8m spear/jackson tapes £6, 1 thor 1616 deadblow hammer £19, faitfull line pins £1.5 each ,i have lots of other stuff too
message me if interested MSH 
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 8:10 pm
by sy76uk
Cheers lads. This one has a Honda engine and as Tony's said looks ok for the money. If it only lasts a year it's paid for itself.
Lemoncurd, the last couple of months have been ok and the next couple of months look like they're going to be but I'm not rolling in it lol.
Most of the money I have spare will be tied up in materials for the next couple of jobs which is why I'm looking at cheap new or branded 2nd hand. I just haven't got a grand for a wacker.
I've never got to technical with wackers. I'll use a heavy diesel for 80's or a med size petrol for 50's.
I've got till Monday to ponder.
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 12:26 pm
by sy76uk
Anyone ever seen or used one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm....0646092
Look's like it might come in handy for compacting soft spots in the screed or floating concrete.
Also looks like one of hose tools that only ever get's used once :laugh:
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 12:30 pm
by mickg
yeah and put in the skip after 2 minutes, about as much use as a chocolate fire guard
it was discussed a few years ago when a DIY member was asking are they any good
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 1:08 pm
by sy76uk
Thought that might be the case Mick :laugh:
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 7:17 pm
by msh paving
that sellar , has particually poor goods for sale. there is far better stuff on the market, that little wacker thingey is worthless.
MSH 
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 8:10 pm
by sy76uk
Anyone heard of Evopower wackers? They use a loncin engine which is one that I am unfamiliar with.
Like most of you I've only ever used branded wackers.
There are a few on this site, they look quite well constructed and come with a 2 year warranty http://thepowersite.co.uk/catalogsearch ... ctor+plate
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 8:24 pm
by mickg
so why are you messing about looking at unbranded vibrating plates then ?
ask yourself this :-
1: what brand names have I used so far - choose one maybe the prettiest colour ???
2: was it any good
3: did it do the job
4: does it fit into my budget
BUY IT
the worse case is if you pay another £100 more it will take a couple of months longer to get your money back if your hiring at the moment - its a no brainer
its that simple
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 8:42 pm
by sy76uk
I've used all of the branded names mick. God knows how many. The reason I'm looking at unbranded wackers is because I've only got about £500 to spend on one.
I'd buy a second hand branded one if I could find a decent one.
At this point in time I've got an old Pug expert, borrowed mixer, my own new disk cutter and breaker. I'm doing it all on a shoe string basically but then I'm just starting out. The main thing is that I do a good job.
One of these unbranded wackers might be a good one. I honestly don't know because I've always been spoiled as far as having the best kit provided for me is concerned.
I hate hiring kit, I like having a wacker in the van as and when I need it.
I just need something to get me by for now. Who know this time next year I might be a millionaire or at least have a nice photo in a Marshalls brochure, Until then I've got to make do