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Karcher Detergent Bottle - impossible to open

  • 20-05-2010 6:42pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭


    Hello

    Maybe I am missing something so I am hoping someone on here can set me straight.

    I recently bought a Karcher pressure washer out in B&Q. Lovely machine and works great.

    The machine has a detergent bottle which slips in nicely at the back of the machine. I filled it up at time of first opening and have used the machine maybe three or four times since.

    The bottle now needs refilling. The thing is the bloody top won't come off the bottle.

    I tried contacting Karcher in the UK at their support address but have heard nothing.

    Has anyone on here got a similar machine with this kind of bottle for detergent (pictures attached). Has anyone got any ideas on how to get the top off or where to go now if the thing is stuck?


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭alexmcred


    I'd try and open it with a vise grips or adjustable pliers if I were you. From the look of the second pic it looks as if the lid is locked into place with the black things on the lid


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    It looks like there's some kind of locking mechanism on it. Have you tried pushing down on it hard from above and turning anti-clockwise at the same time?


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭pajero12


    Justin_k wrote: »
    Hello

    Maybe I am missing something so I am hoping someone on here can set me straight.

    I recently bought a Karcher pressure washer out in B&Q. Lovely machine and works great.

    The machine has a detergent bottle which slips in nicely at the back of the machine. I filled it up at time of first opening and have used the machine maybe three or four times since.

    The bottle now needs refilling. The thing is the bloody top won't come off the bottle.

    I tried contacting Karcher in the UK at their support address but have heard nothing.

    Has anyone on here got a similar machine with this kind of bottle for detergent (pictures attached). Has anyone got any ideas on how to get the top off or where to go now if the thing is stuck?
    Try pushing it down the twisting(Like a bleach bottle),Judging by the 2nd pic It looks like them teeth are stopping you twisting it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭Justin_k


    Thanks for the quick responses

    I tried pushing down but the neck just started collapsing.

    I tried using a vise-grip and after a bit of jostling the thing eventually came off along with a fair bit of the little teeth around the cap.

    Cheers.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 Display


    Hi,
    I just found a simple way to fill this bottle.
    Use funnel and insert it gently to the the top of the bottle.
    Fill slowly to let air bubble out or squeeze the bottle first to mak it suck the liquid you fill.
    I extended a little the end of my funnel to suit the job needed.
    See pic of a funnel here:
    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Kitchen_Funnel.jpg/220px-Kitchen_Funnel.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Great first post, and I love the picture of the funnel:D. But if you wouldn't mind not dragging up old threads in the future!


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