Deck Brush

[flawed_logic]

My old and rather naff cheapo deck brush is now deceased. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good new one? It's main purpose is to remove the annoying blackish film that seems to build up on the gel coat ... oh and of course bird sh*t.

Cheers

 

[rotrax]

My old and rather naff cheapo deck brush is now deceased. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good new one? It's main purpose is to remove the annoying blackish film that seems to build up on the gel coat ... oh and of course bird sh*t.

Cheers

The Christmas Force 4 catalogue has a telescopic brush with a hose fitting so a flow of water can be used if required. The old price was £25-now £12.95. Just bought one-very good so far.

 

[Tomahawk]

Oh how boring.. I thought you were talking about a forumite called Deck Brush...

 

[flawed_logic]

Oh how boring.. I thought you were talking about a forumite called Deck Brush...

Nope, i know it's strange but i'm trying to get some useful feedback.

 

[nigelmercier]

The Christmas Force 4 catalogue has a telescopic brush with a hose fitting so a flow of water can be used if required. The old price was £25-now £12.95. Just bought one-very good so far.

What type of bristles does this have: hard, medium, or soft? I've found they are normally too soft, as with many things in life.

 

[FishyInverness]

We;ve had some really good feedback on the Swobbit system - not the cheapest but as I say, have had some very happy feedback about it...

 

[[70521]]

We;ve had some really good feedback on the Swobbit system - not the cheapest but as I say, have had some very happy feedback about it...

+1, with interchangeable heads of varying hardness

 

[Tomahawk]

Nope, i know it's strange but i'm trying to get some useful feedback.

Sorry about that I was being silly.. have you fnd out what you need?
OTOH.... Deck Brush seems such a good forum name......

 

[Wansworth]

Sorry about that I was being silly.. have you fnd outnwhat you need?
OTOH.... Deck Brush seems such a good forum name......

I was certainly interested in the feed back for a deck brush,its certainly not a matter for err mirth or jocality.personally I find my stiff bristles become softer with time,even so it still has is uses-

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Serious answer.

I prefer these. http://www.passionauto.co.uk/products/blaster-brush-car-wash-brush-2-in-1-with-jet-spray.html

Simple reason is that they have brushes on the side so work really well if you have scuppers.

 

[rogerthebodger]

I use a swimming pool brush which has hardish nylon bristles but you dont have too many private swimming pools in the UK.

 

[nigel1]

Not very impressed with the telescopic type with hose attachement. Bought on at a boat jumble thinking what a bargain, lasted two cleaning sessions. Maybe I lent a bit hard on the handle, but it just collapsed. The wall thickness of the aluminium looks less than 1mm.

This Swobbit brush, are the handles any more robust??, otherwise its back to the trusty wood handle and deck scrub head

 

[Rigger Mortice]

I've had one of these for years. Not cheap, but lasts forever. Great for scrubbing off during the season.
http://systemhygiene.co.uk/products/brands/8-stiff-vikan-hygiene-tank-brush-2-product.html?uilang=1

 

[nigel1]

Thanks for the link, Vikan brushes tend to be pretty good, might go for that one

 

[Hadenough]

Thanks for the link, Vikan brushes tend to be pretty good, might go for that one

+1 for the Vikan but go to Arco

http://www.arco.co.uk/textsearch?BV_SessionID=%40%40%40%400737087052.1352359825%40%40%40%40&BV_EngineID=ccceadfifeidlljcflgcefkdfggdffi.0&event=textsearch&fromsearch=x&searchTerms=Vikan+brush&eSearch=Products

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[FishyInverness]

This Swobbit brush, are the handles any more robust??, otherwise its back to the trusty wood handle and deck scrub head

Not sure, I haven't tried bending one, not sure i'd be allowed destructive testing in the name of consumer information!! They certainly look robust....

 

[snowleopard]

I bought mine from my local farmer's shop. It was actually labelled 'deck scrubber'.

 

[Mudisox]

I bought mine from my local farmer's shop. It was actually labelled 'deck scrubber'.

+1

 

[Grumpybear]

Not very impressed with the telescopic type with hose attachement. Bought on at a boat jumble thinking what a bargain, lasted two cleaning sessions. Maybe I lent a bit hard on the handle, but it just collapsed. The wall thickness of the aluminium looks less than 1mm.

This Swobbit brush, are the handles any more robust??, otherwise its back to the trusty wood handle and deck scrub head

Plastic hose attachment nipple on mine snapped off at second use. Screw on fitting not a standard size so not replaced. Not even very good as a simple brush due to flimsy tube, as you say.

 

[2Tizwoz]

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/mops+b...deck-brush-scrubbing-head-225mm/invt/0269289/

Wilkinsons deck brush. Works for me.