Graham Wignall
Reviewer
5/5
Buying Chinese tools is always a bit of a lottery, I went with Bu-Ko as I already had their 5-in-1 p...
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ole saw/strimmer/hedge trimmer set, and it seemed to be pretty well made and reliable. Anyway, this turned up and seemed to be well built, too. However, it refused to start. Now I'm not exactly a stranger to small 2-stroke motors, but this one defeated me for 4 days. Not even the tiniest splutter to indicate it wanted to run, so I contacted the seller to request a return. I got an almost immediate response, including a video (about which I was skeptical) and a request for a phone number and a convenient time for an engineer to call me if the video didn't help. OK, OK, it started almost immediately, so I feel a bit of a prat, but it almost doesn't need choke at all to start and floods as soon as you look at it. Anyway, 10 out of 10 for customer service.
The saw runs really well, and was getting easier and easier to start during the weekend as it started to get run in. Second tank of fuel, and it was running sweetly. (Note: the manual says 25:1 and the saw says 40:1 for fuel/oil, and I checked with Burrowmount to see which was correct - turns out the first tank or two at 25:1 is fine for running in, then back to 40:1). One last log to chop and we're done for the weekend - the recoil starter handle comes away in my hand. OK, so the knot probably came undone, so I took the cover off and no, the cord had been cut through (presumably by the spring) and the starter had sort of self destructed. Anyway, another email to Burrowmount and a very quick reply to say that they were escalating it to their engineers. Three days later and a complete new starter arrived in the post.
So what can we conclude? For the price, don't expect Stihl quality and reliability, but that goes without saying. Chinese QA still seems to be a bit of a lottery, but these guys have the back-up to make up for any quality issues in the products. The other kit from the same supplier is fine, and having sorted it out, I have no reason to think I should have any more problems with this one. Overall, a great set-up with absolutely superb back-up and customer service.
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11 months ago
Richard T.
Reviewer
5/5
Excellent bit of kit
I bought this to dig a hold for some big, deep concrete posts ...
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for my garden. Even thought the ground is full of stones, this didn't struggle. Amazing time saving tool, power engine, starts well, all the attachments work well. Box even includes small tool kit, googles, hear defenders and gloves!Highly recommend! My friends now want to borrow this for their fences as it made it so easy!
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3 years ago
ThiLam
Reviewer
5/5
3 years ago
Cliente Amazon
Reviewer
5/5
Pésimo trato por parte de Amazon
La e devuelto a los diez minutos de funcionamiento en...
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cuanto le baja el nivel del combustible se para y no arranca no se puede estar repostando cada diez minutos el trato por parte de Amazon pésimo no creo que vuelva a comprar ahora me dicen después de 15 dÃas que tengo que pagar yo los portes de devolución
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3 years ago
dennis owen
Reviewer
4/5
Does the job
Doses the job
3 years ago
Baluarte Rym s.l
Reviewer
5/5
fº JAVIER
Reviewer
5/5
todo perfecto
todo bien
3 years ago
Frank Tschäpe
Reviewer
5/5
Die Lieferung ist unvollständig
Kann das Produkt nicht einsetzen
3 years ago
Chris
Reviewer
5/5
Good value would recommed but be careful when operating
BU-KO are great value tools...
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I also have a BU-KO backpack leaf blower working hard for two years with little maintenance. I like this hole auger it's great value with all the accessories needed to go to work.But remember it's a Auger they can do real damage to the operator if used incorrectly so if in doubt don't buy it just get a professional to make your holes
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3 years ago
Andrew
Reviewer
5/5
Recommended buy!
Well let's start with the positives, when all assembled and switch...
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ed on it is a stunning looking heater that also does a gorgeous ambient light feature And you can feel the warmth too.The customer service is great and your problems or queries are resolved witching 24 hrs which is great by anyone's standards.Cons or should I say not so positive is 1 instructions would be better if there was a YouTube clip to follow as paper instructions aren't crystal clear and 2 I'd advise wear gloves when assembling as remember you are handling precision cut metal that can easily slice your fingers (experience talking here haha). 3 is not the heater it's self but the con artist people that sell you the gas cylinders at the garages (£85 for 16kg).Also I advise to store the heater either in a building/shed or strapped to a wall as it is a big item so high winds are not it's friend.I would definitely recommend this product.
33 people found this helpful
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3 years ago
Theo
Reviewer
5/5
Top !
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3 years ago
Pat
Reviewer
5/5
Great Patio Heater.
I am very pleased with this purchase. Was a bit of a challenge ...
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to put it together, but once understood where and how the bits bolted together all was fine. It is tall but still quite easy to move about - make sure the two glass tubes (and gas bottle) are not in it when you tilt it 45 degrees on its wheels to move it to its working location. For four of us sitting on our decking to 11pm one evening recently, it kept the chill at bay and even on the high setting, the gas bottle dial had not even moved after three hours of use. The bluetooth speaker is great to and quite powerful. The speaker replaces the front door panel knob/handle and is still easy to get on and off to charge up and turn on. I am very happy with this and we have nicknamed it the Shard! Great item with good heat out put, just what we wanted.
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3 years ago
Bryan Pegg
Reviewer
5/5
BU-KO Patio Heater
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Despite waiting a while for arrival of this item, which we knew about from the start, the heater did in fact turn up 10 days earlier than expected.The heater is fantastic as is the little Bluetooth speaker which although small belts out the sound.My only criticism i have and it is only a small one, the instruction booklet although informative the diagrams are small and sometimes difficult to understand, the video that was emailed to me as part of the order invoice, is much easier to watch and follow.Since i posted my video on social media a few have my friends have asked me loads of questions about my patio heater and where i had purchased it from.All in all a fantastic Patio Heater which does exactly what i wanted it to do.Great customer service and always kept up to date with product shipping.Well done.
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3 years ago