OUTDOOR LIVING Home Appliances


A place in the sun 30


As the song goes, “Ohhh… those Summer nights”. At last, the longer, lighter evenings are here and people have a chance to fully enjoy their gardens and outdoor spaces. And electrical retailers have more solutions these days than you might think, so ERT takes a look at some of the latest and greatest outdoorsy gadgets.


he great British summertime... plenty of long evenings, picnics and garden parties, and despite the typical hit-and-miss weather, the desire for al fresco dining and socialising will boom in the months ahead, so retailers need to be prepared. And with such a blend of interior and exterior home spaces these days, garden appliances are becoming increasingly popular…


T Cleaning


First of all, you always have to get the garden ready for guests, and customers are looking for solutions to keeping their patios, gutters and facias in tip top condition. This will always be a breeze with the right garden gadget! Known for its 140-year heritage in floorcare, British brand Ewbank, available exclusively in the UK via Bluestem Group, launched last year its first pressure washer models. Firstly, the AQUAROVER140 – powered by a 1,800W


motor and offering a maximum pressure of 140 bar – offers both manoeuvrability and reliable power, operating either on its four pull-along wheels or upright on two but with its five metre power cord and five metre hose. Then there’s the AQUABLAST160, with multiple accessories such as the Snow Foam, patio brush and auto rim brush and steel encased follow-me hose-reel system, so this is ready to tackle any cleaning job! High power pressure washer comes from the 2,200W motor and a maximum pressure of 160 bar. Your customers can jet wash their way to a beautiful outdoor space, from the high- pressure gun with ‘NO FORCE’ trigger and the adjustable fan nozzle, to the turbo nozzle, patio cleaning attachment and rotating brush. Don’t forget that the BBQ might need a spruce up before Summer use, and Ewbank’s Steam Dynamo effortlessly cuts through dirt and grease without the use of chemicals. So could be one to push in store. The high-powered 1,500W boiler generates steam on demand at up to 54psi (3.4bar). It’s got a 1.5 litre tank capacity with 45 minutes cleaning time from one tank, plus there’s a range of multi-purpose attachments stored in the front compartment of the steamer.


Cooking


Summer evenings call for al fresco dining, and for most people that means barbecuing! Luckily, RKW has unveiled its latest range of gas BBQs from its own brand, Tower. The new


Left: AQUAROVER140. Right: AQUABLAST160


products include two Stealth Plus BBQs and two Stealth Pro BBQs (pictured above) – with powdered coated steel bodies and porcelain enamel coated steel grills. Stephen McElroy, RKW’s Outdoor Living Sales Director, tells ERT: “We have developed this new range of BBQs, which are not only functional but are also stylish and durable, as our goal with the Tower Outdoor Living collection is to support trade customers, by helping them to provide end users with everything needed to entertain their guests.” The T978523 three-burner is big enough to cater for five to 10 people easily, but for something slightly larger the T978524 four- burner comes with an even larger grilling surface and side burner. Plus, there’s a built-in thermometer for grilling meats and vegetables. The Stealth Pro models, meanwhile, also


offer two sizes and come complete with a rotisserie kit and a removable pizza stone! The T978526 six-burner will cater for 12 to 16 people – and this one has a large viewing window to help monitor food as it cooks, alongside the built-in thermometer. Another BBQ option is the Four Burner Zanussi Gas BBQ with its large cooking area and chrome plated steel grill, plus a handy side burner. It also has an integrated temperature gauge that will help users maintain their optimum cooking conditions.


If your customer wants to spend a little


more, what better way than to take the whole kitchen outside, even the kitchen sink (literally)!


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