Frequently Asked Questions

In practice, the difference relates to the requirements of the fuse in the property's outdoor socket and to the time in which 25 litres of about 4°C water are heated to 100 Celsius degrees. The fuse size found in the outdoor outlet affects how efficient you can use the device. If you have an outdoor socket with a 16 A fuse in your house, you can use either version. The heating time of the 3 kW version is about 1-1.5 h, compared to the 2kW version which is about 1.5-2 h. Connecting a 3 kW-powered device to a 10 A fuse socket burns the fuse and the heating of the appliance does not work. If you are using an extension cord to heat the appliance, it must comply with the requirements and are suitable for outdoor use. When used with a 3 kW device, the extension cable must be at least 3 x 2.5 mm² in wires. If a 2 kW device is used, an extension cord of 3 x 1.5 mm² of wires is sufficient. The extension cable should indicate the size of the wires, e.g. 3G2.5 mm², which means 3 x 2.5 mm². If you are not sure that your extension cord is appropriate, contact your dealer for advice. Never work with the appliance when the power cord is switched on. Never use a damaged extension cord.

Yes, it is. The plants are treated with boiling hot water (100°C) and that does the trick.

There are clear signs of proper treatment: clearly wilting plants, the smell of "boiled plants", and soil left in steam. With these simple sensory observations, you can achieve professional herbicide control in your yard and garden.

In chemical-free methods, repeated treatments of the undesired weeds are the key to a good result. A rule of thumb is 2-4 treatment times during the growth season, depending on what kind of end result is desired.

Only fresh water should be used to control weeds. Water can be taken from the network. Rainwater and clean surface water are the most ecological options.

The Eco Weedkiller hot water device cannot be used with seawater, as seawater damages both the soil and the device, and its use is therefore prohibited.

It depends on those annoying weeds, the size of the plants and where they are located. For example, if you have a 20 cm wide dandelion versus a 5 cm wide one, the smaller one requires less water than the bigger one.

A good result is obtained with 2-3 liters of water per completely green square meter

Nearly all plants can be killed with 100°C water. It is only a matter of water quantity needed to complete the task.

The hot water method is the only non-chemical method that also works on the roots of the plant. Regular treatment destroys the roots.

A steam washer is designed for different purposes, and thus is not effective for weed killing. In order to effectively kill the weed, the thermal energy stored in the water needs to reach the visible parts of the plant as well as the roots.

A pressure washer is designed to remove dirt with high pressure, mainly with cold water. High pressure does not affect the roots of weeds.

It takes approximately 1-1,5 hour to heat 25 liter of water to +100°C, if the water is taken straight from the tap (starting temperature is usually around +4°C). You can utilize this idle time by doing other chores in your garden, or just reading a book or playing with your kids.