
Derek Adams
Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs. He has been writing for more years than anyone can remember, starting at the legendary Time Out magazine – the original, London version – on a typewriter! He now writes for T3 between playing drums with his bandmates in Red Box (redboxmusic).
Latest articles by Derek Adams
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Weber Genesis II EX-335 GBS Smart Barbecue vs Char-Broil Professional Pro S2: battle of the gas behemoths
Which premium gas barbecue is the best one for your patio?
By Derek Adams Last updated
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MeacoCool MC Series 14000 review: a great portable air conditioner
The MeacoCool MC Series 14000 is one the best ways to keep cool this summer
By Derek Adams Published
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Peaktop Outdoor Garden Patio Round Bowl vs Fallen Fruits Woodland Fire Pit: keep warm in the outdoor chill
These two fire pits are smokin' – quite literally
By Derek Adams Published
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Ooni Fyra 12 vs Sage the Smart Oven Pizzaiolo: battle of the pizza ovens
Another Sage vs Ooni showdown. Which pizza oven tickles your fancy?
By Derek Adams Published
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Weber Master-Touch GBS E-5755 vs Texas Franklin Charcoal BBQ: which should you buy?
How does the budget-priced Texas Franklin fare against the evergreen Weber?
By Derek Adams Published
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Atlas Solar Spotlights vs Chiron Solar Colour Spotlight: garden spots that don't require an electrician
Which is the right solar LED spot light for your garden?
By Derek Adams Published
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Sage The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo vs Ooni Koda 12: battle of the pizza ovens
Which pizza oven knocks it out of the park?
By Derek Adams Published
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Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Spotlight vs Chiron Solar Spotlight: which is best?
Both of these outdoor spots provide colourful highlights to garden borders, but which one is up your garden path?
By Derek Adams Published
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Tefal Ingenio Expertise 13-Piece Pan Set review
Tefal Ingenio Expertise 13-Piece Pan Set is a cunning saucepan system with 13 pans but only 2 handles – a top choice for space-savers
By Derek Adams Published
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Kärcher Premium Oscillating Sprinkler OS 5.320SV vs Gardena AquaZoom: which adjustable sprinkler is king of the soak?
Kärcher and Gardena battle it out for lawn soaking supremacy
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Kärcher LMO 18-36 vs Gtech Cordless Lawnmower 2.0: two stellar cordless mowers turf it out
Which cordless mower is best for medium sized lawns?
By Derek Adams Published
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Tower Scandi 3 Piece Saucepan Set review: a trio of saucy and curvaceous pans
How well does the cheap yet rather sexy Tower Scandi 3 Piece Saucepan Set stand up to long-term (ab)use?
By Derek Adams Published
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DJI Mavic Air review: impressively portable and efficient
The DJI Mavic Air boasts impressive ease of use, smooth, 3-axis gimbal, gesture controls and smart capture of stunning 4K footage. Here's our review
By Luke Edwards Last updated
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Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Pro PowerLine review: the best vacuum cleaner for disgruntled pet owners
No task is too tough for Miele’s splendid suction beast
By Derek Adams Published
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MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator review: Shoot the breeze with Meaco’s winning gale creator
Keep cool when the heat is on with Meaco’s powerful 1056 Air Circulators
By Derek Adams Published
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How to buy a washer dryer or tumble dryer: all you need to know about clothes dryers in one steamy story
Condenser, vented or heat pump? Which type of washer dryer or tumble dryer is the one for you?
By Derek Adams Published
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Henry Allergy review: a great vacuum that serves up serious cleaning whilst wearing a cheery grin
An allergy-busting version of Henry makes this office perennial a great option for dusty homes filled with moulting pets
By Derek Adams Published
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AEG VX7-2-DB review: AEG’s sterling sucker is an ideal low-cost corded vac for hard floors
Lightweight, quiet and easy to use, the AEG VX7-2-DB proves cheap vacuum cleaners needn't be weak performers
By Derek Adams Published
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Dyson Big Ball Animal 2 review: king of the Dyson cylinder vacuum cleaners
Dyson Big Ball Animal 2 is an excellent corded and bagless vacuum cleaner. Great for pet owners, although with this much suction power, do watch out for that hamster
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Dyson V7 Absolute review: Dyson’s cheaper cordless vacuum in detail
The Dyson V7 Absolute is a great lightweight cordless stick vac for smaller abodes and lower budgets
By Derek Adams Published
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Dyson V11 Absolute vs Dyson V7 Absolute: which cordless vac should you Absolutely buy?
Can Dyson's smaller, cheaper V7 Absolute steal some thunder from its state-of-the art sibling?
By Derek Adams Published
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Dyson V11 Absolute vs Vax ONEPWR Blade 4: How does Vax’s budget cordless vac fare against Dyson’s mighty flagship?
Dyson? Vax? Dyson? Vax? Both clean up but one may clean you out
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 review: the best cheap cordless vacuum, especially in its Pet incarnation
Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet is a cheap and highly cheerful cordless vacuum cleaner for hairy pet owners
By Derek Adams Published
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Gtech AirRam MK2 vs Dyson V11 Absolute: which cordless vac should you buy?
Can Gtech’s daring upright cordless cleaner compete against Dyson’s world-conquering benchmark stick?
By Derek Adams Published