[[GQC] Tim]

Although Luke found them good for the job, I really would like some more feedback from people who have it, according to the following reviews, it's of quite bad build quality?! 

http://reviews.northerntool.com/0394/228869/reviews.htm

[Captain Scarlet]

I could show you various suppliers selling the "SAME" backpack. But in reality they arent usually the same. These type of backpacks like most things are manufactured in China and lots of different companies there produce products which look nearly identical.

So in the case of this style of backpack I would be careful, because you cant be 100% sure that Northern tool is selling the same one as WCWarehouse. The body shape is identical but the colour is different but most importantly the internals might not be as good ( they could be better!!! )

Its still early days with my backpack, so we will se how it lasts but I have heard quite alot of good comments about it......but we will see!! Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

here are some similar products:

[Captain Scarlet]

Heres some similar to the Shurlfo:







And some others like the Window Cleaning Warehouse:








Ok, Im sure you get the point !!!  Luke

[[GQC] Tim]

Wow, that made me slightly confused Luke.

Ehrm.......what the heck should I choose. 

(that Chinese shurflo must be breaking copyright laws lol!)

And how did you find out about these all?

[Captain Scarlet]

The Window Cleaning Warehouse one!!!! Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

A website called Alibaba, a trade directory for suppliers and buyers. Ive used it before for purchasing from Chinese manufacturers, Luke

[[GQC] Tim]

The Window Cleaning Warehouse one!!!! Luke

Do you think the WCWH one is different from the Hudson never?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190196228019&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

[Captain Scarlet]

Yes, the colour of the plastic is different and it isnt arranged the same at the bottom, Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

WCWH one



Northern Tool

[Jon-scwindows]

that looks good rupert, im custom making a new design of mine of trolleys, i see people using trolleys for backpacks but i figured i could make a trolley almost as compact as a backpack, but 25ltr.

Does anyone actually use these wand things on them? or do you put a valve for the pole?

I like the design of these top handle ones better than the normal back pack design.

[STEVE-UK]

im making the same decison as well, i was going to go for the omnipole back pack as it has a 80psi pump but heard rumors they may not reliable as the shurflo but also considering the wcw

can anyone tell me what height you can use any these backs too, so far i heard of the shurlflo reaching 30ft

[Nathanael Jones]

Yes, the colour of the plastic is different and it isnt arranged the same at the bottom, Luke

Luke,.. you've take a pic from the front,.. the ebay pic is from the back,... they really are the same! I'll take some pics of mine (The Hudson Never Pump one) tomorrow and post some pics.

[Jeff Brimble]

The 40psi flojet pump goes to 55ft ish with 1/4" micro hose.

Wish these could be imported http://www.rocketspray.com

[Wayne Thomas]

I've recently bought one of them backpacks from WCW.
The on/off switch is in a sensible place to reach where as the shureflow ones are underneath, (not the best place to put it in all honesty).
It has one speed only, (on), which I would estimate is about the same flow of water as using a Shureflow b/pk on setting No.4
To reduce the flow use a small length of 4 or 5mm hose as an extension to save carrying the b/pk between every window and fit a tap to regulate how much flow you require from the 16litres of water it holds.
It's comfortable to carry the backpack by the handle and feels more natural than struggling to mount the shureflow b/pk on your back or trying to carry by it's straps.

[[GQC] Tim]

So no problems so far Wayne?

[Wayne Thomas]

Just one problem. WCW supply an adaptor to recharge the battery but it hasn't got a UK plug fitting which I thought was disgusting as it's sold in the UK.

[Glyn H]

We have two new backpacks being made with 70 PSI pumps one 3 speed and one 5 speed also a 70 psi five speed trolley very simular in design to the rocketspray Jeff said he liked!,
Many of you would have seen the prototypes at WIndex

[[GQC] Tim]

Sounds good Glyn, any idea on pricing?

[STEVE-UK]

im waiting for some specs on this one  £329 inc vat