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which one do you use and why.

aquadapter
aquatap
belt holster
kink hose
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Ben wood

what water control device do you use
« on: August 19, 2015, 05:24:51 pm »
Thanks
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bobplum

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2015, 05:26:38 pm »
what about remote control units
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sunshine windows

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2015, 05:59:12 pm »
Taps with rectus 26 fittings. Male end on tap end so I can open the water flow any time I like when disconnected.

Looped through my bumbag strap for an ultra trendy look  ;D :D
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Walter Mitty

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2015, 06:01:58 pm »
None of the above.
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EandM

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2015, 06:02:06 pm »
A trigger - because it works and it's infinitely adjustable.
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M & C Window Cleaning

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2015, 06:13:51 pm »
Cleantec trigger. 



Extremely precise which is how I like it. No waste.

You do get the 'loop' of hose when pole is not extended but you get used to it and work round it.
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richard groves

Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2015, 07:47:55 pm »
metal bodied inline tap with screw in barbed fittings on the end of reel of microbore followed by a hoselock style end stop but microbore size.
On smaller shorter jobs I sling the end of the hose over my shoulders so the tap is easy to reach, on longer larger jobs I clip the end of the hose and tap to a large carabina and hang it on my belt.
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Mike #1

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2015, 08:11:07 pm »
Modified EZ snap flow controller and I kink the hose .
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dazmond

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2015, 09:37:30 am »
a simple inexpensive pole hose tap just before the brush and kink the hose between windows/extending/retracting.
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SeanK

Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2015, 10:22:27 am »
Tap on holster just keep the tap about a foot or more in front of you then you don't ever get a wet leg.
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Peter Fogwill

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2015, 01:59:19 pm »
I clicked on hose kinker just to see the results of the poll so that's got one extra:)

For the guys with the hoop and the hose kinkers what would you need in a water saving control to make you want to buy it?
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Smurf

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2015, 02:50:09 pm »
I'm a pole hose kinker and not really interest in adding weight to the top or bottom of my poles peter nor having things that can break or are frustrating to use..

Might still one day try a remote though but not to use it all the time when working as still would save me walking back to the van to turn the pump controller on/off when needed.
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Peter Fogwill

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2015, 02:59:42 pm »
So Smurf would you consider it if it didn't add any weight, and it didn't add any lengh, and there was nothing extra to break?
Remote controls although better than nothing is not really ideal.  I used them on my trolleys about 15 years ago and stopped as soon as I found something better.  The delay, the holding, and the damp conditions made them impractical  for me.
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Smurf

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2015, 03:29:52 pm »
Peter I would continue using the pinch method as all my pole hoses are fitted on the outside of the poles as I prefer them that way.
The aquatap would be no good either as I tend to use gardiner long arm swivels on most of my exterior cleaning jobs including fsg etc.

To be honest I have not found one invention yet that is better than just using pinch method
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robbo333

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2015, 05:15:35 pm »
I've used all of the above and currently have a small inline tap attached to the bottom of my slx 18.  I attached it with cable ties. Yes I have a loop but it's not a problem at all.
Also I have a aquatap on the end of my extreme 25. Once you set the stiffness correctly they work well.
Overall I think the aquatap (when it's set correctly) is probably the quickest.
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Peter Fogwill

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2015, 05:37:55 pm »
Robbo would it make any difference to you personally if you could set the tension of the turn on the AquaTap with a small screw? 
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DaveG

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2015, 06:18:45 pm »
I've tried them all too and aquatap is my favourite. .

I'm intrigued Peter. ..... Please tell us more!
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Peter Fogwill

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2015, 06:34:57 pm »
Dave I am working on doing away with the pins that hold it together and replacing with tensioning screw.
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Plankton

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2015, 08:45:15 pm »
Unger flo control. I think its brilliant although you do have the loop so after a few hours I tend to disconnect the pole hose from the micro bore to straighten it out.
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Smurf

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2015, 08:35:31 pm »
Quote from: Alan Ritchie on August 20, 2015, 08:45:15 pm
Unger flo control. I think its brilliant although you do have the loop so after a few hours I tend to disconnect the pole hose from the micro bore to straighten it out.

I had a freebie through the post and within an hour of using it was put into the bin.
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Plankton

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2015, 09:13:49 pm »
Seriously! You should have given it a couple of days.
Using it about a year now, previously used the push fit valves until I had a bad run with them.
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SB Cleaning

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2015, 09:27:44 pm »
I use Gardiner pole hose taps....The old ones were a bit naff but the new ones are well robust .I've been using the same one for a few months now..

My employee swears by the aquadapter though.. but he's cacky handed and can't use pole taps ;D
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Bungle

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #22 on: August 21, 2015, 10:26:29 pm »
Quote from: Mike #1 on August 19, 2015, 08:11:07 pm
Modified EZ snap flow controller and I kink the hose .

As above
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Smurf

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #23 on: August 21, 2015, 10:47:17 pm »
Quote from: Alan Ritchie on August 21, 2015, 09:13:49 pm
Seriously! You should have given it a couple of days.
Using it about a year now, previously used the push fit valves until I had a bad run with them.

Do you mean this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1trKZ8kOPk
If so bit late now as I binned it so sadly it has gone to unger heaven.
Also their new s channel plus too

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Plankton

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2015, 01:29:10 am »
Crap video. It doesn't show the wear the plastic clamp causes to your carbon either.
Using the Velcro straps I wouldn't swap it. The simplicity of it = durability
My only concern was that it would cause damage to the pole hose but that never happened.
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DaveG

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2015, 09:12:57 am »
Quote from: Peter Fogwill on August 20, 2015, 06:34:57 pm
Dave I am working on doing away with the pins that hold it together and replacing with tensioning screw.

Sounds like a nice improvement Peter
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slap bash

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2015, 03:49:51 pm »
A micro irrigation tap fitted at the head of the pole.
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Smudger

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2015, 04:55:34 pm »
Use nothing but the aquatap - so very interested in peters mod ( not that we've had much of a problem so far )

In order of ease of use and water saving

Aqua tap
Aquadaptor
Tap fitted to brush stock
Tap fitted inline of pole hose
Trigger
Pinching hose
Not bothering with anything
Remote controller

Darran
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robbo333

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2015, 05:08:21 pm »
Quote from: Peter Fogwill on August 20, 2015, 05:37:55 pm
Robbo would it make any difference to you personally if you could set the tension of the turn on the AquaTap with a small screw?

Peter, yes I would be very interested. At the moment I use ptfe tape to tighten and naturally it's a bit 'hit & miss'. It is a very good product and once you get the hang of it, it is very quick to use. Good luck in making it even better. I'd be happy to buy a couple when you have modified it.
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david mark

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #29 on: August 23, 2015, 04:17:39 am »
I made my own flow valve with 10mm 90  degree u bend bolted onto a bracket then connected to a industrial electric clamp
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Smudger

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #30 on: August 23, 2015, 07:32:03 am »
Quote from: david mark on August 23, 2015, 04:17:39 am
I made my own flow valve with 10mm 90  degree u bend bolted onto a bracket then connected to a industrial electric clamp

Pictures ?

Darran
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M & C Window Cleaning

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #31 on: August 23, 2015, 11:03:33 am »
You have us intrigued!  ???
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Stoots

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #32 on: August 23, 2015, 04:06:55 pm »
Aquadapter

On, scrub top frame genourously
Off, scrub glass and rest of frame,
On, Rinse
Of wipe sill

go
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Smurf

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Re: what water control device do you use
« Reply #33 on: August 23, 2015, 08:31:07 pm »
Quote from: adam thompson on August 23, 2015, 04:06:55 pm
Aquadapter

On, scrub top frame genourously
Off, scrub glass and rest of frame,
On, Rinse
Of wipe sill

go

Been there done that...All that hose tugging is not for me  ;D
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