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Title: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on January 25, 2011, 09:58:28 pm
I guys just been looking at thes on there website has anybody used one and if so what do they think off it.
http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/pages/Technical-info.html


cheers dave
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on January 25, 2011, 10:18:08 pm
I think they are brilliant, saves water, no loop if toy have a tap on you pole at the moment, less hassle than picking a tap up off the floor, I love mine, easy to turn off so that you can give the sill a wipe to stop the water dripping if it so much.

If you put leereed in the cupon box you will get a five off, I also get a five credit on my account.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on January 26, 2011, 04:50:15 pm
Quote from: Lee GLS on January 25, 2011, 10:18:08 pm
I think they are brilliant, saves water, no loop if toy have a tap on you pole at the moment, less hassle than picking a tap up off the floor, I love mine, easy to turn off so that you can give the sill a wipe to stop the water dripping if it so much.

If you put leereed in the cupon box you will get a five off, I also get a five credit on my account.


thanks for that lee i am going to try and get another 2 mates to have one so will work out cheaper as well soon as i place the order i will pop that in the coupon box mate. you know what tescos say every little helps thanks again lee
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on January 26, 2011, 05:00:21 pm
Wasnt there something about the aquadapter not being suitable for hot?
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on January 26, 2011, 06:07:46 pm
Quote from: H2ose on January 26, 2011, 05:00:21 pm
Wasnt there something about the aquadapter not being suitable for hot?


don;t say that hot was going to be my next project :-\ :-\
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on January 26, 2011, 06:18:16 pm
Quote from: H2ose on January 26, 2011, 05:00:21 pm
Wasnt there something about the aquadapter not being suitable for hot?


No, it was the mk1 that wasnt any good with hot, the mk2 is ok
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on January 26, 2011, 06:34:36 pm
Ok Lee cheers.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: mark311069 on January 26, 2011, 07:18:39 pm
got mine yesterday so first day today. great bit of kit i use hot no problems at all.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on January 26, 2011, 07:43:34 pm
thanks guys for your reply s. looks like me putting me hand in my pocket again :(
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 01:23:05 pm
Quote from: Lee GLS on January 26, 2011, 06:18:16 pm
Quote from: H2ose on January 26, 2011, 05:00:21 pm
Wasnt there something about the aquadapter not being suitable for hot?

No, it was the mk1 that wasnt any good with hot, the mk2 is ok

Lee is right, here's a little more info... there's a pipe/stem that comes out of the Aqua-dapter and connects to the pole hose.  On the Mk1 the pipe was plastic.

Some people with Mk1s are still using them with hot water systems and they've been fine, but there were some problems reported.  Possibly due to some using higher water temperatures the plastic would soften slightly and this led to other issues so we replaced a handful of units.

As the Mk2 was imminent at the time we changed the material for the pipe from plastic to Aluminium, and since then there haven't been any problems with hot water systems.

If you want, you can read about the other changes from Mk1 to Mk2 on our blog.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: steven ainger on January 29, 2011, 01:26:30 pm
i had the mk1 a/d and didnt get on with it using hot,
 but i got the mk2, with the really good customer service from paul at a/d, and its been excellent.
 ive had no problems with it at all.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on January 29, 2011, 03:54:02 pm
is this  like a trigger then like to know mates 8)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 29, 2011, 04:04:21 pm
I have the MK1 and use it with hot without any problems.
They are worth every penny,.. brilliant bit of kit. :)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 07:00:41 pm
Quote from: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on January 29, 2011, 03:54:02 pm
is this  like a trigger then like to know mates 8)

Hi,

Although it does a similar job, it's not really like a trigger, as it goes at the top of the pole rather than at the bottom, so there's no loop of hose.  You operate it by pulling the hose, once you've switched the water on (or off) you're free to move your hands anywhere on the pole.

Here's a picture:
(https://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/template/front/aquadapter-front.jpg) (http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/pages/Why-use-Aqua%252ddapter%3F.html)
If you click on it you'll go to the animated versions of the Mk1 on the website (scroll to the bottom of the page for the 2nd picture).

I'll be around for a while if you have any other questions.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on January 29, 2011, 07:10:07 pm
aaaah right get you now will have to see this in action when  i see dave
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on January 29, 2011, 07:23:09 pm
While youre online Paul, do they just fix on the the end of an SLX 30' or is there an adapter or something?..I seem to remember someone mentioning it here?

Cheers Dave

edited..

and does it come with any hose?
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 07:32:49 pm
Quote from: H2ose on January 29, 2011, 07:23:09 pm
do they just fix on the the end of an SLX 30' or is there an adapter or something?

The Mk2 was made to accommodate a Screw Thread Adapter (http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/products/Screw-Thread-Adapter.html) which screws on to the existing end screw and then the Aqua-dapter clamps to that.  No modification to the pole is required.

There are screw threads to suit metal (e.g. Gardiner) and plastic (i.e. German Thread) end screws and the aluminium collars from the Brodex Hydra range.

Hope that helps.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on January 29, 2011, 07:36:20 pm
Lovely Paul thanks :)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 08:09:57 pm
Quote from: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on January 29, 2011, 07:10:07 pm
aaaah right get you now will have to see this in action when  i see dave

Yes, it's good to see it working.  Whereabouts are you, which Dave?

You can see the action of it in the 2nd picture at the bottom of the page http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/pages/Why-use-Aqua%252ddapter%3F.html#how-does-it-work and there's videos of it being used on the videos page.  We're hoping to update those soon.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 08:11:05 pm
Quote from: H2ose on January 29, 2011, 07:23:09 pm
edited..

and does it come with any hose?

Must have been writing while you edited, missed this before :-)  Yes, it comes with 10m of our hose.

The hose is automatically bundled with the Aqua-dapter, the Screw Thread Adapter needs to be added separately (you have to choose the type you need).

EDIT: We've changed this now, so that the price includes Aqua-dapter, Screw Thread Adapter & Hose, just make your selections from the drop-down boxes.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: matthewprice on January 29, 2011, 08:26:12 pm
i was wondering if you can use with a goose neck
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 09:09:36 pm
Hi Matthew,

Yes you can use it with a gooseneck, it must be fitted before the gooseneck (pole > Aqua-dapter > gooseneck).

We've heard of quite a few customers using it this way.

The only thing is that the extra leverage produced by the gooseneck will put strain on the body of the Aqua-dapter, and the end screw, so it needs to be handled carefully when the gooseneck is fitted (e.g. if you dropped the pole onto the gooseneck it would be worse than without it fitted), but this also applies without an Aqua-dapter attached.

In other words it's best if possible not to put too much pressure on the joints with a gooseneck attached (and try not to drop it ;))

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: matthewprice on January 29, 2011, 09:59:04 pm
thank you sounds great looking to buy 3or4 soon
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: boshravie on January 29, 2011, 10:03:32 pm
Quote from: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 09:09:36 pm
Hi Matthew,

Yes you can use it with a gooseneck, it must be fitted before the gooseneck (pole > Aqua-dapter > gooseneck).

We've heard of quite a few customers using it this way.

The only thing is that the extra leverage produced by the gooseneck will put strain on the body of the Aqua-dapter, and the end screw, so it needs to be handled carefully when the gooseneck is fitted (e.g. if you dropped the pole onto the gooseneck it would be worse than without it fitted), but this also applies without an Aqua-dapter attached.

In other words it's best if possible not to put too much pressure on the joints with a gooseneck attached (and try not to drop it ;))

Paul

Hi Paul, I have the new Gardiner Carbone fibber gooseneck and I am just wondering if you have come up with any new idea to fit these kind of poles?

Bosh
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 29, 2011, 10:42:01 pm
Quote from: boshravie on January 29, 2011, 10:03:32 pm
Hi Paul, I have the new Gardiner Carbone fibber gooseneck and I am just wondering if you have come up with any new idea to fit these kind of poles?

Hi Bosh, we have the gooseneck from Gardiners and are working on a couple of ideas, but I can't promise a release any time soon, sorry.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 30, 2011, 05:56:05 pm
Quote from: matthewprice on January 29, 2011, 09:59:04 pm
thank you sounds great looking to buy 3or4 soon
Hi Matthew, great! Check out the Special Offers page, or send me an email (sales@etc.) if you will be buying 3 or 4.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 02, 2011, 09:36:26 am
Quote from: boshravie on January 29, 2011, 10:03:32 pm
Hi Paul, I have the new Gardiner Carbone fibber gooseneck and I am just wondering if you have come up with any new idea to fit these kind of poles?

We've made some progress on attaching the carbon goosenecks in the last few days, we're hoping to have something workable in the next couple of weeks.  If it's viable for production it will be a short time after that when it's available.  We'll update our blog (http://aquadapter.wordpress.com/) when it is.

Also we have reduced the price on the Aqua-dapter (http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/aqua-dapter.html) just for today.  The lower price is in addition to any offer or Coupon Code.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 02, 2011, 02:24:33 pm
Paul, Im just about to order one. Ive got a Gardiner slx 30 what screw thread adapter do i need?

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on February 02, 2011, 03:14:21 pm
H2 if you put leereed in coupon box you will get a fiver off
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 02, 2011, 03:16:52 pm
Ok Lee, will do mate
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 02, 2011, 03:31:07 pm
Hi H2,

you need 'Metal Thread' Screw Thread Adapter.  That's assuming your end screw is metal of course!

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 02, 2011, 03:38:26 pm
Cheers Paul..I was having a blonde moment!!

Ordering it now

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 02, 2011, 03:51:34 pm
One more question Paul....does it come with the "t" piece that goes on the brush? Ive just been watching one of the videos and seen it and was wondering ? If not where do i get one?
Cheers again!
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: jouk45 on February 02, 2011, 07:14:25 pm

mathew, i use mine daily with a gardiner goosneck, works great for me, dont know if anyone knows this yet, aqua-daptor announced a 24hr price reduction of £5 until midnight tomorrow, better hurry folks  8)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 02, 2011, 08:57:51 pm
Hi,

I've replied to H2ose in reply to the email he sent direct to us.

The price is reduced, but only until tonight 2nd Feb (it started last night)!

The Screw Thread Adapter descriptions have changed to hopefully make them easier and more accurate...


Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on February 04, 2011, 07:13:50 pm
dont really think the aqua adapter is any different from a trigger does the same thing in theory
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on February 04, 2011, 07:17:57 pm
they are far superior, you dont have to have a loop of pole hose getting caught, and you can put your hands where ever you like on the pole because you dont have to keep your hand on a trigger
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave f on February 05, 2011, 10:18:08 am
  i mght sound a tight git but i think postage is a bit steep i was gonna get one, what started at 50 odd quid after add ons 70 odd quid
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 05, 2011, 10:29:16 am
Hi Dave,

We have had our VAT registration come through, and this has made the postage that much more expensive unfortunately.

It's "swings and roundabouts" as it really does cost around that us that much to send the individual items, after packaging, postage cost and fulfilment are taken into account (which are all variable costs, depending on number of items, weight, packaging charges etc.), but we give free postage for orders over £100.

I have just reduced the price a little, hope that helps.  Also, make sure you check out our Special Offers page.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: chopsie on February 05, 2011, 11:10:45 am
Its worth every penny in my opinion, I would not be without mine. I have never had a trigger but i am pretty sure i would prefer the aqua-dapter. There is no pole hose loop and you can hold the pole anywhere. My spring broke the other week and i replaced it with the spare one that came with it, I e-mailed aqua-dapter asking if i could have a couple more spare springs. Two days later 2 springs came in the post free of charge. Excellent product and excellent customer service.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 05, 2011, 05:16:36 pm
Quote from: chopsie on February 05, 2011, 11:10:45 am
Its worth every penny in my opinion, I would not be without mine. I have never had a trigger but i am pretty sure i would prefer the aqua-dapter. There is no pole hose loop and you can hold the pole anywhere. My spring broke the other week and i replaced it with the spare one that came with it, I e-mailed aqua-dapter asking if i could have a couple more spare springs. Two days later 2 springs came in the post free of charge. Excellent product and excellent customer service.

That's great to hear chopsie, and I seem to remember it took a while for you to be convinced to try it?

Thanks for your comments, we'll keep trying to provide the same level of service.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david thomas on February 05, 2011, 05:48:03 pm
ordered one today don't want to take a chance puting a trigger on my new Gardiner 18 slx
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 05, 2011, 06:25:47 pm
Been playing with my a/d today and it seems great  ;D
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Smudger on February 05, 2011, 07:12:20 pm
playing with your a/d can lean to blindness....


 ;D

Darran
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: BORBRYCE on February 05, 2011, 07:43:44 pm
I think the A/D are great but not yet fully developed. This though will not prevent me buying more even as they are. The spring would be better if it were a compression spring rather than an expansion spring. Two rivets holding the thread piece rather than one would prevent it wearing and wobbling through time and possibly a slightly longer return arm that is attached to the smaller hidden spring would prevent jamming from time to time.
Overall though, even with it's minor faults, it is still a very good piece of kit and one I will now never be without.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on February 05, 2011, 07:46:11 pm
Quote from: Ronnie B on February 05, 2011, 07:43:44 pm
I think the A/D are great but not yet fully developed. This though will not prevent me buying more even as they are. The spring would be better if it were a compression spring rather than an expansion spring. Two rivets holding the thread piece rather than one would prevent it wearing and wobbling through time and possibly a slightly longer return mechanism that is attached to the smaller hidden spring would prevent jamming from time to time.
Overall though, even with it's minor faults, it is still a very good piece of kit and one I will now never be without.

The mk2 does have 2 rivets holding the thread on, that was the problem i have on my mk1's, but the mk2's are a big improvement.

Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: BORBRYCE on February 05, 2011, 07:49:16 pm
Sorry, I never knew that. I actually do have a mark two but it's on my long pole which is hardly ever used and I have not even noticed this. Apologies to the A/D guys.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 05, 2011, 08:15:52 pm
Hi Ronnie,

There are a few Mk2s that only have 1 rivet holding the end screw.  These were from the first production run of the Mk2, so I'm not sure whether yours will have 1 or 2 rivets.

Even the Mk2s with one rivet should be OK though.  They were manufactured to a much smaller tolerance to prevent the "wobbling" you mention, and the rivets were upgraded for tougher ones.  There have actually been a couple of minor improvements even since then to rivets and materials etc., but these have been to satisfy ourselves rather than because we have any concerns over the ones that were sent out.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 06, 2011, 09:25:56 am
Quote from: Smudger on February 05, 2011, 07:12:20 pm
playing with your a/d can lean to blindness....


 ;D

Darran

Why ya think I wear glasses???

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 08, 2011, 07:30:25 pm
Has anybody got a phone number for the customer services
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on February 08, 2011, 08:05:55 pm
i think its email only
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 08, 2011, 08:20:14 pm
Quote from: Lee GLS on February 08, 2011, 08:05:55 pm
i think its email only




thanks  lee
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david thomas on February 09, 2011, 07:41:35 am
got my a/a with fitting the small spring that came with it is this a spare?
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: mark311069 on February 09, 2011, 07:45:07 am
yes the spring is a spare.

Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david thomas on February 09, 2011, 07:53:41 am
Thanks
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david washbrook on February 09, 2011, 09:29:15 pm
i have been using the a/d for a few months now and was very happy with it until today when the same thing happend the rivit broke and the whole thing fell apart .

not happy especially as i had to cut the end of my slk27 to fit it in the first place now im left with an excellent pole which i carnt use cause i carnt even put a plastic gooseneck on it now

so now ive decided to order gardiners quick release gooseneck and bin the a/d shame cause i thought it was a good idea and it worked well for a while but no where longer enough.

in fact it has cost me over £10 p/m to use it and now the cost of the q/r gooseneck :'(
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 09, 2011, 09:38:03 pm
Hi David,

Why didn't you contact us first?

Return the Aqua-dapter to us and we'll repair or replace it.

Please email us and we can discuss the options.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david washbrook on February 09, 2011, 09:47:59 pm
ok thanks paul will send an email as i said i like it and i think its good but when it breaks after 6months and leaves you in the s%^t its very frustrating
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: windowswashed on February 09, 2011, 09:58:03 pm
My aquadapter doesn't shut off properly anymore since I've started using hot water again. I have the MK 2 version and looking for answers. Anyone know how to solve it ???
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 09, 2011, 10:19:38 pm
Hi windowswashed,

The hot water shouldn't make any difference, unless you're saying it only sticks when you're using hot water?

The first thing to do is check the tips on our blog, for instance:

If they don't help, email us and we'll assist you further.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: windowswashed on February 09, 2011, 11:12:48 pm
Switches the water on ok but when the pole hose is pulled again to switch off, the switch near the brush head doesn't turn enough to close the water down completely, so constantly half on or off.

The A/D was fine using cold water and warm water but using hot water the pole is much stretchier and water won't shut off properly using HOT water.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 09, 2011, 11:22:50 pm
Hello,

OK, so if you use cold water now with this Aqua-dapter and hose it is still fine, or have you not tried cold since?

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: windowswashed on February 09, 2011, 11:27:27 pm
Haven't tried cold since. Love the aquadapter but love working with hot water as much quicker to clean.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 09, 2011, 11:31:12 pm
That's fine, we want to make sure it works for you with hot water too, but if you could try with cold it will help us to narrow down the cause of the problem.

I've found your account now, so if you could email us with the results (if you don't mind trying with cold water) then we can resolve it with you and report back here later for anyone who's interested.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 18, 2011, 10:28:35 am
Quote from: boshravie on January 29, 2011, 10:03:32 pm
Hi Paul, I have the new Gardiner Carbone fibber gooseneck and I am just wondering if you have come up with any new idea to fit these kind of poles?

Hi Bosh,

You might find this of interest: http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/products/Carbon-Gooseneck-Adapter.html

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: chopsie on February 18, 2011, 11:10:24 am
Only had a quick scan of comments about aquadapter turning on but not turning off properly.
This happens with me, with hot and cold using mk2 adapter. All you have to do is give the hose a little push so it releases pressure on the turning mechanism, I do this either just after turning on so its ready or just before turning off. I do not think its a real problem, It does not slow me down at all. I use my 8mm hose as pole hose so the weight of that pulling on the spring probably does not help, But like i say its not an issue for me, I love the aqua-dapter.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: BORBRYCE on February 18, 2011, 12:44:02 pm
True Chopsie. If it does not turn on or off just push the hose upwards a tad first before pulling down.
I now always just push up then pull down as a matter of routine. It works fine.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: boshravie on February 18, 2011, 08:14:22 pm
Great Paul
Just bought it, looking forward to give it a try. 

Bosh
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave f on February 18, 2011, 09:59:56 pm
having got one of your adapters but didnt recive the hose with it dose the hose come f o c ?  unfortunatley i could not get on with it may be it was the hose i used ?? i tried a riged ish hose witch seemed ok at first but soon faild
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Smudger on February 19, 2011, 01:18:09 pm
AD - the carbon goose neck adaptor looks good !

Darran
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dazmond on February 19, 2011, 01:55:51 pm
i thought the aqua daptor came with hose already supplied? ??? ???


should do for the price of it!!im defo gonna get one as im sick of the loop with my pole tap and the hose twisting inside the pole!! >:( >:(


dazmond
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 19, 2011, 02:07:11 pm
Hi Dave, Dazmond,

Quote from: dave f on February 18, 2011, 09:59:56 pm
having got one of your adapters but didnt recive the hose with it dose the hose come f o c ?  unfortunatley i could not get on with it may be it was the hose i used ?? i tried a riged ish hose witch seemed ok at first but soon faild

We did email dave f about this.  The normal price includes Aqua-dapter, Screw Thread Adapter and 10m of our hose.  There are hose options to select from: "No hose (not recommended)" which knocks a bit off the price or "30m hose" for a little extra.

The "No hose (not recommended)" option is really there for customers who know they already have suitable hose, or who have already purchased hose from us (perhaps a 30m reel) and so have enough to use with another Aqua-dapter.

dave f chose the "No hose (not recommended)" option, so we didn't send any.  We think this is why he "didn't get on with it".

Hope that explains it for you.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 19, 2011, 03:08:48 pm
D'oh!  ::) ::)

Dazmond, you wont look back...loving mine ;D
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 19, 2011, 05:04:05 pm
Quote from: Smudger on February 19, 2011, 01:18:09 pm
AD - the carbon goose neck adaptor looks good !

Darran

Hi Darran,

I remember you mentioning that you'd like to see us come up with something for the quick-release Carbon goosenecks.  The picture is just a snap of the prototype at the moment, but we'll get some proper shots done when it's in stock.

Hopefully it will be useful for anyone who want to use these products but still have the water-saving and convenience of the Aqua-dapter :)

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: boshravie on February 19, 2011, 08:18:23 pm
Hi Paul
It be great if you video about this gooseneck adaptor.

Bosh
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 20, 2011, 04:01:21 pm
Has anybody got a email for paul/steven at Aqua-dapter please cheers dave
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 20, 2011, 04:29:58 pm
sales@aqua-dapter.co.uk

There you go mate
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 20, 2011, 04:42:52 pm
Quote from: H2ose on February 20, 2011, 04:29:58 pm
sales@aqua-dapter.co.uk

There you go mate


thanks bud
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 20, 2011, 07:56:34 pm
that's it just ordered mine so hope it go,well will leave feed back once i have played with it. ( come on posty don,t let me down)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Smudger on February 20, 2011, 09:28:30 pm
Hi Paul - yes it was me who asked.

it's looks like a super idea - it looks like a small extention piecr that will screw onto the end of the AD.

if thats the case, in your opinion will the AD still work as good if this piece was kept on the AD all the time
using the various end pieces you can get from gardiners  or will the extra length be a strain on the
mechanism ?

Darran
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 22, 2011, 04:58:54 pm
Hi Darran,

I think the Aqua-dapter will work just as well with this adapter attached.

We have intentionally kept it as short as possible while still allowing a good length of the gooseneck to be inserted into it.

When working with a gooseneck, we always recommend that extra care is taken, as there is additional leverage, and therefore stress on the parts, esp the joints, but we're confident that this will cope with the stresses and hopefully it will be very useful to users of these quick-release components.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david thomas on February 22, 2011, 05:33:20 pm
The threaded fitting to my recently purchased a/d has broke it keeps coming loose tryed insulating tape to keep it tight as ptfe tape does not work now ive broke the fitting
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 22, 2011, 05:48:57 pm
Hi david,

Please return it to us and we'll replace it for you.

We will be adding advice on keeping the Screw Thread Adapter tight on the blog very soon.  PTFE tape doesn't work that well, as it's too soft. Ordinary electrical tape is better, or low-strength threadlock.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: david thomas on February 22, 2011, 06:00:24 pm
Thanks for reply will return it  to you next few days other than the fitting the a/d is briliant
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Panorama on February 22, 2011, 10:52:58 pm
hi paul im thinking about buying one myself , i have a gardiner clx with the plastic adjustable neck  where do i put the adapter? between top of pole and beginning of plastic neck or end of plastic neck and brush?         
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 22, 2011, 10:59:32 pm
Hi Panorama,

It goes between the top of pole and beginning of plastic angle adaptor.  The Aqua-dapter has to go directly on the pole as the hose goes up the pole and into the Aqua-dapter.

Hope this helps.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Panorama on February 22, 2011, 11:05:24 pm
thanks paul , going to order one tomorrow , just checking is the hose supplied 8mm OD ( same as my gardiners pole hose ) ?
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 22, 2011, 11:18:40 pm
Hi,

Yes it's 8mm OD, 5.5mm ID.  See http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/pages/Technical-info.html the pressure rating is higher than on that page now, product page is correct, I'll get it changed tomorrow.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Panorama on February 22, 2011, 11:28:03 pm
Ok thanks Paul, will order tomorrow
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 22, 2011, 11:54:20 pm
is it really a posh tap ??? ???
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: DaveG on February 23, 2011, 06:55:39 am
Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 22, 2011, 11:54:20 pm
is it really a posh tap ??? ???

Yes Gav, without the loop :)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 23, 2011, 10:31:46 pm
Quote from: Aqua-dapter on February 22, 2011, 05:48:57 pm
We will be adding advice on keeping the Screw Thread Adapter tight on the blog very soon.

Here it is: http://blog.aqua-dapter.co.uk/2011/02/how-to-stop-your-screw-thread-adapter-sta-from-loosening/

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: boshravie on February 23, 2011, 10:38:43 pm
You might find this of interest: http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/products/Carbon-Gooseneck-Adapter.html


Hi Paul I ordered this item last week, and no sign of it as yet, have you post it ?
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 23, 2011, 11:02:06 pm
Hi Alex,

You'll notice on the product page that it is on Pre-Order.  We are currently getting the first production run done, and have them on the website at the reduced price you've paid while they are prepared.

Yours will be one of the first shipped when we have received them into stock.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 27, 2011, 06:30:55 pm
Quote from: Aqua-dapter on February 23, 2011, 11:02:06 pm
Hi Alex,

You'll notice on the product page that it is on Pre-Order.  We are currently getting the first production run done, and have them on the website at the reduced price you've paid while they are prepared.

Yours will be one of the first shipped when we have received them into stock.

Paul



Hi Paul i have tried to contact you by your website last week but have not heard anything of you about returning my aqua-dapter. can you please email me on s2none@googlemail.com so i can find out what to do next many thanks dave
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on February 27, 2011, 06:52:03 pm
Quote from: Dave@S2none on February 27, 2011, 06:30:55 pm


Hi Paul i have tried to contact you by your website last week but have not heard anything of you about returning my aqua-dapter. can you please email me on s2none@googlemail.com so i can find out what to do next many thanks dave


Didnt you like it?
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 27, 2011, 07:05:14 pm
Quote from: Lee GLS on February 27, 2011, 06:52:03 pm
Quote from: Dave@S2none on February 27, 2011, 06:30:55 pm


Hi Paul i have tried to contact you by your website last week but have not heard anything of you about returning my aqua-dapter. can you please email me on s2none@googlemail.com so i can find out what to do next many thanks dave


Didnt you like it?



yes i did m8 its a fab bit of kit but the way i work it made me slower. been using the tap on the end off the pole for 5 years now so i guess i got used to it  you know what they say teach a old dog new tricks.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on February 27, 2011, 07:33:37 pm
dave why didnt you get a trigger
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: dave.e on February 27, 2011, 08:39:34 pm
Quote from: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on February 27, 2011, 07:33:37 pm
dave why didnt you get a trigger


because the tap in my mind is better than the trigger
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on February 27, 2011, 09:41:36 pm
Hi Paul. Looking into buying one this evening. Could you or anyone else confirm this will work ok with Gardiners aluminium gooseneck??? Hope i'm not just being thick here  ::)
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 27, 2011, 11:06:25 pm
Hi,

Dave, didn't get notification of a reply to this topic for some reason, so sorry hadn't replied to your message from the website which was Friday @ 23:04.  Have just emailed you (before I had a quick look here).

Pole 2 Pole, I can't see why not, but could you email a link to the one you're talking about and we can confirm, or if someone else here is already using one they may be able to tell you.

Alternatively if you're coming to the Cleaning Show come and see us on the stand :)

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on February 27, 2011, 11:17:07 pm
Here's the link bud
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Metal_Goosenecks.html
Thankyou.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on February 27, 2011, 11:18:10 pm
I have got the 12 inch one.......
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on February 28, 2011, 12:12:06 pm
Hi Paul. Can you give me an answer on that yet bud????
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Lee GLS on February 28, 2011, 04:19:08 pm
Quote from: Pole 2 Pole on February 28, 2011, 12:12:06 pm
Hi Paul. Can you give me an answer on that yet bud????


You are best off emailing him through the AD website, i think paul only looks on here when he gets an email notification which dont seem to be working at the moment.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on February 28, 2011, 04:31:13 pm
Thanks Lee. I might try that. Cheers bud.
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on February 28, 2011, 09:41:36 pm
Quote from: Lee GLS on February 28, 2011, 04:19:08 pm
when he gets an email notification which dont seem to be working at the moment.

Yes, something else that doesn't seem to be working :(

Sorry for the delay, have been at the NEC all day preparing for the show.

OK, with these goosenecks, they should be fine.  The only word of caution we would mention is that the extra leverage produced by the gooseneck will put strain on the body of the Aqua-dapter, and the end screw, so it needs to be handled carefully when the gooseneck is fitted (e.g. if you dropped the pole onto the gooseneck it would be worse than without it fitted), but this also applies without an Aqua-dapter attached.

In other words it's best if possible not to put too much pressure on the joints with a gooseneck attached i.e. don't shake it about too vigorously and try not to drop it ;)

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Erithwc on March 31, 2011, 03:45:08 pm
Hi

just a quick question are they in stock and what is the estimated delivery time to erith kent i have a  gardiners clx 22
can't find a contact number on your site.

thanks paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Aqua-dapter on March 31, 2011, 03:51:20 pm
Hi,

Yes we have stock.  We had another issue which has caused a delay on despatches, but we're resuming today/tomorrow and should be back to same day/next day early next week.

The Contact Form (http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/pages/Contact.html) or Email are the most efficient way for us to deal with enquiries, so we don't miss anyone out.

Hope this answers your questions, but don't hesitate to send us an email if you need any more info.

Paul
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: Erithwc on March 31, 2011, 04:01:30 pm
Thanks for the reply will order asap thanks for the rapid response
Title: Re: aqua-dapter
Post by: boshravie on April 12, 2011, 06:44:35 pm
Hi Pual.
I have send you an  e mail including a video clip regarding  my new Aqua- Dapter Mark 2

Please check your e mail.