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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 11:19:44 am

Title: aqua adaptor
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 11:19:44 am
so whats the difference between an aqua adaptor and a pole tap?

thanks

GB
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on June 19, 2011, 11:30:04 am
You pull one and twist the other.
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 11:32:39 am
You pull one and twist the other.

is that the only difference? which one is better?

thanks
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: mac74 on June 19, 2011, 11:43:42 am
The adaptor will add a little weight to the end of the pole, were as a tap wont
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 11:57:29 am
The adaptor will add a little weight to the end of the pole, were as a tap wont

ok thanks for your input mac!
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Lee GLS on June 19, 2011, 12:06:36 pm
The aqua dapter will add a little weight and are expensive compared to a tap, BUT they are so much easier to use than a tap. Because with tap you either have it in your hand, mounted on the pole or have a holster on your hip, which means you will have a loop of hose to snag on things, or you leave it on the floor meaning you have to bend down and pick it up.

With the AD it's pull on pull off, you can have both hands free to hold the pole then just a quick pull to turn it on or off. Some pinch the hose to cut the was off instead of a tap, but I tried that and it's a real perlava.
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on June 19, 2011, 12:09:45 pm
The aqua dapter will add a little weight and are expensive compared to a tap, BUT they are so much easier to use than a tap. Because with tap you either have it in your hand, mounted on the pole or have a holster on your hip, which means you will have a loop of hose to snag on things, or you leave it on the floor meaning you have to bend down and pick it up.

With the AD it's pull on pull off, you can have both hands free to hold the pole then just a quick pull to turn it on or off. Some pinch the hose to cut the was off instead of a tap, but I tried that and it's a real perlava.

thanks lee thats made it clear! think i'll go for and A.D
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on June 19, 2011, 02:03:19 pm
I have just tried out an AD today and really like it.

May purchase one in the near future :)
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: marcus hopkins on June 19, 2011, 02:58:54 pm
I looked at the aqua adapter at the cleaning show and thought it was grossly over priced and looks like it would end up a liability by jamming up. If it wasnt for the huge price i may have given it a chance though.
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Tom White on June 19, 2011, 03:56:08 pm
I tried it, didn't like it at all.  Too heavy.
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Lee GLS on June 19, 2011, 04:37:10 pm
I looked at the aqua adapter at the cleaning show and thought it was grossly over priced and looks like it would end up a liability by jamming up. If it wasnt for the huge price i may have given it a chance though.

Why would it jam up? I've had one for 8 months and it has never jammed once.

As for being overpriced, no one moans about paying £40 for a price of plastic with some bristles stapled in it from gardiners!

Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: marcus hopkins on June 19, 2011, 05:03:14 pm
Thats why i dont use gardners lol
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: bumper on June 19, 2011, 06:10:10 pm
mine sticks, it has a tiny spring
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: EandM on June 19, 2011, 06:29:14 pm
Personally I've yet to see anything beat the simplicity of the trigger.
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: marcus hopkins on June 19, 2011, 07:14:41 pm
mine sticks, it has a tiny spring

Just as i suspected lol
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Richard Neal on June 19, 2011, 07:26:11 pm
Ive started using an A D last week and like it so far, im not sure if it will fit between railings when doing balconies but will find that out this week!

It is saving me about 150 litres of water a day........................... which is nice  :D
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Erithwc on June 19, 2011, 07:27:56 pm
mine sticks, it has a tiny spring

you might have one of the faulty ones email them as they had issues with the plastic on some of the aquadapters
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: BORBRYCE on June 19, 2011, 07:49:39 pm
Fits through railings no problem.
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Richard Neal on June 19, 2011, 08:58:18 pm
Thats good to know thanks Ronnie
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: p1w1 on June 19, 2011, 10:34:43 pm
Ive started using an A D last week and like it so far, im not sure if it will fit between railings when doing balconies but will find that out this week!

It is saving me about 150 litres of water a day........................... which is nice  :D
how have you been managing to loose 150lt of water a day was you leaving your water running while driving to jobs  :o
Title: Re: aqua adaptor
Post by: Aqua-dapter on June 21, 2011, 10:20:48 pm
mine sticks, it has a tiny spring
Hi bumper,

Don't like hearing that!  Get in touch, let's sort it out! :)

Paul