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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Lee GLS on December 12, 2011, 09:37:11 pm

Title: I need a backpack
Post by: Lee GLS on December 12, 2011, 09:37:11 pm
Im fed up of lumping my trolley in and out of the van when I want to use it, plus it takes up too much room, and I only need it a Cooke of times a month so I'm going to get a back pack, can anyone recommend one from extend2wash, or are they all pretty similar?
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: gary999 on December 12, 2011, 09:58:02 pm
i use the ws series single speed 2.6ltr per min 70psi pump
cant fault it for the money.

if you want a multispeed the esr16 is the window cleaning warehouse
equilivant and the bp505 is the samea as the shurflo.

give john hewitt a ring he is spot on for advice and will tell
you the pros and cons of his packs

a top bloke!
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: windiewasher on December 12, 2011, 10:28:20 pm
esr 16 from aqua daptor fittings already on 3 pin recharger,bargain!
They are by far the best imo,i have wst 18 or whatever itis single speed,holds 20 litres but find it gutless!
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on December 12, 2011, 10:30:11 pm
my single speed backpack kicks out the water too fast for my liking
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: d s windowcleaning on December 12, 2011, 10:48:21 pm
pay the extra lee and get one from wcw , at least you are covered if anything gos wrong .
Johns a good bloke at extend to wash but the products aint up to much .
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on December 12, 2011, 11:03:03 pm
Keep meaning to fix my backpack... must get new pump & charger
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: kevinc on December 12, 2011, 11:09:26 pm
hi lee,i'd second gary's opinion as speak to john hewitt,we have two of these have owned em for well over two years now never failed us-that said stichting on the harness is crap but hey it shouldn't be often you wear them on your back :P
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: windiewasher on December 12, 2011, 11:13:32 pm
pay the extra lee and get one from wcw , at least you are covered if anything gos wrong .
Johns a good bloke at extend to wash but the products aint up to much .

agree about the products from extend!
 would recommend wcw or aqua daptor
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: birdymiller on December 13, 2011, 07:04:18 am
john hewitts your man.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Pureclean Essex Services on December 13, 2011, 08:53:44 am
Window cleaning warehouse have got them, 18ltr backpack, I think it has flow control aswell, around the £150 mark, thinking of getting myself one in the new year.

Brian.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: benji on December 13, 2011, 12:23:53 pm
just invested in the wcw backpack, best descision ive made so far mate. i got fed up with getting trolley in and out of van!  :)
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: wfp master on December 13, 2011, 02:32:47 pm
nothing wrong with john hewitts backpacks 20 litre one £110 delivered.
its one speed only so less things to go wrong with it. not had any problems with anything ive bought from him.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on December 13, 2011, 04:28:18 pm
lee get a backpack from windowcleaningwarehouse mate good product keep a extra controller in just in case
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Lee GLS on December 13, 2011, 04:30:39 pm
What's the flow rate like on the single speed backpacks, to they kick out enough for fan jets?
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on December 13, 2011, 04:38:04 pm
the backpack at wcw has a good pump on it will reach 3 storeys mate and does work well with fan jets had a trigger mounted on the pole which bost the controller so i took it off now its fine  :)
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Lee GLS on December 13, 2011, 04:39:42 pm
May sound silly, but do the pumps have a pressure switch so the flow can be turned one and off
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: wfp master on December 13, 2011, 04:46:56 pm
What's the flow rate like on the single speed backpacks, to they kick out enough for fan jets?
aye its a 70psi pump. heres a link.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extend2wash-WS18-Economy-backpack-charger-NEW-/140582933024?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item20bb655220
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on December 13, 2011, 04:49:12 pm
its a small dial you just turn it up or down accordingly to your flow. and it has a on and off swtch. i just keep the controller numpty as it is and switch the power on and off.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: wfp master on December 13, 2011, 05:12:55 pm
its a small dial you just turn it up or down accordingly to your flow. and it has a on and off swtch. i just keep the controller numpty as it is and switch the power on and off.
so can you turn down the flow of the pump up or down.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Craig Trevain on December 13, 2011, 11:12:38 pm
Come and test one Lee... And now we sell the controller protectors it's even better.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: wfp master on December 14, 2011, 12:04:45 am
:'(
Come and test one Lee... And now we sell the controller protectors it's even better.
very pricey stuff on your site way above the rest for wc cleaning equiment.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Window Washers on December 14, 2011, 08:13:01 am
if anyone wants to sell thier trolley to fund a backpack give me a shout,
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Lee GLS on December 14, 2011, 08:14:41 am
Come and test one Lee... And now we sell the controller protectors it's even better.

I didn't realise you sold them craig, I will pop over at some point and have a look, are you shut over christmas?
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: ps outthere on December 14, 2011, 05:04:53 pm
You need to choose your supplier carefully. I didn't get very good after sales service. I returned my backpack twice to John Hewitt and it is still faulty, and I had to pay the postage.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: gary999 on December 14, 2011, 05:57:22 pm
hes aklways been spot on with me
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: ps outthere on December 14, 2011, 06:08:28 pm
Gary999

Have you had to return your backpack, if so what was wrong with it?

Paul
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Craig Trevain on December 14, 2011, 10:23:47 pm
:'(
Come and test one Lee... And now we sell the controller protectors it's even better.
very pricey stuff on your site way above the rest for wc cleaning equiment.



Ours is the wcw one at the same price as theirs thank you.
So what's expensive onnmy shop then .?
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: Craig Trevain on December 14, 2011, 10:25:19 pm
Come and test one Lee... And now we sell the controller protectors it's even better.

I didn't realise you sold them craig, I will pop over at some point and have a look, are you shut over christmas?



Yes shut over Xmas.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: windiewasher on December 14, 2011, 10:27:17 pm
You need to choose your supplier carefully. I didn't get very good after sales service. I returned my backpack twice to John Hewitt and it is still faulty, and I had to pay the postage.
i don't find him helpfull but hey!
i would try aquadapter personally or polarbrite who have always been a1!
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: gary999 on December 15, 2011, 08:57:29 am
Gary999

Have you had to return your backpack, if so what was wrong with it?

Paul

nope! ive had pumps and packs off him no problem with equipment at all
ive had a couple of deliveries not turn up which can happen and he
has sorted it pronto!

ive never had a problem from any supplier i have bought from
whether its e to w, gardiners,wintecs,soap national they have
all been spot on
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: wfp master on December 16, 2011, 02:27:47 pm
its a small dial you just turn it up or down accordingly to your flow. and it has a on and off swtch. i just keep the controller numpty as it is and switch the power on and off.
so can you turn down the flow of the pump up or down.
can someone explain this please.
Title: Re: I need a backpack
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on December 16, 2011, 05:25:36 pm
the dial is manually turned to what you want the flow to be whether its a trickle or a full blast its a good piece of kit mate. there is a on and off switch aswell as i said earlier.