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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tom cronin on January 17, 2012, 07:53:33 pm

Title: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: tom cronin on January 17, 2012, 07:53:33 pm
Seriously considering getting one, they look good... ???
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Spruce on January 17, 2012, 07:59:33 pm
Yes
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Smudger on January 17, 2012, 08:00:32 pm
Check out some older threads

But YES well worth the money

Darran
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: john entwistle on January 17, 2012, 08:24:45 pm
there worth every penny it'll pay for it's self in no time :)
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Erithwc on January 17, 2012, 08:38:05 pm
i held back for ages didn't want to spend the money now that i have one im well happy with it just wish i had waited three more weeks and got the mk3.

if you use the code paulerith you will get a discount  ;D
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: tom cronin on January 17, 2012, 08:41:15 pm
i held back for ages didn't want to spend the money now that i have one im well happy with it just wish i had waited three more weeks and got the mk3.

if you use the code paulerith you will get a discount  ;D



Now we're talking, cheers mate  ;D
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Inside Out on January 17, 2012, 09:03:12 pm
Yes
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Dave. on January 17, 2012, 09:27:48 pm
i held back for ages didn't want to spend the money now that i have one im well happy with it just wish i had waited three more weeks and got the mk3.

if you use the code paulerith you will get a discount  ;D

How much discount?  I like that word!
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Erithwc on January 18, 2012, 07:38:27 am
think it is about £5 including vat
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: dazmond on January 18, 2012, 08:48:26 am
AQUA-DAPTORS are like marmite!!you either love them or hate them!!i love em!got two mark 2s.get a few springs and and a spare screw thread adaptor as they wear after a while.

one screw thread adaptor just broke and created play in the fitting after around 8 months and a spring snapped on me a few months ago but easily sorted out.

no loop of hose is just fantastic!!it does add weight to the end of the pole so make sure you ve got a light pole and brush!! ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Window Washers on January 18, 2012, 08:53:21 am
for those that replied yes, could you give a little more detail, a little like dazmond

I would like to no the for's and against on this myself as I don't use them


someone posted you will get more than your money back quickly or something like that could you give more detail on this because i know how much water costs and how much i use with a tap, would be interesteds to know how you came up with that comment.

I am not against this product as never used it, personally i cant see the point of it over a tap, but i do listen and would like more detail


Ian
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Tom White on January 18, 2012, 08:58:17 am
I bought two, and I didn't like them.  I found them heavy and cumbersome.  I prefer working with an outside pole hose and just 'nip' the pole hose when I want my flow of water to stop.  It's a quicker way to work too, and I can easily remove my brush head, which is handy in some circumstances.

In the end I flogged both of mine for £50.  :'(

So, as Daz says, some love 'em, some don't.  We didn't (I work with Wor Lass).
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: scott12345 on January 18, 2012, 11:21:42 am
Well worth it.. and heavy nope not at all i dont notice the weight anyway.. all you do is pull the hose and a way you go so much faster then a tap.. top product scott
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Window Washers on January 18, 2012, 11:41:19 am
Well worth it.. and heavy nope not at all i dont notice the weight anyway.. all you do is pull the hose and a way you go so much faster then a tap.. top product scott
Scott how is it so much faster than a tap please as i thought that is what it was ?
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: steven ainger on January 18, 2012, 02:28:18 pm
For : easy on/off water control

Against : pole closed lenght longer
               Extra weight at the brush end

Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on January 18, 2012, 03:52:48 pm
yes
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: EandM on January 18, 2012, 04:12:02 pm
Does it really beat a trigger?

Let go of the trigger the water stops.
Large window: Clean the top with the water on. Let go of the trigger, water stops. Scrub the rest of the window with the run off then rinse = window cleaned with 50% of the water normally used.

Can you easily stop the water mid way with a trigger?

Not criticising - just wondering?

(Also not ignoring loop though it does help to have all the connectors off the ground)
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: scott12345 on January 19, 2012, 01:23:10 pm
Yes just pull hose and water flows then pull hose and water stops plus  can put hands any where on pole most people i have spoken to have used triggers and now they have aqua dapters and say its better plus aqua dapter looks proffessional and i think it is the only tap that is devoloped specifically for water fedpoles
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 19, 2012, 04:58:30 pm
Hi,

for those that replied yes, could you give a little more detail, a little like dazmond

I would like to no the for's and against on this myself as I don't use them


someone posted you will get more than your money back quickly or something like that could you give more detail on this because i know how much water costs and how much i use with a tap, would be interesteds to know how you came up with that comment.

I am not against this product as never used it, personally i cant see the point of it over a tap, but i do listen and would like more detail
I am, of course, biased ;) but the only negative bit of feedback that we really get is what has already been posted above, the extra weight.  The Mk3 is lighter, it's a priority for us to reduce weight, but not at the sacrifice of strength or durability.  Springs break occasionally, but we cover them under the 12 month warranty.

http://blog.aqua-dapter.co.uk/2011/11/is-an-aqua-dapter-just-for-saving-water/

Recouping your investment is more to do with the extra profitability when using them, rather than just the water saving.  We also sell push-fit flow control valves/taps, but the vast majority of those coming from a tap will see a great reduction in water used. 


Does it really beat a trigger?

Let go of the trigger the water stops.
Large window: Clean the top with the water on. Let go of the trigger, water stops. Scrub the rest of the window with the run off then rinse = window cleaned with 50% of the water normally used.

Can you easily stop the water mid way with a trigger?

Not criticising - just wondering?

(Also not ignoring loop though it does help to have all the connectors off the ground)

Water saving is probably comparable to a trigger, but we (obviously) think the Aqua-dapter is far more convenient to use.  You can easily stop the water mid way; any time you like.


As it's still a relatively new product and many people haven't seen or used one yet, that's why we offer our 1 month money back satisfaction guarantee.  Only a few people have taken us up on it, and some of those who have came back and bought again later.

If you have any other questions, feel free to call us and have a chat.

Paul
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: dave.e on January 19, 2012, 05:01:33 pm
Well worth it.. and heavy nope not at all i dont notice the weight anyway.. all you do is pull the hose and a way you go so much faster then a tap.. top product scott
Scott how is it so much faster than a tap please as i thought that is what it was ?



hi mate with the aqua dapter the water flows through the unit much quicker than a tap so you can turn down the flow conn (if you use one)  and use less water and battery power. i know this because i have both rigged up and compared the 2

dave

 
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: bumper on January 19, 2012, 05:19:32 pm
the weight is nothing like 235 gr i had a crap weighing more than that ;D
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Halfadaylee on January 19, 2012, 05:21:23 pm
the weight is nothing like 235 gr i had a crap weighing more than that ;D

Above your head bumper?
Title: Re: Are the aqua dapters worth the money?
Post by: Aqua-dapter on January 19, 2012, 05:35:41 pm
the weight is nothing like 235 gr i had a crap weighing more than that ;D
Now 180g :)