Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GB Window Cleaning on November 24, 2012, 09:10:30 am
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so yesterday i pulle the pose hole and it started leaking, took the aqaudaptor off for inspection and the push fit ( i think its john guest? black and blue coloured) connoctor had broken so im gonna buy a couple from aqua daptor now!
just wanted to make sure this is the right one? and is it the best fitting to buy? by the way i use the aquadaptor pole hose too!...
...http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/hose-fittings/push-fit-straight-connector-8mm/
thanks
GB
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Hi GB,
Yes, that one or http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/aqua-dapter/spares/john-guest-speedfit-straight-connector-black-8mm/ (which are a little more robust) will both fit.
Paul
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Thats the right one for the mark 2,dont know about mark 3.
You can do a temp repair by heating hose and fixing to metal stem.
Personally I gave up with it after I went through 3 spare push fits and a fair few springs,and i wasn't heavy handed.
I just nip the hose now and have a push fit tap at the brush end,give it a try mate.
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thanks paul
by the way i have the orange pole hose if that makes a difference?
as i was just looking on your website and noticed there is red pole hose and yellow too! what difference doe's the diameter make?
many thanks.
P.S i think i'll order the john guest push fit x 2! ;)
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Thats the right one for the mark 2,dont know about mark 3.
You can do a temp repair by heating hose and fixing to metal stem.
Personally I gave up with it after I went through 3 spare push fits and a fair few springs,and i wasn't heavy handed.
I just nip the hose now and have a push fit tap at the brush end,give it a try mate.
thanks mate. hey yeah, good tip about the temp repair for the a.d! mine is a mark 2 btw! yeah ive also gone through a few springs but i keep spares so im not bothered about that. l really like the A.D actually. i like pulling the hose and turning the tape when working ground floor :P
thanks again
GB
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Done! just ordered 2 x john guest 8mm push fits! will they be sent out today pual? thanks again for the help!
GB
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by the way i have the orange pole hose if that makes a difference?
Probably just recommend that you get one of these http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/tube-strengthening-insert/ to ensure a good connection (not needed for the red hose) but it's not essential if you're using cold water.
as i was just looking on your website and noticed there is red pole hose and yellow too! what difference doe's the diameter make?
The dark red is recommended for longer poles (lower stretch) and hot water users: http://blog.aqua-dapter.co.uk/2011/12/in-search-of-the-perfect-pole-hose/
Pole hose preference seems to be a very personal thing!
Paul
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Done! just ordered 2 x john guest 8mm push fits! will they be sent out today pual? thanks again for the help!
GB
Despatch don't work on a Saturday. I am going to the trade counter shortly though. If I can catch the post I'll get them sent for you.
Paul
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Done! just ordered 2 x john guest 8mm push fits! will they be sent out today pual? thanks again for the help!
GB
Despatch don't work on a Saturday. I am going to the trade counter shortly though. If I can catch the post I'll get them sent for you.
Paul
Thanks very much paul, i apprieciate everything sir!
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Mikey,
Do you have a link to the push fit tap you use?
Cheers
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Mikey,
Do you have a link to the push fit tap you use?
Cheers
this i think http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/push-fit-quick-fit-pole-control-valve.html
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Cheers sf ;D
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aye as above,the gardeners one,had it laying about so stuck it couple inches before t piece.
Do top windows nipping hose between windows,
collapse pole,
turn tap,
water of,
grab another part of hose,
do bottoms and turn water of.
Really simple,the a/d hose works good for this.
I still really like the a/d though,good bit of kit but this works well too,just another option.
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Done! just ordered 2 x john guest 8mm push fits! will they be sent out today pual? thanks again for the help!
GB
Despatch don't work on a Saturday. I am going to the trade counter shortly though. If I can catch the post I'll get them sent for you.
Paul
Thanks very much paul, i apprieciate everything sir!
Hi GB,
No problem. Got your order sent, so it's on the way but I think I may have just missed the collection (sorry)! I put a Tube Strengthening Insert (http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/tube-strengthening-insert/) in for you too.
mikeyfaerosyth,
Sorry to hear you had any problems, the issues you mentioned are things we have worked on (e.g. the Mk3/Mk3L have a more robust integral push-fit, and there's the JG push-fit option for Mk2 users. Since the Mk2 the spring has been strengthened and recently design of the main spring has also been altered so that there isn't a stress point as there was before).
We also do push-fit flow control taps: http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/hose-fittings/push-fit-pole-flow-control-valve-tap-8mm/
Paul
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thanks paul i appreciate it mate
Gb
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Thats the right one for the mark 2,dont know about mark 3.
You can do a temp repair by heating hose and fixing to metal stem.
Personally I gave up with it after I went through 3 spare push fits and a fair few springs,and i wasn't heavy handed.
I just nip the hose now and have a push fit tap at the brush end,give it a try mate.
that works a treat for me too..... and so light
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might buy one of these Aqua - adapters just wondering what is the difference between the mark one and mark two.
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Hi dave0123,
There aren't any Mk1s available now, they were only around for about 5 months. They attached directly to the pole and required removing the End Screw.
The Mk2 didn't need any modification to the pole, it had a long pipe sticking out of the end and had an extra fitting to allow it to fit to a standard pole. There are a few recons occasionally available.
The latest Aqua-dapter Mk3L is lighter and easier to fit, and has a few other improvements too.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Paul
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Hi dave0123,
There aren't any Mk1s available now, they were only around for about 5 months. They attached directly to the pole and required removing the End Screw.
The Mk2 didn't need any modification to the pole, it had a long pipe sticking out of the end and had an extra fitting to allow it to fit to a standard pole. There are a few recons occasionally available.
The latest Aqua-dapter Mk3L is lighter and easier to fit, and has a few other improvements too.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Paul
Hi Paul
what other improvements has the mk3l have appart from easier to fit/lighter??
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Hi Paul
what other improvements has the mk3l have appart from easier to fit/lighter??
Mk3 has integral better quality push-fit connector, protected inside the body of the unit.
The Mk3L has 'metal replacement' plastic for the female and male screw threads. This not only makes the components lighter while being just as strong, but also means they will bite onto a metal screw thread more effectively (eliminating the 'metal on metal' loosening issue that some had).
The Mk3L also has done away with the need for an end cap for the main spring to attach to - one less thing to lose!
Other minor improvements from Mk2-3/L are to materials, processes, spring design to reduce weak points etc. oh and of course choice of colour ;)
Paul
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Hi paul,
Not really problems mate,just wear and tear and easily fixed.
May stick the mark 2 on a small pole I made up and might get new a/d in future.
don't want to spend just now though until winters over.
Mike