Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sunshine windows on February 27, 2013, 08:05:29 pm
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That's it, i'm fed up of constantly having a wet leg because of leaking taps and rectus fittings.
Is there anyone who previously used a tap on your hip that has found a better way of controlling the supply of water to the brush. If so, what method are you using now and do you have instant ability to shut the water off.
Regards,
Lance
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water proof trousers! lol
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Twist the hose m8
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Annoying, isn't it?
I just went down the Oscar Pistorious route.
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Move yr tap to the brush head
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That's it, i'm fed up of constantly having a wet leg because of leaking taps and rectus fittings.
Is there anyone who previously used a tap on your hip that has found a better way of controlling the supply of water to the brush. If so, what method are you using now and do you have instant ability to shut the water off.
Regards,
Lance
I never have the tap at my hip - I rather always hold it by the hose and have it by my right hand. This is demonstrated in this video - http://youtu.be/cS51l4oY2mg
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You need these fittings mate i have used them for years top quality they have sprung loaded nipple stops on each male and female connectors so when you disconnect them no water can leak dry leg all day
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARPET-CLEANING-FEMALE-FITTING-/190802399105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c6cb58f81
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARPET-CLEANING-MALE-FITTING-/190802399108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c6cb58f84
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Cheers you bunch of numpties ;D
I really like the ease of use having it looped through my money belt when working.
Alex, is there no fitting at the end of your pole hose then? Do you just connect an open end of pole hose to a push fit socket attatched to the tap?
Also are the fittings completely water tight? as i might give this a go.
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Thanks A-W-C.
Are these similar to the john guest fittings?
I currently have rectus 21 (i think), male at the tap on the end of the hose reel and a female one on the end of the pole hose.
Been working this way since 2007 and it's finally done me in.
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Cheers you bunch of numpties ;D
I really like the ease of use having it looped through my money belt when working.
Alex, is there no fitting at the end of your pole hose then? Do you just connect an open end of pole hose to a push fit socket attatched to the tap?
Also are the fittings completely water tight? as i might give this a go.
Yes mate completely 100% water tight they are top notch and will last years
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Thanks A-W-C.
Are these similar to the john guest fittings?
I currently have rectus 21 (i think), male at the tap on the end of the hose reel and a female one on the end of the pole hose.
Been working this way since 2007 and it's finally done me in.
Just buy them you WON`T be disappointed
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I just kink my polehose and if i need to put the pole down for any reason i shove the kinked end up the end of the pole(butt end) I used to have another method,i had a tiny set of mole grips in my pouch and i used to clip this on the kinked hose. because it is spring loaded it was easy to clip on and off.
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I use the Gardiner tap and also hold it with my right hand, it doesn't take long to get used to it. At the end of the pole hose you have the rectus male tail end which will connect to your female end stop on the microbore. The tap is positioned about 1-2 metres from the end of the pole hose, on the pole hose section. Plug your pole in, put the tap into your right hand (if you're right handed), carry pole to window, turn on, turn off. ;D
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The trouble with those methods is that you have a loop,and hoses getting caught on everything is bad enough without that. If you do let them roam free to avoid a loop then they also get caught on things!
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Does nobody just put there tap on the pole hise and then put it on there pole??
If you've got a loop already surely this would save holding it all the time...??
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Move yr tap to the brush head
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I've got a tap on the pole from Pure Freedom works great but you have to get used to the hose being a bit untidy
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I am with Gav on this put the push fit tap just before the brush works really well. I just plug in to my Rectus 19 open the tap and extent to clean. No mess no fuss.
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why has no-one mentioned aquadaptors
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I use a tap on a holster and was also getting fed up with leaky rectus fittings.
I switched to these several months ago - still leak free
http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/hose-fittings/quick-connect-female-connector-end-stop-1-4-hose-barb/
http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/hose-fittings/quick-connect-male-hosetail-connector-insert-1-4-hose-barb/#
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Annoying, isn't it?
I just went down the Oscar Pistorious route.
You'll get shot making jokes like that.
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Annoying, isn't it?
I just went down the Oscar Pistorious route.
You'll get shot making jokes like that.
;D
Yeah, toilet humour, isn't it?
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What is amusing about that Gardiner video and totally unrelated to the thread is the sound of sea guls!! Us land locked boys havent never heard that whilst working!! Does it get annoying?!
Dont get me wrong seen plenty of annoying birds out whilst working lol!!
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Keep the tap on your belt but extend the hose on the coupling side by 12" to 18"
When it is now coupled should it leek it aint on your leg.
Trust that makes sense.
Art
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Replace the tap with a radio remote that shuts of the pump
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Dave, I like the look of those connectors but how do you shut off water?
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Halfadaylee, tried letting it hang longer but still getting wet
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Halfadaylee, tried letting it hang longer but still getting wet
Try the pro range of connectors rectus 26 I think, works ok for me.
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DG, I'd been thinking about mounting the tap on the pole. Does this method work well?
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I find the Gardiner taps do leak, (both of mine leaked) but not if you use the additional John Guest fittings they also sell. They cost pence and are well worth it. I have cable tied the tap to the end of pole (bottom end) and for me, this is the easiest and most hassle free method.
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Alex & Nic, I don't really like to hole the loose pole. Don't know why, it just irritates me having to hold it with the pole in my hand.
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys.
Oh, sorry Gav! I thought you were taking the mic when you said move it to the brush head. How does this method work for you and can you shut the water off instantly?
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after the y piece small bit of pole hose
into yr tap simples
it works well for me ;)
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i dont like where gardiners fit the tap so always
either move it or buy as a seperate item
then fit it at the brush head
turn water on extend pole
clean lower then turn off ;)
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What is amusing about that Gardiner video and totally unrelated to the thread is the sound of sea guls!! Us land locked boys havent never heard that whilst working!! Does it get annoying?!
Yes >:(
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i dont like where gardiners fit the tap so always
either move it or buy as a seperate item
then fit it at the brush head
turn water on extend pole
clean lower then turn off ;)
can you do that with a carbon gooseneck?
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....back to the thread.
I love my Aquadapters! 8)
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i have the gardiner push fit taps on all my 3 poles fitted on aqua-daptor pole hose.its a nice tight fit with no leaks.i also nip the hose sometimes in between windows and cleaning ground floor work.
no wet legs(i wear waterproof pants anyway).
poles are nice and light and not "top heavy" as when using an aqua-daptor.
regards
dazmond
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I think i'd get through far too much water operating like that Gav. Not being able to shut the flow off until i've lowered the pole. Fair play if it works for you though.
Not interested in trying the Aqua-dapters as i dont like the thought of the extra weight on the pole.
Although the leaks are annoying me, when i'm staying dry I don't think there's a faster way of operating the pole and controlling the water flow so quickly. Just need to find alternative connectors I think.
Cheers,
Lance
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I think i'd get through far too much water operating like that Gav. Not being able to shut the flow off until i've lowered the pole. Fair play if it works for you though.
Not interested in trying the Aqua-dapters as i dont like the thought of the extra weight on the pole.
Although the leaks are annoying me, when i'm staying dry I don't think there's a faster way of operating the pole and controlling the water flow so quickly. Just need to find alternative connectors I think.
Cheers,
Lance
The ones off ebay i sent yesterday just do it they are the best trust me
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Hi A-W-C,
Do these just screw onto a standard tap fitting?
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Hi A-W-C,
Do these just screw onto a standard tap fitting?
The male one needs a 1/4 inch hose tail that you fit on the pole hose and the female one you fit straight onto a 1/4 inch tap that is fitted to your main hose,simples ;D
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Brilliant, cheers.
Will get on flea bay now.
Thanks all!