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Title: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Sure Cleaning on April 07, 2013, 10:30:34 am

Anyone have one of these?

I need to know the weight of trolley with battery (no water), how easy it is to lift in and out of van and wether it gets many air locks when in use.

We currently use back packs on trolleys but are getting fed up with how un-reliable they are when in constant use, we have tried almost all makes of back backs but find they fail after about 6 months. The only back packs we found that lasted were the Matabi ones, we had two which lasted around 7 years, but can't get them no more.

We have tried a Freedom trolley (one of the first ones) but found it quite heavy constantly lifting in and out and suffered with lots of air locks, which is why we went to back packs.

Before anyone says go for van-mount we have decided against this option, firstly because we also use van for pressure washing and the equipment we use fills the entire transit van, so having a built in tank for pure water not an option, secondly we have tried hosing from van and find it difficult for many jobs and for safety reasons I do not like hose running across public pavements, too many old people in our area who seem to be able to trip on fresh air.

If we can't find a suitable ready made trolley we will try and look at getting one made.

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: DG Cleaning on April 07, 2013, 10:38:10 am

Oh you've got to go van mount ;D

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Sure Cleaning on April 07, 2013, 10:39:56 am

Thanks DG  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Wc Solutions on April 07, 2013, 11:15:28 am

Joke is I've found the esr16 backpack more reliable than the xline trolley in the past...

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Frankybadboy on April 07, 2013, 11:31:14 am

Quote from: Wc Solutions on April 07, 2013, 11:15:28 am

Joke is I've found the esr16 backpack more reliable than the xline trolley in the past...

yes i have a x-line troleey had it about 3/4years now i think and no problem what so ever with it,still using the same battery.,to stop air lock you need to put a non-return valve/filter on the end,job sorted,it helps

weight wise i say it a bit heavier than a p/f one,but cant be true about that as not weight them,just going by feel.

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Sure Cleaning on April 07, 2013, 11:39:54 am

Thanks for replies, I was told the X-line trolley was the lightest on the market, but no where can I find the weight!

Thanks Frankybadboy, non return valve good idea.

Weight anyone???

Thanks

Steve

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: 8weekly on April 07, 2013, 01:38:17 pm

To stop air locks, you just don't let the barrel empty so the pump is sucking air.

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: G Griffin on April 07, 2013, 01:51:10 pm

Yes, I've got one; it's very similar to the PF one.
I've had no problems but don't use it all the time. What 8 weekly said will help with air locks.
I'm not sure about the weight but give them a ring, I'm sure they'd tell you.
I found them to be helpful.

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: windiewasher on April 07, 2013, 03:17:01 pm

I had one 3 years ago when i first started up but found quite heavy tbh.
They are probably lighter but had no problems.was very good.
I have a pure freedom one thats lighter but had problems.
 

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Sure Cleaning on April 07, 2013, 04:22:10 pm

Thanks for all comments, I have contacted X-line but still waiting for them to get back to me with the weight.

Steve

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Xline Systems on April 07, 2013, 07:40:53 pm

Hi Steve i will arrange for the weight to be emailed to you in the morning, the battery plays a big part in the weight, we are offering differant battery options now.

james

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Sure Cleaning on April 07, 2013, 10:51:27 pm

Thanks James, look forward to hearing from you.

If trolley weight good I will order one and also need a 25ft Full Carbon Pole, was going to order the Facelift one, but if I can get a trolley & pole from one place I would prefer it.

Thanks,

Steve

Title: Re: Any one have an X-Line Trolley?
Post by: Xline Systems on April 08, 2013, 09:51:56 am

Hi steve

the dry weight of the xline trolley is 20kg with the heavy duty wheels and 26amp hour battery

james