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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: mufcglen on February 04, 2014, 08:03:09 pm

Title: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: mufcglen on February 04, 2014, 08:03:09 pm
where can i get one of the inline tap that clamps to the pole,been on most of the window cleaning shops an cant find one?
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: jarvy on February 04, 2014, 08:15:35 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tap-Controller-with-Clamps-MBK4-/121267387164?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item1c3c197b1c
Never used one so i dont know if that is a good price or not.
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: bobplum on February 04, 2014, 08:21:24 pm
Glen
They cumbersome, the pole hose has to go into a loop and this annoyed the hell out of me, also if need to dismantle the pole you have to disconnect it all
Go for a aquadapter or the Aqua tap from peter fogwill
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: jarvy on February 04, 2014, 08:30:40 pm
Do they work with hot water? Pole hose is really stretchy with hot water. Again, i have never used one so dont know. If they do i will get one, have been looking but not sure if it will work.
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: TomSE on February 04, 2014, 08:45:01 pm
I wouldn't mate I used to when I started but there are much better options, I use the hose tap from gardiners and if I change from that it'll be for the aquadapter etc.

Its good having the tap there on the pole but the loop of hose when your pole is closed is really annoying.

However if you are getting them pure freedom sell them http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/pole-flow-control-valve-new-design-p-333.html?page=4

Tom
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: windowswashed on February 04, 2014, 09:48:00 pm
it will drive you potty in the end having it fitted to the pole or a holster, easier to keep an inline valve on the pole hose near the end and hold it in your hand between the pole or use an aquadapter
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: colin purewater on February 04, 2014, 10:26:39 pm
I work with a loop and pole tap on my pole,

I've tried all th other  different ways and
This is the best for me,

I use a Gardiners small tap, taped about 5 inches
Up from the base of my pole!

Save loads of water and work nice and fast 😃
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: mufcglen on February 04, 2014, 10:40:17 pm
Cheers for all the great comments guys, I might just get an inline tap and then just hold it or try taping it on pole but as regards aquadaptor and aquatap I read a lot of people seem to have a lot of probs with the brush head being too finicky turning off and on and the aquadaptor locking up too?
Out of both I'd probably try the aquadaptor but is there a few different models?
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: ray mck on February 04, 2014, 10:56:58 pm
Just get the m3xl. Great
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: Positivity on February 05, 2014, 01:14:05 pm
I work with a loop and pole tap on my pole,

I've tried all th other  different ways and
This is the best for me,

I use a Gardiners small tap, taped about 5 inches
Up from the base of my pole!

Save loads of water and work nice and fast
Yeah the loop can be a pain at times but easily compensated for by the instant fingertip control.
Title: Re: tap that fixes to pole?
Post by: dazmond on February 05, 2014, 01:47:43 pm
aqua daptors for me.you can use them with hot water but you need the stiff red pole hose made by aqua-daptor.

pole hose taps are an absolute pain IMO.an AD on your main pole is so much easier and faster for regular work.

saying that i have one on my 47 footer but it gets used a lot less than my 25.