Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Peter Fogwill on February 09, 2014, 10:16:52 pm
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Anyone wondering how strong the AquaTap is? Click the link to find out.
http://youtu.be/KIZ40md4RXM
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no i wasnt ..but i am now ;D
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no i wasnt ..but i am now ;D
Its a question I get asked a lot so thought I would just let everyone know ;D
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i am going to buy one , just waiting for the new card to arrive, hopefully this week
I think it looks good and probably is quite a robust tool and good for bad back sufferes like me ;D
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Peter this prduct looks great where are you selling them I want to try one. also what is the weight please?
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Bob, Well worth a try I would say, I have had tremendous feedback.
Lee, they are available from the Window Cleaning Warehouse, and they weigh 75gms.
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Looks like Aquatap is taking Africa by storm........ ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z753Co1gnLI
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Looks like Aquatap is taking Africa by storm........ ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFKgQxPw5mE
:) ;D ;D
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Atleast i know how strenght it is now ;D ;D
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weve been using one for a while and on standard domestics it is the best and you save loads of water, even a lot more that the aquadapters that we also use.
things i have noticed
on higher windows or windows above things like garages its hard to opperate, the aquadapter is much easier.
the week point of it are the small barbs that come out of the side, i dont yet know were to spares.
would i buy again, yes definatly
we have 18's which are used for most domestics, we wouldnt use anything other than the aquatap for these
and we have a couple of longer, 27 foot and 45 foot poles, the aquadapter is far better on these.
but yes for anyone interested we find it a great tool and its earnt its place, it saves quite a bit of water in most situations
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would have liked to have seen it working after that battering, would it have leaked?
body looks strong though!
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Someone else asked for that, I never thought to do it. I would have to do another video from scratch as some wouldn't believe it was the same one. I have tested that one and no leaks but I suppose I have to prove it. The outer casing is in perfect shape, therefore it stands to reason the internals would be working fine.
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weve been using one for a while and on standard domestics it is the best and you save loads of water, even a lot more that the aquadapters that we also use.
things i have noticed
on higher windows or windows above things like garages its hard to opperate, the aquadapter is much easier.
the week point of it are the small barbs that come out of the side, i dont yet know were to spares.
would i buy again, yes definatly
we have 18's which are used for most domestics, we wouldnt use anything other than the aquatap for these
and we have a couple of longer, 27 foot and 45 foot poles, the aquadapter is far better on these.
but yes for anyone interested we find it a great tool and its earnt its place, it saves quite a bit of water in most situations
foggy has spare barbs.think hes getting some brass ones made also.
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It is surprising how strong the barbs are though, with the only time I have seen a problem with them is if its getting constantly pulled and bent. They are flexible and can take a good hit. Also very easily replaces at 99p each.
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Any overall problems Peter ? Like wear to the mechanism so it turns on/off when you don't want it too ?
What's the price? Several of my aqua daptors are nearing replacement so keen to try something else
Darran
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Do they spell differently in Scotlnad?
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Some people do Dave, and some do in Englnad as well. I know what you mean and that's what happens when you let someone edit a video for you. No big deal though :)
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OK here is a video that shows the AquaTap working after a bashing. Its the same one from the previous video that was run over then took a bashing.
I have also given the connectors a bit of a bashing as well to show how strong they are.
http://youtu.be/2NuLnk81yJc
Smudger two O-rings inside determine the tension, and it will be them that wears if anything. The O-rings will need replaced at some point but you are talking a long time and they are easily replaced. There are two inside where one would have been suffice. There is a spring loaded part inside that holds the two disks together and the spring will take up any wear that will occur between the disks, and make sure they are always in the proper contacts with each other. A bit like the brakes on your car self adjusting.
When I designed it I made sure all the angles were covered to make it a very reliable and nearly unbreakable product. I am not saying it will last forever, but you will get a good run for your money.
They are £29.99 plus VAT each.
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Sound great Peter
I'll give one a whirl
Darran
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OK thanks Darran, let us know how you get on with it.
Peter
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I've been using one for a couple of weeks now and I think they are great. Loads lighter than an Aquadapter (you genuinely don't notice the extra weight).
I spoke to Peter (on his forum) about a concern that they "turn off" quite easily and he said after a week or so of use, they "tighten up", which it has :)
Only downside is, in my opinion, they aren't suitable for fascia cleaning. With all the twisting and turning of the pole, you never know if it's on or off! No real sweat though.... it can be removed in seconds ;D
Great product Peter :)
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Thanks for the feedback Dave. I am assembling them differently now without the grease so that they will be at the right tension from the start. Dave do you find that you get used to doing fascia's with it when you get used to it more, or did you just take it off for that?? The ease of use on awkward stuff is determined what side you are standing at, did you notice that?
Peter
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i am very interested in the brass barbs, a good reason for these i think is, if you use hot ever (we use an immersion) and the barb will be stiff enough to attach a clip or something holding the pole hose to the barb. our water isn t that hot so we dont actually have a problem with conectors though,
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Thanks for the feedback Dave. I am assembling them differently now without the grease so that they will be at the right tension from the start. Dave do you find that you get used to doing fascia's with it when you get used to it more, or did you just take it off for that?? The ease of use on awkward stuff is determined what side you are standing at, did you notice that?
Peter
No problem Peter.
To be honest, I tried a fascia clean with it when it was new and was turning off quite easily (maybe a bit better now, now that it's "bedded in")... Next one I do, I'll leave it on and try again. Watch this space!
Cheers
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Michael a few people that I know of have little hose clamps to keep the hose on or stop it leaking. The barbs keep their shape even with boiling water, so shouldn't be a problem with a hot system.
Dave, I do know quite a lot of people who use them for everything and its just a case of either working in a slightly different way, or putting pressure on the pole in a slightly different way. It will take a little practice before it just comes second nature. If its something you are not doing much though, it would take a while before you got to that stage.
Peter