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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: chris turner on June 27, 2015, 02:34:33 pm

Title: Backpack leaking
Post by: chris turner on June 27, 2015, 02:34:33 pm

As title days really..
Noticed a puddle in van today, the backpack is leaking from the bottom at quite a high rate. Was half full of pure and chemical, now nearly emptied into my van!
Anyway of sorting this?

Title: Re: Backpack leaking
Post by: wpclean on June 27, 2015, 02:55:50 pm

If it is the Gardiner one, then the pipe from the pump may be loose.

Title: Re: Backpack leaking
Post by: Shane sharples on June 27, 2015, 03:08:21 pm

If it's not that old then ask for a replacement or money back

Title: Re: Backpack leaking
Post by: chris turner on June 27, 2015, 05:05:55 pm

Yes its the Gardiners one, only around 8 weeks old.

Title: Re: Backpack leaking
Post by: Walter Mitty on June 27, 2015, 05:33:20 pm

Make sure that gravity isn't syphoning the liquid via the fitting on the end of the hose.  I usually put my fitting in a bucket, or place the fitting through the handle (to keep it higher than the water level) - or just simply empty the backpack into a container if chemical is in there.
I know the aquastop fitting isn't meant to let water through unless a male fitting is inserted but it does happen.

Title: Re: Backpack leaking
Post by: wpclean on June 28, 2015, 07:56:00 am

Best way to find the leak is to take the tank off ( just take the front and rear screws out ) and turn the machine on, and you will see where the leak is.