Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tlwcs on October 07, 2016, 05:15:24 pm
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I've got 3 on 3 different poles and two won't turn off.
The least used one is fitted to an slx 35 and used once or twice a week and works ok albeit a bit snatchy
The others are on a pole with a flocked brush for leaded glass and a stiff for all other glass, my every day poles.
The univalves on these won't turn off unless I fold the hose over, to stop the pressure and then pull as directed. This then works.
So a pressure issue I thought, although it doesn't explain why it works on the longest pole.
I've recalibrated the pump to try and lessen the pressure but it's made no difference.
Is this a sign of wear?
Thought I would ask on here before I try to get hold of Stephen
TIA
Tony
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Pressure can be an issue. I fitted a 115psi pump to my trolley and until I changed the pressure switch for a 40psi one it was impossible to operate. But it doesn't explain the difference between the different poles being used with the same equipment. I think Steve at exceed would be the best one to consult on this one.
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This is why i like aquataps
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mine plays up from time to time. get cross sometimes tugging away (don't comment lol)
Still got one of Steves poles with an AquaDapter fitted and love it
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I've got 3 on 3 different poles and two won't turn off.
The least used one is fitted to an slx 35 and used once or twice a week and works ok albeit a bit snatchy
The others are on a pole with a flocked brush for leaded glass and a stiff for all other glass, my every day poles.
The univalves on these won't turn off unless I fold the hose over, to stop the pressure and then pull as directed. This then works.
So a pressure issue I thought, although it doesn't explain why it works on the longest pole.
I've recalibrated the pump to try and lessen the pressure but it's made no difference.
Is this a sign of wear?
Thought I would ask on here before I try to get hold of Stephen
TIA
Tony
Hi tony,
You have problematic valves, early batch have had problems and I have replaced a few with the problem.
Anyway I will replace all three no bother at all.
Just a tip to keep in mind when using hose less set up is make sure there is slack in the tube between the angle adapter and pole bung as this will stop the univalve shutting off.
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I've got 3 on 3 different poles and two won't turn off.
The least used one is fitted to an slx 35 and used once or twice a week and works ok albeit a bit snatchy
The others are on a pole with a flocked brush for leaded glass and a stiff for all other glass, my every day poles.
The univalves on these won't turn off unless I fold the hose over, to stop the pressure and then pull as directed. This then works.
So a pressure issue I thought, although it doesn't explain why it works on the longest pole.
I've recalibrated the pump to try and lessen the pressure but it's made no difference.
Is this a sign of wear?
Thought I would ask on here before I try to get hold of Stephen
TIA
Tony
Hi tony,
You have problematic valves, early batch have had problems and I have replaced a few with the problem.
Anyway I will replace all three no bother at all.
Just a tip to keep in mind when using hose less set up is make sure there is slack in the tube between the angle adapter and pole bung as this will stop the univalve shutting off.
Thank you Steven.
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I use a JG fitting at the base of my poles and a removable spacer at the top. This way when you remove the spacer you can slide the top section down completely exposing the JG connection at the bottom. I then connect my hose and replace the spacer at the top whilst working to protect the JG connector. This setup doesn't require a bung in the base of the top section thus removing the possible 'no slack' issue that can cause the univalve to not shut off. You do need to make sure your JG fitting can come through your pole cap easily though. But I've not found it an issue that's slowed me down. I use the yellow hose saver ones from pure freedom
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I use a JG fitting at the base of my poles and a removable spacer at the top. This way when you remove the spacer you can slide the top section down completely exposing the JG connection at the bottom. I then connect my hose and replace the spacer at the top whilst working to protect the JG connector. This setup doesn't require a bung in the base of the top section thus removing the possible 'no slack' issue that can cause the univalve to not shut off. You do need to make sure your JG fitting can come through your pole cap easily though. But I've not found it an issue that's slowed me down. I use the yellow hose saver ones from pure freedom
How do you stop the flow when you disconnect from the JG fitting?
Thanks
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I have two univalves. Both still working.
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I use a JG fitting at the base of my poles and a removable spacer at the top. This way when you remove the spacer you can slide the top section down completely exposing the JG connection at the bottom. I then connect my hose and replace the spacer at the top whilst working to protect the JG connector. This setup doesn't require a bung in the base of the top section thus removing the possible 'no slack' issue that can cause the univalve to not shut off. You do need to make sure your JG fitting can come through your pole cap easily though. But I've not found it an issue that's slowed me down. I use the yellow hose saver ones from pure freedom
How do you stop the flow when you disconnect from the JG fitting?
Thanks
I don't disconnect until I'm by my controller and can turn off before I disconnect. If it is important for you to disconnect before returning to your vehicle i.e. before reeling in you can get an 8mm JG bung I believe you could fit to a spare JG connector and shove on the end of your hose to halt the flow. It's what I'd do but I've never found it a problem.
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3 replacements came yesterday, I will fit them over weekend
Thanks Stephen