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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Edge Clean on August 11, 2018, 12:37:54 am

Title: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Edge Clean on August 11, 2018, 12:37:54 am
Wondering what is the best backpack on the market at the moment?

Has the quality and reliability improved over the years?

The last ones I owned were the shurflo ones and the charging ability of those were crap as well as issues with the power setting buttons being a pita to reach and the tanks splitting if dropped or knocked over, so don't plan using those again.

Tam
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Simon Trapani on August 11, 2018, 07:59:48 am
We use the Gardiner’s ones for bad access areas/courtyards etc. Work great. We don’t put them on our backs. We just carry them by the handle & took off the strapping etc.

I think if you drop any backpack you risk splitting it especially the more water that’s in it.
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: alank on August 11, 2018, 08:38:57 am
Had a couple of the gardeners ones for ages work well and spares are cheep if needed can't fault them really for what they are ;D
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Walter Mitty on August 11, 2018, 08:47:24 am
I've had a few down the years.  Gardiner Mk3 is the best I've tried:  more control over flow rate (switch AND dial), handle not built into the lid, and a standard plug and cable arrangement for re-charging.  My only nit is that the flow control is currently not working so it only works on full power.  It had a lot of use before that failed though.  On the odd windows where I use it, I just have to clean faster so I don't run out of water.  It's good exercise :)
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: dazmond on August 11, 2018, 12:43:45 pm
gardiner V3 backpack is the best one ive used...i only use mine for chemical application these days.....
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Slash on August 11, 2018, 01:08:01 pm
The gardiner ones are ok,holds plenty of water but I had trouble with the switch as it only works on full power,they did send me out the spare part free of charge  but  the bit that is soldiered has come away,I use univaled and the orange tube supplied with the backpack seems to expand.
All in all I would buy another one.   ;D
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Shrek on August 11, 2018, 01:24:55 pm
Iv had the Gardiners backpack for a couple of years , think Iv charged it a COUPLE of times in those years. But I only really use it once a month for about 10 minutes. Great stuff 👍

You can also use it as a portable shower when the weather is hot if you have the right connectors

https://youtu.be/7bxDM478eSQ
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: simonr on August 11, 2018, 10:37:09 pm
v3 is great i use 1 every day, flow control tends to die after 1 yr to 18 month which is when it only works on full but few quid to replace.  i never used to use a filter cos my hose flipped out and sprayed all over on full but they've changed it for a deeper one so im using it again,   quality fills in 20 secs
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Phil J on August 12, 2018, 09:00:50 am
The Kalbolt ones that John at Reach to Wash sells are bulletproof. On wheels too, I've had two of them for about 4 years and they've never let me down. Cheap as chips around £100.
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: KS Cleaning on August 12, 2018, 12:39:28 pm
Wondering what is the best backpack on the market at the moment?

Has the quality and reliability improved over the years?

The last ones I owned were the shurflo ones and the charging ability of those were crap as well as issues with the power setting buttons being a pita to reach and the tanks splitting if dropped or knocked over, so don't plan using those again.

Tam
Just nip along the road to Daqua, they have the Gardiner backpacks in stock ;)
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: Go on August 12, 2018, 01:49:12 pm
Think we’ve got seven gardiner backpacks, I’ve changed three batteries, two pumps and one flow controller. We do a lot of work with them. Parts are cheap and easy to fix.

I had a shurflo when I started, the switch was underneath, really awkward.
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: John Mart on August 12, 2018, 06:15:41 pm
Think we’ve got seven gardiner backpacks, I’ve changed three batteries, two pumps and one flow controller. We do a lot of work with them. Parts are cheap and easy to fix.

I had a shurflo when I started, the switch was underneath, really awkward.
I’ve chucked three. Wouldn’t have a clue how to fix them.
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: nathankaye on August 12, 2018, 06:39:35 pm
Easier to build your own and that way you can adapt it to your liking. For instance, I opted for a slightly better battery, a 12ah rather than the usual 7ah battery.   I also opted for a 5.5 ltr per min pump and on a previous model I fitted a remote switch for on/off control.
 By making a pump/controller box yourself, you can tailor it to your needs and have a better understanding of how it all works, allowing you to fix any hiccups that come along
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: duncan h on August 12, 2018, 07:13:20 pm
Gardiner back pack. Had it about 2 years. Bet I only charge it every 6 months, if that. Use it about 5 times a month.
Great but the lid and straps are crap
Title: Re: Back Packs - Has Quality & Reliabilty improved?
Post by: lee_dewing on August 13, 2018, 09:55:16 am
The Kalbolt ones that John at Reach to Wash sells are bulletproof. On wheels too, I've had two of them for about 4 years and they've never let me down. Cheap as chips around £100.

Hi Phil have you got a link for this?

I’ve had no joy using google 😏

Thanks lee