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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Soupy on August 22, 2018, 03:23:24 pm
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Any of you use a water stop? What's the best?
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
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Univalve...I used to say that they were a bit pointless and didn't see the need for it just pinch the hose instead, but tried one to see what the fuss was about last year and have to admit it is an excellent device and ended up putting them on all my poles. Probably one of the best pieces of wfp equipment for the money.
( oh god just reading what ive put i'm sounding like Dazmond ;D)
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
Yeah, I'm not going to be taping a tap to the side of the pole.
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I think our univalves last a lot longer than our taps.
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Soupy, get univalves, I honestly can't recommend them enough- you'll wonder how you ever managed without one!! Soapnatinal were the cheapest last time I looked.👍
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my univalve is 2 and a half years old and still going strong......cost me £30....
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
your staff will thank you...much easier to work with than a tap on a pole......(ive used both methods).....
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
It does, it solves the problem of having a crappy tap taped to the pole ;)
univalve is much easier to use, of course i can understand if its for staff you are not that bothered.
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Here is my solution. Very simple, works perfectly. Just loop it under my unger belt.
Built it myself. Its 10 years old and still working well.
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1534958287_20180822_181421.jpg)
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1534958307_20180822_181436.jpg)
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
What's the unique problem you have ? ( apart from being stuck in your ways and behind the times )
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I used the univalves, forever sticking or busting when they first came out. Changed over to a small red flow tap held in hand, much more control of water flow and simple to use,
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Here is my solution. Very simple, works perfectly. Just loop it under my unger belt.
Built it myself. Its 10 years old and still working well.
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1534958287_20180822_181421.jpg)
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1534958307_20180822_181436.jpg)
I'd rather not stand at a customers door looking like I've wet myself.
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That would irritate me wearing a belt to tuck tap under. When the connection starts to leak you'll end up with a wet leg. That must be a trip hazard having the hose attached closely to your leg
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Just get a uni valve easy to fit easy to use no taps no loops no problem ;D
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
What's the unique problem you have ? ( apart from being stuck in your ways and behind the times )
It’s just another type of tap. ::)roll
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You lot are so funny.
Its not that bad, the connectors last approx 3 months before they start to leak.so i just change every 3 months as part of my regular maintenance.
And no its not a trip hazard as i simply pop the hose on the belt and walk away from the van. My reel is fixed in the van up high and lubricated so its very easy to pull.
The small bit of water on my leg is actually pee. I like to wang it out and have a slash on the doorsteps of my customers whilst i overcharge them and dont clean the frames.
;D
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
What's the unique problem you have ? ( apart from being stuck in your ways and behind the times )
It’s just another type of tap. ::)roll
Correct.
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It’s just Tiswas or Swapshop. ;D
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
What's the unique problem you have ? ( apart from being stuck in your ways and behind the times )
It’s just another type of tap. ::)roll
sort of, but very much easier to use
if your happy with a lump of extra metal tied to your leg thats fair enough - if you want something to improve your working day then get a uni valve
Darran
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I will look into it darren.
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Most k ow I use a tap at the end of the main hose which is secured in a holster on my belt.
But I've also started to use a uni valve on my trolley pole. It's taken some getting used too, but now I quite like it.
For me, it depends on the set up as to what works best for you.
( haha I know many like my vids 😂😂, here's another one from my channel
https://youtu.be/94Y3DeiDXuk. )
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Plenty of fish on this thread, nice catch guys ;D ;D
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A tap on a pole does a perfectly good job. We just tape them on. The loop doesn’t bother me. £10 each from Gardiner’s.
a tap on a pole taped on is a ridiculous idea in this day and age of better water control devices specifically for WFP......you cant beat a univalve....once you get one youll never use a tap again...trust me....
I can understand how going from a tap at the brush to a univalve is revolutionary, but I’ve used taps on poles for 8 years and the univalve doesn’t solve a problem I have.
What's the unique problem you have ? ( apart from being stuck in your ways and behind the times )
It’s just another type of tap. ::)roll
sort of, but very much easier to use
if your happy with a lump of extra metal tied to your leg thats fair enough - if you want something to improve your working day then get a uni valve
Darran
We use taps on the poles. It works fine. Your hand is right on the tap as you hold the pole. I can't see how letting go of the tap to tug the hose will improve people's daily lives in any noticeable way. ::)roll
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It wont, pull on a hose or turn off a tap both nothing more than a preference, there are just a few on here who are too easily excited.
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It wont, pull on a hose or turn off a tap both nothing more than a preference, there are just a few on here who are too easily excited.
;D
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Your tap is taped near the base of the pole ?
I always found the loop of the pole hose hindered me by getting snagged or wrapping around your feet
Darran
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Your tap is taped near the base of the pole ?
I always found the loop of the pole hose hindered me by getting snagged or wrapping around your feet
Darran
Genuinely I’ve never found that. The only problem is with one of my guys who’s hose gets seriously twisted which we think is because he swaps sides between left handed and right handed. ??? So actually it might be worth it for him.
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Your tap is taped near the base of the pole ?
I always found the loop of the pole hose hindered me by getting snagged or wrapping around your feet
Darran
it does...obviously 8 weekly is mainly off the tools these days and doesnt care anyway.....its a faff compared to a univalve.... ;D
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It wont, pull on a hose or turn off a tap both nothing more than a preference, there are just a few on here who are too easily excited.
its still easier than messing around with a loop of hose taped to your pole.......just like hot water,xtreme poles,switching from 8mm to 6mm hose and electric reels....they all make the job easier and more productive..... :)
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It wont, pull on a hose or turn off a tap both nothing more than a preference, there are just a few on here who are too easily excited.
its still easier than messing around with a loop of hose taped to your pole.......just like hot water,xtreme poles,switching from 8mm to 6mm hose and electric reels....they all make the job easier and more productive..... :)
The electric reel thing too. If I worked alone I’d get one but only because it would make the day easier. Not more productive.
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Each to their own.
I used to tinker and faff about with taps, belts and holsters etc.
All would eventually leak or need replacing or I'd get so fed up getting tangled up in hose or tripping over it.
Exceeds tubeless kit + univalve + one pole ( sections removed or added in seconds )
Fit and forget. Now I just concentrate on getting my work done as quickly as i can. Its a doddle.
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It wont, pull on a hose or turn off a tap both nothing more than a preference, there are just a few on here who are too easily excited.
its still easier than messing around with a loop of hose taped to your pole.......just like hot water,xtreme poles,switching from 8mm to 6mm hose and electric reels....they all make the job easier and more productive..... :)
Nonsense I get nothing on the glass that needs hot water to remove and you said the same until you decided that an overpriced water heater would make a good status symbol, I could build an electric reel for about £50 which unlike yours would have a free wheel making it easier to pull the hose out (roll eyes) but again I just don't do enough reeling in to justify the faff.
I wont slag the Uni valve because it does the job but just like my tap on belt it has its plus and minus points, for me the tap wins and for others it wont.
The extreme pole is a great pole but for work at 22ft and under it wont make enough difference to justify the price.
I'm just surprised you didnt mention Vision as it was another one of your game changers. lol
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Now I just concentrate on getting my work done as quickly as i can. Its a doddle.
Careful! You don't want to be a splash and dasher!
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It wont, pull on a hose or turn off a tap both nothing more than a preference, there are just a few on here who are too easily excited.
its still easier than messing around with a loop of hose taped to your pole.......just like hot water,xtreme poles,switching from 8mm to 6mm hose and electric reels....they all make the job easier and more productive..... :)
Nonsense I get nothing on the glass that needs hot water to remove and you said the same until you decided that an overpriced water heater would make a good status symbol, I could build an electric reel for about £50 which unlike yours would have a free wheel making it easier to pull the hose out (roll eyes) but again I just don't do enough reeling in to justify the faff.
I wont slag the Uni valve because it does the job but just like my tap on belt it has its plus and minus points, for me the tap wins and for others it wont.
The extreme pole is a great pole but for work at 22ft and under it wont make enough difference to justify the price.
I'm just surprised you didnt mention Vision as it was another one of your game changers. lol
you could earn a lot more if you wasnt so negative...... ;) ;D
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Now I just concentrate on getting my work done as quickly as i can. Its a doddle.
Careful! You don't want to be a splash and dasher!
Touché Turtle! ;D
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;D You lot are hopeless. I've had one serious suggestion and some dubious looking / sounding bodges involving gaffer tape or looking like I've wet myself. To top it off within a dozen or so posts it's descended into handbags.
I blame the Mods, bring back Tosh!
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...bring back Tosh!
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