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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: P®oPole™ on October 04, 2007, 05:21:15 pm

Title: WCW Backpack
Post by: P®oPole™ on October 04, 2007, 05:21:15 pm

What do you guys think of this backpack.

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/products/accessories/wcw-backpack.html

Not a bad little tool for £94 delivered, wouldn't you agree?

ProPole

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: Count Phil on October 04, 2007, 05:38:08 pm

I was thinking that. Maybe no speed stteing?

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: P®oPole™ on October 04, 2007, 05:43:02 pm

Yea probably no speed setting but could this be used to sort that problem out?

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/products/microbore-fittings/microbore-female-with-tap.html

ProPole

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: natman007 on October 08, 2007, 05:05:52 pm

Yeah I was looking at that too. Cant find anyone whose used one or knows about it either on here or on Pete Fogwills site?!?  >:( :( :o

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: stevekennedy on October 08, 2007, 06:31:07 pm

Guys, it isn't electric, it has no pump. You have to crank a handle on the side and that gets really boring after about 2mins use.

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: brightnclean on October 08, 2007, 06:46:24 pm

Taken from the description on their website

"Window Cleaning Warehouse backpack holds 15L of water - charge up and off you go! Can be carried by the handle, wear on your back or fit to a sack truck to make your very own low cost trolley system!

So yes it does use a pump but try and restrict the flow using a tap/valve and it wont last very long at all I reckon. I would go for the Shurflo one if you must have a backpack.

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: SHINING EXAMPLE on October 08, 2007, 10:17:41 pm

Ordered mine today. Should arrive Wednesday latest.
Gary

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: D.Salkeld_Ltd on October 09, 2007, 11:53:26 am

Hi All,

I have my reservations - but lets hear from Gary (SHINING EXAMPLE) what he thinks of his?

David

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: SHINING EXAMPLE on October 10, 2007, 06:53:07 pm

Used it today, first time. Actually prefer it to the shurflo!
Because of its shape, and handle, so much easier to manage than s-flo. Absolutely no need to mount on a trolley, even when full.
Switch is on the side at bottom, but this is still better than directly underneath.
Also, can't really say that smaller capacity (15L as  opposed to 18) proved to be an issue.
Downside? Definitely a weaker flow, .. but still good enough I think.
If it lasts a year, I'll be more than happy!
Gary

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: D.Salkeld_Ltd on October 10, 2007, 06:59:30 pm

Gary,

Do you use as a Backpack ie on your back?

David

Title: Re: WCW Backpack
Post by: SHINING EXAMPLE on October 10, 2007, 10:14:56 pm

Hi David,
My main weapon is the 500L van-mount. I also carry a 'chic' 25L trolley, and of course a backpack. First thing I did with backpack was to get rid of straps; so in answer to your question David, no, I've never strapped it to my back. Does anyone?
Gary