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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: window wonder on November 12, 2007, 06:40:36 pm

Title: varistream
Post by: window wonder on November 12, 2007, 06:40:36 pm
My pump is wired directly to my van battery and the switch on the pump gave up the ghost so off to cleantech for a new switch £12.
how does a varisteam work is it simply a resistor??
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: clean on November 12, 2007, 06:55:00 pm
Varistreams are a must,i can`t believe anyone can work without one,they do away with the pump pressure switch they have an on/off button and save SOOOO much water,don`t THINK about getting one just  GET ONE  ;)
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: window wonder on November 12, 2007, 07:04:13 pm
do you still use the control valve??
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: clean on November 12, 2007, 07:05:11 pm
do you still use the control valve??


Which control valve?
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: Jon-scwindows on November 12, 2007, 07:21:42 pm
the varisteam is an electronic speed controller for the pump motor.

the numpty on the front controls the speed the motor runs... and on off switch.

the varistream also has pressure sensors. so when you want to stop the water ie going between window to window, you have a flow valve on your hose line near the pole, or on your belt then when you close the valve- the varistream senses it and turns the motor off, so you dont waste water or electricity- much better than walking to your vehicle and back each time you want to turn off and on - and you dont waste water inbetween. rather than a full power torrent of water all the time, you can slow the pump and slow the flow.
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: window wonder on November 12, 2007, 08:29:43 pm
do you still use the control valve??


Which control valve?
At the moment i have a minibore control valve on the hose cliped to my belt ,the pump shuts off when i close the valve .
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: jeff1 on November 12, 2007, 09:03:34 pm
do you still use the control valve??

I think you may mean the pressure switch? if you do the varistream by passes this switch.
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on November 12, 2007, 11:04:18 pm
yes you can still use a pole valve to switch the water off at the pole. The varistream will detect that the pump is struggleing and switch the pump off. When you open the valve the varistream will start the pump up again. Brilliant

Simon.
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: windowwashers on November 12, 2007, 11:10:37 pm
My pump is wired directly to my van battery and the switch on the pump gave up the ghost so off to cleantech for a new switch £12.
how does a varisteam work is it simply a resistor??
get a varistream well worth it, have shut of valve on hose end to turn water on and off, varistream is a pumps best freind
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: Mike_G on November 13, 2007, 04:30:01 pm
I am about to wire up my varistream. Can anyone tell me do I need to make any adjustments to the pump (sureflo 100 psi) or do I just connect the varistream up?
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: john tomkins on November 13, 2007, 05:02:50 pm
I am about to wire up my varistream. Can anyone tell me do I need to make any adjustments to the pump (sureflo 100 psi) or do I just connect the varistream up?
Apart from disconnecting the pressure switch no.
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: Mike_G on November 13, 2007, 05:09:51 pm
Thanks John. Now for the next part.... How do I disconnect the pressure switch?
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: Wozza on November 13, 2007, 06:26:42 pm
I fitted one a little while ago, think they are a great idea but have found they use alot of battery...does anyone else find this?

regards,

wozza
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: MartinB on November 14, 2007, 11:12:51 am
The new Varistream Digital will be available shortly from your local stockist.
Title: Re: varistream
Post by: Roy Harding on November 14, 2007, 04:53:05 pm
The new Varistream Digital will be available shortly from your local stockist.


Hi Martin

Have you s pdf on the new digital varistream?

My mk1 varistream is still going strong.

Roy