Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on April 14, 2008, 11:21:38 pm
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Hi,
i use my varistream on number 1. or 2.. so plenty spare.
is it possible to run 2 poles off 1 pump.... 2 reels.
is it possible and how would i do it. thanks.
Gary
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Hi,
i use my varistream on number 1. or 2.. so plenty spare.
is it possible to run 2 poles off 1 pump.... 2 reels.
is it possible and how would i do it. thanks.
Gary
yes it is, get a 3 way adapter and plug in the hoses to it, hoselock do them.
I am guessing you have a 100psi pump.
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you can but flow rate is rubbish, I'd go one pump per pole
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Thanks,
will try the 3 way...ian...
but i thought flow would be ok as it blasts out above number 2 alan.
cheers lads.
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you can but flow rate is rubbish, I'd go one pump per pole
I know someone that has three people from one pump, but thats another story ;)
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yes 100 psi ;)
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or is it possible to have 2 men.... from one REEL! ? ;)
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or is it possible to have 2 men.... from one REEL! ? ;)
cant see why not, just make the connection at the end
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wouldnt that be annoying sharing the same reel as you would both have to work in the same area instead of 1 doing front and the other doing back.
Chris
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I think if you split it central... or .... oh no sod that lol... its too complicated and when one man wants to use it alone , it would be a mess. :)
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lol get 2nd pump and hose
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I think if you split it central... or .... oh no sod that lol... its too complicated and when one man wants to use it alone , it would be a mess. :)
do it in van and hook up two if needbe.
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I run 2 reels off one pump with a varistream. With a y peice in line after the pump to feed both reels and a shut off valve on one reel. The flow rate is good until the battery gets low. If you need I'll dig out a picture as I have probably confused you, I dont really understand myself at times.
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The green thing is the shut off valve to my second hose reel.
It dont look that professional but it works a treat.
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buy a flojet, 100psi, was using it for two man last week, and we used alot of water and most of the time we were both using it at the same time, no flow problems or pressure worked and treat, and you will save yourself £30 rather than needing too buy a pump and varistream
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I must admit that i prefer the flojet. I had one before the shurflo. We used that for 18months with no varistream with no pressure problems. The shurflo works ok but with the varistream it has taken longer to get used to, what with changing the setting on the varistream etc.
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Hi,
i use my varistream on number 1. or 2.. so plenty spare.
is it possible to run 2 poles off 1 pump.... 2 reels.
is it possible and how would i do it. thanks.
Gary
I work with 2 people, both with 100 metre microbore hoses from 1 pump (100 psi Flojet, fitted with a tuned 60 psi pressure switch). I simply put a splitter after the pump which connects to two hose reels. Provides plenty of flow for both operators with minimum fuss and is also very reliable.
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Hi,
i use my varistream on number 1. or 2.. so plenty spare.
is it possible to run 2 poles off 1 pump.... 2 reels.
is it possible and how would i do it. thanks.
Gary
I work with 2 people, both with 100 metre microbore hoses from 1 pump (100 psi Flojet, fitted with a tuned 60 psi pressure switch). I simply put a splitter after the pump which connects to two hose reels. Provides plenty of flow for both operators with minimum fuss and is also very reliable.
everything that man just said is true ;D ;D
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thanks for all your helpful replies,...luckily i have a very good window cleaning.. new friend in chris...(. whos employee fell in the pond) ;D
who came down to my house tonight and helped sort me out,, brilliant.. who could ask for more than that..... EXTREMELY HELPFUL GUY
and did what most of you advised...
TVCS. what sort are those white connectors which clip your hoses to the van..
cheers.,
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I got them from my local plumb center. Just 15mm pipe clips. You'd get them from B&Q and the like I'd expect. Cheap but they work a treat.
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Thanks again...
i split it in two and the two of us worked with one pump today ... and two reels....
i found it much better and quicker.... but the downstairs pole had much more power than mine.... upstairs windows....
but each time i turned the varistream up to compensate... my mates pole .. downstairs windows... really gushed out... and water flow was very little... although was better , i could not keep it at that .. as too much flow downstairs....
phew... ;)... if you know what i mean.
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Thanks again...
i split it in two and the two of us worked with one pump today ... and two reels....
i found it much better and quicker.... but the downstairs pole had much more power than mine.... upstairs windows....
but each time i turned the varistream up to compensate... my mates pole .. downstairs windows... really gushed out... and water flow was very little... although was better , i could not keep it at that .. as too much flow downstairs....
phew... ;)... if you know what i mean.
do you have flow control taps at the end of hose ?
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ah.. ian..
if my mate turned his tap down i would imagine the pressure would then be sent to ny pole... but no .
its not doing that,