Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Oakley Windows on August 02, 2008, 08:16:49 am
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Any additional info/experience/kit or system info would be appreciated.
I currently have a selection of brushes, vikan oval, a couple of vikan rectangulars, Peter Fogwills Auto with a blue Salmon brush (I trimmed it down a couple of days ago as it seemed the bristles were too long, too flexy and tended to lose their formation) and now Alex's superlite single trim, which to me is a beaut.
I love though the water control facility on Peter Fogwills brush and dont want to lose this ability with Alexs brush, so thought this might be a good way to start looking at the possibilities.
Matt
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ive always just disconneccted the ez snap to stop the water, by far the easiest way, no taps getting caught on things...im not sure why people go on about this...yeh all about saving water and making things a little easier, i put the pole up, then connect, do ups, bring it down to do downs, and then disconnect when done
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cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trigger-Valve-Spray-Ideal-for-Water-Fed-Pole-Systems_W0QQitemZ380006720947QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trigger-Valve-Spray-Ideal-for-Water-Fed-Pole-Systems_W0QQitemZ380006720947QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116)
This is what I use, just put the clear pole hose on the front, works very very well on domestics, you save a lot of water. :)
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Forgot about those Tim, sorry, arent they hard work as you have to have them pressed down all the time?
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One of these, a remote control. Only had it a few days. Added an extra aerial to it for more distance, works great.
cgi.ebay.co.uk/window-cleaning-water-fed-pole-system-remote-control_W0QQitemZ250276159027QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250276159027&_trksid=p3911.m14.l1318
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Forgot about those Tim, sorry, arent they hard work as you have to have them pressed down all the time?
When I first bought it I thought exactly the same thing, I was worried that I would get RSI or any other form of that, which I had in the past due to my IT job before window cleaning, couldn't be further from the truth, I don't even feel my hand pressing it now, it's very easy and relaxed to press down, and I've never had cramp, or strain in my fingers or forearm. It's like second nature now. Very nice.
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1 length (no leaky joints) of 4mmID Algarde silicon type hose, fold or stand on to stop flow anywhere and 1 plastic micro valve on the bruh head to control ammount of water. Or Raindrip 1/4" vinyl hose for 80-100psi pumps.
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Forgot about those Tim, sorry, arent they hard work as you have to have them pressed down all the time?
When I first bought it I thought exactly the same thing, I was worried that I would get RSI or any other form of that, which I had in the past due to my IT job before window cleaning, couldn't be further from the truth, I don't even feel my hand pressing it now, it's very easy and relaxed to press down, and I've never had cramp, or strain in my fingers or forearm. It's like second nature now. Very nice.
I ordered one once I saw your initial post, just trying out most things, see whats the best.
Matt
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Good, please reply and tell us what you think of it. :)
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Will do, delivery isnt likely til the end of next week.
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Trigger at base of pole
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One of these, a remote control. Only had it a few days. Added an extra aerial to it for more distance, works great.
cgi.ebay.co.uk/window-cleaning-water-fed-pole-system-remote-control_W0QQitemZ250276159027QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250276159027&_trksid=p3911.m14.l1318
What a great gadget!!! I will bid for one of these, not this one as they seem to have gone for less in the past and maybe someone on here is keen on this one ;)
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Ive got an on/off tap from pure freedom whidh is mounted on my pole ..i find its great when lowering pole etc... just turn it off ..dont have any waste what so ever
Dave
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Ive got an on/off tap from pure freedom whidh is mounted on my pole ..i find its great when lowering pole etc... just turn it off ..dont have any waste what so ever
Dave
With that cleantech trigger it's even better, instant flow cut off from when your going from window to window, or even from top opener to lower window or similar. And if your gentle enough you can have a tiny bit of flow for delicate rinsing so you don't hit the top of the frame. Very handy. :)