[Plankton]

Hi,
I've got 3 univalves which are sticking. I've tried lubing one up erm... Anyway it's still sticking so must be springs, do the replacement kits on ebay actually work?
I've a brand new one fitted but just for recycling the old ones instead of buying another new one.

[Stoots]

I tried fixing some they worked for a bit longer but then gave up again.

Ive stopped using univalves as they dont last long before they start sticking, get to the point when they are just coming on and off when walking. Yes they are good when new but i cant be bothered keep buying them so gone back to a small tap on the brush head. Uses slightly more water perhaps but just as easy to use.

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

The Rootek kits on ebay are better than OEM. The springs are stainless and last for ages! Haven't bought a new univalve in a long time as I just service them with the ebay kits. 👍

[Splash and dash]

The Rootek kits on ebay are better than OEM. The springs are stainless and last for ages! Haven't bought a new univalve in a long time as I just service them with the ebay kits. 👍

We don’t use univalves but I know the guy that owns Rootek  he has several products that are very good we tested a few things for  him and all work well , he is a window cleaner and designs things to solve problems he has encountered, his customer service  is also very good , all his products are well worth looking at .

[Spruce]

Hi,
I've got 3 univalves which are sticking. I've tried lubing one up erm... Anyway it's still sticking so must be springs, do the replacement kits on ebay actually work?
I've a brand new one fitted but just for recycling the old ones instead of buying another new one.

IMO they need servicing every now and again with a smear of silicone grease.

[dazmond]

Youve just reminded me I've got a univalve that's sticking so I think ill take it apart and give it a clean and a smear of silicone grease this weekend. This usually does the job.

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

Hi,
I've got 3 univalves which are sticking. I've tried lubing one up erm... Anyway it's still sticking so must be springs, do the replacement kits on ebay actually work?
I've a brand new one fitted but just for recycling the old ones instead of buying another new one.

Never had any problem with them. Did service one with SS spring and good silicon grease and working great again. Don't even use hose clips on them because once on they don't come off even if you try to pull them off. What I will tell you, if you fit the hose right up to the top of the part that moves then you will have problems from the off. I had to trim a few millimetres off right around with a stanley knife and remove so it would seat back up again, after that its fine. Another thing, don't need to use it that much when cleaning a house, I just bend the hose when moving from front to back, after I'm finished I'll use the univalve.

[Simon Trapani]

You’ve got a Univalve & you bend the hose?! Fml 🤦‍♂️ 🤣

[KS Cleaning]

Hi,
I've got 3 univalves which are sticking. I've tried lubing one up erm... Anyway it's still sticking so must be springs, do the replacement kits on ebay actually work?
I've a brand new one fitted but just for recycling the old ones instead of buying another new one.

Never had any problem with them. Did service one with SS spring and good silicon grease and working great again. Don't even use hose clips on them because once on they don't come off even if you try to pull them off. What I will tell you, if you fit the hose right up to the top of the part that moves then you will have problems from the off. I had to trim a few millimetres off right around with a stanley knife and remove so it would seat back up again, after that its fine. Another thing, don't need to use it that much when cleaning a house, I just bend the hose when moving from front to back, after I'm finished I'll use the univalve.

Scottish, even by your standards, this has to be right up there😆

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

Hi,
I've got 3 univalves which are sticking. I've tried lubing one up erm... Anyway it's still sticking so must be springs, do the replacement kits on ebay actually work?
I've a brand new one fitted but just for recycling the old ones instead of buying another new one.

Never had any problem with them. Did service one with SS spring and good silicon grease and working great again. Don't even use hose clips on them because once on they don't come off even if you try to pull them off. What I will tell you, if you fit the hose right up to the top of the part that moves then you will have problems from the off. I had to trim a few millimetres off right around with a stanley knife and remove so it would seat back up again, after that its fine. Another thing, don't need to use it that much when cleaning a house, I just bend the hose when moving from front to back, after I'm finished I'll use the univalve.

Scottish, even by your standards, this has to be right up there😆

I thought everyone did this when moving round the house. I only disengage the valve when at my first window and engage when I finish the last window or door because of the time it saves. Maybe that's the reason my valves last so long and don't stick. It works for me, I'm like Ernie the milkman but in window cleaning, the fastest window cleaner in town. Maybe that's the reason I have all the best equipment and the dosh keeps flowing. 😉Might need to stop giving out all my secrets or everyone will be copying me.

[KS Cleaning]

Scottish, I can’t decide whether you are deluded, a wind up merchant, or a bit of both😆

[tlwcs]

I’m honestly hoping two ton Ted sorts him out for the second time.
😀

[AuRavelling79]

Well I use a tap on my belt. So if we're having a pile-on you can have a laff at my expense.