[jouk45]

A backpack would work well with a van mount system so it can be used for awkward areas and backs of houses

I started off with a backpack but got fed up with keep filling it up i prefere to use my freedom trolley

But the backpack is a good bit of kit it does the job

Brett.

your right bret, if you dont mind the refilling part  its ok,   like me you get use to it,  i think its brilliant , sometimes  when on a job i wished i had a van with a large tank,

[brett walker]

Are you still with the freedom Brett. If i remember rightly, we bought them pretty much the same time. Mine has recently ceased to exist lol. I stripped it and used the pump 'n' battery for the van mount. Glad you're still putting it to good use though  

Hi Dino

yes im still using the freedom trolley but also have a 250ltr tank now so i can use it as a van mount thats the good thing about the freedom trolley it can also be used as a van mount

regards
brett.

[jouk45]

I'm on my third bottle jo. I read in a magazine once that it's good for the heart That's what i told the mrs and my doctor AND my cardiologist. That's my excuse, and i'm sticking to it

he he  yes dino  any excuse  lol

[Pole2pole]

Glad ya still getting on with it Brett. I never had any regrets buying it AT ALL. If it wasn't for the freedom, i don't know if be where i am now. I'm looking at 400l containers now, but i aint sure if vauxhall combo can legally take the weight. I'm b*ggered as to where i can find any payload info. I guess it'll be on my log book, which i'm still waiting to get back from the DVLA.

[Pole2pole]

Honest jo 
Night fellas

[jouk45]

Honest jo
Night fellas

night dino, sure your your not from the flintstones, recodnize that name he he

[windowwashers]

how do you get the back pack attached to the poles? I have only just worked out that a pack pack has pump(well think it does) I thought it was the old pump and spray and wondered how the h++l that would work. 

[Pole2pole]

It's got a pump built under where the battery goes. At the very base of it, there's the on/off button. Press once for on,twice for more pressure,3 and 4 for even more pressure,then 5th turns off.
you connect to pole with hozelock bits 'n' pieces

[jouk45]

how do you get the back pack attached to the poles? I have only just worked out that a pack pack has pump(well think it does) I thought it was the old pump and spray and wondered how the h++l that would work.

ian, this shows the backpack at all angles,
http://www.shurflo.com/pages/new_industrial/Industrial/gen_industrial/subcategories/ProPack.html

[MartinB]

Get the UK version (CE marked)  from Williamson Pumps - £145 + Carriage + VAT inc. spare battery. www.williamsonpumps.co.uk

[Clear Vision]

Well,

I'll add my bit. (Honest opinion)

I started off with a awful diy trolley and soon got fed up so i went the van mount way! What a difference. I love the van mount. It's so simple you just pull and go.

A year on and I was getting sick of the van mount. Always having to put out safety cones, always catching on car tyres and always catching on corners of steps, pots and flowers. The list could go on and on.

Then a friend of mine purchased a backpack and was so chuffed with it and was always telling me how quick it was and never have to worry about hoses!

Ah..... This is for me!

So I went and purchased one  but kept thinking "how can it be better than a van mount"??

Well............... My first day with the back pack earned me at least 20% more than I would usually earn. It was so quick I couldn't believe it. It was heavy for the first few days but I soon got used to it.

My 2 van mounts were given the p45. Never used them. 100% backpack for everything.

3 months later and after using the backpack continuously I'm starting to get sick of it so I'm going back to my van mount.

My reasons are as follows.

1. Hate filling it up
2. flow rate is slow (if you want it to last a house you need to use it on the slowest setting or it could mean a couple of trips to re-fill.
3. Its heavy
4. long term health risks.
5. Pain charging the battery up (although you could keep spares)

BUT I will always have a use for the pack and would never be without it!!!!!!!!!

Matthew
 Clear Vision

[dai]

I bought mine from the states. The PCB went on it and I had to buy one from Cleantech, Not cheap at £50 or so.
I use my DIY trolley system for most jobs, but the backpack is brilliant for those stand alone jobs and awkward access. A backpack will earn it's corn no matter what other system you have. Dai

[Pole2pole]

I had my first "whole" day today...van mount, hosereels etc etc. NO backpack at all. Please tell me it gets better lads. Yep, caught on tyres, microbore kinking, plants etc etc. Tell me it gets better  Or do i have to go  and re establish my round to nice big hassle free houses?

[Clear Vision]

I had my first "whole" day today...van mount, hosereels etc etc. NO backpack at all. Please tell me it gets better lads. Yep, caught on tyres, microbore kinking, plants etc etc. Tell me it gets better  Or do i have to go  and re establish my round to nice big hassle free houses?

It will get easier trust me!!!!

Each time you return to the house you will have a better idea as where to park and which way to pull the hose out and what windows to start on.

I usually pull to the furthest point and work back.

Yes getting hassel free houses is the way to go but you still need work! The good houses will come over time and then you can drop the awkward ones

hope that helps you a bit.

Matthew

[Pole2pole]

Cheers Matty.........day 2 was better, but it feels lovely to have my backpack back for all the little one off houses