[Nick_Thompson]

Do you make it more accessible by doing something similar to this?



I work with a very high flow rate (3.5-4 litres a minute) that requires frequent  restriction via a control valve to prevent excessive water consumption. Having it right there at my side means that I can stop the flow after rinsing each window if I want to, and having it just draped over my bucket on a belt, secured in place with two protector balls, means I can unattach myself in a second.

I was curious whether any of you guys employed a similar tactic after talking to a couple of wfp'ers last week who were gripping over not having enough water for a full days work. Before our conversation, though, I had noticed just how much water they were wasting simply by not having a means of stopping their water flow ready at hand.

[Simon Mess]

I have a tap on a holster which attaches to my belt

[DG Cleaning]

I just keep it in my hand as I'm using the pole.
Alex Gardiner has a video of him doing the same.
I find it really easy, the tap is on full most of the time endless its a problem window and I'll turn it down a bit.
I don't use a controller and I never go through more than about 350L in a full day.
Since I swapped from a Harris pole to an SLX my water use went down considerably.

[steven ainger]

I have it on a key hasp & a karibina on my belt loop & attach/detach as required

[8weekly]

Attached to the pole.

http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/pole-flow-control-valve-new-design-p-333.html

[Nick_Thompson]

I just keep it in my hand as I'm using the pole.
Alex Gardiner has a video of him doing the same.
I find it really easy, the tap is on full most of the time endless its a problem window and I'll turn it down a bit.
I don't use a controller and I never go through more than about 350L in a full day.
Since I swapped from a Harris pole to an SLX my water use went down considerably.

Yeah DG, I saw that clip. Good idea! I just didn't want to add the weight of the value and extra gathered hose to the weight of my pole.

[8weekly]

ere wasting simply by not having a means of stopping their water flow ready at hand.

Is it hard cleaning windows with just one leg?

[Nick_Thompson]

Lol, no 8weekly, it's getting in and out of the van that's the problem!

[PoleKing]

Lol, no 8weekly, it's getting in and out of the van that's the problem!

You should get one of those little blue motors with the fold down doors...

[wfp master]

Wellies 

[supernova77]

I use a hozelock flow control valve and just keep it on the floor whilst working - only turn the flow off when I move on to another area of the house / group of windows.

Andy

[Herve garrot]

Great idea.thanks for sharing the picture.

[Nick_Thompson]

Wellies 

I know, sfwc, it's not an ideal image, but, oh, to come home with dry feet. But, you right, I'm going to find an alternative. 

[Nick_Thompson]

Great idea.thanks for sharing the picture.

You're welcome, Herve! I'm glad you think so.

[s.w.c]

I just turn mine on and leave it on the floor, I use 6mm pole tubing and have a few extra metres on each pole.

[Tom White]

I've one which means I don't have to keep on plugging and unplugging the rectus 21 fitting, but I really just turn the water off inbetween windows or when I'm moving around or lowering the pole by nipping the hose; just a little bend and my flow stops.

If I want both hands, I'll turn it off at the tap.

[koopmaster]

I just keep it hung over my shoulder if I am moving or on the floor if I am standing still.

[dazmond]

aqua-daptor for me on my main day to day pole.far easier and faster IMO.ive tried the pole hose tap and pole tap method.it just slows me down getting caught on things.