[EandM]

Awesome !

[Paul Golding]

Have you used it higher than first storey? Mine seems too stiff and doesn't open or close easily. I've even opened the small screws either side like suggested. Anyone else have this problem? Tips?

[M & C Window Cleaning]

Mine was tight at first but opened it up and there was a bit of plastic just below the white valve seat that needed trimming off as it was interfering with the rotation of the main body of the valve. It's worked perfectly since. However, when I phoned Gardiner's before I operated on it they did say they don't recommend it over 29ft. I don't know why so specific. I've used it at 25ft OK but prefer the Univalve on that pole. 22ft and under no real issues and that's with a swivel.

[Alex Gardiner]

Have you used it higher than first storey? Mine seems too stiff and doesn't open or close easily. I've even opened the small screws either side like suggested. Anyone else have this problem? Tips?

Hi Paul

It may be that your valve needs some grease to help it work more easily. This video shows how to service these units - https://youtu.be/RVW4eTnP1dc

If this does not help then please contact our customer services team.

[Alex Gardiner]

Mine was tight at first but opened it up and there was a bit of plastic just below the white valve seat that needed trimming off as it was interfering with the rotation of the main body of the valve. It's worked perfectly since. However, when I phoned Gardiner's before I operated on it they did say they don't recommend it over 29ft. I don't know why so specific. I've used it at 25ft OK but prefer the Univalve on that pole. 22ft and under no real issues and that's with a swivel.

The recommendation is actually not over 39ft 

We find that over that height with a standard width brush it can become harder to actuate. If using a  wider brush then you can go higher as many of our clients do.

[Paul Golding]

Alex, many thanks I will take a look. Apart from this it's a great product!

[ben M]

Awesome !

yes i like mine as well save me so much water.

[David Beecroft]

I've fitted them to 2 of my brushes, brilliant!  We're getting through the work faster, using less water and are less tired at the end of the day. I've no difficulty using it on 2nd storey flats though one of my workers still hasn't got the knack. if its stiff use the side of the window recess to give you some grip, left side for on, right side for off.
Only problem, I've lost one of the grub screws and after watching the video, probably the spring and the bearing also! ( I think I loosened them too much) So one of them has stopped working properly. Hopefully Gardiners can supply me with spare parts.
That having been said, I would heartily recommend the valve.

[Shrek]

I've fitted them to 2 of my brushes, brilliant!  We're getting through the work faster, using less water and are less tired at the end of the day. I've no difficulty using it on 2nd storey flats though one of my workers still hasn't got the knack. if its stiff use the side of the window recess to give you some grip, left side for on, right side for off.
Only problem, I've lost one of the grub screws and after watching the video, probably the spring and the bearing also! ( I think I loosened them too much) So one of them has stopped working properly. Hopefully Gardiners can supply me with spare parts.
That having been said, I would heartily recommend the valve.

Iv bought one but not fitted it yet - I use a tap at the minute- so , do I need to replace the pole hose so I have no tap ?

[M & C Window Cleaning]

Mine was tight at first but opened it up and there was a bit of plastic just below the white valve seat that needed trimming off as it was interfering with the rotation of the main body of the valve. It's worked perfectly since. However, when I phoned Gardiner's before I operated on it they did say they don't recommend it over 29ft. I don't know why so specific. I've used it at 25ft OK but prefer the Univalve on that pole. 22ft and under no real issues and that's with a swivel.

The recommendation is actually not over 39ft 

We find that over that height with a standard width brush it can become harder to actuate. If using a  wider brush then you can go higher as many of our clients do.

Sorry Alex, I was told 39ft. My mistake.   

My preference for the Univalve on the SL-X25 is probably due to the swivel. I won't remove the swivel because I most often use the pole for lower work so I will probably end up putting a GValve on that one too.

[David Beecroft]

I've fitted them to 2 of my brushes, brilliant!  We're getting through the work faster, using less water and are less tired at the end of the day. I've no difficulty using it on 2nd storey flats though one of my workers still hasn't got the knack. if its stiff use the side of the window recess to give you some grip, left side for on, right side for off.
Only problem, I've lost one of the grub screws and after watching the video, probably the spring and the bearing also! ( I think I loosened them too much) So one of them has stopped working properly. Hopefully Gardiners can supply me with spare parts.
That having been said, I would heartily recommend the valve.

Iv bought one but not fitted it yet - I use a tap at the minute- so , do I need to replace the pole hose so I have no tap ?

I was using taps also, I used the same pole hose and fitted an EZ snap female connector in place of the tap.
Far less faffing about and far less snagging.
I didn't fancy the aquadapter thingy, imo too much depended on using the particular recommended pole hose and then fitting it properly. I believe some folks on here are now having problems with them.

[ray mck]

Univalve is great and no problems 👀

[C.C.S.]

how would it work with the swivel gooseneck?

[M & C Window Cleaning]

how would it work with the swivel gooseneck?

Guess you're talking about the Gooseneck valve. It works with Gardiner's swivel because they operate on different axes. If you turn your angle adapter to 90 degs, it is very difficult to operate since the axes they are both operating on is nearly the same. But since no one I know uses their brush at that angle there isn't much of a problem. You just have to figure out how to place your brush when you turn it on and off. I managed it in about 10 secs. I've been using it nearly a month now and I find it just as quick as the Univalve on all my residential work.
I like both, but I'm tending to favour the GValve as I like the two hands on the pole approach. But that's just me. I can see why others may prefer the Univalve.