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chrisb2

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cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« on: December 24, 2009, 03:25:12 pm »
found these on ebay,has anybody used one are they any good?They have been reduced to £89.Not sure how to add links so you might have to copy and paste,sorry not very good at all this.

[http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Extend2wash-WFP-ESR-18-backpack-New_W0QQitemZ140369489820QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA?hash=item20aeac6f9c]


LWC

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Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2009, 06:32:34 pm »
Looks perfect mate, could probably do with some sort of control to slow water down as 70psi wil fly out, but apart from that bargain  ;)

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2009, 09:36:26 pm »
Not used one, but looks alright. Including a trigger too :)
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

cleewindows

Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2009, 11:04:34 pm »
would one of these work if any pole?
Would you just need a ro unit to pure the water?
Also how many windows would you get clean with 18 litres?
Cheers

d s windowcleaning

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Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2009, 11:30:45 pm »
these backpacks are ok but the down side is that the battery are only held on with velcro straps so slight alterations would be needed to make the battery more secure .
where theres muck theres money

cleewindows

Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2009, 11:33:43 pm »
these backpacks are ok but the down side is that the battery are only held on with velcro straps so slight alterations would be needed to make the battery more secure .



Which one is the best backpack?

d s windowcleaning

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Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2009, 11:48:31 pm »
these backpacks are ok but the down side is that the battery are only held on with velcro straps so slight alterations would be needed to make the battery more secure .



Which one is the best backpack?
wcw back pack is good cheap starter and having a moulded handle makes it a good backpack , the 1 shown on e-bay is allso good but the battery needs to be made more secure which wouldnt really be hard to make a couple of brackets for , shurflo comes out tops for me but its over £100 more .
if i was given a choice between wcw pack and the 1 on e-bay i would go for wcw pack , if the battery issue was sorted i would snap up the 1 from e-bay , these 2 are around the same price .
if you are prepared to spend more then go for shurflo hope this helps .
where theres muck theres money

wizard

Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2009, 05:11:53 am »
I would buy the one for 120 quid.  it not as exposed. I use 15 litre per 3/4 bed house no problem.Do not slow down the flo rate if can burn out motor.

Ian W

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Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2009, 08:52:46 am »
I had one. It seemed ok, but I used the parts to build another portable system. I don't think the build quality was great, but for the price you can't expect too much.

I have never had a problem with the battery velcro mounts and still use it like that now.

The best way of controlling the flow is to put a tap between the tank and the inlet side of the pump. It doesn't put strain on the motor, but limits the amount of water being drawn through the pump. Once you have it set to what you want you won't have to touch it again.
Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible.
Charles Dickens

chrisb2

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Re: cheap backpacks £89,Any body used one?
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2009, 10:58:19 am »
I thought it was a bit of a bargain for £89 i brought one and will see what its like,he is only selling 5 at this price.